Get your Halloween costume ready and prepare for a spooktacular season filled with fun, candy, and family-friendly thrills right here in Kansas City. This year, Kansas City offers plenty of safe, exciting, and engaging Halloween events where kids can enjoy trick-or-treating and festive gatherings.
Boo at the Zoo: Safe Trick-or-Treating in the Wild
On October 25 and 26, from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., kids can bring their costumes to the Kansas City Zoo for a safe trick-or-treat adventure. This event provides bags for children 12 and under to collect their treats while exploring the zoo. It’s a great chance for families to enjoy Halloween in the company of some wild friends and tasty candy. Members of the Friends of the Zoo get early access from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., which means extra time for fun before the crowds arrive. Bring the whole family for a day of friendly creatures and festive treats.
Tricks and Treats at Worlds of Fun: A Daytime Halloween Celebration
Take the Halloween spirit up a notch at Worlds of Fun from September 13 to November 1, 2025, where the fun-filled Tricks and Treats event offers a kid-focused celebration without the scare factor. During the day, kids can walk along a Trick-or-Treat Trail and meet costumed characters handing out candy, participate in games, and enjoy family-friendly entertainment. It’s perfect for younger children who want a Halloween experience packed with smiles and candy but without the scary stuff that comes out after dark. Most rides and activities are included with park admission, making it a full day of thrills and treats under the sun.
Trunk or Treat Galore: Candy From Cool Cars
For those who love the idea of trick-or-treating but prefer a more contained environment, Kansas City’s trunk or treat events are a perfect fit. These gatherings feature decorated car trunks where kids can collect heaps of candy from friendly neighbors and local businesses. Some popular trunk or treat events include:
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Resurrection Brookside Trunk or Treat on October 25 & 26, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
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The Great Pumpkin Trunk or Treat at North Kansas City Parks and Rec Center on October 26, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
These events are safe, community-oriented, and full of fun, decorated vehicles and lots of sweet treats for the kids to enjoy.
A Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at LEGOLAND Discovery Center
From September 25 through October 31, the LEGOLAND Discovery Center hosts its seasonal Brick-or-Treat: Monster Party. This event is perfect for kids ages 3 to 12 who want to dive into Halloween fun without the frights. Families can create magical potions in the Potion Kitchen, hunt for LEGO monsters, build their own LEGO pumpkins, and watch the exclusive 4D Halloween movie, The Great Monster Chase. It’s an imaginative Halloween experience packed with activities that blend creativity and candy.
Neighborhood Trick or Treat Streets: Classic Fun With a Twist
On October 31, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., the historic Northeast Kansas City neighborhood hosts Scare-It Halloween, where eight blocks of car-free streets transform into a giant open-air trick-or-treat venue. The event also features a haunted house, food trucks, and family entertainment. It’s a longstanding and beloved event providing a festive environment where kids can safely collect candy from neighbors while enjoying community spirit.
More Treats Without the Tricks
Kansas City offers many events geared toward younger children or families who prefer a low-key Halloween. For example, the Kids Safe Trick or Treat at Shoal Creek Living History Museum on October 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., features historical demonstrations alongside traditional treats. This event combines education and festive fun, perfect for curious minds.
Plan Your Halloween Adventure in Kansas City Now!
Whether it’s a walk through the zoo, a trail at Worlds of Fun, or a community trunk or treat, Kansas City’s Halloween kids’ events are packed with safe, exciting options. From late September through the end of October, families can find costumes, candy, games, and memorable fun for their little ghouls and goblins.
Sources: worldsoffun.com, ifamilykc.com, visitkc.com, kcparent.com, eventbrite.com, greatwolf.com, powerandlightdistrict.com, opkansas.org, kansascitymomcollective.com, blog.axcethr.com, kansascityzoo.org, powellgardens.org
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