Issue #18 | Week of October 5th

Halloween on the Farm Easton, MO (~ 12 mi)
_{Fri 10/30 @ 11 AM–2 PM · Ages 0–1: Free, Ages 2–17: $7.50 (1 kid) · 3 or more kids $22.50, Adults 18+: $3 each RSVP via FB event or email Penny}

The Pigeon’s Holiday Extravaganza Coterie Theatre Kansas City, MO (~50 mi)
_{Fri 11/13 @ 12 PM · $6.75/person · Mo Willems musical holiday show. Register by 10/9}

The Great Christmas Cookie Bake-Off City Stage Theatre @ Union Station
_{Fri 12/4 @ 10am $5.50 per person (New Low Rate!)
Eight young cookie chefs have been selected from all over the country to battle it out for first prize at the Cookie Coliseum, in this Christmas spirit-filled musical. Rivalry gives way to charity, family, and forgiveness. Register by 10/20 *hsUntethered Event}

New Moves Bolender Center
_{January 29, 2027 at 11:00 a.m. $12 per person Register by 12/4
Recommended for High School/Higher Education (or mature Middle Schoolers)Runtime: 2 hrs, one 15-min intermission
Kansas City Ballet's contemporary showcase featuring the next generation of visionary choreographers, staged in the intimate Frost Studio Theater}

THE NUTCRACKER COFFEE CRAWL
_{Saturday, October 3 · 10:00 AM–1:00 PM · Art Attack Studio, 218 South 8th, Downtown
$15 wristband per person· Family, All Ages Pick up your wristband to sip through festive downtown cafes — a fundraiser for the Dance Arts Performing Company. A fun fall outing if you enjoy a good crawl through downtown.}

PUMPKINFEST 2026
_{Fri–Sat, Oct 2–3, various hours · Pony Express Museum Grounds & Patee Park, St. Joseph FREE - The 30th annual celebration fills the park with live music, pony rides, glass blowing, a petting zoo, a children's tent, and the beloved Children's Parade. A genuinely special St. Joe tradition.}

FILLMORE FALL FESTIVAL
_{Saturday, Oct 3 · 10:00am–10:00pm · Fillmore Ballpark, Fillmore · FREE
Corn pits, bounce houses, face painting, a petting zoo, a tractor pull, antique cars, old-fashioned games, and vendor shopping — a full day out for the whole family.}

LOW-KEY LIBRARY LOUNGE FOR TEENS
_{Monday, Oct 5 · 3:00–4:00pm · Washington Park Library · FREE
A no-pressure hangout hour with snacks, drinks, Wi-Fi, and quiet crafts — your teen can bring a book or just decompress.}

NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE: WEATHER101
_{Monday, Oct 5 · 7:00pm CT · Online · FREE - The National Weather Service runs this free interactive series — this session digs into severe thunderstorm science. Great for older kids and science-curious families.}

OPEN PLAY SCRABBLE
_{Tuesday, Oct 6 · 5:30–7:00pm · Riverside Branch · FREE · Casual, friendly Scrabble rounds open to elementary readers on up — no experience needed, just love of words.}

TRICKY TUESDAY: PAINT THE SIDEWALK
_{Tuesday, Oct 6 · 4:00–5:00pm · Washington Park Library · FREE · This week's Tricky Tuesday is sidewalk chalk paint — a weekly rotating mix of crafts, games, and activities for kids 6–12.}

LEARN TO CURL IN ST. JOSEPH
_{Tuesday, Oct 6 · 6:30–8:00pm · Bode Ice Arena, St. Joseph · FREE
The St. Joseph Curling Club opens the ice to the community for a free intro session. If your family loves it, league play runs October 13 through December 15.}

WACKY WEDNESDAY TAKE AND MAKE CRAFTS
_{Wednesday, Oct 7 · 10:00am–6:00pm · Carnegie Library · FREE · Pick up a seasonal take-and-make craft at the circulation desk — available every Wednesday while supplies last. Not recommended for children under 3.}

FAMILY NERF WARS
_{Wednesday, Oct 7 · 6:00–7:00pm · St. Joseph REC Center · FREE · Darts provided, but bring your own blaster — safety glasses encouraged and Halloween costumes welcome. Register online ahead of time.}

HOMESCHOOL BOOK CLUB
_{Thursday, Oct 8 · 10:00–11:00am · Riverside Branch · FREE · A book club built for local homeschool families — share what you've been reading and do a craft or STEAM activity together. Great for younger kids too.}

ANIME CLUB
_{Thursday, Oct 8 · 6:00–7:30pm · Riverside Branch · FREE · The group is watching "Wind Breaker" together — recommended for teens and adults, though all ages are welcome to join.}

FOOD TRUCK THURSDAY
_{Thursday, Oct 8 · 11:00am–2:00pm · Riverside Branch
E-Ram's food truck pulls up with handcrafted sandwiches, chips, and wings — a nice lunch break if you're at the library that morning.}

FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY
_{Friday, Oct 9 · 11:00am–5:00pm · Riverside Branch
Vogel's food truck is on site for lunch and into the dinner hour — a good excuse to make a full afternoon of the library.}

MOVIE IN THE PARK: THE GOONIES Listowel Park, Shawnee KS(~55 mi)
_{Friday, Oct 9 · movie begins 7:05pm · FREE · Bring lawn chairs and blankets for a free outdoor screening of The Goonies — complimentary popcorn while supplies last. Arrive early to claim your spot.}

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YOUTH WHEEL FOR HOMESCHOOLERS Kansas City (~55 mi)
_{4-week Friday morning sessions · 10:00–11:30am, starting October · KC Clay Guild
$70 members / $80 non-members
A pottery wheel class built specifically for homeschoolers ages 8–15 — kids learn throwing, trimming, and glazing, with returning students given more complex challenges. Email [email protected] to register.}

If you have little ones working on letter or number recognition, these Paint by Sticker books have been a quiet favorite in our school room. Kids match numbered or lettered stickers to spaces to reveal the picture — it sounds simple but it's genuinely engaging for young learners and sneaks in counting, color recognition, and fine motor skills all at once.

Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days is October 6-7th
No mess, no brushes, no cleanup. We've gone through several versions and they hold up well as an independent activity while you're working with another child. They also come in holiday themes which makes them an easy seasonal activity to rotate in — a great stocking stuffer or holiday basket addition too.

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