Witchy Experiences
Markets, pop-ups & seasonal happenings
Vampire Nights
Vampire balls to gothic nights
Themed Experiences
Pop-up bars, screenings & seasonal events
I chase vampire stories around the world, so you can find a little magic at home.
I’ve chased vampire lore across three continents….from themed restaurants in Tokyo and New Orleans to eating at Dracula in Transylvania itself.
And while I’ll always happily get on a plane for a good vampire story, I also love finding the strange, spooky, and magical things happening close to home.
This guide is a collection of the Kansas City experiences that let you get a little taste of that world without needing a passport.
Make your own Practical Magic with these events
Practical Magic 2
Sept. 11 · In theaters
The long awaited sequel brings Sally and Gillian back to the screen for another dose of Practical Magic.
Botanical Magic
Sept 11 & 12 · B&B Theaters Overland Park
This apothecary event allows you to choose between 2 hands on hosted experiences. Perfect to pair with the movie!
Boos, Books, and Brews
Oct 23 · Read & Rooted
A spooky season gathering combining books, drinks, and a little Halloween atmosphere.
Your Practical Magic journey doesn’t have to end here.
Explore Spooky Passport for more strange places, vampire stories, hidden history, and wonderfully weird adventures around the world and closer to home.
→EXPLORE SPOOKY PASSPORT🌙
Pop-Up Bars
Experience it all with seasonal drinks.
Ghouls Halloween Pop-Up Bar
Sept 4-Oct 31 · KC Wine Co
A Halloween themed pop-up with spooky drinks, seasonal atmosphere, and plenty of reasons to linger.
Addams After Dark Pop-Up
Oct 17 · The Elms Hotel & Spa
An Addams Family inspired evening with dark glamour, themed drinks, and a little macabre fun.
🌙 Historic & folklore
Historic buildings, haunted stories, and local legends come together in some of Kansas City’s most atmospheric corners.
West Bottoms
Explore the historic district and its vintage shops, seasonal attractions, and unusual corners.
Union Cemetery
A historic cemetery with ghost stories and local legends.
Vaile Mansion
An ornate Victorian home with a long history, and plenty of stories attached to it.
Sauer Castle
A Gothic landmark known for its unusual history and reputation for unexplained activity.
More ghoulish finds
These are easy to miss places and events that are worth your attention now, or all year long.
Sept 22 + Additional d
Terror on the Plains Horror Film Festival
Sept 25-26 · Boulevard Drive-In Theatre
Two nights of independent horror, cult classics, and live entertainment celebrating emerging filmmakers. Experience horror outside, in the dark, and surrounded by fellow fans.
September Horror Book Club (NEWLY ADDED)
Sept 30 · The Inked Page Bookstore
Discuss the book of the month “Trad Wife” by Saratoga Schaefer with a ticket and book purchase.
Best Laid Plans – An Old Hollywood Whodunnit
Oct 1-31 · The Elms Hotel and Spa
An interactive murder mystery inspired by Old Hollywood, perfect for a night of sleuthing and seasonal fun.
Lizzie Borden Ghost Tours
All season long · Kansas City, MO
The Lizzie Borden story has followed me well beyond Kansas City. I’ve visited the actual Lizzie Borden Bed & Breakfast in Fall River, Massachusetts, so when I found a local experience spearheaded by the same tour company, it felt like exactly the kind of strange little connection I love finding close to home.
Experience Kansas City’s own spooky and mysterious side with this walking tour.
Editors Note: The photo shown is my old coworker having fun during our tour in 2023 Lizzie Borden Tour!
Glore Psychiatric Museum
All year long · St Joe, MO
A museum exploring the history of mental health care inside a former state psychiatric hospital.
The Basement: A Live Escape Room Experience (NEWLY ADDED)
All year long · Crossroads Art District
The Basement brings horror to life with live action escape rooms where you’ll have to solve puzzles and survive the experience. If you like your spooky experiences a little more hands-on, this one belongs on your passport.
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