Solo exhibition by Ellie Naege that turns the gallery into a mystical ceramic forest with porcelain mushrooms and a giant blue branch shaped like a moon.
A guided tour of The Linda Hall Arboretum, exploring its diverse tree collections, gardens, and the institution's history.
A glassblowing workshop led by artist Keegan O'Brien for beginners to advanced practitioners, focusing on creating distinctive glass pumpkins for the holiday season.
A running challenge race where participants complete marathons in both Kansas City and Des Moines across two states.
Comedy show Do Your Worst at Vine Street Brewing Co.
Stand-up comedy show by Tommy Davidson at Funny Bone Comedy Club.
Live music performance by JJ Jamison and Aidan Murrow on the historic Rock Island Bridge with the Kansas City skyline in view.
Live jazz set by the Josué Estrada Band, led by trumpeter Josué Estrada of Wichita, at the American Jazz Museum's working jazz club.
Night of clubbing with a back-to-back set by Benda and Vastive at Aura Nightclub in Midtown.
Guided all-levels yoga session on the bridge deck with panoramic views of the Kansas River.
Free movie screening of 'Goosebumps' at the Durwood Film Vault in the Central Library of the Kansas City Public Library.
Black Country, New Road play The Granada on Minnesota Avenue in Kansas City, with advance tickets at $30.
Stand-up show by comedian Matt Mathews, for ages 18+, at the Ameristar Casino Hotel in Kansas City.
Singer-songwriter Jess Bauer plays a live show at The Gospel Lounge, the legendary music room at Knuckleheads.
A candlelight concert where the Fountain City Quartet reimagines 90s hip-hop hits played on strings at The Sanctuary - Unity Temple on the Plaza.
A tabletop game session for teens at Waldo Branch, using the Dread system to create a spooky, tension-filled experience without prior experience needed.
Free open jam session hosted by Billy Ebeling at Knuckleheads; come in, sign up, and play.
An 18+ anime rave with anime-tune dance beats from WeTouchGrass at the new Warehouse on Broadway in Westport.
30th anniversary screening of the horror film Scream at Screenland Armour Theatre.
A craft beer tasting event featuring local breweries, distilleries and chefs, with live entertainment and a watch party for the Kansas City Current.
A hands-on workshop to create an Everyday Carry Kit (EDC), a small utility container for daily essentials, as part of the Inktober workshop series.
Disney musical tour that brings together the worlds of 'Descendants', 'ZOMBIES' and 'Camp Rock' in an arena production.
A workshop where participants learn to mindfully document their personal history for descendants and future generations using physical and digital methods.
A spooky-season pop-up bar at the Boulevard Brewing Co. Beer Hall featuring eerie performances, craft cocktails, and themed food as part of the 'Rec Deck the Halls' Halloween festivities.
An all-ages improvised musical based on fables and fairy tales performed at The Bird Comedy Theater.
A community event where volunteers help repair items like bikes, clothing, and electronics, alongside a free clothing swap.
Outdoor screening of the fantasy comedy film Hocus Pocus at Screenland Armour Theatre in Kansas City.
Kansas City's largest annual road race with marathon, half marathon, 10K and 5K distances, featuring a city landmark tour course.
A BRW dance event with 2-step and line dancing, hosted by De Barker and featuring DJ LS Flash.
A monthly art club session for tweens aged 8-12 to decorate their own decoupage jack-o-lanterns as part of the library's Halloween Happenings series.
A book release party for 'No Choice But Action' taking place in Kansas City.
A Candlelight concert reimagining Hans Zimmer's iconic film scores performed by the Fountain City Quartet in a historic temple lit by thousands of candles.
A guided nature hike led by a naturalist at Lakeside Nature Center, exploring the habitats surrounding the centre along the Fox Hollow Trail.
Live music performance by the Kansas City band Dogzilla at Tin Roof.
Comedy play performed by The Bird Comedy Theater Players at The Bird Comedy Theater in the Crossroads Arts District.
Concert by the indie pop band Bright Eyes, led by Conor Oberst, performing songs from their album Lullaby for the Working Class.
A nighttime nature program to observe nocturnal wildlife at the Lakeside Nature Center.
An improv comedy showcase featuring the city's best improvisers in the intimate Back Room of The Bird Comedy Theater.
A meditation and breathwork series led by Amber to support relaxation, mindfulness and resilience, with all experience levels welcome.
Family-friendly daytime Halloween celebration with a trick-or-treat trail, hay bale maze, costume contest, kids' crafts, and seasonal treats at Worlds of Fun.
A pirate-themed dining experience with a buffet, interactive show, and boat ride at the Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium.
A street party and neighbourhood festival celebrating Día de los Muertos with Latinx music, food, vendor booths and lowriders on Southwest Boulevard.
Debut exhibition at the artist-run gallery Esther Friedel Projects that plays on the dual meanings of construction and art.
A paranormal audio-guided tour exploring the reported ghostly phenomena of the historic Alexander Majors House Museum.
Two-person black-and-white photography exhibition by Gugulethu Ndlalani and Dolce Belcourt at the artist-run space The Waiting Room.
Weekly Sunday session of chess games at the Lucile H. Bluford Branch Library to sharpen concentration and strategic thinking.
Free movie screening of 'An American Werewolf in London' at the Durwood Film Vault in the Central Library, part of the Central Cinema series and Halloween Happenings.
A hands-on workshop to help students and families understand and complete the FAFSA, with a chance to win a scholarship.
Live jazz and German drinking songs performed by Bram Wijnands in the Biergarten, with free admission.
Free game day watch party with a 40-foot screen, bars, food, and giveaways for the Chiefs vs. Los Angeles game. Admission is limited to over-21s.
A long-running Kansas City tradition featuring over 90 booths, dog-owner contests, agility courses, frisbee contests and family games.
A 35mm screening of the comedy film Ernest Scared Stupid at the historic Screenland Armour Theatre as part of the SHOCKtober festival.
Matinee performance of the musical The Last 5 Years at The Arts Asylum in Kansas City, exploring the complexities of love and ambition through a dual timeline.
A family pottery experience workshop held at the Belger Crane Yard Studios in Kansas City.
A curated outdoor street art fair and market event held at City Market in the River Market district, featuring local artists and vendors.
A marathon screening of Alien movies for adults at the Plaza Branch of the Kansas City Public Library.
A free open jam session for musicians at Knuckleheads, with cold beer and bartenders available.
Film screening of the 1932 cult horror film 'Freaks' at Screenland Armour Theatre.
Film screening of Ken Russell's 'The Devils' followed by an open discussion led by screenwriter Mitch Brian.
The Wrecks perform live on their Finally: OUTSIDE tour, joined by Worry Club and Kid Sistr.
A low-impact dance fitness program combining explosive dance movements with body-weight toning, suitable for all fitness levels.
A social meetup for teens to play RPG, tabletop and Switch games as part of the International Games Month programming.
Panel discussion with associates of Leonard Zeskind marking the re-release of his book on white nationalism.
Live jazz performance by Jazz Lab KC paired with dinner and drinks on the East Patio of the Rock Island Bridge.
A live music performance by Sammy Rae & The Friends, a collective blending rock, folk, funk, soul and jazz, with special guest Melt.
Skillet headlines a rock concert with support from Escape the Fate and Autumn Kings at The Midland Theatre.
Film screening of the 1981 horror film The Howling at Screenland Armour Theatre, an independently owned cinema in North Kansas City.
Free screening of the 1992 black comedy film Death Becomes Her at the Durwood Film Vault inside the Central Library.
Outdoor movie screening at Berkley Riverfront Park in Kansas City, part of a Halloween-themed series of free screenings.
Weekly Tuesday night of live music at Tin Roof in Westport, with the venue's half-price chicken tenders and wings.
Free outdoor chamber music concert performed by musicians from the Kansas City Symphony at Kessler Park.
A hands-on STEAM program for tweens at the KCDML Makerspace, with a new focus each week.
Chicago indie-rock outfit The Braymores perform live at the miniBar venue in Kansas City.
Concert by Kansas City singer-songwriter Erin Eades, blending Americana, indie and alternative sounds, with a donation to the Center For Recorded Music.
Concert by the alternative and emo act Open Letter, supported by Our Last Memory, Midwest Title Loans and Small Animal Hospital.
Free one-hour performance by the award-winning KKS Youth Jazz Orchestra from Hannover, Germany, directed by Michael Thiemann, as part of the National WWI Museum and Memorial's 2026 Exchange Program.
A monthly Creative Night craft session at the Kansas City Public Library where participants create Day of the Dead ofrendas with provided materials and instruction.
Kansas City singer-songwriter Kate Cosentino performs live with The Toxhards at Sound Bite Social.
Weekly Wednesday karaoke dance party hosted by DJ Mic at Tin Roof on Westport Road.
Concert featuring Judah & The Lion, with support from Breakfield and Band of Silver, at The Truman venue.
A hands-on writing workshop on experimental poetry forms including free verse, picture poems, and found poetry, taught by a UMKC MFA student as part of the Writers for Readers series.
Live jazz performance by the Mike Pagan Trio at the VOO Lounge, a prohibition-era themed jazz bar in downtown Kansas City.
A book group meeting at the Swope Ridge Gardens Apartments where the library brings the books to the readers.
Lunchtime music series featuring local bands and a food truck at Garment District Place, part of the Art in the Loop festival.
Glass blowing class session at Belger Glass Annex in Kansas City.
Screening of the 1989 horror film Pet Sematary at the Screenland Armour Theatre in Kansas City.
New York Times bestselling author Craig Johnson discusses his writing process and the Walt Longmire mystery series.
A lecture by Dr. Mitch Klingenberg on how the American Expeditionary Forces drew lessons from the American Civil War, part of the Pershing Lecture Series.
