Kansas City Fall Festivals & Events 2025

Your Guide from Sept 12 – Nov 15

Fall in Kansas City is magic — crisp mornings, bright leaves, and weekends packed with festivals that bring the whole community together. Whether you’re new to town or a longtime local, there’s no better way to soak in the season than with pumpkins, apple cider, live music, and plenty of small-town charm.

We’ve rounded up the biggest fall events happening between Sept 12 and Nov 15, 2025 — complete with details like admission, age ranges, and activities. Mark your calendars and start planning your KC fall bucket list!

Sept 13–14 & Sept 20–21 | Cider Fest at KC Pumpkin Patch (21+)

• Summary: A fall tradition at KC Wine Co, featuring hard cider tastings, live music, and outdoor games.
• Price: $21.11+
• Ages: 21+ only
• Location: KC Wine Co / KC Pumpkin Patch
• Address: 13875 S Gardner Rd, Olathe, KS 66061
• Website: kcwineco.com
• Activities: Hard cider sampling, lawn games, food trucks, live entertainment

Sept 20 | Farm Fest at KC Farm School

• Summary: A free community day on a 14.5-acre urban farm, bringing people together to celebrate local food, environment, and community.
• Price: Free
• Ages: All ages
• Location: KC Farm School at Gibbs Road
• Address: 4223 Gibbs Rd, Kansas City, KS 66106
• Website: kcfarmschool.org
• Activities: Farm tours, kids’ activities, vendor booths, food, community resource fair

Sept 21 | Fall Farm Festival & Apple Festival at Colonial Gardens

• Summary: A celebration of all things apple — with u-pick orchards, alpacas, contests, and live entertainment.
• Price: $10+ (some activities/food extra)
• Ages: All ages
• Location: Colonial Gardens
• Address: 27610 E Wyatt Rd, Blue Springs, MO 64014
• Website: colonialgardenskc.com
• Activities: Apple picking, alpaca tours, flower cutting, apple bake-off, live music, kids’ ninja course

Sept 26–27 | Overland Park Fall Festival

• Summary: A downtown street festival with arts & crafts, food, live music, and one of the area’s best farmers markets.
• Price: Free admission
• Ages: All ages
• Location: Downtown Overland Park
• Address: 7935 Santa Fe Dr, Overland Park, KS 66204
• Website: opkansas.org
• Activities: Parade, farmers market, artisan booths, live music, kids’ activities

Sept 26–28 | Liberty Fall Fest

• Summary: A small-town festival that takes over downtown Liberty with rides, food, and a big parade.
• Price: Free admission (rides/food extra)
• Ages: All ages
• Location: Historic Downtown Liberty Square
• Address: Liberty, MO 64068
• Website: libertyfallfest.com
• Activities: Parade, carnival rides, local vendors, crafts, kids’ zone

Sept 27 – Oct 26 | KC Pumpkin Patch – Fall Festival

• Summary: One of the metro’s most popular pumpkin patches with more than 50 attractions and seasonal activities.
• Price: $18.93+ (children under 24 months free)
• Ages: All ages
• Location: KC Pumpkin Patch
• Address: 13875 S Gardner Rd, Olathe, KS 66061
• Website: kcpumpkinpatch.com
• Activities: Pumpkin picking, hayrides, corn maze, zip lines, bounce pillow, playgrounds

Through Oct 12 (Weekends) | Kansas City Renaissance Festival

• Summary: Step back into medieval times with jousting, artisan booths, live entertainment, and turkey legs galore.
• Price: $20–$30 (discounts online)
• Ages: All ages (kids 4 & under free)
• Location: Kansas City Renaissance Festival Grounds
• Address: 633 N 130th St, Bonner Springs, KS 66012
• Website: kcrenfest.com
• Activities: Jousting, artisan shops, themed weekends, live music, kids’ castle

Oct 3–5 | Gladfest

• Summary: A longtime Gladstone tradition with a parade, live music, fireworks, and family fun.
• Price: Free admission
• Ages: All ages
• Location: Linden Square & Downtown Gladstone
• Address: Gladstone, MO 64118
• Website: gladstone.mo.us
• Activities: Parade, food vendors, carnival rides, fireworks, live entertainment

Oct 4 | Missouri Town Festival of Arts, Crafts & Music

• Summary: Experience the 1850s with historical reenactments, wagon rides, and artisan crafts at Missouri Town 1855.
• Price: $10 adults, $5 youth (5–13), under 5 free
• Ages: All ages
• Location: Missouri Town 1855
• Address: 8010 E Park Rd, Lee’s Summit, MO 64064
• Website: makeyourdayhere.com
• Activities: Period crafts, wagon rides, reenactments, folk music, blacksmith demos

Oct 4–5 | Weston Applefest

• Summary: A downtown street festival with apple treats, live music, and unique local crafts.
• Price: Free admission
• Ages: All ages
• Location: Historic Downtown Weston
• Address: Weston, MO 64098
• Website: westonmo.com
• Activities: Apple dumplings, cider, craft booths, live entertainment, parade

Oct 4–5 | Smithville Oktoberfest

• Summary: Celebrate German heritage with food, live music, games, and a family-friendly beer garden.
• Price: Free admission
• Ages: All ages (beer garden 21+)
• Location: Downtown Smithville
• Address: Smithville, MO 64089
• Website: historicsmithville.com
• Activities: Live music, crafts, kids’ activities, Oktoberfest beer & food

Oct 10–11 | Lenexa Chili Challenge

• Summary: A fiery competition with more than 200 teams serving up chili, salsa, and cornbread.
• Price: Free admission (tasting kits available for purchase)
• Ages: All ages
• Location: Old Town Lenexa
• Address: 13420 Santa Fe Trail Dr, Lenexa, KS 66215
• Website: lenexa.com
• Activities: Chili and salsa tastings, cornbread contest, live music, beer garden

Oct 11 | Brew at the Zoo & Wine Too (21+)

• Summary: A fun night at the Kansas City Zoo featuring unlimited beer and wine samples alongside live music.
• Price: $45–$65
• Ages: 21+ only
• Location: Kansas City Zoo
• Address: 6800 Zoo Dr, Kansas City, MO 64132
• Website: kansascityzoo.org
• Activities: Beer & wine tastings, live music, evening zoo access

Oct 18–19 | Maple Leaf Festival

• Summary: Baldwin City’s biggest event of the year, with a large parade, craft booths, food vendors, and live performances.
• Price: Free admission
• Ages: All ages
• Location: Downtown Baldwin City
• Address: Baldwin City, KS 66006
• Website: mapleleaffestival.com
• Activities: Parade, carnival rides, craft vendors, live music, food trucks

Oct 25 | Mildale Farm Fall Festival

• Summary: A once-a-year chance to explore Mildale Farm, with hayrides, pumpkin patch, petting zoo, and family-friendly fun.
• Price: Free admission (food available for purchase)
• Ages: All ages
• Location: Mildale Farm
• Address: 35250 W 199th St, Edgerton, KS 66021
• Website: jcprd.com
• Activities: Pumpkin picking, hayrides, petting zoo, live music, food trucks, crafts, storytelling

🍁 Plan Your KC Fall

Kansas City knows how to do fall right — from pumpkin patches in Olathe to Oktoberfest in Smithville and Baldwin City’s Maple Leaf Festival, there’s something for everyone. Whether you’re in it for the apple cider donuts, chili cook-offs, or just a perfect Instagram shot in a pumpkin patch, these events are worth the drive.

👉 Thinking about making a MOVE in KC? Festivals like these are just a small glimpse of what makes our metro a vibrant and welcoming place to live. If you’re relocating or house-hunting, our team at Moving to KC can help you find the right neighborhood — close to all the action (or the quiet country charm, if that’s more your style).

📩 Get in touch today and let’s start planning your move while you enjoy everything fall in Kansas City has to offer.

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