Thursday, October 8, 2009

Fall Events Around Town




Oct. 10.
PUMPKIN PATCH FOR DE LA SALLE EDUCATION CENTER:
Includes pumpkins, ponies, music and moon-bounces. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Brookside Park, 56th and Brookside. Free. (816-561-4445, ext. 232)

Oct. 10.
PUMPKIN PATCH: Includes children’s games, activities, entertainers and music.
10 a.m.-5 p.m. Crown Center, 2450 Grand. Free. www.crown center.com (816-274-8444)


Oct. 10-11.

AMERICAN INDIAN FALL FESTIVAL:
Shawnee Indian Mission State Historic Site, 3403 W. 53rd, Fairway. Free. (913-262-0867)

Oct. 10.
HARVEST FESTIVAL:
Includes baked goods, sewing and hand-crafted projects competition.
10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Shoal Creek Living History Museum, Hodge Park, 7000 N.E. Barry.
$5; ages 5 and under free. www.kcmo.org/parks.nsf/web/shoal (816-792-2655)


Oct. 10.

OKTOBERFEST: Includes German music performed by the Alpen Spielers, German food and wine. Noon-5 p.m. Holy-Field Vineyard and Winery, 158th and State Ave., Basehor.
$5. www.holyfieldwinery.com (913-724-9463)


Oct. 10.

VFW OKTOBERFEST: In the park behind the VFW Hall. Includes live music, craft vendors and beer. Food served from 3-6 p.m. Sponsored by the VFW #7397 and American Legion #407. 2-10 p.m. Lenexa VFW Hall, 9550 Pflumm, Lenexa. (913-492-2244)


Oct. 9; closes Oct. 30.

FRIDAY NIGHT GHOST TOURS ON THE SQUARE: 7, 8, 9 and 10 p.m. Independence Square, Independence. $18; $12 for children. www.theindependencesquare.com (816-461-0065)


Brookside Trick or Treat Street

WhenSat, October 31, 4pm – 6pm
Where: Brookside Shopping District:
FREE
Over 50 shops will be handing out treats to the children. Look for the ghosts hanging from the doorways and you will find the treats.