Events in Kansas City — October 2026 (886 Things to Do)

October 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri brings 886 live events across the city, led by music (209), family (146), community (134). 58 events are explicitly listed as free. Here's what's on.

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What's happening in Kansas City in October 2026?

There are 886 events in Kansas City, Missouri in October 2026, including VISUAL VOICE: Moments of Abstraction Exhibit at Bruce R Watkins Cultural Center, SME Kansas City - Annual Scholarship Fundraiser at Boulevard Brewing Company (5:30 PM), Farewell Presents: Portrayal of Guilt / Missouri Executive Order 44 at Farewell (8:00 PM), Built To Spill at Madrid Theatre (8:00 PM). Browse the full October 2026 calendar on VenuNite.

Are there free things to do in Kansas City in October 2026?

Yes — 58 October 2026 events are explicitly listed as free in Kansas City. Confirm current entry details on the event page or organizer source.

How do I find events in Kansas City for a specific date in October 2026?

VenuNite lists every upcoming event in Kansas City, Missouri with date filters. Use the date picker on this page to narrow October 2026 down to a single day or weekend.

Events in Kansas City — October 2026

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Events in Kansas City — October 2026

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VISUAL VOICE: Moments of Abstraction Exhibit

SME Kansas City - Annual Scholarship Fundraiser

Farewell Presents: Portrayal of Guilt / Missouri Executive Order 44

Built To Spill

Smile Empty Soul w/ Revis

The Bird Comedy Show

Open Jam

Open Mic

The Midwest Cigar Lounge Crawl®: Oct 1-3, 2026 | the VIP Experience

MixxedFit

Bingo Night

On Stage With Augustin Hadelich

Teen Hangout

Bespoke tailors visiting Kansas City MO

Community Meditation

Baby Storytime

Family Storytime

Toddler Storytime

Jazz @ Noon: Owen Pirch at the Blue Room

Qi Gong for Every Body

Weekly Thursday Night Kansas City Auction

Art Club | Grupo de Arte

River Market Melodies

D&D Gaming @ City Barrel Pizza & Patio

Fall for Someone: Fowling and Flirting

Salsa Level 1 Group Class - Fun and Easy

Yoga

Spirit Life Line Dance Class

Salsa Basics Dance Group Class (thursdays) - Fun & Easy

Get Artsy On a Date Night at Hawaii Fluid Art Zona Rosa

Maz Jobrani

Manor Records 9 Year Anniversary & Funding Drive Kickoff

Learn How to Conquer DSOs & Boost Cash Flow - Kansas City, MO

Stand-Up in the Back

All Styles - Tips and Tricks Group Dance Lesson - FUN AND EASY (THURSDAYS)

Salsa Level 2 Group Class

Dueling Pianos

Open Mic

Quintron & Miss Pussycat w/ Solid Goldberg and Nature Boys

Senior Chair Yoga

Brooks & Dunn: Neon Moon Tour 2026

The Temptations

October 2026 International Marketplace Taste & Tour

BRW Live Music Fridays

Free First Friday Comedy

Beetlejuice

Paul Oakenfold + The Crystal Method

The Sexy Accident's 21st anniversary album release w/She Speaks in Tongues

The Secret Show

Adult Coloring

The Rite of Spring

Bingo Loco

Our Lady Peace: 30th Anniversary Tour W/ Special Guest The Verve Pipe

Our Lady Peace | Official Caesars Ticket + Hotel Packages

Kontravoid & Buzz Kull

Ghost Tour and mini investigation at the 1855 Harris-Kearney Home

2026 Vintage Market Days of Kansas City

Kindergarten Readiness Storytime

Movie: 'Ponyo'

October First Friday

VISUAL VOICE: Moments of Abstraction Exhibit

VISUAL VOICE: Moments of Abstraction Exhibit

SME Kansas City - Annual Scholarship Fundraiser

SME Kansas City - Annual Scholarship Fundraiser

Farewell Presents: Portrayal of Guilt / Missouri Executive Order 44

Farewell Presents: Portrayal of Guilt / Missouri Executive Order 44

Built To Spill

Built To Spill

Smile Empty Soul w/ Revis

Smile Empty Soul w/ Revis

The Bird Comedy Show

The Bird Comedy Show

Open Jam