Festivals + Celebrations
Our Favorite Spring & Summer Festivals & Events in the Midwest
Kansas City is the place to be, offering unforgettable experiences and making it the perfect destination year-round. With family-friendly fun and cultural events, the city celebrates in style. Loews Kansas City Hotel puts you right in the heart of it all, nestled in the city's vibrant arts district. Explore exciting events and everything else the city has to offer, all just steps away.
Kansas City International Airport (MCI) - 22 mi, less than a 30-minute drive away.
Kansas City Event Highlights
KC Fall Festival & Pumpkin Patch | September - October 24
Featuring over 60 farm fun adventures, right in Kansas City’s backyard. At KC Pumpkin Patch, fun is always in season! Bring the whole family out to the farm for a day of smiles, laughs, and making memories.
East Side Street Art Walking Tour | September 20 - October 25
Kansas City boasts an impressive collection of over 200 murals, showcasing museum-quality masterpieces crafted by talented local artists and creators from around the globe. Venture out to explore this vibrant canvas and immerse yourself in the techniques, styles, and compelling stories behind each artwork. With many new additions constantly enriching the urban landscape, there’s always something fresh and inspiring waiting to be discovered!
Boo at the Zoo | October 25 & 26
Celebrate Halloween with us at Boo at the Zoo! Bring the kiddos in their family-friendly costumes and join us for this not-so-scary, safe trick-or-treating experience on Saturday and Sunday, October 25 - 26, from 9:30am - 5pm. Bags will be provided at the entrance for children 12 and under.
Friends of the Zoo (FOTZ) members may join us from 8:30am - 9:30am for an exclusive hour! Activities are included in the price of Zoo admission or membership.
Halloween Haunt | October - November 1
Brace yourself for a screaming good time at Worlds of Fun Halloween Haunt, the Midwest’s Largest Halloween Celebration. Everything in your deepest, darkest fears is right here. As night falls in the park, hundreds of creatures from the underworld emerge to make your worst nightmares come true. Spine-chilling haunted mazes and elaborate scare zones will force you to sleep with the lights on. Spooky live shows and seasonal drinks and eats add to the screamingly good fun.
Crown Center Ice Terrace Opening | Date TBA
The Crown Center Ice Terrace is a favorite family destination during the winter months thanks to the outdoor skating rink that offers fantastic, festive views.
Cornucopia | Date TBA
Kansas City’s downtown fall festival fills the streets of the Kansas City Power & Light District. Free to attend and designed for all ages, Cornucopia features three days of carnival rides, pumpkin decorating, face painting, favorite fall treats, and many more festivities along Grand Blvd. and beyond.
Dia De Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) | November 2
A lively festival celebrating Mexican art and culture, including an altar installation, features art activities, live music entertainment, and Mexican food. A fall tradition for many families.
American Royal World Series of Barbecue | November 5 - 9
The world’s largest barbecue competition includes live performances, a festival full of entertainment, and plenty of other activities, making it one of fall’s signature events.
Energy Festival of Lights | November 20, 2025 - January 3, 2026
More than 20 miles of holiday lights comprise installations that highlight the natural forms of Powell Gardens’ tree collection, show off the exceptional architecture and landscape design of the gardens, and provide Instagram and holiday card-worthy photo stops along the way.
Each event in Kansas City offers a unique way to experience the city's vibrant culture. For more details, visit our front desk.
