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Mom Pro Tip: Always double check the event webpage for any changes to date, time, or location, especially if rain or cold temps are in the forecast!

Multi-Date Events

• Boo at the Zoo This year’s trick-or-treat event will be October 24 and 25 from 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Friends of the Zoo members receive early admission from 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Check out our mom’s guide to the Kansas City Zoo and Aquarium.
• Tricks and Treats at Worlds of Fun takes place on Saturdays and Sundays from September 19 – November 1. This is a fun event offering Halloween activities for kids throughout the park.

Kansas Events by Date

October 17

Kansas City, KS

• Trunk or Treat at the Schlagle Branch in Kansas City, KS from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Lenexa

• Trunks, Treats, and Tunes at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Lenexa from 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. If raining the event will be moved indoors.

October 22

Olathe

• Trunk or Treat hosted by KVC at the Ball Event Center in Olathe from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.

October 23

Gardner

• JCPRD JamBOOree at New Century Fieldhouse in Gardner 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Free but canned good donations welcome.

Olathe

• Trick-or-Treat Trail at Stagecoach Park in Olathe from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Roeland Park

• Trunk or Treat at St. Agnes Catholic Parish from 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.

October 24

Lenexa

• Truck or Treat at Lenexa Municipal Service Center from 8 a.m. – 11 a.m.
• KCL Trunk or Treat at Shawnee Mission Unitarian Universalist Church in Lenexa from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. If raining the event will be moved indoors.

Leawood

• Fall Fest Trunk or Treat Extravaganza at Leawood United Methodist Church from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. If raining the event will be moved indoors.
• Trunk or Treat at Resurrection Leawood from 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. If raining the event will be moved indoors.

Olathe

• Spooktacular Safety Event on the Johnson County Square in Olathe from 9 a.m. – noon.
• Trunk or Treat at Blue Valley Baptist Ridgeview Campus in Olathe from 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. If raining the event will be moved indoors.
• Trunk or Treat at Resurrection West in Olathe from 10 a.m. – noon. If raining the event will be moved indoors.
• Trick or Treat OFF the Street at Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop and Farm in Olathe from 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. Tickets are $4 per person ages 3 and up. The event has candy stations, a horse drawn hayrack ride, and 1860s games and crafts. Park at Olathe North High School and ride the free shuttle. Rain or shine event.

Overland Park

• Trick-or-Treat in Downtown Overland Park from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
• Trunk or Treat at Christ Lutheran Church in Overland Park from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. 
• Trunk or Treat at Overland Park Police Department from 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
• Trunk or Treat at Resurrection Overland Park from 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. If raining the event will be moved indoors.

Spring Hill

• Trunk or Treat at Grace Community in Spring Hill from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.

October 25

Mission

• Trunk or Treat at Trinity Lutheran Church in Mission from 4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Olathe

• Trunk or Treat at Olathe East High School from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
• Trunk or Treat at Olathe West High School from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. 
• Trunk or Treat at Pioneer Trail Middle School in Olathe from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. Indoor event.

Overland Park

• Trunk or Treat Fall Festival at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Overland Park from 4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
• Trunk or Treat at Bethany Lutheran Church in Overland Park from 2 p.m – 3 p.m.
• Trunk or Treat at Village Presbyterian Church in Overland Park from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.

Spring Hill

• Trunk or Treat at Resurrection Spring Hill from 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.

October 28

Olathe

• Trunk or Treat hosted by Trinity Fellowship at Santa Fe Trail Middle School in Olathe from 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

October 29

Kansas City

• Trunk or Treat at Complete Auto in KCK from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Olathe

• Trunk or Treat at Crestone Senior Living in Olathe from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
• Trick or Treat Night at Olathe North High School from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.

October 30

Kansas City

• Spooktacular at Turner Rec Center in KCK from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Leawood

• Trunk or Treat and Fall Fest at Element Fitness in Lenexa from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. 

Lenexa

• Trunk or Treat at AmeriKick Martial Arts in Lenexa from 5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Olathe

• Trunk or Treat at Heritage Church in Olathe from 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. 

October 31

Olathe

• Trick or Treat at the Library all day at both Olathe library locations.

Prairie Village

• Trick-or-Treat in Prairie Village at Corinth Square from 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Shawnee

• Trunk or Treat Jeep Night at Bates City BBQ in Shawnee from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Missouri Events By Date

October 11

KCMO

• Drive-Thru Trunk or Treat at Lakeside Nature Center in KCMO from 3 p.m. –5 p.m.

October 15

Lee’s Summit

• Trunk or Treat at Great Beginnings Early Education Center in Lee’s Summit from 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.

October 17

Kansas City

• Honk and Howl at Metropolitan Community College in KCMO from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Lee’s Summit

• Treats on the Trail at Woods Chapel Church in Lee’s Summit from 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Northland

• Trunk or Treat at Renner Brenner Park in Riverside from 5:30 p.m. -7:30 p.m.
• Trunk or Treat at Kansas City Regional Police Academy in KCMO from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

October 22

Northland

• Trunk or Treat at North Kansas City YMCA in North Kansas City from 5 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

October 23

Northland

• Beats & Broomsticks: Hocus Pocus in the Park at Zona Rosa from 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. Before the showing of Hocus Pocus, trick-or-treat at Zona Rosa shops from 5 p.m. – 6 p.m.

October 24

Belton

• Pumpkin Palooza at Memorial Park from from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. 

Blue Springs

• Spooky Springs Family Fun Festival in Blue Springs from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. This is a free event but for an extra fee you get access to pumpkin painting and the “Boo Springs” Kids Zone.

Kansas City

• Trunk or Treat at Resurrection Brookside from 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. If raining the event will be moved indoors.

Northland

• The Great Pumpkin Trunk or Treat at North Kansas City Parks and Rec Center in North Kansas City from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. 
• Trick-or-Treat in Downtown Parkville from noon – 4 p.m.
• Trunk or Treat at Park Hill Baptist Church in Parkville from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. 
• Trunk or Treat at Pine Ridge Presbyterian in KCMO from 4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. 

Raymore

• Trunk or Treat at Dominate Dance Center in Raymore from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. 

October 25

Blue Springs

• Trunk or Treat at Resurrection Blue Springs from 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. If raining the event will be moved indoors.

Independence

• Trunk or Treat at Life Connection Church in Independence from 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Kansas City

• Trunk or Treat Street Festival at Ronald McDonald House in Kansas City, MO from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. In addition to candy there will be a silent disco, inflatables, and therapy animals. 
• Trunk or Treat at Resurrection Downtown (KCMO) after 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. services. Will move indoors if raining.

Lee’s Summit

• Trunk or Treat at Resurrection Lee’s Summit from 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. Will move indoors if raining.

Northland

• Trunk or Treat at Platte Woods United Methodist Church from 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. This is an indoor event.
• Trick or Treat Village at Priority Care Pediatrics on North Oak from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

October 30

Belton

• Trunk or Treat at Rock Brook Church from 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. 
• Trunk or Treat at Bright Skies Childcare in Belton from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

October 31

Kansas City

• Trick or Treat at Red Bridge Shopping Center in South KCMO from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
• Trick or Treat Street in Brookside from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Lee’s Summit

• Boos, Barks, and Badges Halloween Parade in downtown Lee’s Summit from 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Watch event page for any changes due to weather.

Northland

• Trick-or-Treat in Downtown Liberty from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.

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Boo at the Zoo

Bring the kiddos in their family-friendly costumes for this not-so-scary, safe trick-or-treating experience on Saturday and Sunday, October 24-25, from 9:30 am to 5 pm. Friends of the Zoo get in an hour early!

Enchanted Forest

Thursday, October 29 at Sar-Ko-Par in Lenexa, KS. Enjoy a hayride, crafts, live entertainment, and more as Sar-Ko-Par is transforms into an enchanted forest! Note: this is NOT a trick or treating event but costumes are welcome.

Jack’s Hollow Haunted Drive Thru

This drive-thru Halloween event in Gardner, Kansas is open on most Friday and Saturday nights in October from 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. You must have a reservation for timed entry. The event is free of charge but they encourage everyone to bring one new, unwrapped toy or teen gift, suitable for a child 0-17 years of age or a small donation. They accept cash, Cash App and Venmo.

Jacks in the Night

Visit Fun Farm Pumpkin Patch after dark to enjoy their lighted pumpkin trail, tasty treats, and lots of photo ops! Runs from September 25 – November 1.

JCPRD JamBOOree

Friday, October 23 at New Century Fieldhouse in Gardner, KS. Come in your best costumes and trick or treat indoors on the soccer fields.

Haunted Huzzah at the KC Renaissance Festival

Visit the Kansas City Renaissance Festival the weekend of October 11-13 to celebrate Halloween early with family-friendly events. Make sure to come in costume!

Mildale Farm Fall Festival

Halloween falls on a Saturday this year and it’s the perfect day to come visit Mildale Farm in Edgerton, KS for their free festival from 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. There will be hayrides, a petting zoo, catch and release fishing, and more!

Night of the Living Farm

This annual event at Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead has tons of Halloween activities for kids including a scary and non-scary hayride. This year the event is October 17-18 and October 24-25. Make sure to check out our Moms’ Guide to Night of the Living Farm!

Mom pro tip: If you want to ride the scary hayride go straight there when you enter. The line gets long and this way you can shorten your wait time and have more time for all the other activities afterward.

Visit a Pumpkin Patch

Most patches remain open through October 31 though there may be slim pickins for pumpkins by then. Play in a corn pit, wander a corn maze, and get your fill of cider and pumpkin donuts!

Tricks and Treats at Worlds of Fun

On Saturdays and Sundays September 19 – November 1, Worlds of Fun will be filled with festive decorations, kid-friendly activities, seasonal treats, live entertainment and your favorite family rides. Bring your costumes for Count Snooptacula’s costume contest!

Trunk or Treats

As Halloween grows closer there is a trunk or treat event everywhere you turn! Check back on our in-depth guide as more events get added!

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“It was funny because I was dilated to a five or six for weeks as a first time mom, which never happens! When I came in, they had to keep me there because of how dilated I was but I wasn’t making progress. Twenty-four hours later, I ended up giving birth to him.”

The one thing Joanna had said before her birth was as long as she didn’t experience a fourth-degree tear, it would all be fine.

“I’d end up having the worst tear you could have. God knows what your story is going to be, and it just is what it is. It was hard, but it was so great having people I know, love and trust in the room. So much of labor and delivery is how safe you feel during that process.”

Two years later, Joanna gave birth to her daughter, which ended up being a completely different experience. She was adamant her daughter wouldn’t share a birthday with Halloween and sure enough, at 9 a.m. on November 1st she went into labor. This time, the experience was seamless.

“My body just knew what to do. I went in and had a baby two hours later,” Joanna remembered. “My husband always jokes because there was a football game on and it had just started as I got to the hospital. By the second or third quarter, she was already here.”

Being surrounded by coworkers she knew and trusted gave Joanna a sense of peace throughout the experience.

“I actually would consider myself a pretty anxious person as a person outside of my job. And I had so much peace because I knew the skill set of everyone around me. They allowed me to do what felt right for my body. I’m very, very grateful for that.”

Now that Joanna has given birth twice, she approaches her job caring for mothers differently.

“I didn’t know how much it would change, but you know a lot more about what you’re saying because you’ve lived it. When it comes to breastfeeding, you understand the concern that it feels like it’s not going the way you want it to go. Or, when you’re having this pain, I can say, ‘I know what that pain feels like.’

“When someone says, I’ve been there, it’s just different. You feel less alone. For example, I had a fourth-degree tear. There’s been a few times that I’ve been able to care for a patient that had the same experience. It was so great to be able to sit with her and talk about not comparing your experience to other people’s recovery.”

While Joanna might have written her birth story differently for her first, the experience allows her to help others.

“They say nurses experience the worst of whatever. Sometimes I feel like God allows that so we’re able to be there for them in a different way. In the moment, this was the one thing I didn’t want to happen, but it feels redemptive to be able to say, if I wouldn’t have experienced that, I wouldn’t be able to help other women.”

With two birth centers in the Kansas City area, AdventHealth is here to support and empower families through every stage of pregnancy, birth and beyond. From high-risk pregnancy expertise and low-intervention birth plans to postpartum care and support after baby arrives, our team provides comprehensive, compassionate care for life’s most meaningful moments. Learn more here.

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Sometimes choosing your next book is as simple as thinking about what you already love. If you’re the kind of mom who never misses a Chiefs game, watches The Bachelor after the kids go to bed, or considers trying a new restaurant a legitimate hobby, there’s a memoir out there that might be right up your alley.

We rounded up memoirs written by women from the worlds of sports, television, leadership, reality TV, childhood stardom and food. So pick your personality and find your next read.

Even better? You can find these titles and plenty more at your local Johnson County Library branch. So grab your library card, put your name on a few holds and get ready to find a new favorite.

For the Mom Who Never Misses the Big Game

Whether you played sports yourself, spend your weekends at kids’ practices or simply love watching an incredible woman compete, these memoirs offer a look at what happens both on and off the field.

Uncommon Favor by Dawn Staley

Basketball legend Dawn Staley shares the experiences, relationships and turning points that shaped her extraordinary career. It’s an inspiring read about resilience, leadership and what it takes to become the person you’re meant to be.

Fierce by Aly Raisman

Olympic gymnast Aly Raisman takes readers behind the medals and into her journey as an athlete, survivor and advocate. Her story is an honest look at finding your voice and learning to stand up for yourself.

Just Add Water by Katie Ledecky

Seven-time Olympic gold medalist Katie Ledecky chronicles the dedication, sacrifices and mindset behind her swimming career. It’s a great pick for anyone who loves an underdog story, or needs a little motivation to chase a goal of their own.

Coming Home by Brittney Griner

Brittney Griner recounts her career, her imprisonment in Russia and the difficult journey home. Her story goes far beyond basketball, exploring perseverance, family and the strength it takes to keep moving forward.

Forward by Abby Wambach

Soccer star Abby Wambach reflects on her athletic career, addiction, relationships and the moments that changed her life. It’s a raw and deeply personal memoir about success, failure and figuring out who you are when the cheering stops.

Good for a Girl by Lauren Fleshman

Former professional runner Lauren Fleshman examines what it means to be a woman in a sports system largely designed around male athletes. It’s an especially compelling read for moms raising daughters who want to understand and change the rules of the game.

For the Mom Who Has a Favorite Show for Every Mood

If your idea of relaxing is putting on a comfort show after everyone else goes to bed, these memoirs from some of Hollywood’s most recognizable women belong on your TBR list.

The Road Is Good by Uzo Aduba

Orange Is the New Black star Uzo Aduba shares the story of her Nigerian American family, her childhood and the winding road that led her to Hollywood. It’s a warm, thoughtful memoir about family, identity, ambition and finding your way.

Rebel Rising by Rebel Wilson

Rebel Wilson gets candid about her childhood, career, relationships and the pressures of being a woman in Hollywood. Funny, revealing and refreshingly honest, it offers plenty of laughs alongside the more serious moments.

Bits and Pieces by Whoopi Goldberg

Whoopi Goldberg looks back on the people and experiences that shaped her life, from her childhood to her remarkable entertainment career. It’s a celebration of family, perseverance and becoming your own person.

Thicker Than Water by Kerry Washington

Kerry Washington explores her family, childhood, career and the discovery of a deeply personal family secret. It’s an intimate story about identity and how the things we learn about our families can change the way we understand ourselves.

In Such Good Company by Carol Burnett

Carol Burnett takes readers behind the scenes of The Carol Burnett Show, sharing hilarious stories about the cast, guests and making television history. It’s a delightful pick for anyone who loves classic TV and a good Hollywood story.

Home by Julie Andrews

Julie Andrews looks back at her journey from childhood performer to beloved Hollywood star. Her story offers a fascinating glimpse into the woman behind one of entertainment’s most recognizable voices.

For the Mom Who Naturally Takes Charge

Maybe you’re the one organizing the family vacation, running the PTO meeting, or somehow becoming the person everyone calls when something needs to get done. These memoirs are for you.

A Different Kind of Power by Jacinda Ardern

Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern reflects on leadership, motherhood, crisis and the values that guided her public life. It’s an engaging look at the idea that empathy and compassion can be powerful leadership tools.

The Art of Power by Nancy Pelosi

Nancy Pelosi takes readers inside her decades-long career in American politics and her historic role as the first woman to serve as Speaker of the House. It’s a fascinating look at negotiation, persistence and navigating rooms where women weren’t always expected to lead.

Lovely One by Ketanji Brown Jackson

Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson recounts her childhood, education, family and path to the nation’s highest court. Her story is a compelling reminder of how much determination, support and hard work can shape a life.

Minority Leader by Stacey Abrams

Stacey Abrams shares lessons from her own career about leading when you don’t always have the traditional advantages or a seat at the table. It’s an encouraging read for anyone who has ever wondered whether they belong in the room and decided to show up anyway.

For the Mom Who Knows Way Too Much About Reality TV

If you have strong opinions about reality-TV stars you’ve never met, this category is for you.

Bottom of the Pyramid by Nia Sioux

Former Dance Moms star Nia Sioux reflects on growing up in the reality-TV spotlight and navigating life after the cameras stopped rolling. It’s a thoughtful look at childhood fame, identity and figuring out who you are beyond the role audiences know.

Nice Girls Don’t Win by Parvati Shallow

Survivor legend Parvati Shallow shares lessons from her time competing in – and winning – one of reality TV’s most cutthroat games. It’s part strategy guide, part memoir and a fascinating exploration of confidence, resilience and playing to win.

You Wanna Be on Top? by Sarah Hartshorne

Former America’s Next Top Model contestant Sarah Hartshorne gives readers an unfiltered look at life behind the reality-TV curtain. If you’ve ever wondered what actually happens after the dramatic editing, this one offers plenty of behind-the-scenes perspective.

Told You So by Mayci Neeley

TikTok and reality-TV personality Mayci Neeley opens up about relationships, motherhood and the experiences that shaped her public life. It’s a relatable pick for readers who enjoy the mix of personal stories and behind-the-scenes celebrity insight.

For the Mom Who Grew Up Watching Child Stars

There’s something irresistible about reading what happened after the credits rolled. These memoirs offer a glimpse at growing up in front of an audience, and figuring out adulthood afterward.

Semi-Well-Adjusted by Alyson Stoner

Alyson Stoner reflects on growing up as a child performer and the complicated realities of fame, work and identity. It’s an honest exploration of what happens when the childhood dream becomes a very adult experience.

Where Am I Now? by Mara Wilson

Former child star Mara Wilson looks back on growing up famous, losing her mother and eventually stepping away from Hollywood. Her story is funny, poignant and especially relatable for anyone who has ever wondered what comes after childhood.

I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy

Jennette McCurdy’s bestselling memoir is an unflinching account of child stardom, a complicated mother-daughter relationship and reclaiming her life as an adult. It’s heavy at times, but McCurdy’s dark humor and honesty make it an unforgettable read.

Full Circle by Andrea Barber

Best known as Kimmy Gibbler on Full House, Andrea Barber shares her journey through childhood fame, adulthood, motherhood and returning to the role that made her famous. It’s a warm, funny read about growing up and discovering yourself along the way.

For the Mom Who Considers Trying a New Restaurant a Hobby

For the moms who save restaurant recommendations, watch cooking shows and believe dinner is an experience, these memoirs bring plenty to the table.

Accidentally on Purpose by Kristen Kish

Chef and Top Chef winner Kristen Kish chronicles her unexpected journey through the culinary world and the personal experiences that shaped her along the way. It’s a story about food, ambition, identity and embracing the unexpected turns life serves up.

Be Ready When the Luck Happens by Ina Garten

Ina Garten shares the story of how she went from working in the White House to becoming one of America’s most beloved cookbook authors and television chefs. It’s warm, entertaining and full of the kind of career and life advice that makes you want to go do something with your own big idea.

Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner

Musician Michelle Zauner reflects on food, grief, family and her Korean American identity after the death of her mother. Food becomes a way to explore memory and connection, making this a particularly moving read for anyone who understands how a single dish can transport you home.

Love, Loss, and What We Ate by Padma Lakshmi

Padma Lakshmi combines food and storytelling as she reflects on her childhood, relationships, career and the experiences that shaped her. It’s a deliciously personal memoir about how food can connect us to our families, cultures and memories.

Your hobby might tell you what to read next, and you don’t have to buy a single book to find out.

Johnson County Library has these memoirs and so many more waiting for you. Visit your local branch, browse the shelves or place a hold on your next read.

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Superheroes took over Zona Rosa’s Central Park on a beautiful fall morning for the fifth annual Kansas City Mom Collective Hanging with Heroes! We want to thank Oakhill Day School for being the title sponsor of this SUPER event.

A hero-worthy balloon installation from Balloonista made the perfect backdrop for kids to pose for photos with their favorite superheroes. Together with our amazing activity sponsors, they helped make this event truly come to life.

Our friends at Just-Us League and Planet Anime Kansas City invited their superhero and pop culture posse to the event. Kids were thrilled to come face-to-face with heroes like Spiderman, Ghost-Spider, Captain America, Superman, Miraculous, Snow White and many more! 

Community heroes from the Kansas City Fire Department and Kansas City Police Department were on hand to answer questions and let kids hop into their vehicles and check them out.

Families in attendance brought mac & cheese and granola bar donations to benefit Mimi’s Pantry and some incredible new and used books for Lead to Read KC!

Our attendees took part in games and activities that had them training as superheroes with an obstacle course, creating their own masks, testing their strength and defeating villains.

Zona Rosa’s Central Park was the perfect location to play and giggle your way through the fountain, climb on the playground and splash in the puddles while enjoying superhero-themed lemonades from Moore Lemonade or fueling up to fight crime with coffee, dirty soda and energy drinks from Girly Pop KC! Kids and superheroes also danced with tunes from DJ Miles.

We had an absolute blast with all of you and can’t wait to see you all again at Hanging With Heroes 2027!

Thank you to our super sponsors

Balloonista 

Dani Beyer Real Estate

Fifth and Emery

KB Fun Town

Kansas City Fire Department

Kansas City Police Department

Just-Us League

Lead to Read KC

Mathnasium of Parkville

MOST – Missouri’s 529. Educational Plan

Oakhill Day School

Pediatric Care North

Pediatric Dental Specialists

Planet Anime Kansas City

Soccer Shots KCMO

Sweet Tooth Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics

Taste Buds Kitchen Parkville

USA Ninja Challenge

Zona Rosa

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In Dr. Doucleff’s bestselling book, “Hunt, Gather, Parent: What Ancient Cultures Can Teach Us About the Lost Art of Raising Happy, Helpful Little Humans,” she sets out to learn and practice parenting strategies from three of the world’s most venerable communities: Maya families in Mexico, Inuit families above the Arctic Circle and Hadzabe families in Tanzania.

On Thursday, Oct. 1, in partnership with RaisingKC, Dr. Doucleff is visiting Johnson County Community College for a free author event, sharing what she gathered from those communities and what they can teach us as modern parents.

She will share insights from psychologists, neuroscientists, anthropologists and sociologists, as well as tips and tools parents can use today to raise children who are confident, self-sufficient, kind, calm, generous and helpful to their parents and siblings.

Audience members will have a chance to have their questions answered by Dr. Doucleff, and she will be signing copies of her book at a dessert reception following the event.

The event begins at 7 p.m. at Yardley Hall in the Midwest Trust Center at Johnson County Community College. It is free and open to all in the community—parents, grandparents, teachers, coaches and healthcare professionals. You can reserve tickets through the Midwest Trust Center Box Office at JCCC.

What: Free Author Event for Parents

When: Thursday, Oct. 1; 7 p.m

Where: Midwest Trust Center – Yardley Hall

RaisingKC is a regional public health campaign dedicated to making the Kansas City area a place where every child experiences safe, stable and nurturing relationships with adults, preventing the long-term mental and physical health impacts that come with toxic stress and adverse childhood experiences. RaisingKC is led by the Raised with Love and Limits Foundation and is supported by nearly 40 community partners.

Johnson County Mental Health Center is proud to be one of those community partners. Together with the Raised with Love and Limits Foundation, JCMHC offers Behavior Checker to support parents in the community. Behavior Checker is an evidence-based, online tool that helps parents respond in healthy ways to over 150 common behavioral challenges for children from toddlers to teens, including aggressive behaviors, temper tantrums, anxiousness, worrying and more.

If you are a parent interested in joining RaisingKC, Johnson County Community College and Johnson County Mental Health Center for an evening with Dr. Michaeleen Doucleff on Thursday, Oct. 1 and learning more about what ancient cultures can teach us about parenting, reserve your free tickets today at the Midwest Trust Center Box Office.

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Acres of Madness

Located at Lakeside Speedway 5615 Wolcott Drive, Kansas City, KS 66109

Two haunted houses, a monster bus, a smash room and a hearse ride. Age recommendations are TBD so check back closer to the event.

The Beast and The Edge of Hell

1300 W. 13th, Kansas City, MO 64102

These haunted houses in the West Bottoms have been an annual favorite for thrill seekers for years. While you can buy tickets to a single haunted house, many opt to take advantage of a discounted combo ticket. For an up-charge, you can get a VIP ticket to bypass the lines. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Exiled: Trail of Terrors

12829 Loring Rd, Bonner Springs, KS 66012

Exiled KC pairs a thrilling nighttime Trail of Terrors through a wooded setting with the free-entry Twisted Carnival. The Carnival opens at 6:30 p.m. with live entertainment, themed games, food and drinks, music, monster meet-and-greets, tarot readings and spooky photo opportunities. Guests can enjoy the Carnival on its own or add a timed Trail of Terrors experience beginning around 7:30 p.m. as darkness allows.

Trail tickets are $39 on non-Saturdays and $49 on Saturdays. The Twisted Carnival and parking are free. Ages 12+ are recommended.

Terror at the Ranch

Located at Red Barn Ranch 23111 S Jefferson Pkwy, Harrisonville, MO 64701

Includes 3 haunting attractions including The La-Dawn Asylum, The Final Harvest — Scarecrow’s Curse, and  The 3 Little Pigs Meat Market. Offered on Fridays and Saturdays in October.

The Dorsett Hill Haunt

Located at 34813 S Dorsett Hill Rd, Archie, MO 64725

This haunted house is a bit of a drive from KC but it is FREE!

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Guests hopped on a wagon ride to the apple orchard, where they filled bags with fresh picked apples before coming back to the Johnson Farms pavilion for shopping, dinner, and a little fall foliage education.

Dinner featured some of Johnson Farm’s best: their award-winning chili, delicious apple cider and pumpkin donuts, and a caramel apple bar with fresh apples from the orchard.

While everyone enjoyed dinner, Meg McLaughlin, founder of GreenGoddessKC, shared tips for keeping mums looking beautiful and thriving all season long. She then demonstrated how to create your own fall porch pot, highlighting plants that thrive in the Kansas City climate, ways to contrast and complement colors, and how to use plants of varying heights to add dimension. Two lucky raffle winners went home with beautiful fall porch pots crafted by Meg!

Throughout the evening, guests could explore our Experience Vendor area, where there was plenty to see, make and taste. Kansas City Mom Collective hosted a simmer pot station where guests could fill a bag with aromatic spices to take home and combine with Johnson Farms apples for a cozy, delicious-smelling home.

We were excited to welcome Fuse Candle Studio and Girly Pop KC this year. Fuse Candle Studio offered a DIY candle-making station for guests to create their own fall-scented candle, as well as shop their selection of pre-made candles. Girly Pop KC kept everyone refreshed with an array of delicious dirty sodas.

Before heading home, guests had the chance to shop the Johnson Farms store and take advantage of their Mums Night Out discounts on donuts, pies, pumpkins, fall decor and more. And because every ticket included a beautiful Johnson Farms mum, everyone left with a little piece of fall to take home – and the knowledge to choose the perfect mum and keep it thriving.

We had so much fun celebrating the start of fall on the farm, and we’re already looking forward to Mums Night Out next year!

Thank you to our sponsors and speaker for creating a fun fall night out!

Johnson Farms Plants & Pumpkins

Fuse Candle Studio

Girly Pop KC

GreenGoddessKC

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