Kansas City, Mo. – September 25, 2026 -- The Historic West Bottoms district kicks off Halloween season with Boo in the Bottoms, running October 2-4 during First Friday Weekend, before the neighborhood's haunted attractions Beast and Edge of Hell open their 2026 season on the night of October 2.

More than 30 stores, restaurants, and entertainment venues across the 13-block district will be open, mostly from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, with hours varying by business.