Sat, Oct 17 · 10 AM–7 PM

Kansas City Renaissance Festival: Barktoberfest

Kansas City Renaissance Festival · Bonner Springs

The festival’s final themed weekend begins with Barktoberfest from 10 AM–7 PM.

Sat, Oct 17 · 6 PM–10 PM

GloWild: Hidden Treasure

Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium

Follow the Zoo’s mile-long illuminated treasure trail; the lantern path is open 6–10 PM.

Mon, Oct 12 · 10 AM–5 PM / Sat, Oct 17 · 10 AM–7 PM

Kansas City Renaissance Festival · Bonus Monday

Kansas City Renaissance Festival · Bonner Springs

A special holiday Monday session keeps the realm open from 10 AM–5 PM.

Wed, Oct 14 · 6 PM–10 PM / Thu, Oct 15 · 6 PM–10 PM / Fri, Oct 16 · 6 PM–10 PM / Sat, Oct 17 · 6 PM–10 PM

GloWild: Hidden Treasure

Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium

Follow the Zoo’s mile-long illuminated treasure trail; the lantern path is open 6–10 PM.

Open days this week · Mon, Oct 12 / Thu, Oct 15 / Fri, Oct 16 / Sat, Oct 17 / Sun, Oct 18

Carolyn’s Pumpkin Patch

Liberty, MO

A pumpkin patch with an entire day attached. Bring the little people, ride the wagon and leave room for the “can we do that?” requests.

September 19–October 31, 2026; open Thursday–Monday. Pumpkins are sold separately. Check current tickets and the day’s attractions.

Open days this week · Mon, Oct 12 / Tue, Oct 13 / Wed, Oct 14 / Thu, Oct 15 / Fri, Oct 16 / Sat, Oct 17 / Sun, Oct 18

Johnson Farms — Apples & Pumpkins

Belton, MO

Pick an apple. Pick a pumpkin. Pick a day when everyone could use some country air. This is a fall outing with something to take home.

Apple picking typically runs August–October; pumpkins begin mid-September. Check the crop update before driving: ripe fruit and picking conditions change.

Open days this week · Mon, Oct 12 / Tue, Oct 13 / Wed, Oct 14 / Thu, Oct 15 / Fri, Oct 16 / Sat, Oct 17 / Sun, Oct 18

Louisburg Cider Mill Family Farm

Louisburg, KS

Corn maze first. Cider doughnuts immediately after. Your fall personality has entered the chat.

The 2026 Family Farm season runs September 11–November 1. Farm admission is separate from visiting the country store; check daily hours and weather.

Open days this week · Fri, Oct 16 / Sat, Oct 17 / Sun, Oct 18

KC Pumpkin Patch — Fall Festival

Olathe, KS

The pumpkin is the souvenir. The farm games, fresh air and “one more thing” are the actual plan.

Fall Festival dates begin September 26, 2026. Check the dated calendar for open days and tickets; special adults-only festivals are separate.

Open days this week · Fri, Oct 16 / Sat, Oct 17 / Sun, Oct 18

Liberty Corn Maze

Liberty, MO

The group chat has officially lost its way. Trade your usual route for corn corridors, farm games and a very debatable sense of direction.

Fall attraction with a 2026 maze. Check open nights, tickets and weather before visiting; campfires require separate reservations.

Open days this week · Sat, Oct 17 / Sun, Oct 18

Weston Red Barn Farm — Fall Weekends

Weston, MO

Hayride hair. Cider in hand. Absolutely no urgent plans. Make a country afternoon of the farm’s fall festival weekends.

Festival activities run Saturdays and Sundays in September and October. Apples and pumpkins depend on the crop; rides and purchases cost extra.