Guide to Annual Halloween Events in the Kansas City Area

If you are in the Kansas City area for the Halloween holiday you might be wondering, "What is there to do in this great city?" Well I have the answer for you. Whether you are looking for a very scary haunted house or a spooky children's activity, you will find at least one or two good ideas right here!!!

Now if you are looking for a haunted house to explore I would recommend "The Edge of Hell" which is considered one of the best haunted houses in America. "The Edge of Hell" is the oldest haunted house that you can visit in Kansas City. Admission into "The Edge of Hell" is $20 and it is open every Friday night during September at 8:00pm and every Saturday night at 7:30pm. "The Edge of Hell" is also open on Thursday, September 28th at 7:30pm. During the month of October you can visit "The Edge of Hell" every Thursday and Friday night at 7:30pm, every Saturday night at 6:30pm, every Sunday night at 7:00pm and will have a few extra nights during the week before Halloween for you to visit. You can also check out their website, www.edgeofhell.com to find printable coupons, a calendar of events, and an online shop, as well as many other things.

"The Beast" is another haunted house located in Kansas City. "The Beast" first opened in 1991 and has been given the title of "Largest Haunted House" in America. With an open format "The Beast" is well known for scaring people as they roam through the frightening scenes. You will definitely want to go with a group so you don't get lost inside. "The Beast" is located very near to "The Edge of Hell" and has the same hours of operation. You can also purchase a ticket to visit both haunted houses for the price of $33 and experience double the fright. To find out more information about events, history, or to purchase "The Beast" merchandise just visit their website: www.kcbeast.com for all your haunted house needs.

Now on to a few activities the whole family can enjoy during this Halloween season. In order to enjoy a few of the attractions you will need to travel just a bit, but it will definitely be worth it in the end.

Starting in September and running through October you and your family can visit Atchison, Kansas which is considered one of the most haunted towns in Kansas. In Atchison you will find activities that include Tombstone Rubbings, Psychic Readings and Haunted Trolley or Walking Tours. For more information you can check out http://www.atchisonkansas.net/v_haunted.htm or call1-800-234-1854.

Powell Gardens is located on 915 acres about 30 miles east of Kansas City on Highway 50. Here you will find activities for everyone in your family. Through out the month of October you will find Jack-O-Lantern walks, mazes and labyrinths, storytelling and much more. To find out more information about times and dates of events go to www.powellgardens.org or call 1-816-697-2600.

Now Worlds of Fun may be a load of fun during the summer, however the fun becomes spookier when you enter their gates during Hallo-Weekends. Any weekend during September 23 through October 29 you can visit and enjoy all the festivities. This year they are "Asylum Island" and "Jack's Rip Roaring Show." Check out www.worldsoffun.com or call 1-816-454-4545 for more information on dates and times.

Your little ones will love to trick-or-treat with all the amazing animals at the Kansas City Zoo. Starting October 21st and running through October 29th you and your children can enjoy crafts and storytelling along with trick-or-treating through out the zoo. Visit www.kansascityzoo.org or call 1-816-513-5700 for more information about upcoming events.

If you visit Old Shawnee Town October 27th & 28th you will find the Historical Hauntings on the prairie. You and your family will be able to experience how Halloween was celebrated years ago while living on the prairie. Events include hayrides, a costume contest, trick-or-treating and spooky storytelling and tons of FUN!!! You can find more information if you visit www.cityofshawnee.org or call 1-913-631-2500.

These are just a few of the spooktacular events and haunted houses you and your family will find while visiting the Kansas City area during this Halloween holiday. Make sure you visit the websites to find out exact dates and time for all the upcoming events. You can also check out www.visitkc.com to find a few more events that are coming up during the months of September and October.