The latest news from the city.
County Road Ice House at 100 E. 14th Street in the Power & Light District serves Joe's Kansas City BBQ meats with a full bar, a heated outdoor patio, and live music Thursday through Saturday. Covers happy hour, hours, and the End of Days Halloween party.
FrankenWines, the terrifying storytelling event co-presented by the Young Friends of the Kansas City Public Library and the Union Cemetery Historical Society, was held on October 13 at Union Cemetery. This guide covers the venue, the ticket, and the history of Kansas City's oldest public cemetery.
A guide to Kansas City's fall cider and donut spots, from Louisburg Cider Mill and Cider Hill Family Orchard to Johnson Farms and Historic Weston Orchard, plus a look at the hard ciders pouring at local breweries.
Under the Cover is an independent romance bookshop in Union Hill, Kansas City, with curated book lists, local authors and a busy pre-order schedule. This post covers what to expect, opening hours, pre-order rules and what customers say about the store.
The National WWI Museum and Memorial is celebrating the Liberty Memorial's centenary with 'Liberty's Beacon,' a light, sound, and motion installation running over seven weekends through Veterans Day. Four international artists each take a turn projecting onto the tower, with the next showing Friday, October 16.
The 34th Annual Waldo Fall Festival, a free outdoor event run by the Waldo Area Business Association, took over the Wornall Road and Gregory Boulevard parking lots on October 10 with 35+ local vendors, food trucks, kids' activities, live music, and a KC PAWS dog costume contest.
Plan a Kansas City Halloween night with West Bottoms haunted houses, Worlds of Fun’s Halloween Haunt, themed pop-up bars and family-friendly events. Dates, prices and age rules are included for the 2026 season.
The 127th American Royal Fall Livestock Show runs October 9–25, 2026, at the new 80-acre campus in Kansas City, Kansas. The post covers the three-week show format, key contest dates, the $375 million facility, and the broader event calendar.
