Alles, was Sie über den Herbst in Kansas City wissen müssen

One of the many benefits of being located in the middle of the country is that fall harvests are a bountiful affair.

If you’re looking to carve jack-o-lanterns, pick out your pumpkin at KC Pumpkin Patch in Olathe, Carolyn’s Pumpkin Patchin Liberty or Faulkner’s Ranch in south Kansas City.

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Apple picking is a tradition at Cider Hill Family Orchard, only a short drive from KCK’s Village West, and at Louisburg Cider Millin Louisburg, Kansas, which holds the uber-popular Ciderfest each year.

Meanwhile, the Liberty Corn Mazebills itself as “the largest corn maze in Missouri,” perfect for people of all ages.

Es ist kein Geheimnis, dass Football in Kansas City zum Leben dazugehört. Jeden Herbst wird das ansässige NFL-Team, die Kansas City Chiefseine neue Saison mit explosiven Spielen und spannenden Siegen.

And even if you can’t make it to Arrowhead Stadium, there are always watch parties and neighborhood bars perfect to catch a game with the rest of Chiefs Kingdom.

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With all of Kansas City ready for another successful season, watch for flags, murals and artwork appearing around the area as a celebration of the team’s contributions to KC.

And Kansas City’s sports fandom reaches far beyond Arrowhead Stadium.

Head to Sporting Park for regular competition from MLS club Sporting KC and to CPKC Stadium, the first stadium purpose-built for a women’s pro sports team, for action from the NWSL’s Kansas City Current.

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Terrifying trails, eerie escape rooms and more make Kansas City a downright chilling destination for seasonal thrill seekers. Put your bravery to the test at a few of KC’s spooky experiences.

The city has earned the moniker of “The Haunted House Capital of the World,” making it one of the best places to visit during Halloween season. 

In the West Bottoms district, explore three haunts — The Edge of Hell, The Beast and Macabre Cinema — or take a thrilling nighttime journey through the woods at Exiled KC’s Trail of Terrors in Bonner Springs. 

With cooler temperatures and favorite traditions, Kansas City’s event calendar is packed during autumn.

In den Städten außerhalb von Kansas City herrschen Herbstfestivals, die sich perfekt für einen Tagesausflug eignen.

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Weston, Missouri, zum Beispiel, ist weniger als 45 Minuten von der Innenstadt von KC entfernt und veranstaltet das jährliche Weston Applefesteine 37-jährige Tradition, die eine Parade, Handwerksstände, Obst- und Gemüsehändler und vieles mehr umfasst. Außerdem werden die berühmten Apfelklöße, Kuchen und Kekse der Stadt in den Kirchen der Umgebung angeboten.

A dazzling once-a-year performance takes place in September at the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens.

Quixotic’s Terra Luna brings a dynamic light and sound experience to one of Overland Park‘s premier natural landscapes. Weave your way through the Arboretum’s trails for new sights that sparkle and shimmer around every corner.

What could be better than trick-or-treating throughout the Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium? Some of Kansas City’s favorite family-friendly destinations bring all the fun to Halloween without the fright.

Break out your best costumes and spend the day out and about among the animals at Boo at the Zoo. Kids will also love Halloween-themed activities and entertainment that offers plenty of treats — no tricks or scares here!

For more animal-friendly Halloween fun, Hoots and Howls brings three weekends of spooky, not scary, adventures to the zoo each October. The zoo’s residents even join in on the celebration with pumpkin smashings scheduled at animal exhibits each weekend.

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In Science City trifft interaktive Unterhaltung auf Halloween-Spannung. Von virtuellen Kämpfen gegen gruselige Gegner bis hin zu gruseligen Wissenschaftsvorführungen und Krabbeltieren – der Geist der Weihnachtszeit verleiht der immersiven Lernlandschaft der Union Station eine besondere Note.

Or explore the farm after dark at Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead in Overland Park. With hayrides, marshmallow roasting, carnival games and more, the annual Night of the Living Farm has something for all ages.

Take part in one of KC’s favorite autumn traditions on your own time.

There are destinations all around KCperfect for enjoying the fall foliage as fiery reds and mellow oranges deliver vibrant sights throughout the season.