17 Things to Do in Kansas City This Week · October 1–4, 2026

Arts & Culture

Atlas9 One-Year Anniversary: Artist Panel

Artists and creators behind the immersive Atlas9 experience share the stories and ideas behind the exhibit in a behind-the-scenes panel on opening night of their anniversary celebration.

Thursday, October 1, 2026 · Atlas9, Legends District, Kansas City

Beetlejuice the Musical at Starlight

The Ghost with the Most brings his strange and unusual Broadway show to KC's outdoor Starlight Theatre for a three-night run.

Friday, October 2, 2026 · Starlight Theatre, 4600 Starlight Road, Kansas City, MO

Joe Nunnink at The Comedy Club of Kansas City

Stand-up comedian Joe Nunnink headlines a 7pm Friday night show at KC's neighborhood comedy club.

Friday, October 2, 2026 7:00 PM · The Comedy Club of Kansas City, 1130 W 103rd St, Kansas City, MO

Kansas City Symphony: The Rite of Spring

The Kansas City Symphony performs Stravinsky's landmark masterwork across a three-performance weekend run at the Kauffman Center.

Friday, October 2, 2026 8:00 PM · Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, 1601 Broadway, Kansas City, MO

Free Events

First Friday in the Crossroads

KC's beloved monthly tradition returns to the Crossroads Arts District with open galleries, local makers, food, drinks, and free comedy at The Bird.

Friday, October 2, 2026 · Crossroads Arts District, Kansas City, MO

Atlas9 One-Year Anniversary: Outdoor Movie Night

Atlas9 celebrates its first year with its first-ever outdoor movie night on Friday, October 2, as part of its two-night anniversary event.

Friday, October 2, 2026 · Atlas9, Legends District, Kansas City

Music & Nightlife

Brooks And Dunn at Morton Amphitheater

Country legends Brooks and Dunn bring their tour to the outdoor Morton Amphitheater in Riverside on Friday night.

Friday, October 2, 2026 7:00 PM · Morton Amphitheater, Riverside, MO

Now That's What I Call A Rave at recordBar

recordBar throws a full-on rave night with electronic beats in its intimate Grand Boulevard venue.

Friday, October 2, 2026 8:00 PM · recordBar, 1520 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO

Family-Friendly

GloWild: Hidden Treasure at the Kansas City Zoo

The Kansas City Zoo presents a magical nighttime adventure featuring glowing installations and hidden treasures for families this fall.

Friday, October 2, 2026 6:00 PM · Kansas City Zoo, 6800 Zoo Drive, Kansas City, MO

PNC Family Fun Day at Power & Light

A free, fall festival with activities for the whole family takes over the Power & Light District on Saturday.

Saturday, October 3, 2026 11:00 AM · KC Live!, Power & Light District, Kansas City, MO

Sports

Soccer in the City: USA vs Mexico Watch Party

Don't miss the friendly match watch party at KC Live! with surrounding bars, live DJs, giveaways, and more — free entry, ages 21+.

Saturday, October 3, 2026 7:00 PM · KC Live!, Power & Light District, Kansas City, MO

Outdoors & Active

Social Club KC x Sweat Lab: On October 3rd We Wear Pink

Social Club KC teams up with Sweat Lab for a pink-themed workout followed by açaí bowls — a community fitness event in Leawood.

Saturday, October 3, 2026 · Sweat Lab, Leawood, Kansas

816 Run Club Saturday Morning Run

Kansas City's inclusive run community meets every Saturday at 7:30am at Rochester Coffee in the Crossroads for marked routes ranging from casual to 20+ miles.

Saturday, October 3, 2026 7:30 AM · Rochester Coffee, Crossroads Arts District, Kansas City, MO

Yoga on the Vine KC

Join the outdoor yoga community under the Jay McShann Pavilion in the 18th & Vine Jazz District every Saturday and Sunday morning at 9:30am.

Saturday, October 3, 2026 9:30 AM · Jay McShann Pavilion, 18th & Vine Jazz District, Kansas City, MO

Festivals & Special Events

Halloween Haunt at Worlds of Fun

The Midwest's largest Halloween celebration takes over Worlds of Fun with haunted mazes, scare zones, hundreds of roaming creatures, and rides in the dark.

Saturday, October 3, 2026 · Worlds of Fun, Kansas City, MO

Worlds of Fun Drag-Inspired Halloween Haunt Performances

Worlds of Fun returns with drag-inspired performances woven into the Halloween Haunt experience this fall season.

Saturday, October 3, 2026 · Worlds of Fun, Kansas City, MO

Day on the Hill: Turnstile with Slayyyter and Die Spitz

Mammoth Live brings the annual Day on the Hill concert back to the University of Kansas lawn with Turnstile headlining alongside Slayyyter and Die Spitz.

Tuesday, October 6, 2026 · University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS