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Dive into the ultimate 2024 guide to Kansas City Halloween events, where thrilling traditions meet enchanting new experiences. From spine-tingling Kansas City haunted houses to mysterious corn mazes and magical pumpkin patches, the metropolitan area promises unforgettable moments for all.
As your trusted local PEO since 1988, we've curated a comprehensive list ensuring you have a spine-chillingly perfect celebration this year!
1. Pumpkin Patches-Kansas City
3. Worlds of Fun Halloween Haunt
Many area pumpkin patches opened last week and more open this weekend, so there's plenty of time to enjoy this fall favorite! Visiting a local pumpkin patch is a great way to usher in the change in seasons, support local farmers and pick the perfect pumpkins for carving!
Check out some of our favorite Kansas City pumpkin patches, located on both sides of the state line:
About Carolyn's: This working farm is open every day of the week except Tuesdays and Wednesdays, from September 21 through October 31. Sunday and Monday, visit between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. On Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays the farm is open from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. Features include a pumpkin patch; pumpkinator; petting farm; jumping pillows; wagon rides; train rides; carousel rides; pig races and live music on the weekends; and more.
Single tickets start at $18.95 on weekdays and $21.95 on weekends. Pricing increases depending on add-on activities and whether tickets are purchased online or at the door.
Admission includes a train ride, a spin on the carousel, the petting barn, a wagon ride into the pumpkin field, and dozens of other activities. Pumpkins are not included in the price of admission. Visit Carolyn’s Country Cousins website for more information >>
About Liberty Corn Maze: While not a pumpkin patch, Liberty Corn Maze is located right next to Carolyn’s Pumpkin Patch and combo tickets are offered for both attractions. This year’s corn maze theme is President Harry S. Truman. Four different corn mazes highlight the 33rd president.
Starting on September 13, the corn maze is open Fridays (5 - 10 p.m.), Saturdays (12 p.m. - 10 p.m.) and Sundays (12 p.m. - 5 p.m.).
Admission is $15.17 for adults (ages 13 and up) and $13.28 for children (ages 3 - 12).
Be sure to wear clothes suitable for being outdoors, including shoes that could get muddy. For nighttime corn maze goers, don’t forget a flashlight! Combo tickets to visit Carolyn’s Country Cousins pumpkin patch and Liberty Corn Maze can be purchased through both businesses at the rate of $32.95 per ticket. Find out more about the Liberty Corn Maze >>
About Louisburg Cider Mill: The Louisburg Cider Mill pumpkin patch and corn maze, located at 14730 K68 Highway in Louisburg, Kansas, is open daily from September 13 through November 3. Hours of operation are Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ($12.99 admission fee), Fridays and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. ($15.99 admission fee), and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ($15.99 admission fee).
Admission includes access to the 10-acre Kansas City pumpkin patch, corn maze, hay wagon ride, children's play area, spider web climber, mount sunflower slide, farm animals, corn crib, tricycle track, orchard trail, tire tower, learning barn, beehive exhibit and giant swing set.
Pumpkins, jump pillow bands, and food and drinks are sold separately. Pumpkins range in price from $3 - $25. This year’s corn maze theme is In Our Apple Era!
Learn more about fall fun at the Louisburg Cider Mill >>
About the Farm: Johnson Farms is a 140-acre working farm that features over 50 acres of pumpkins and other decorative fall produce, plus apple trees, gorgeous fall mums, a sunflower field, farm animals and a children’s play area.
Johnson Farms is located southwest of Belton, Missouri, at 177th and Holmes Road.
Johnson Farms is open every day from September 10 through October 31 from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. The latest entrance into the pumpkin farm at 5 p.m. and the last hayride at 5:30 p.m. Admission is $13.99 on weekdays and $16.99 on weekends. Pets are not allowed on the farm. Visit this link to help plan your fall trip to Johnson Farms >>
About Powell: One of the most traditional pumpkin patches in Kansas City, Powell boasts free access to its 35-acre pumpkin patch, hayrack rides, a nature trail and playground.
Admission to the corn maze is $5.00 for adults (ages 12 and over) and $3 for children (ages 6-12). Pumpkins can be purchased in varying amounts.
Powell is open daily from September 28 through October 31 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and is located at 25695 Spring Valley Road in Louisburg, Kansas. The corn maze closes at 5 p.m.
Cash, check and credit card payments are accepted. Here’s what you need to know before visiting Powell Pumpkin Patch >>
About KC Pumpkin Patch: Located right in Olathe, Kansas, family-owned KC Pumpkin Patch offers more than 50 attractions for children and adults including the barrel train, NINJA course, zip lines, Slides, games, farm animals and pumpkin patch admission.
Hours of operation are Fridays through Sundays from September 28 through October 27 from 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Tickets are available online for $17.95 (plus service fee).
Admission includes all attractions except Apple Cannon, Gemstone Mine, Buried Alive Haunt, concessions, pumpkins and fall decorations. A full list of attractions can be found here. Learn more about KC Pumpkin Patch >>
About Faulkner's: Located in South Kansas City, Faulkner’s Pumpkin Ranch spans 25 acres and includes a corn maze, petting farm and play area with more than 25 interactive activities. All pumpkins are pre-picked and available at an additional fee.
Hours of operation are October 3 through October 27 on Tuesdays through Thursdays from 3:00 - 7:00 p.m. and Fridays - Sundays from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Faulkner's is closed on Mondays. Admission to the play area for wagon rides, field maze, petting zoo and more is $15.95 (plus tax) on Tuesday - Thursday and $20.95 (plus tax) on Friday - Sunday. An extra $5 fee applies for those who wish to pay for admission at the gate.
Optional attractions that require the purchase of Falkner’s Funny Money tokens include pony rides, zip lines, the corn cannon and mechanical bulls. Tickets are limited and must be purchased online to guarantee admission. Faulkner's is cashless. To purchase tickets, visit the Faulkner’s Pumpkin Ranch website >>
The Halloween season isn’t complete without a good scare. If you're in Kansas City, you're in luck! The area is home to nationally recognized haunted houses, in addition to real homes that are rumored to be haunted by actual ghosts. Here are some of the well-known Kansas City haunted houses 2024:
New for 2024: Ghost Train! Complete with an undead Train Conductor and Engineer sharing tales of a deadly life spent on the rails. Also new for 2024, Abyss!
About Halloween Haunt: As darkness falls, fear awaits at Worlds of Fun Halloween Haunt. Monsters have been unleashed throughout the park. Visitors will experience horrifying mazes, intense scare zones, frightful shows and more.
Halloween Haunt is open on weekends now through October 13. Then, starting on October 17 through October 27, open Thursday through Sunday. Halloween Haunt is frightening after 6 p.m. and not recommended for children under 13. Haunt tickets can be purchased online for as low as $49.99 with "bring a friend" and group rates available. Expect to pay more at the gates. Learn more about Halloween Haunt >>
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About Wornall House: Holding the reputation as one of the most haunted locations in Kansas City, the Wornall House Ghost Tour takes participants on a tour describing its history and paranormal activity, including John Wornall’s wife, Eliza, whose spirit is said to remain at the house.
Paranormal investigations and ghost tours for the kids take place in October. Tickets range in price but expect to pay around $50 per ticket. Be sure to reserve your spot for Wornall House Ghost Tours in advance here >>
Embark on a spooky 1 hour and 20-minute tour through the haunted Vaile Mansion located at 1500 North Liberty Street in Independence and get to know about its dearly departed inhabitants, hear about the paranormal investigations that have occurred at the mansion and learn about Victorian rituals around death.
Macabre Ghost Tours takes place on October 18, 19, 25 and 26 with tours starting at 7 p.m. 7:45 p.m., 8:30 p.m., 9:15 p.m., 10 p.m., 10:45 p.m. and 11:15 p.m.
For more information on the Macabre Night Tour of the Haunted Vail Mansion or to buy tickets, visit this website >>
October 26 and October 27 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., kids who visit the Kansas City Zoo can come in costume for safe trick-or-treating and Halloween-themed entertainment and activities. As an added treat, visitors can watch select animals smash pumpkins on both days, including langurs, black mangabeys, golden lion tamarins and baboons. Boo at the Zoo Kansas City is included with the price of zoo admission.
Axcet HR Solutions is proud to be Kansas City’s local PEO since 1988 providing a full suite of HR, payroll, employee benefits and risk management solutions to small and medium-sized businesses. We love to support our hometown and wish you a safe and happy Halloween.
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