Halloween events are taking place throughout Kansas City, Kansas, and the Bonner Springs area this week and next week.
Following is a list of some of the Halloween events here that we have heard of, listed by date:
• The Kansas City, Kansas, Public Library is planning Halloween parties at the different branches. The Main Kansas City, Kansas, Public Library at 625 Minnesota Ave., has a party at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 25; the South branch at 3104 Strong Ave. at 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26; the West Wyandotte Library at 1737 N. 82nd has a Halloween event at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26; and the Turner Community Library at 831 S. 55th has a Halloween event at 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28. For more information, visit www.kckpl.org and click on “Events.”
• The 5th annual Boo Bash is planned Saturday, Oct. 28, at the Bonner Springs City Library, 201 N. Nettleton Ave., Bonner Springs. The event, for all ages, is from noon to 2 p.m. A disc jockey will play “terrifying” tunes, scary stories will be told by the fireplace, pumpkin decorating, games and candy, are part of the events. Those attending may wear costumes. Signup is not needed.
• A Halloween party for area children will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, at Eisenhower Recreation Center, 2901 N. 72nd. The event is sponsored by the Unified Government Parks and Recreation Department, Leavenworth Road Association and Multiply Church. Activities, games, treats and trick-or-treating at tables will take place. There will be treats and hot dogs. For more information, call the Leavenworth Road Association office, 913-788-3988 or email [email protected].
• Grinter Chapel United Methodist Church, 7819 Swartz Road, Kansas City, Kansas will hold its annual Trunk or Treat event from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 29.
• A Halloween trick-or-treat event is planned from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31, at the Alcott Arts Center, 180 S. 18th St., Kansas City, Kansas. Volunteers will decorate the lawn of the center, and children may trick-or-treat. There will be face painting and a cartoonist. It is a free event.
For more information about the events, contact the sponsoring organizations. To send in your event in Wyandotte County, email [email protected]. Be sure to include your name and contact information.