Celebrate the season with vibrant fall festivities across Kansas City and the surrounding region! Enjoy an exciting lineup of cultural arts events—from inspiring children’s theatre performances to colorful arts fairs full of local talent. Mark your calendar, invite your friends & family and make it an autumn to remember with these top picks.

Fall Into Art at the Olathe Arts Festival

Celebrate fall at the Olathe Arts Festival, October 10–11 in Downtown Olathe! Stroll through 75+ artist and vendor booths showcasing original artwork, handmade goods and unique finds. Enjoy food trucks, drinks and live performances. Dive into Kidtopia with hands-on art projects and interactive fun. Admission is free—don’t miss this weekend of creativity and community!

De Soto Fall Fine Arts & Crafts Show

Come and join us for the De Soto Fall Fine Arts & Crafts Show, October 10-12! We’re back in De Soto City Hall to bring you even more fantastic artists during our annual juried Art Show. This FREE event features a wide variety of art on display including: photography, pottery, painting, jewelry and much  more! ART + LIVE MUSIC throughout the event along with FOOD TRUCKS + PASTRIES + BEER!

The Coterie opens its 2025/2026 Season with a Literary Classic

Adapted from Madeleine L’Engle’s award-winning novel, The Coterie launches its new season with the science fiction classic, A Wrinkle in Time. One of literature’s most enduring young heroines, Meg Murry, is back – braces, stubbornness and all! Join her epic and inspiring journey as she battles the forces of evil in order to rescue her father, save humanity, and discover herself. Live on stage for families with ages 10 and older through October 12.