A guide to the history and natural resources of the Kansas City - St. Joseph area and surrounding communities

October 2010 Calendar of Events
 

Information in this calendar is provided by the hosting organization listed with the event. While deemed accurate, the information provided is not guaranteed by WindingRiver.com. Please see the web sites listed for additional details and updates, including schedule accuracy.
Admission Fees:	We do not include admission or participation fees in our listings.  Please use the link in each listing for information on applicable fees.  Many events may require reservations.
Free Events:	We try to indicate when an event  is free -- no admission fees, no event participation fees and no fees for materials.
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2-3 October, Saturday (10 a.m. – 5 p.m.) & Sunday (11 a.m. – 5 p.m.)
Missouri Town 1855’s 35th Annual Fall Festival of Arts, Crafts & Music
Your entire family will be treated to period appropriate music, dancing, food, and traditional artists, crafters and demonstrators. A mid 19th century country fair will showcase juried pies and jellies. A special children’s game area will provide 19th century fun for the kids!
Missouri Town 1855     [Web Site]
8010 E. Park Road (Fleming Park),  Lee's Summit, MO  816-503-4860

17 October, Sunday, 1 - 4 p.m.
Traditional Irish Music Jam Session
All welcome to come play and listen! This event is held the 3rd Sunday of each month.
Irish Museum and Cultural Center     [Web Site]
Union Station, 30 Pershing Rd., Suite 700, Kansas City   816-474-3848

23-24 October, Saturday - Sunday, 9 a.m. -  4:30 p.m.
Territorial Muster
The year is 1812 and word of the declaration of war against Great Britain has just arrived at Fort Osage and the small garrison of soldiers fears an attack is imminent. Watch as these members of the 1st U.S. Infantry prepare for war.
Fort Osage National Historic Landmark     [Web Site] 
107 Osage St. Sibley, MO      816-503-4860

29-30 October, Friday - Saturday, 6 -  9 p.m.
Spirits From the Past
A special family oriented evening where trick-or-treating, ghost stories, bonfires and a moonlit hay wagon ride will thrill and chill everyone.
Missouri Town 1855     [Web Site]
8010 E. Park Road (Fleming Park),  Lee's Summit, MO  816-503-4860