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The Best of Fall
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items Fall is here! That means it's time for pumpkin picking, running and jumping through the leaves, all the cozy foods, and Halloween parties! Check out my list for family fun ideas in KC, cozy fall recipes, and essentials you need at your next Halloween...
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Things to Do, Places to Go (KC)
Fun Fall Eats
Halloween Party Essentials
Things to Do, Places to Go (KC)
This is our favorite place for pumpkin picking! This is a huge plot of land where you can pick our pumpkins with your little ones, do family photos, have a pony ride or train ride, and get some fresh apple cider donuts! They also have a general store...
Red Barn Farm
This is a must-do for kids! I believe they have events year-round, but the best time to go is in the fall. They have a pumpkin patch, an apple orchard, a giant slide where you slide down on burlap sacks, tons of games and photo opportunities!
The Fun Farm | Apple Orchard Kansas City | Kearney, MO
My family has gone to this festival for years! Located off the Baker University campus, this massive festival has tons of vendors - crafts, homemade treats, soup mixes, fried oreos, you name it, it's there! It covers multiple blocks where the fratern...
Maple Leaf Festival
This is an adults-only activity at one of the most well-known wineries in Kansas City! In my opinion, KC does the best pop-up bars during this time of year and KC Wine Co never disappoints. A vampire mojito, are you kidding me? Yum!
Ghouls Pop-Up Bar | Halloween Pop Up | Halloween Event Kansas City | KC Wine Co | Kansas City Winery & Vineyard
The most gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous walking trail around. Honestly, you feel like you've stepped out of the city and into another world when you're walking through this lush foliage-filled forest. It's brimming with wildlife, has a beautiful waterf...
Parkville Nature Sanctuary
Fun Fall Eats
Obviously this season is the start to all things comfort, and what better way to usher it in than with cozy beef and noodles? I grew up on beef and noodles, and this is one of the best recipes I've found that brings me back to my childhood. Even bett...
Beef and Noodles Is the Coziest, Stick-to-Your-Ribs Weekend Meal
Bloody Marys have amazing flavor and spice, so of course it's genius to put that in a delicious fall chili! This is also a perfect game day dish, everyone will fall head over heels for it. You can even include some traditional bloody mary accoutremen...
Bloody Mary Chili
If you're looking for a fun Halloween treat for parties or a just-because night with your kids, look no further! I've brought this to many a Halloween potluck, and they've always disappeared immediately! No one can resist oreo, especially when it's i...
Halloween Oreo Balls
I love a good dump cake recipe - it's quick, easy, and always delicious. This pumpkin dump cake is so delectable and simple with the added texture of nuts on top! I've had multiple people ask me for the recipe, so it's obviously a winner.
Quick Pumpkin Dump Cake Recipe from The Food Charlatan.
It's slow cooker season, and obviously the go-to is soup! This is a soup recipe I make multiple times a year because it's just that good. It's smoky, it's flavorful, and it has a good kick from the jalapenos and fire-roasted tomatoes. There's also a ...
Slow Cooker Chipotle Chicken and Avocado Rice Soup.
Halloween Party Essentials
What's a good Halloween party without spooky decorations? If you're going for more of a haunted house vibe, these photos should definitely be in your itinerary. Your guests will ooh and ahh over the fact that these eyes seem to follow you everywhere!
3D Changing Face Horror Pictures
All theme parties need fun drinks! These blood bags are a super creative way to display drinks for your guests, and you can get even more creative with the drinks you put inside! Everyone will feel like they're in a haunted hospital bar getting their...
Blood Bags for Drinks
Ambiance is everything at a party, and this disco/strobe light will help you get to party central! Plus, it has a remote control so you can adjust the colors, sync it up to your music, and adjust the light level!
Luditek 2-Pack Sound Activated Disco Lights
You need a creative way to display your food offerings, and these cauldrons are the perfect way to do it. You can use it for salsa, guacamole, toppings, candy, or even drinks! The floor is yours to decide what you want to brew in your cauldron!
Set of 3 Witches Cauldron Serving Bowls on Rack
If you're going the charcuterie route for your party, you don't need to use a boring old wooden board - just use these BOO boards and it'll up the wow factor in no time! There are 3 pieces to this, so you get way more bang for your buck. Plus, you ca...
PEUTIER 3pcs Halloween Charcuterie Board