Plan your Kansas City fall fun: Mega-guide to festivals, concerts, comedy, so much more
Three only-one-name-needed names jump out from Kansas City’s arts and entertainment fall schedule — Carmen, Giselle and Lizzo.
The Lyric Opera of Kansas City and the Kansas City Ballet will open their 2022-23 seasons with “Carmen” and “Giselle,” respectively, and hip-hop sensation Lizzo will dominate the T-Mobile Center’s fall concerts (along with the Eagles).
Those three events highlight a varied and busy upcoming arts and entertainment scene. With the pandemic waning, this will be the first fall since 2019 with a full schedule. Some venues and performers still have mask and vaccine guidelines, however.
Labor Day weekend serves as the unofficial fall kickoff, and as always it will be loaded with popular events.
The Kansas City Irish Fest regularly attracts about 80,000, the Santa-Cali-Gon Days Festival in Independence about 300,000 and the Kansas City Renaissance Festival about 200,000 (over six weeks). In addition, the Kansas City Air Show, which was held in July last year after being canceled by the pandemic in 2020, has been added to the Labor Day weekend mix.
The Irish Fest will celebrate its 20th anniversary, and SantaCaliGon Days its 50th.
Here is a guide to this fall’s arts and entertainment happenings:
Top 11 highlights
Kansas City Air Show at New Century Air Center: The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and U.S. Army Golden Knights will be among the performances, plus aircraft and other exhibits. 9 a.m. Sept. 3-4 ($9-$399). kcairshow.org.
Kansas City Symphony, “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” in Concert at Kauffman Center: The symphony will open its season with its popular Film & Live Orchestra series, playing the soundtrack in front of a showing of the sixth “Harry Potter” movie. 7 p.m. Sept. 7-9, 2 p.m. Sept. 11 ($60-$140). kcsymphony.org.
“Toni Stone” at Unicorn Theatre: Unicorn’s 2022-23 season opener tells the story of the first woman to play in Negro Leagues baseball, including time with the Kansas City Monarchs. Opens 7:30 p.m. Sept. 7; runs through Sept. 25 ($37-$47). unicorntheatre.org.
Lyric Opera of Kansas City, “Carmen” at Kauffman Center: Bizet’s femme fatale will take center stage for the season opener. 7:30 p.m. Sept. 24 and Sept. 30, 2 p.m. Oct. 2 ($33.50-$188.50). kcopera.org.
“Disney’s Winnie the Pooh: The New Musical Stage Adaptation” at Yardley Hall: Life-sized puppets will portray Pooh, Christopher Robin, Piglet and Eeyore in this touring musical. 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Oct 14, 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Oct. 15 ($5-$49). jccc.edu/midwest-trust-center/events.
Kansas City Ballet, “Giselle” at Kauffman Center: The tragic tale of a young girl’s love for a nobleman disguised as a commoner will open the Ballet’s season. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 14-15, 2 p.m. Oct. 16, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 21-22, 2 p.m. Oct. 23 ($34-$134). kcballet.org.
Lizzo at T-Mobile Center: The singer who was born Melissa Viviane Jefferson reached the top of Billboard’s Hot 100 chart earlier this year with “About Damn Time”; with Latto. 8 p.m. Oct. 14 ($39.50-$129.50). t-mobilecenter.com.
“R.E.S.P.E.C.T.” at Kauffman Center: The PNC Broadway in Kansas City series kicks off its nine-musical 2022-23 season with a tribute to the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 15-16 (single tickets not yet available). broadwayinkc.com.
Kevin Hart at Kauffman Center: The popular comedian and movie star will bring his The Reality Check Tour, which is otherwise visiting only large arenas, to the 1,800-seat Muriel Kauffman Theatre. 7 and 10 p.m. Nov. 17-19 ($59.73-$549.29). kauffmancenter.org.
“Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol” at Spencer Theatre: Kansas City Repertory Theatre will present its holiday tradition. Opens 8 p.m. Nov. 18; runs through Dec. 24 ($39-$104). kcrep.org.
Eagles at T-Mobile Center: Fifty years after first appearing in Kansas City, the band will return with a full orchestra and a choir to perform its 1976 album, “Hotel California,” plus other hits. 8 p.m. Nov. 23 ($129-$499). t-mobilecenter.com.
Annual events
▪ Kansas City Irish Fest, Sept. 2-4, Crown Center ($20-$70). kcirishfest.com.
▪ Santa-Cali-Gon Days Festival, Sept. 2-5, Independence Square (free). santacaligon.com.
▪ Kansas City Renaissance Festival, Sept. 3-Oct. 16, Bonner Springs ($12.50-$24.95). kcrenfest.com.
▪ The Beast and Edge of Hell haunted houses, Sept. 16-Nov. 5, West Bottoms ($27-$125). fullmoonprod.com.
▪ Plaza Art Fair, Sept. 23-25, Country Club Plaza (free). plazaartfair.com.
▪ American Royal World Series of Barbecue, Sept. 28-Oct. 2, Kansas Speedway ($8-$40). americanroyal.com/bbq.
Ongoing
▪ “Black Citizenship in the Age of Jim Crow,” through Sept. 18, National WWI Museum and Memorial ($6-$10, not included in general admission). theworldwar.org.
▪ “Immersive Van Gogh,” through Oct. 31, Lighthouse ArtSpace ($40-$55). kansascityvangogh.com.
▪ “Maya: The Great Jaguar Rises,” through Jan. 1, Union Station ($14-$19.50). unionstation.org/event/maya.
▪ “American Art Deco: Designing for the People, 1918-1939,” through Jan. 8, Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art ($18; free for members). nelson-atkins.org.
Theater
“Twelfth Night,” Sept. 6-25, Spencer Theatre. kcrep.org
“Dot,” Kansas City Actors Theatre, Sept. 7-25, City Stage. kcactors.org
“MotherFreakingHood! The Musical,” Fishtank Theatre, Sept. 7-16, Black Box. eventbrite.com/event/387471406407
“The Prom,” Sept. 13-18, Starlight. kcstarlight.com
“Hank Williams: Lost Highway,” Sept. 15-Nov. 20, New Theatre and Restaurant. newtheatre.com
Terra Luna with Quixotic, Sept. 15-24, Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens. artsandrec-op.org/events/terra-luna-quixotic
“Beatnik Cafe: Ginsberg, Kerouac, bebop, and cool jazz,” Sept. 16-17, Ruby Room, MTH Theater at Crown Center. mthkc.com
“The Last Wife,” Sept. 16-25, Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre. metkc.org
“Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead,” Sept. 16-Oct. 2, Olathe Civic Theatre Association. olathetheatre.org
“Akeelah and the Bee,” Sept. 20-Oct. 13, The Coterie. thecoterie.org
“A Place for Us: A Celebration of Jewish Broadway,” Oct. 2, White Theatre. thejkc.org
“Dolores Huerta: Crusader for Workers,” Oct. 4-22, City Stage. tya.org
“Man of La Mancha,” Oct. 6-23, MTH Theater at Crown Center. mthkc.com
“The Rocky Horror Show,” Padgett Productions, Oct. 7-31, Black Box. rockyhorrorkc.com
“The Crown – Live!” Oct. 11-16, Starlight Cohen Community Stage House. kcstarlight.com
“The Sound Inside,” Oct. 19-Nov. 6, Unicorn Theatre. unicorntheatre.org
Kansas City Horror Play Festival, Oct. 20-23, Black Box. thelivingroomkc.com
“Tell-Tale Electric Poe,” Oct. 20-30, The Coterie. thecoterie.org
“Ghost Light: A Haunted Night of Songs and Stories from KC’s Cultural Crossroads,” Oct. 21-22, Roanoke Park. kcrep.org
“Next to Normal,” Barn Players, Oct. 21-30, Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center. thebarnplayers.org
“Our True Colors,” Cardinalis and Kansas City Aerial Arts, Oct. 23, City Stage. kansascityaerialarts.com
“North: The Musical,” Oct. 26, Lied Center. lied.ku.edu
“Rent,” Oct. 28-Nov. 13, Olathe Civic Theatre Association. olathetheatre.org
“The Addams Family,” Oct. 29-Nov. 20, White Theatre. thejkc.org
The Ultimate Variety Show, Oct. 29, Folly. follytheater.org
“Autumn Leaves: Johnny Mercer and Harold Arlen,” Nov. 11-12, Ruby Room, MTH Theater at Crown Center. mthkc.com
“The Color Purple,” Nov. 11-20, Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre. metkc.org
“Legally Blonde the Musical,” Nov. 12, Yardley Hall. jccc.edu/midwest-trust-center/events
“A Charlie Brown Christmas,” Nov. 15-Dec. 31, The Coterie. thecoterie.org
“Come Blow Your Horn,” Nov. 23-Feb. 5, New Theatre and Restaurant. newtheatre.com
Cirque Dreams Holidaze, Nov. 25-27, Music Hall. cirquedreams.com
“Época De Oro,” Nov. 25-26, Ruby Room, MTH Theater at Crown Center. mthkc.com
“Fiddler on the Roof,” Nov. 29, Lied Center. lied.ku.edu
“Clyde’s,” Nov. 30-Dec. 18, Unicorn Theatre. unicorntheatre.org
Comedy
Randy Rainbow, Sept. 9, Uptown. uptowntheater.com
Bill Maher, Sept. 11, Uptown. uptowntheater.com
Jo Koy, Sept. 22, Cable Dahmer Arena. cabledahmerarena.com
My Name Is Not Mom, Sept. 23, Uptown. uptowntheater.com
We Outside Comedy Tour featuring Corey Holcomb, Gary Owen, Karlous Miller and more, Sept. 24, Cable Dahmer Arena. cabledahmerarena.com
Real Talk Comedy Tour featuring DeRay Davis, B. Simone, Rickey Smiley and more, Oct. 21, Cable Dahmer Arena. cabledahmerarena.com
Paula Poundstone, Oct. 27, Folly. follytheater.org
“The Dollop,” Nov. 8, Uptown. uptowntheater.com
Katt Williams, Nov. 11, T-Mobile Center. t-mobilecenter.com
Ron White, Nov. 19, Ameristar. ameristarkansascity.com
Music (rock, pop, jazz)
Jack White, Aug. 29, Starlight. kcstarlight.com
Papa Roach and Falling in Reverse, Aug. 29, Azura Amphitheater. azuraamp.com
Earth Wind & Fire, Aug. 30, Starlight. kcstarlight.com
“Weird Al” Yankovic, Sept. 2, Kauffman Center. kauffmancenter.org
Roger Waters, Sept. 3, T-Mobile Center. t-mobilecenter.com
Shinedown, Sept. 3, Azura Amphitheater. azuraamp.com
Dancefestopia, Sept. 6-11, LaCygne. dancefestopia.com
Kevin Gates, Sept. 8, Azura Amphitheater. azuraamp.com
Luke Bryan with Riley Green and Mitchell Tenpenny, Sept. 8, T-Mobile Center. t-mobilecenter.com
The Guess Who, Sept. 9, Ameristar. ameristarkansascity.com
Throwback Throwdown featuring Sawyer Brown, Neal McCoy and Bellamy Brothers, Sept. 9, Azura Amphitheater. azuraamp.com
Twenty One Pilots, Sept. 9, T-Mobile Center. t-mobilecenter.com
Michael Bublé, Sept. 10, T-Mobile Center. t-mobilecenter.com
Panic! At The Disco, Sept. 13, T-Mobile Center. t-mobilecenter.com
Motionless in White with Black Veil Brides, Ice Nine Kills and Crown the Empire, Sept. 16, Azura Amphitheater. azuraamp.com
Jake Shimabukuro, Sept. 23, Lied Center. lied.ku.edu
Beach Boys, Sept. 26, Lied Center. lied.ku.edu
Keith Urban with Ingrid Andress, Sept. 29, T-Mobile Center. t-mobilecenter.com
Kansas City Jazz Orchestra, “The Horn” featuring Sean Jones, Sept. 30, Kauffman Center. kcjo.org
Diana Krall, Oct. 3, Kauffman Center. kauffmancenter.org
Marty Stuart and his Fabulous Superlatives, Oct. 6, Kauffman Center. kauffmancenter.org
Karol G with Agudelo888, Oct. 7, T-Mobile Center. t-mobilecenter.com
Kelsea Ballerini, Oct. 9, Midland. midlandkc.com
Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt, Oct. 12, Uptown. uptowntheater.com
New York Voices with KC Jazz Orchestra, Oct. 14, Folly. follytheater.org
Soweto Gospel Choir Hope, Oct. 16, Yardley Hall. jccc.edu/midwest-trust-center/events
Marcus Mumford with The A’s, Oct. 18, Midland. midlandkc.com
Kansas City Jazz Orchestra and Hanover Big Band, Oct. 21, Yardley Hall. jccc.edu/midwest-trust-center/events
Here Come the Mummies, Oct. 28, Uptown. uptowntheater.com
Marshall Tucker Band, Oct. 28, Ameristar. ameristarkansascity.com
Christian Nodal, Oct. 29, T-Mobile Center. t-mobilecenter.com
Casting Crowns, Nov. 3, Cable Dahmer Arena. cabledahmerarena.com
Gloria Trevi, Nov. 5, T-Mobile Center. t-mobilecenter.com
Amanda Shires, Nov. 8, Madrid. madridtheatre.com
Kansas City Jazz Orchestra, “The Voice” featuring Deborah Brown, Nov. 10, Kauffman Center. kcjo.org
George Winston, Nov. 11, Kauffman Center. kauffmancenter.org
Crystal Gayle, Nov. 12, Ameristar. ameristarkansascity.com
Rufus Wainwright with Kansas City Symphony: “Oh, What a World of Rufus,” Nov. 12, Kauffman Center. kcsymphony.com
Carrie Underwood with Jimmie Allen, Nov. 13, T-Mobile Center. t-mobilecenter.com
Kenny G with Kansas City Symphony, Nov. 18-20, Kauffman Center. kcsymphony.com
Mavis Staples, Nov. 18, Lied Center. lied.ku.edu
Reba McEntire with Terri Clark, Nov. 18, T-Mobile Center. t-mobilecenter.com
Mannheim Steamroller, Nov. 20, Kauffman Center. kauffmancenter.org
Steve Vai, Nov. 20, Uptown. uptowntheater.com
For King + Country, Nov. 26, T-Mobile Center. t-mobilecenter.com
Five Finger Death Punch and Brantley Gilbert, Nov. 29, T-Mobile Center. t-mobilecenter.com
Classical music and dance
Dance in the Park, Sept. 10, Roanoke Park. cityinmotion.org
Kansas City Symphony, “Copland’s Third Symphony, with Saint-Saëns’ Third Violin Concerto,” Sept. 16-18, Kauffman Center. kcsymphony.com
New Dance Partners, Sept. 16-17, Yardley Hall. jccc.edu/midwest-trust-center/events
Kansas City Symphony, “Broadway’s Leading Men,” Sept. 23-24, Kauffman Center. kcsymphony.com
Wylliams Henry Contemporary Dance Company, “Allure,” Sept. 23, Hotel Kansas City. wylliams-henry.org
St. Petersburg Quartet, Sept. 23, Pilgrim Chapel. eventbrite.com/event/392412405067
Bach Aria Soloists, “BAS at the Park,” Sept. 24, Loose Park Rose Garden. bachariasoloists.com
The Opus 76 Quartet, “Glass, Beethoven and Mendelssohn,” Sept. 25, Polsky Theatre. jccc.edu/midwest-trust-center/events
Verona Quartet, Sept. 30, Yardley Hall. chambermusic.org
Violent Femmes with Kansas City Symphony, Oct. 1, Kauffman Center. kcsymphony.com
Terence Blanchard with The E-Collective and Turtle Island String Quartet, Oct. 2, Atkins Auditorium. hjseries.org
Chanticleer, Oct. 5, Lied Center. lied.ku.edu
Europa Galante, Oct. 7, Atonement Lutheran Church. chambermusic.org
Kansas City Symphony, “Strauss’ Alpine Symphony,” Oct. 7-9, Kauffman Center. kcsymphony.com
Park ICM Orchestra Fall Concert, Oct. 7, Graham Tyler Memorial Chapel. icm.park.edu
Pianist Ilya Shmukler, Oct. 8, 1900 Building. icm.park.edu
Orquestra Sinfônica do Estado de São Paulo, Oct. 10, Kauffman Center. hjseries.org
Pianist Yunchan Lim, Oct. 16, Lied Center. lied.ku.edu
Violinist Maxim Vengerov, Oct. 16, Folly. hjseries.org
Rennie Harris, Oct. 20, Lied Center. lied.ku.edu
World Ballet Series, “Swan Lake,” Oct. 20, Folly. follytheater.org
New World Players, “Final Fantasy,” Oct. 22, Folly. follytheater.org
Scottish Chamber Orchestra with violinist Nicola Benedetti, Oct. 22, Kauffman Center. hjseries.org
Midwest Chamber Ensemble, “Brahms and Smetana,” Oct. 23, Lutheran Church of the Resurrection. midwestchamberensemble.org
Kansas City Symphony, “Symphonie Fantastique, Brahms and Mendelssohn,” Oct. 28-30, Kauffman Center. kcsymphony.com
KC Vitas, Octetoberfest, Oct. 28, St. Mary’s Episcopal Church. kcvitas.org
Park ICM Piano Studio Recital, Oct. 28, 1900 Building. icm.park.edu
Vox Luminis, Oct. 29, Grace & Holy Trinity Cathedral. chambermusic.org
Vienna Boys Choir, Nov. 1, Kauffman Center. kauffmancenter.org
Kansas City Contemporary Dance, “Behind Closed Doors,” Nov. 4-5, City Stage. kccontemporarydance.org
Lyric Opera of Kansas City, “La Traviata,” Nov. 5-13, Kauffman Center. kcopera.org
Kansas City Symphony, “Magic Circle Mimes: The Listener,” Nov. 6, Kauffman Center. kcsymphony.com
Pianist Terrence Wilson, Nov. 6, Folly. chambermusic.org
KU Symphony Orchestra with Project Trio, Nov. 9, Lied Center. lied.ku.edu
St. Petersburg Quartet, Nov. 11, Pilgrim Chapel. eventbrite.com/event/392412405067
Ulysses Quartet, Nov. 11, The Loretta. chambermusic.org
Bach Aria Soloists, “Women of Note in Shakespeare & Song,” Nov. 12, Kansas City Public Library-Plaza Branch. bachariasoloists.com
Pianist Harmony Zhu, 6 p.m. Nov. 13, Folly. hjseries.org
The Westerlies, Nov. 13, Lied Center. lied.ku.edu
“The Immersive Nutcracker,” opens Nov. 19, Lighthouse ArtSpace. immersive-nutcracker.com/kansas-city
Violinist Shmuel Ashkenasi, Nov. 19, 1900 Building. icm.park.edu
Midwest Chamber Ensemble, “Introducing Beaufort Winds,” Nov. 20, Lutheran Church of the Resurrection. midwestchamberensemble.org
“Our Song, Our Story: The New Generation of Black Voices,” Nov. 20, Folly. hjseries.org
Kansas City Symphony, “Dvořák’s Symphony No. 8, with Prokofiev’s Second Piano Concerto,” Nov. 25-27, Kauffman Center. kcsymphony.com
Visual arts
Kansas City Chalk and Walk Festival, Sept. 2-4, City Market. kcchalkandwalk.org
Art Westport, Sept. 9-11, Westport District. westportkcmo.com
“More Than Words: American Illustrations from the Collection,” Sept. 10-March 19, Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. nelson-atkins.org
Brush Creek Art Walk, Sept. 16-18, Brush Creek. kcparks.org
“Goya/Chagoya,” Sept. 16-Feb. 19, Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. nelson-atkins.org
“Five Years and Counting: Expanding the Permanent Collection,” Sept. 30-Jan. 8, Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art. kemperart.org
“Hortus Inconclusus” by Christian Ruiz Berman, Oct. 14-March 5, Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art. kemperart.org
“Monet & Friends Alive,” Nov. 1-Dec. 31, Starlight. kcstarlight.com
Festivals
De Soto Days Festival, Sept. 1-3, De Soto. desotodays.com
GloWild Lantern Festival, Sept. 1-Dec. 11, Kansas City Zoo. kansascityzoo.org/glowild
African Summer Fest, Sept. 4, Grandview Amphitheater. eventbrite.com/event/392057302947
Central Avenue Dotteversity Parade, Sept. 3, Kansas City, Kansas. facebook.com/events/3001982440043182
Johnson County Old Settlers, Sept. 8-10, Downtown Olathe. johnsoncountyoldsettlers.com
Belton Fall Festival, Sept. 9-10, Downtown Belton. belton.org
Greek Festival, Sept. 9-11, Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church. greekfoodfest.org
Kansas State Fair, Sept. 9-18, Hutchinson. kansasstatefair.com
Independence Uncorked, Sept. 10, Bingham-Waggoner Estate. independenceuncorked.com
Uncorked: KC Wine Fest, Sept. 10, Union Station. uncorkedwinefestivals.com
Jesse James Festival, Sept. 10 and 16-18, Kearney. jessejamesfestival.com
KC Beer Fest, Sept. 10, Power & Light District. kcbeerfest.com
Spinach Festival, Sept. 10, Lenexa. lenexa.com
National Art and Soul Experience (ASX) Festival, Sept. 12-18, multiple venues. asxnation.com
EmPower Festival, Sept. 13-18, Unity Village. empowerma.com
Kansas City Underground Film Festival, Sept. 14-24, Charlotte Street Foundation. kcundergroundfilmfest.com
Fiesta on the Square, Sept. 15, Linden Square. lindensquare.info
National Art & Soul Experience Festival, Sept. 15-17, multiple venues. asxnation.com
Fall Fun Festival, Sept. 16-18, Downtown Blue Springs. bluespringsfallfestival.com
Fiesta Hispana, Sept. 16-18, Barney Allis Plaza. kcfiestahispana.com
Nehemiah Festival, Sept. 16-18, Smith’s Fork Park, Smithville. nehemiahfest.com
Arts & Crafts Fair & Fall Festival, Sept. 17, Shawnee Town 1929. shawneetown.org
Freedom Festival, Sept. 17-19, John Brown State Park, Osawatomie. osawatomieks.org
Great Pumpkin Fest, Sept. 17-Oct. 30, Worlds of Fun. worldsoffun.com
Waldo Fall Festival, Sept. 17, Waldo Area, 75th and Wornall. waldokc.org
Raymore Festival in the Park, Sept. 22-24, Raymore. raymorefestival.com
Fall Festival, Sept. 23-34, Downtown Overland Park. opkansas.org
Lee’s Summit Oktoberfest, Sept. 23-24, Downtown Lee’s Summit. lsoktoberfest.com
Liberty Fall Festival, Sept. 23-25, Liberty. libertyfallfest.com
Overland Park Fall Festival, Sept. 23-24, Downtown Overland Park. opkansas.org
Ciderfest, Sept. 24-25 and Oct. 1-2, Louisburg Cider Mill. louisburgcidermill.com
Gladfest, Sept. 30-Oct. 2, Gladstone. gladstonechamber.com/gladfest
Applefest, Oct. 1-2, Weston. westonmo.com
Fall Festival of Arts, Crafts & Music, Oct. 1, Missouri Town 1855. makeyourdayhere.com
Merriam Drive Live, Oct. 1, Downtown Merriam. merriam.org
Silver City Day Parade & Festival, Oct. 1, Kansas City, Kansas. facebook.com/events/576014500747577
Guardian Angels Festival, Oct. 2, Guardian Angels Church. guardianangelskc.org
Fairfax Festival, Oct. 6, Kaw Point. fiakck.org/event/festival
KC Oktoberfest, Oct. 7-8, Crown Center. kcoktoberfest.com
BaKCon Fest, Oct. 8, Children’s Mercy Park. sportingkc.com/bakcon-fest
Fall Festival, Oct. 8, Shawnee Indian Mission. shawneeindianmission.org
Greater Kansas City Japan Festival, Oct. 8, JCCC. kcjapanfestival.com
Japan Festival, Oct. 8, Yardley Hall. kcjas.org
Oktoberfest Live! Oct. 8, Kansas City Live! powerandlightdistrict.com
Troostapalooza, Oct. 8, Troost Avenue between 30th and 31st. troostapalooza.com
Gumbo Festival, Oct. 9, 18th & Vine District. theprospectkc.org/gumbo-festival
Cornucopia, Oct. 14-16, Kansas City Live! cornucopiakc.com
Spookfest, Oct. 29, Science City. sciencecity.unionstation.org
KC Whiskey Expo, Nov. 5, Harrah’s. kcwhiskeyexpo.com
Weston Whiskey Festival, Nov. 5, Weston Burley House. wtwhiskeyfest.com
Other events
WWE Raw, Sept. 5, T-Mobile Center. t-mobilecenter.com
Kansas City Auto Show, Sept. 8-11, Bartle Hall. kcautoshow.com
Puppets A Glow-Go, Sept. 9-10, National WWI Museum and Memorial. kcparks.org
Plaza 10K, Sept. 11, Country Club Plaza. plaza10K.com
Halloween Haunt, Sept. 16-Oct. 29, Worlds of Fun. worldsoffun.com
“Immersive King Tut: Boy. King. Hero,” opens Sept. 16, Lighthouse ArtSpace. immersive-kingtut.com
Collect-A-Con, Sept. 17-18, Bartle Hall. universe.com
Dream Big Day, Sept. 24, Crown Center Square. support.childrensmercy.org
Harry Potter Day, Sept. 24, Science City. sciencecity.unionstation.org
“DEAFinitely Dope” with Mathew Maxey, Sept. 29, Polsky Theatre. jccc.edu/midwest-trust-center/events
Junior League Holiday Mart, Sept. 29-Oct. 2, Bartle Hall. jlkc.org
Rachel Hollis, Oct. 13, Uptown. uptowntheater.com
Kansas City Marathon, Oct. 15, Midtown. kcmarathon.org
Trash Taste, Oct. 19, Folly. follytheater.org
An Evening with Jon, Jon and Efren: “Napoleon Dynamite” Film Screening and Conversation, Oct. 22, Yardley Hall. jccc.edu/midwest-trust-center/events
Blue’s Clues & You! Oct. 26, Cable Dahmer Arena. cabledahmerarena.com
“The Price Is Right” Live, Oct. 27, Midland. midlandkc.com
Johnson County Home and Remodeling Show, Oct. 28-30, Overland Park Convention Center. johnsoncountyhomeandremodelingshow.com
Halloween Party: CarnEvil, Oct. 29, Kansas City Live! powerandlightdistrict.com
Tricks and Treats, Oct. 29, Kansas City Live! powerandlightdistrict.com
Piff the Magic Dragon and Puddles Pity Party, “Misery Loves Company,” Oct. 30, Yardley Hall. jccc.edu/midwest-trust-center/events
“The Moth Mainstage,” Nov. 4, Lied Center. lied.ku.edu
“Clerks III”: The Convenience Tour featuring Kevin Smith, Nov. 10, Midland. midlandkc.com
Daniel Howell, Nov. 11, Midland. midlandkc.com
Holiday Boutique, Nov. 17-20, Overland Park Convention Center. opconventioncenter.com
An Evening with Nigella Lawson, Nov. 19, Yardley Hall. jccc.edu/midwest-trust-center/events
“Wheel of Fortune” Live! Nov. 25, Kauffman Center. kauffmancenter.org
