Halloween weekend events that aren't trick-or-treating
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La Fiesta at the Crossroads Hotel. Photo: Courtesy of Alyssa Broadus/@littlefixations
Halloween is on a Saturday, otherwise known as Saturween, and there's plenty to do for Kansas Citians who want to celebrate.
The big picture: The goats and the houses are already playing dress-up. Now it's your turn.
🎃 Parties
Halloweekend at KC Live! in the Power & Light District features EDM artist Meduza on Friday, its annual End of Days party on Halloween, and Día de los Muertos celebrations.
- Times and prices vary.
La Fiesta! returns to the Crossroads Hotel celebrating Día de los Muertos with live dancing, music, puppetry and themed food and drink.
- The free party is Friday from 6pm to 10pm.
Other free Día de los Muertos festivals include the Guadalupe Centers celebration on Friday from 5pm to 9pm. The Nelson-Atkins Museum hosts one on Sunday from 10am to 4pm.
🎶 Shows
The Rocky Horror Show at Crown Center's Grand Theatre brings the cult classic to the live stage.
- The show is at 8pm through Oct. 31, but Friday was sold out as of noon on Wednesday. Tickets start at $33.
Electric Poe by The Coterie Theatre is showing through Sunday at Union Cemetery for families with kids ages 10 and up.
- Tickets start at $20, although rain chances could affect some shows.
Bat Boy: The Musical — a dark off-Broadway comedy — is at Music Theatre Heritage in Crown Center through Sunday.
- Tickets start at $55.
📍 Suburbs
Independence hosts its 78th annual Halloween Parade on Saturday at 10am at the historic square.
Lee's Summit encourages dogs to join its Boos, Barks and Badges parade ending at 9:30am on Halloween, ending in a party at Howard Station Park.
Lenexa Public Market's Friday Night Sound Frights on Friday at 5:30pm includes an adult costume contest and prizes.