Halloween 2026 · Kansas City
13 places, each confirmed for 2026 on its own website. Updated Oct 9.
Haunted housesTrails & hayridesGhost toursNot too scary
Two haunts, one waiver station. The Beast Haunted Attraction and Edge of Hell Haunted Attraction are both in the West Bottoms and sell combo tickets. The Beast is multi-story, with voodoo curses, witch trials, Jack the Ripper and, for some reason, a slide. Edge of Hell goes for pitch-black caves, snake pits and rat-infested crypts. Plan ahead, though: they want you at the Central Waiver Station at 1300 W. 13th a full hour before your entry time.
Want rides with your scares? Worlds of Fun Halloween Haunt runs six haunted mazes through Oct 31 and isn't recommended under 13. The unusual stuff here is the ghost hunting. There's a cluster of events at the Alexander Majors House, and out in Lansing you can do a flashlight tour and mini ghost hunt inside the historic Kansas State Penitentiary (12+). FYI: none of the prison buildings have climate control, so dress for the weather.
The Beast and Edge of Hell, six mazes at Worlds of Fun and a zombie hunt with glow blasters.
Kansas City, MO · 1 mi from Kansas City
👻👻👻👻👻 Terrifying
Oldest continuously operated haunted attraction in the USA
Tip: Arrive one hour before the scheduled entry time at the Central Waiver Station located at 1300 W. 13th, KCMO 64102.
Kansas City, MO · 1 mi from Kansas City
👻👻👻👻👻 Terrifying
Nation's best haunted attraction with multi-story terror
Tip: Arrive 1 hour before the scheduled entry time at the Central Waiver Station: 1300 W. 13th, KCMO 64102
Kansas City, MO · 1 mi from Kansas City
👻👻👻👻 Very scary
Haunted attraction offering standard and VIP admission.
Tip: Arrive at the Central Waiver Station before your scheduled entry time.
Kansas City, MO · 7 mi from Kansas City
👻👻👻👻 Very scary
Nighttime Halloween celebration featuring six haunted mazes and night rides.
Tip: Arrive early to maximize your time, as haunted attractions are most popular after sunset.
Kansas City, KS · 14 mi from Kansas City
👻👻👻 Scary
Hunt live zombie actors with glow-in-the-dark blasters in a fog-filled arena.
Tip: Arrive within your chosen arrival window and allow extra time for check-in and queuing.
Ghost hunts in a historic home and an old prison, plus an audio tour, a Victorian speakeasy night and a Lee's Summit walk.
Kansas City, MO · 8 mi from Kansas City
👻👻👻 Scary
Paranormal investigation of an antebellum mansion led by a certified medium.
Tip: Reserve tickets in advance, as capacity is limited to maintain an up-close experience.
Lansing, KS · 20 mi from Kansas City
👻👻👻 Scary
Paranormal investigation across five buildings at the historic Kansas State Penitentiary.
Tip: Dress for the weather, as none of the buildings have climate control.
Lansing, KS · 20 mi from Kansas City
👻👻👻 Scary
Flashlight tour and paranormal hunt inside the historic Kansas State Penitentiary.
Tip: Wear comfortable shoes and clothing suited for climbing stairs and walking outdoors between buildings.
Kansas City, MO · 8 mi from Kansas City
👻👻 A little spooky
Self-paced paranormal audio tour exploring the historic home's haunted lore.
Tip: Bring your own internet-connected device and headphones, though wired headphones are available on-site.
Kansas City, MO · 8 mi from Kansas City
👻👻 A little spooky
Halloween speakeasy featuring Victorian murder and mourning talks with themed cocktails.
Tip: Guests holding tickets to both sessions can take an audioguided ghost tour between the presentations.
Lee's Summit, MO · 17 mi from Kansas City
👻👻 A little spooky
Walking tour exploring prominent historic buildings with ghostly pasts.
Tip: Be prepared to climb stairs at at least one stop along the walking route.
A one-mile lit-up forest walk at Powell Gardens and after-hours tours of the 1858 John Wornall House.
Kansas City, MO · 6 mi from Kansas City
👻👻 A little spooky
Spooky dramatic reenactments and historic vignettes inside an 1858 antebellum home.
Tip: Tours depart every 15 minutes.
Kingsville, MO · 33 mi from Kansas City
👻👻 A little spooky
An immersive multimedia woodland walk featuring live performers and light displays.
Tip: Dress for outdoor woods hiking with closed-toe shoes and layers appropriate for the weather.
Only places with 2026 dates on their own website made this list. If a haunt you love is missing, it probably hasn't announced yet.
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