October
Oct 1-3
Arts and Crafts Show, Dodge City
Arts and crafts exhibits.
Village Square Mall, 2601 Central
316-227-8196Oct 1-2
Dalton Defender Day, Coffeyville
Reenactment of the Dalton Raid.
Downtown, 2 blocks north of Hwys 166 & 169
316-251-1194Oct 1
Oktoberfest, Hays
A celebration of our Volga-German heritage. Food booths, crafts, dancing, and music.
Frontier Park, S Main in downtown
785-735-2230Oct 1-3
Pioneer Harvest Fiesta, Fort Scott
Antique gas and steam engines perform 19th-century farm chores.
Bourbon County Fairground
800-78-GUESTOct 1-2
Winfield Convention & Tourism Couples Golf Tournament, Winfield
Fifth annual two-day golf event for mixed pairs. Play on two of the finest courses in Kansas.
Winfield Country Club & Quail Ridge Golf Course
316-221-5645Oct 2-3
Apple Days, Fort Riley
1800s crafts, homes tour, entertainment.
I-70, Exit 301, north on Marshal, west on Sheridan at Custer House
785-239-6727Oct 2
Art in the Park, Winfield
100+ artists/craftspeople, entertainment/food.
Island Park, Hwy 88 to Winfield, cross bridge, turn left into Island Park
316-221-2160 ext 2Oct 2
Biblesta, Humboldt
Held the first Saturday in October in Humboldt, KS since 1957, this event features a parade with a biblical theme, gospel music throughout the day and evening, other activities, food and a free bean feed. Additional information can be obtained at 316-473-3434 or 316-473-3280. Town Square, Hwy 169.
Oct 2
Chisholm Trail Day Festival, Abilene
Celebration of American History/Chisholm Trail.
1 block east of Eisenhower Center
785-263-2681Oct 2
City-wide Garage Sale, Cherryvale
City-wide garage/merchant sales.
316-336-3088Oct 2
Downtown Fall Festival, Hutchinson
Chili cook-off, food booths, entertainment.
Downtown
316-694-2677Oct 2
Lake Garnett Cruisers 9th Annual Auto Show, Garnett
Classic and custom car show, 8am-4pm.
Downtown
785-448-5496Oct 2
Bethel College Fall Festival, North Newton
"Creating fun for all ages."
1/2 mile south from I-135, Exit 34 (I-135 & Hwy 15)
316-284-5252Oct 2
Maple Leaf Festival and Heritage Day, Hiawatha
Arts and crafts festival.
Courthouse Lawn, Courthouse Square
785-742-7136Oct 2-3
Mini-Sappa Festival and Antique Threshers Show, Oberlin
Commemorates last Kansas Indian raid.
Festival--Downtown
Threshers Show--1/2 mile west of Oberlin at Fairgrounds
785-475-3441Oct 2-3
NEKR Model Train Show, Atchison
Model train show and sale.
Memorial Hall, 819 Commercial
913-367-3205Oct 2-3
Oktoberfest Arts and Crafts Festival, Atchison
Crafts festival, food, live entertainment.
Downtown
800-234-1854Oct 2-3
Kansas Sampler Festival, Pratt
Discover what there is to see and do in Kansas.
Lemon Park
Entrance 1/4 mile east on Hwy 42, south of Pratt
316-672-5501Oct 3
Apple Festival, Topeka
Historic parade, pioneer skills demonstrations, crafts, live entertainment, beer garden, heritage food, and tours of historic pioneer village.
Historic Ward-Meade Park
Take I-70 to 1st St, right on 1st to Fillmore, turn right & go one block
785-368-3888Oct 3
Coldwater City-wide Garage Sale, Coldwater
Over 50 listings of bargains!
316-582-2546Oct 7-9
Corn Show, Jewell
Parade, BBQ, displays--crop/arts.
Downtown
785-428-3415Oct 8-10
Columbus Hot Air Balloon Regatta, Columbus
Three balloon races and glow.
Industrial Park, Hwy 69 S & Merle Evans Dr
316-429-1492Oct 8-9
Great Grillers BBQ "Meat," Shawnee
BBQ contest at Old Shawnee Town.
Old Shawnee Town, 57th & Cody
913-631-5200Oct 9-10
Battle of Mine Creek Reenactment, Osage City
Civil War soldiers, cannons, horses recreate 1864 battle.
5 miles south of Lyndon on US-75, 3 miles west on K-278
785-528-4102Oct 9-10
C.O.W.B.O.Y.S. Fall Roundup, Ellsworth
1870s cowboy camp, chuckwagon, gun fights.
Downtown on the Plaza
785-472-4703Oct 9
Columbus Day Festival, Columbus
Car show, crafts, food, entertainment.
Downtown Square
316-429-1492Oct 9
Harperfest Craft and Antique Show, Harper
Craft, antique show, and family activities from 9am-4pm.
Historic Red Barn, Downtown, 124 E Main
316-896-2490Oct 9
Humboldt Historic Days, Humboldt
Civil War reenactment.
Humboldt Town Square on Hwy 169
316-473-2250Oct 9
Oktoberfest, Atwood
Festival featuring crafts, games, food.
Downtown, 4th St & Main
800-422-9630Oct 9
Peddlers Market, Ellinwood
Arts and crafts, ethnic food, musical entertainment-- School Pep Rally.
Downtown
316-564-3361Oct 9-10
Sugar Mound Arts and Crafts Festival, Mound City
Parade, over 600 crafters.
Linn County Fairgrounds, Mound City
913-795-3003Oct 14-16
Farm City Days, Iola
Parade, cars, carnival, arts/crafts.
Town square on Hwy 54
316-365-6805Oct 15-17
Flint Hills Balloon Challenge, Emporia
Lyon County Fairgrounds, Industrial & Hwy 50
316-343-7587Oct 15-16
Presidential Wreath Laying Ceremony, Abilene
Presidential Wreath Laying Ceremony, VFW Vigil, and American Legion Eisenhower Pilgrimage.
Eisenhower Center, 2 miles south of Abilene exit off I-70
785-263-4751Oct 15-17
Svensk Hyllningsfest, Lindsborg
Biennial celebration of the Swedish immigrants who settled the Smoky Valley. Experience authentic Swedish food, costumes, folk dances, arts and crafts in Little Sweden, USA.
4 miles west of Hwy 134 at exit 72 or 78, on K-4
785-227-3706 or 888-227-2227Oct 16
Farmers Market, Mankato
Arts, crafts, holiday decor, baked goods, and miscellaneous items.
National Guard Armory, 1 block south of Hwy 36 on High St
785-378-3945Oct 16
Lenexa Chili Challenge, Lenexa
Live band, games, chili samples.
Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park, 87th St Pkwy & Lackman Rd
913-541-8592Oct 16
Monster Myths by Moonlight, Junction City
Tales of scary Halloween creatures.
Milford Nature Center, Outlet area of Milford Dam
785-238-LEAFOct 16-17
Oztober Fest, Liberal
Munchkins, food vendors, exhibits, entertainment.
1 block north of US 54 on Yellow Brick Rd
316-624-7624Oct 16-17
Wyandotte Days, Kansas City
History Alive! Civil War! Mountain man, etc.
913-721-1078Oct 17
Century of Toys Toy Show, Salina
Antique toy and doll show.
Bicentennial Center, Kenwood Park
785-242-6429Oct 22-31
Haunted Homes Tour, Atchison
Narrated tour past haunted homes.
Santa Fe Depot, 200 S 10th
800-234-1854Oct 22-31
Neewollah!, Independence
Carnival, country entertainers, parade, FUN!
Downtown
800-882-3606Oct 23-24
5th Annual Lawrence Art Walk, Lawrence
Self-guided tour of artists' studios and galleries.
Several locations throughout Lawrence
785-865-4254Oct 23
Battle Anniversary Programs, Pleasanton
Memorial service and candlelight tour.
Mine Creek Battlefield State Historic Site
1/2 mile west of US Hwy 69 on KS Hwy 52,
2 miles south of Pleasanton
913-795-8890Oct 23-24
Boot Hill Gun and Collectibles Show, Dodge City
Coins, artifacts, and collectibles.
Civic Center, 2110 First
316-225-0271Oct 25
Fort Riley Ghost Tour, Fort Riley
Ghost stories and myths.
I-70, Exit 301, north on Marshall, west on Custer Ave at US Cavalry
Museum
785-239-2743Oct 28
Johnson Lecture Series, Lindsborg
Featuring Susan Sontag, Elaine Pagels, and Terry Waite.
785-227-3380 ext. 8132Oct 29
Dark at the Top of the Hill, Lawrence
Spooky exhibits and activities at KU's museums.
University of Kansas campus
785-864-4173Oct 29-30
KSHSAA 3A/4A State Volleyball Tournament, Salina
State volleyball tournament.
Bicentennial Center, Kenwood Park
785-826-7200Oct 29-31
Sedgwick County Zoo's Night of the Living Zoo, Wichita
Halloween event with 80 interactive booths and a variety of treat stations.|
Off I-235, Exit 10, Zoo Boulevard
316-942-2213 ext 212Oct 29-30
State 1A & 2A Volleyball Tournament, Hays
State Finals Volleyball Tournament.
Gross Memorial Coliseum
785-628-8202Oct 30
Boo! at the Zoo, Garden City
Evening of ghosts, goblins, treats.
Lee Richardson Zoo
316-276-6243Oct 30-Nov 7
Fall Open House, Yoder
Holiday gift ideas, refreshments. October 30-31 and November 6-7.
Southeast of Hutchinson on Hwy 96
316-465-2475Oct 30
Halloween Parade, Hiawatha
Oldest parade in the nation, 7pm.
Downtown Oregon St, 4th to 9th
785-742-7136Oct 30
Solomon Valley Arts and Crafts Show, Beloit
100 tables--arts and crafts.
119 N Hersey, Municipal Bldg
785-738-5488Oct 30
Zoo Boo, Great Bend
Spooky fun at the zoo!
Brit Spaugh Park & Zoo, N Main
316-793-4160
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