This weekend in Jackson County, MO

KC Crew presents an indoor volleyball tournament at Hy-Vee Arena in Kansas City, MO. Coed teams may choose from Recreational, Intermediate, or Power divisions. Each team fields six players, with at least three women required. All teams play four games, and the champions take home medals and swag bags.

Home cooks and chili fans can put their best recipe to the test in a friendly chili cookoff with options for every style. Choose the Hot category for a bold, spicy batch, go with Not Hot if you prefer full flavor without the burn, or try Non-Traditional for creative takes such as white chili, chicken, vegetarian, or another unique twist. In line with health department rules, entries must be chili only with no garnishes, toppings, or extras. Bring a finished pot and see how your recipe compares to the competition.

At Elmwood Cemetery, volunteers spend time outdoors in a park-like setting, working on clean-up and maintenance projects across the cemetery grounds. Groups such as church, youth, and civic organizations can coordinate participation in advance.

SKCA hosts its annual Community Awards Breakfast at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, More Hall in Kansas City. The event recognizes individuals and organizations who dedicate time and resources to improving south Kansas City. Sponsorship opportunities start at $250 and provide a way for businesses and organizations to raise their profile within the community. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased through the SKCA website. Nominations can be submitted online for any of the nine award categories.

Explore Elmwood Cemetery on a guided walk that highlights the resting places of well known, notorious, and long overlooked figures from Kansas City’s past. Meet at the Armour Chapel inside the cemetery grounds. The tour lasts about an hour and follows paved roads for most of the route, with a few brief stretches off road, so wear sturdy footwear and consider sun protection. This outdoor experience is weather dependent. There is no set fee, though a suggested donation of $10 per participant supports the cemetery’s preservation efforts.

Inventory from several longtime antique stores in Kansas City has been combined for a single-day liquidation sale. The goal is to clear out everything, with plenty to sift through for dealers, collectors, designers, resellers, and treasure hunters. Expect a real search through consolidated antique finds. If furniture is on the shopping list, bringing a truck may be helpful.

Enjoy a guided walk on the Fox Hollow Trail with a naturalist, learning about the different plants and animals you may spot along the way. The hike is weather dependent, and the ending time is approximate.

Summit Zoo & Pets presents the 3rd annual Halloweenie Races, a playful competition where dachshunds dash for Halloween bragging rights. Entry is limited to purebred dachshunds weighing under 20 pounds. Each racer must have two handlers, and dogs need to stay leashed when they are not on the track. Same day registration is available, with early arrival recommended to complete check in before racing starts. Costumes are encouraged to add to the festive spirit. Spectators can cheer on the pups as they sprint to the finish.

This free community gathering offers a shared meal, vendor tables from local businesses with items available for purchase, and a welcoming space to connect with others who are engaged in meaningful community work. Guests are encouraged to bring a dish to share, with both meat-based and plant-based options welcome. Attendees are also invited to bring a photo of a loved one who has passed to honor them during an ancestral storytelling circle that will take place as everyone enjoys the meal. Come for good food, warm company, and time spent together. This community offering is supported by Soul Child Awakenings, Rhythm & Rootz, KC End of Life, Briar Rose & Inner Space KC, AiZen Root Remedy, A Warm Embrace, Affirmed Peace, and Tam B and Uncle Tony K.

Hosted by Enchanted Art & Healing, this hands-on botanical workshop focuses on herbalism, plant learning, and creativity. Participants explore herbs, flowers, fruits, and other botanicals through sight, scent, and taste, gaining insight into traditional applications, properties, and flavor notes before crafting a personalized blend to name, package, and take home. Space is limited. There are two ways to take part. Create your own herbal tea blend for $35 by exploring a tea bar stocked with herbs, flowers, fruits, and more. Learn how to combine plants for a balanced cup, mix a small test batch, brew and taste it during the session, fine-tune your formula, then finalize and package your signature blend. Or make an herbal oxymel for $35. Learn what an oxymel is and how honey and vinegar can draw out plant compounds, consider the qualities of the herbs provided, then combine your chosen botanicals into a unique preparation to label and take home, along with instructions for infusing, straining, and using your finished blend. Both activities can be completed for $55. All materials are included, and no prior herbal experience is required.

The Saturday Outlaw Concert Series features live music from area bands alongside burgers, hot dogs, and cold drinks. Attendees can also take test rides on select in-stock bikes, with proper riding gear and a valid motorcycle license required, and there is no obligation. Friends and family are welcome whether they ride or not.

A free, family friendly gathering centered on connection, culture and caring together. Explore offerings from healers, herbalists and other holistic practitioners, browse local vendors and catch live demonstrations. It is open to everyone and grounded in community, healing and love, with details about vendors and guests to be announced soon.

A family friendly gathering for all ages is on the way. Details for vendors and sponsors will be shared soon, and pre-registration will open as the event approaches. Help spread the word.

This community-focused event is dedicated to supporting Answering The Call and bringing awareness to its work. It brings people together around a shared purpose and offers a straightforward way to show encouragement.

Navalyse Boutique hosts a vendor pop-up marketplace. Vendor spots are available for $25.

Artists from What Quilts Carry: Eighteen Years of Quilting at KCAI gather for a conversation about the enduring influence of the Kansas City Art Institute studio course Quilts: More than the Sum of Their Parts, developed and taught by Kim Eichler-Messmer. Starting from a shared experience with a traditional quilt sampler and moving into distinct creative paths, they will reflect on how quilting has shaped their practices, what has persisted over time, and how a common foundation continues to inform their making. The discussion will be moderated by Kim Eichler-Messmer and will include time for audience questions. Free and open to the public. The conversation features artists from the exhibition, which brings together alumni of the course alongside work by Eichler-Messmer to show a spectrum of approaches, from traditional quilting to expanded material practices, all connected by a focus on structure, attention, and process.

At Woods Chapel Church, the trail becomes a playful path of candy stops with costumes encouraged and plenty of family-friendly fun. Enjoy face painting, popcorn, music, and inflatables while collecting sweets along the route. The event is free. Bring a bag or bucket to gather treats. Volunteer opportunities are available for individuals and small groups.

Fiber artists gather at Chaos & Color for a relaxed meetup that welcomes knitters, crocheters, stitchers, and anyone who enjoys yarn, texture, and slow craft. Participants can bring a current project, start something new, or simply work alongside others in a quiet, cozy corner of the studio set aside for yarn enthusiasts. All fiber arts are welcome, including knitting, crochet, embroidery, and weaving. The atmosphere suits beginners and experienced makers alike, and all ages are welcome with a supervising adult. Arrival is flexible, so attendees may come and go during the session. Pricing is offered under the Curious Creator tier at $15 per hour, or $5 for the entire session when you bring your own materials or a work in progress.

Experience a role playing game gathering focused on collaborative storytelling and character development. Designed for both seasoned players and first timers, it creates a welcoming environment to build skills and venture through imaginative quests together.

Dogzilla hits the stage for a live show at Tin Roof Kansas City.

Rosehill Winery hosts a night highlighting electric blues and classic rock. Enjoy a mix of these two genres throughout the evening.

Hosted by The Museum of Kansas City in partnership with Mattie Rhodes Art Center, Stone Lion Puppet Theatre, and La Mega KC, this 13th annual celebration honors the history, traditions, and cultural significance of Mexico’s Day of the Dead. Admission is pay what you wish with advance tickets required, and all proceeds support the museum’s educational programs and public programming. Lawn chairs and blankets are welcome. The evening features live music from Mariachi Estrella KC, puppetry by Stone Lion Puppet Theatre, and traditional dance by Grupo Folklórico Izcalli. Children can enjoy complimentary face painting by artists Jessica Manco and Kathryn Messick and the Van Horn Art Department at Café 3218. Guests may participate in indoor and outdoor community altars by bringing remembrance items to place, with the understanding that items left will not be returned. Explore unique gifts at Wisteria, the museum’s boutique, and browse local vendors on the historic lawn, including Virginia’s Mexican Arts & Crafts, Café Ollama, La Hamburguesa Loca, Veronica Style, Shop Local KC, Eda’s Creations, Elixir on the Lawn, Sirena Serena Candles, DINKC, Life and Death Designs, and more. Local food trucks will be on site, and Elixir on the Lawn will offer beverages such as margaritas, Mexican beer, and sangria. Outside food and drinks are not permitted. Plan to spend about an hour and a half and wear comfortable shoes. Restrooms are located on the lower level. Professional photography and videography are not permitted inside the museum or on its grounds. ADA accommodations are available with advance notice.

Cross Trailers is hosting its annual barbecue dinner followed by a dance. Contact James Shaw early to reserve a discount, and submit your RSVP by the listed deadline or the full rate will be charged at the door. Dinner is served first, with dancing to follow. For reservations or questions, contact James Shaw at 816-820-8523 or CrossTrailersKCMO@gmail.com.

Matt Mathews brings his show to the Star Pavilion at Ameristar Casino and Hotel in Kansas City, MO.

A Halloween-themed after-hours showcase brings together performances from Iced Wrist, Doubledrag, Barrage, Yeah Right, and Wheat State. Guests younger than 18 need to attend with a parent or legal guardian.

The Lucky Us Band delivers a concert packed with lively country and classic rock, performed by seasoned musicians who bring polish and energy to every song. The set features popular tunes spanning the 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, and beyond, arranged to keep the momentum high. Steel guitar features throughout the performance, shaping the band’s sound with classic tones. Familiar favorites and tight musicianship take center stage.

Disney Concerts, Disney+ and AEG Presents introduce the next Worlds Collide Concert Tour, a new arena show that unites the music and stories of Descendants, ZOMBIES, and, for the first time, Camp Rock. The lineup features Disney stars Malachi Barton (ZOMBIES 4, Camp Rock 3), Liamani Segura (Descendants: Wicked Wonderland, Camp Rock 3), Dara Reneé (Descendants: The Rise of Red), Mekonnen Knife (ZOMBIES 4), Hudson Stone (Camp Rock 3), Swayam Bhatia (ZOMBIES 4), Kiara Romero (Descendants: Wicked Wonderland), and Alexandro Byrd (Descendants: Wicked Wonderland). Audiences can look forward to favorite songs from all three franchises reimagined with new mashups, dynamic choreography, electrifying effects, and interactive moments that invite plenty of sing-alongs and costume fun as these worlds meet live on stage in an all-new production.

At Eclipse Bar & Grill, players compete in a soft tip blind draw run as a double elimination tournament. Registration happens on site and teams are paired at random before play begins. Games rotate through Cricket, 501 OI OO, and 301 DI DO. Entry is $11, with one dollar going to the Mystery Out. The bar matches the pot, and extra chances to win include a Mystery Out pot and a Triple, Triple, Double pot. Matches use flip start, loser start, and cork to set the order of play.

Bring your favorite drink and explore your creativity at a sip and paint session. Choose from a wide variety of painting designs and get personalized guidance from an instructor as you create your own artwork. Group party options are available for a collaborative experience, and you can decide whether everyone paints something different or the instructor leads the whole group through the same design stroke by stroke. Both styles are supported.

A live music gathering at the VFW in Lee's Summit welcomes families and friends to enjoy the show together.

Singer and songwriter Jess Bauer shares original music shaped by a lifelong relationship with singing and a habit of picking up several instruments to accompany her sound. A healer and massage therapist during the day, she performs at night with melodies that are warm yet subtly haunting. Her path in performance is still in its early chapters, and Knuckleheads has welcomed her whenever she steps out to share her creativity. Over the past year she has focused on caring for her inner child, crafting songs that help her work through the emotions that have risen along the way.

Damaged Goods sets the stage at Iron Horse Bar and Grill in Lee's Summit with a high-energy mix of Southern rock, classic rock, and country favorites. The Kansas City cover duo features Bret Reece on vocals and rhythm guitar alongside Devin Dudley on lead guitar and vocals. With years of shows around the KC metro at bars, clubs, and receptions, they are recognized for punctual, professional performances with quality sound. Their two-man approach, often acoustic, leans into familiar hits that spark singalongs and create an easygoing party vibe. Expect a relaxed night of live music filled with songs many people know by heart.

At The Sanctuary - Unity Temple on the Plaza in Kansas City, this Candlelight concert presents 90s hip hop reimagined on strings.

Explore a fresh mix of vintage finds at City Market as River Market Flea showcases retro and vintage clothing from the 1960s through the early 2000s, along with accessories and one-of-a-kind pieces. Curated by local vintage experts, including the team behind notable Kansas City Chiefs fashion moments, the market offers a new lineup with each visit. Alongside the flea, discover Art on Walnut, a thoughtfully curated collection of local artists and makers presented by Art Garden KC. Complement it all with Farmers Market vendors offering locally grown and seasonal produce, cut flowers, bedding plants, vegetable starts, and more, and take time to explore City Market’s year-round shops and restaurants for additional unique finds and global flavors.

Art on Walnut turns Walnut Street at City Market KC in Kansas City, MO into an open-air marketplace alongside the farmers market and River Market Flea. Each installment presents 33 local artists, artisan makers, and creative vendors offering handmade jewelry, ceramics, original art, and unique gift ideas. Visitors can browse the booths, sip coffee, and enjoy fresh bites from nearby market stalls while taking in a lively Kansas City atmosphere. Admission is free and the experience is family friendly.

The Show Me Reptile Show arrives at Adams Pointe Conference Center with a family friendly expo that blends education and exploration. Attendees can see reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, small exotic mammals, and aquatics, plus find plants, bioactive supplies, feeders, enclosures, décor, and other care essentials from a wide range of breeders and vendors. Many guests come to browse, learn, take photos, ask questions, and connect with the community that supports the hobby. Outside animals are not permitted. General admission is available with advance purchase at $12 for adults and $5 for kids ages 7 to 12, with children 6 and under admitted free. At the door, adults are $15 and kids ages 7 to 12 are $5, with children 6 and under free. A VIP pass is offered for $17 in advance or $20 at the door and includes complimentary entry on day two at any two day shows.

This community meditation hour offers space for inspiration, healing, and personal reflection. A facilitator begins with a short settling meditation, shares a reflection, then leads a longer guided practice. One or two guided meditations typically shape the session. Tea is provided. Sharing at the end is optional. Attendance is free and donations are appreciated. Facilitation rotates between Amy Zoe Schonhoff of Mindfulness in the Heartland and Leslie Tenjack of LightShift Spiritual Counseling.

Dogtoberfest packs a full slate of canine friendly fun with free admission when you bring a donation of dry or canned dog food to support local shelters. The day features playful competitions like a Halloween costume contest, best trick honors, and a dog and owner look alike showdown. Expect agility runs and canine demonstrations, high flying disc catching action, a lighthearted biscuit bobbing game, and plenty of learning through live training sessions and educational demonstrations. More than 100 vendors will be on site, including pet bakeries, veterinarians, rescues, and others. Made a Promise Rescue will be there with a playful find us challenge, encouraging attendees to seek them out for cuddles, puppy kisses, and adoption ready charm.

This dog centered celebration brings MOGS together with more than 100 vendors. Attendees can browse unique finds, enjoy food truck fare, and watch a Halloween costume contest for dogs. There will be merchandise for sale and chances to meet adoptable dogs. Admission is a donation of dog food that supports the Lee's Summit Animal Shelter. In 2025, 6.2 tons of food were collected.

Classic pinball takes center stage at Solid State Pinball Supply in a tournament dedicated to electromechanical and early solid-state machines. DMD and LCD games are not part of the lineup. Qualifying uses group match play with PAPA scoring, awarding 4, 2, 1, or 0 points. Players are drawn into one-game rounds of four whenever possible. Finals follow qualifying, with advancement based on turnout. If there are fewer than eight players, the top half advance. With eight to thirty-one players, the top eight move on. With thirty-two or more, the top sixteen advance. Finals are a single-elimination bracket decided by single-game matches.

Healing Arts and Hearts creates a welcoming setting to explore creative pathways for healing and gentle awakening through emotional work. On the first Sunday of each month, a guest facilitator introduces a practice that invites participants to use creative expression such as art, music, dance, or other forms to identify and name feelings. On the third Sunday of each month, the focus shifts to a discussion circle where individuals are encouraged to share personal challenges and growth. Love offerings are appreciated. All are welcome. For questions, contact Tammy Buckallew at 623.451.0500 or tbuckallew@hotmail.com.

Discover how Buddhist teachings can support recovery from drugs, alcohol, and behavioral addictions in a welcoming group open to all. Meetings take place in the Heritage room, and participation is also available through Zoom. For more information, email Francie Hall at francie416@gmail.com.

A collaborative childbirth education workshop with Quincy focuses on practical preparation for birth and the early postpartum period. Participants explore ways to stay comfortable in late pregnancy, what to do in early and active labor, and how a partner can provide meaningful support. The session also addresses expectations around induction and augmentation, comfort measures for an unmedicated birth, and tools and resources for a medicated labor. Postpartum care is included, with guidance on infant feeding techniques and troubleshooting, along with information about postpartum mood disorders. Quincy is a full spectrum doula, childbirth educator, infant feeding specialist, homebirth midwifery assistant, and student midwife with more than five years of experience and participation in over one hundred births in a variety of settings. This class is recommended for those between 28 and 32 weeks of pregnancy. The fee is $75 and covers one pregnant attendee and a single support person. Registration details are available on the event page.

Kansas City’s riding community comes together as KC Sportbike Society and Dell’s Powersports present a season closer celebrating all things KC Built. The theme recognizes the motorcycles, builders, businesses, riders, friendships and memories that define this scene. Highlights include a curated motorcycle showcase with sixteen featured bikes that the crowd can view and vote on by QR code, with six trophies awarded. A slow race will test balance and control, with rules and registration details to be announced. Local riders will present controlled stunt demonstrations in a designated area, limited to preapproved crews. A memorial moment will honor fallen riders with a reading of names and a shared silence, with names accepted through the official memorial form. A full community photo is planned, and a drone may be used to capture it. Sponsors will provide prizes and giveaways, and additional updates about food, vendors, charity efforts and scheduling will be shared as they are finalized. A dunk tank for charity is planned, including a chance to dunk Jay Aresix. Spectators are welcome even without a bike to explore the motorcycles and connect with the community. Attendees are asked to follow parking staff and marked traffic routes, respect neighboring businesses, and avoid burnouts, open revving contests or unauthorized stunting on the property.

Service industry workers can access a special appreciation offer at The Rooftop Bar at Teocali Mexican Restaurant & Cantina. Present a paystub with a valid ID to receive 20 percent off alcoholic beverages that are not already on special.

Here Together is a shared circle shaped by potluck food, candid conversation, rhythm, and attentive presence. Participants gather on cushions and blankets either in the Creative Empowerment Collective studio with its bamboo floor or at an outdoor spot selected together at the close of the prior gathering, such as a park or a forest trail. The experience begins with intentional arrival, offering a choice between smudging or the warm scent of tulsi, rose, and chai herbs rubbed into the palms. From there, the time flows in a grounded, lively way. Food is exchanged potluck style, stories surface naturally, and sound moves through the circle with snapping, clapping, improvised singing, and at times a song played from a phone when it clearly fits the moment. This is a setting for people seeking genuine company, straightforward talk, and meaningful connection in real time. Some come ready to speak, others to listen, and those arriving solo are welcomed with ease. Children are welcome. Little preparation is needed beyond something to share for the potluck and anything that supports comfortable sitting. Presence comes first, and each person can participate in the rhythm of the gathering in the way that feels right. Many leave feeling seen, and they may also carry home a new idea, a recipe, a fresh perspective, or a story that lingers.

Mount Washington Lodge No. 614 presents the 116th annual installation of officers in an open ceremony. The incoming slate includes Worshipful Master Elect Kyle J. Cantu, Senior Warden Elect Matthew J. Paczesny, Junior Warden Elect Charles M. Goth, Treasurer Elect James E. Madden, and Secretary Elect Donald MacCormick. The retiring master is Timothy D. Kirshman. The installation is followed by refreshments. As the Haunted House is being built out, a meal will be served afterward at the church across the road.

This gathering celebrates the season and community with shared dishes, games, time around the fire, and live guitar music by Alan Voss. Attendees bring a dish to share, and there will be smores.

Marking 22 years of Kansas City Review, this launch party for Volume 22 features readings by contributors, opportunities to purchase the newest issue along with past editions, and time to connect over refreshments. The gathering takes place in the Helzberg Auditorium at the Kansas City Public Library, Central Branch.

Songwriter's Sanctuary at PH Coffee brings together the Kansas City songwriting community in a welcoming, attentive space where new original material takes center stage. Presented by the Heartland Song Network, this gathering is created by songwriters for songwriters. Performances feature only original songs and are presented solo or as a duo, and participants of every age and experience level are encouraged to take the mic. It is a chance to try out fresh work, meet fellow writers, practice stage skills, collaborate, and build connections within the Heartland Song Network community.

Bad Music Sunday brings a Kansas City Sunday Funday filled with anything but bad tunes. Video DJ Brett Dietrich spins classic sing-along hits while retro visuals light up the screens, complete with big hair, bold looks, and platform shoes. The scene is upbeat, the drinks keep pouring, and the throwback spirit runs high. This weekly celebration keeps Sundays lively with beloved hits and high-energy nostalgia.

Soak up the game day atmosphere inside a covered tent in Lot M next to the stadium. Enjoy unlimited food along with beer, seltzers, and soft drinks. Dedicated restrooms are available for tailgate guests, and tailgate games add to the pregame fun. Passes are for the tailgate experience only and do not include parking or entry to the event.

Shape a hand built ceramic piece with instructor Erin Conyers using the pinch pot method, a relaxed, wheel free approach that focuses on forming clay with your hands. The class takes place in the Hotel Kansas City lobby, and snacks, beverages and wine are available at The Classic, the hotel lobby bar. All materials are provided, including clay and tools, and guidance covers hand building techniques to help you craft a cup, a small dish, or another form you have in mind. After the session, Erin takes each piece to her studio for glazing and firing. Finished work will be ready for pickup at the Hotel Kansas City front desk in about two to three weeks. This workshop welcomes all experience levels. Erin is a Kansas City based ceramic artist and yoga teacher with a BFA in ceramics from KCAI who leads community workshops to make working with clay more accessible.

This session combines smoking with yoga, bringing together meditative movement, spoken word poetry, and a brass instrument sound bath. Attendance is for adults 21 and over, and access requires either a membership or a day pass. Guests may bring their own beverages, and a BYOC policy is in effect.

Experience a 75 minute restorative session that blends a soothing sound bath with Reiki energy to support the mind, body, and spirit. Open to all levels, including beginners, this class is led by Glenda Masters, a yoga instructor, violinist, certified sound healer, and Reiki Master. It begins with setting a personal intention, followed by gentle breathwork and a guided meditation to prepare for deep rest. While resting in a comfortable, supported position, you will be surrounded by layers of sound from crystal singing bowls, tuning forks, chimes, drums, violin, and other healing instruments as Glenda combines sound and Reiki to encourage relaxation, balance, and renewal. Rooted in ancient practices, sound healing uses vibration and resonance to promote well-being. The immersive soundscape may help soothe the nervous system, ease physical and emotional tension, clear stagnant energy, and invite a deeply restorative state. Paired with Reiki, it can create space for relaxation, self-reflection, and inner peace. Participants often leave feeling refreshed, grounded, and more connected to themselves. No prior experience is needed. Wear comfortable, layered clothing and bring a yoga mat, water, a blanket, and any props that help you feel supported. A journal is optional, and staying hydrated is encouraged. If you have metal implants or medical devices such as a pacemaker, consult your healthcare provider beforehand. Pricing options include a $20 new student intro, $25 for a single class, or an $80 four-class monthly pass.