1. Go to a Pumpkin Patch
- Grab your Best Friends and head on over to the Pumpkin Patch for a cozy and fun time. Get some Instagram photos, pumpkin picking, and sip on some cider. Have fun and pretend you’re in a Hallmark movie.
Missouri
–Johnson Farms Plants & Pumpkins
Location: Belton, Missouri
Location: Kearney, Missouri
Kansas
Location: Olathe, KS
Location: Louisburg, KS
2. Go to a corn maze
- Get lost in laughter and of course the corn maze. Race with your friends and see who can get out first. If you want some spooky vides go at night!
Missouri
Location: Clay County, Missouri
Kansas
Location: Louisburg, KS
3. Murder Mystery dinner
- Get inspired by Sion’s recent play “Clue” and host a murder mystery party. Everyone plays a character from “Clue” and dresses up in character. Find out if you have good acting skills, and who’s clever enough to find the murderer.
- Click here to figure out the best outfit to wear
4. Halloween Escape Room
- Work as a team with your friends to crack the code on how to get out. Keep your cool before time runs out and remember it’s all fun and games.
Location: Kansas City, MO
- 45 Minutes
- 1-10 players
- Difficulty: Expert
- Scare Level: Moderate
- Age requirement: No one under 12 is allowed and must have one adult (18+) at all times
- Price: Mon-Thu: $36 per person Fri-Sun: $42 per person
Location: Kansas City, MO
- 45 Minutes
- 2-12 players
- Difficulty: Expert
- Scare Level: Moderate
- Age requirement: No one under 12 is allowed and must have one adult (18+) at all times
- Price: Mon-Thu: $36 per person Fri-Sun: $42 per person
Location: Kansas City, MO
- 2 hours+
- Minimum of 4 players
- Age requirement: No one under 12 is allowed and must have one adult (18+) at all times
- Price: $100 per person
5. Make Halloween Crafts
- Bring out your inner DIY and make some spooky slime or pumpkin painting. Get messy, laugh, and make memories with your friends.
Spooky craft ideas:
6. Haunted House
- Test how big of a scaredy cat you are in a haunted house full of more jump scares than “Silence of the Lambs.” Scream with the people you love, and pretend you weren’t maybe a little scared.
Missouri
Location: Kansas City, MO
Location: Kansas City, MO
Location: Kansas City, MO
Kansas
Location: Leavenworth County, Kansas
Location: Kansas City, Kansas
7. Watch Scary Movies
- Did someone say scary movie marathon! Pull out some popcorn and your favorite fall treat, and enjoy the magic of Halloween Movies. You could even do a movie marathon with scary movies, getting more and more scary.
- 200 Best Scary Movies to watch
- 25 Best Horror Movies of the 21st Century
- 29 Netflix Horror Movies to Watch
8. Get those Volunteer hours up
- I know you need to get some volunteer hours. Go to the Sion Connect and find the Fall Volunteer Hour section, and volunteer with your friends.
Here are some service opportunities pulled out of the Sion Connect
- October 17th: Remove invasive plants with KC Wildlands.
- October 18th: Volunteer at Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead Pumpkin Hollow through YVCKC.
- October 18th: Garmin KC Marathon – Run in or volunteer at this event, which supports WIN for KC, Easter Seals, Heartland Conservation Alliance, and World Vision.
- October 19th: Join Team Michelle for this 5-mile walk to raise funds for breast cancer research and to support those currently battling breast cancer. Learn more here.
9. Picking Apples
- Go apple picking and maybe get a few Instagram photos, and make some caramel apples after. Save me one, though!
Missouri
Locations: Platte City, MO
Location: Platte County, Missouri
Kansas
Location: Kansas City, Kansas
Location: Johnson County, Kansas
10. Go trick-or-treating
- Feel nostalgic and go trick-or-treating with friends and family, and go to the houses with the huge candy bars.
Here are some links for costumes:
