Looking for SE Kansas City fall and Halloween events in 2026? You're in the right place!
We rounded up every pumpkin patch, trunk-or-treat, and spooky-but-family-friendly event happening in SE Kansas City this season — so you can stop scrolling ten different Facebook groups and just scroll this list instead. New events added daily during the busy season, so bookmark this page!
Last updated: October 6, 2026 — we update this constantly, so bookmark it!
🍁 SE Kansas City's Can't-Miss Fall Attractions
Bookmark these. They're the SE Kansas City spots families come back to year after year. Full dates, hours, and details are all in the calendar below, but here's who's on our must-visit list this season:
Farm Fun For All Ages
- Johnson Farms Plants & Pumpkins (Belton) — Pumpkins, a corn maze, apples, sunflowers and pig races, all in one farm day.
- Colonial Gardens (Blue Springs) — Weekend fall fun with a corn maze, jump pillow and farm-to-table eats.
- Pumpkin Valley Pumpkin Patch (Lee's Summit) — Hayrides, pony rides and farm animals keep every age busy.
Little Kid Fall Favorites
- Charlie's Pumpkin Patch (Oak Grove) — A petting zoo, bounce house, corn pit and 20-foot slide made for small hands.
- Belton Fall Festival on Main Street (Belton) — A whole day of small-town fall fun right downtown.
- Burr Oak Woods Nature Center (Blue Springs) — Leaf-crunching trails and nature exhibits that wear out little explorers.
Pumpkin Patches
- Pumpkin Valley Pumpkin Patch (Lee's Summit) — Pick your pumpkin, then take a pony ride, which makes the drive worth it.
- Johnson Farms Plants & Pumpkins (Belton) — Its 50-acre pumpkin patch is one of the biggest in the metro, with hayrides out to the field.
Apple Orchards
- Johnson Farms (Belton) — A 5,000-tree u-pick orchard, plus cider donuts and cider slushies.
- Colonial Gardens (Blue Springs) — U-pick apples and a pumpkin patch in the same trip.
Scary Fun
- Spooktacular Halloween Houses Worth a Drive-By — The best decorated houses in SE KC, with no tickets or lines.
- Shady Acres Haunted House (Lee's Summit) — A classic local haunt for older kids and teens.
- Vaile Mansion (Independence) — A Victorian mansion with a famously ghostly reputation.
- 1859 Jail & Marshal's Museum (Independence) — Creepy history and ghost stories behind real jail bars.
🎃 SE Kansas City Fall & Halloween Events 2026: The Calendar
New events pop up here as soon as they're announced. No need to dig through a dozen Facebook groups. Just browse below!
Some events are weather-dependent — always double-check before you head out!
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🍎 More SE Kansas City Fall Fun (Because Halloween Isn't the Only Reason to Love This Season)
Halloween might get all the hype, but SE Kansas City has SO much more fall magic to offer. Here's where to go next:
- The Ultimate Guide to Local Pumpkin Patches: Fall Fun for Everyone in & Around KC
- Local Guide for Apple Orchards in & Around KC
- 31 Halloween Jokes for Kids That Are Frightfully Funny
👉 Bookmark this page — we're adding new SE Kansas City fall and Halloween events all season long!
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