Tucked into the bluffs above the Mississippi River, Kinstone is a strange little sanctuary of massive stones, labyrinths, sculptures, and quiet spaces. I found it while staying in nearby Winona, Minnesota, and ended up with a cat tour guide, a surprisingly peaceful chapel, and one very unexpected encounter with a snake.

Before Spooky Passport, there was Buffy. The show taught me that the strange and frightening parts of the world could also be fascinating, shaping the way I still explore folklore, mystery, and the unknown today.

From witchy happenings and vampire nights to haunted history, oddities, themed events, and Halloween pop-ups, here’s what’s happening around Kansas City this fall.