The City of Festivals has a cauldron of spook-tacular events brewing to make sure you have a happy howl-oween! Get those costumes ready because its sure to be a ghastly good time.

Truck or Treat

Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023 | 8–11 a.m.
Municipal Services Service Center, 7700 Cottonwood St.

This event is a Halloween machine. Watch monstrous equipment demolish pumpkins and learn how City workers keep Lenexa in fang-tastic shape with fun, hands-on activities. Don’t forget to have the kids wear a costume and bring a treat bag. Free admission.

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Enchanted Forest

Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023 | 4–8 p.m.
Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park, 87th Street Parkway and Lackman Road

For one magical night a year, Lenexa’s most popular park transforms into an enchanted forest filled with not-too-spooky delights for families of all ages. Hop on a hayride, decorate a pumpkin and stroll around Rose’s Pond for puppet shows, live music, a fire show and more. Limited candy available at sponsor booths. Free admission. 

Save those little legs and use the free shuttle service that will drop you off right at the park’s entrance. A shuttle will operate from 5 to 8 p.m. from the business park at 95th Street and Lackman Road.

On-site and nearby neighborhood parking is limited. 

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Friday Night Sound Frights & Costume Contest

Friday, Oct. 27, 2023 | 5–10 p.m.
Lenexa Public Market, 8750 Penrose Ln.

Come in costume, gobble up grub and enjoy thrilling live music at our Halloween-inspired Friday Night Sound Bites block party. Dog costume contest at 6 p.m. Kids and family costume contest at 7 p.m. Adult costume contest at 8 p.m. Free admission.

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