9 Things to Do in Kansas City This Week · October 29–November 1, 2026

Festivals & Special Events

END OF DAYS Halloween Party

Billed as Kansas City's biggest Halloween party, held at KC Live! on Halloween night.

Saturday, October 31, 2026 6:00 PM · KC Live! Block, Power & Light District

Food & Drink

Día De Los Muertos Day Party

A daylong celebration of Latin flavor and culture at Besos y Abrazos.

Sunday, November 1, 2026 11:00 AM · Besos y Abrazos, KC Live! Block

Music & Nightlife

Molly McGuire, Strange Birds, Rumors of the Dead

A Halloween Saturday rock bill at recordBar in the Crossroads.

Saturday, October 31, 2026 7:00 PM · The Record Bar, 1520 Grand Blvd

Garth Brooks

Country superstar Garth Brooks performs a big arena show at T-Mobile Center.

Saturday, November 7, 2026 8:00 PM · T-Mobile Center

Sports

KC Pickle 250: Dink for Veterans

A red, white and blue pickleball tournament where players compete to support the VFW.

Saturday, November 7, 2026

Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium Parking Lots

A Kansas City Chiefs event listed at the Arrowhead Stadium parking lots, with VIP packages available.

Sunday, November 8, 2026 8:00 AM · Arrowhead Stadium Parking Lots

Arts & Culture

Electric Poe

A Coterie Theatre production running Friday through Sunday, October 30 to November 1.

Friday, October 30, 2026 6:30 PM (Fri & Sat), 5:30 PM (Sun) · The Coterie Theatre

Edge Effect and The Distance Between… Closing Reception

Closing First Friday reception for the Edge Effect three-person show and M. Willie Garcia's solo exhibition The Distance Between….

Friday, November 6, 2026 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM · Kansas City Artists Coalition, 3200 Gillham Road

Date Night

The Marriage of Figaro at Lyric Opera of Kansas City

Lyric Opera of Kansas City's Mozart staging at Kauffman Center, with further performances November 13 and 15.

Saturday, November 7, 2026 7:30 PM · Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts