CITY SCOUT: KANSAS CITY

Community street party, glamping, Halloween-themed cocktails and more in Kansas City. Apparition Bar – North Kansas City and Independence Two distinct pop-ups are bringing spooky sips to KC. Apparition: Dracula will take place at Vignettes (2376 Armour Rd, North KC) while the former morgue beneath 3 Trails Brewing Co. (111 N. Main Street, Independence) will host Apparition: Spookeasy.

Through October. 31, each bar will offer a selection of creepy cocktails featuring liquor from local favorites such as Tom’s Town Distilling Co., J. Rieger & Co., Restless Spirits Distilling, S.D. Strong Distilling, Lifted Spirits, and Mean Mule Distilling Co. Both bars are open now through October 31 with Spookeasy operating Thursday-Saturday and Dracula running Thursday-Sunday. Both locations will be open on Halloween. Dark Forest – Powell Gardens Performance art collective, Quixotic, and Powell Gardens will present an immersive, multimedia walk-through installation in the woods. Dark Forest showcases contemporary dance, cirque arts, music, and innovative creative technology to give participants a magical and mysterious experience. Elements like alluring trees, mesmerizing black waters, and glowing owls will lend to the spellbinding atmosphere. Dark Forest runs October 22-24 and 28-31, 7-11 p.m. Gates open at 5 p.m. for refreshments and time in the Gardens for ticketholders.

Troostapolooza – 30th & Troost, KC At nearly 11 miles long, Troost Avenue is a major street that runs north to south in KC. On October 2, Troostapolooza will celebrate the community along this historic and dynamic thoroughfare. From noon to 8 p.m., the family-friendly festival will feature art, culture, music, outdoor sports activities, and local food and drink. Suite Tea – 7332 Oakwood Drive, KC Glamping (Glamorous camping) combines the best of the outdoors with boutique amenities like memory foam mattresses, generators to charge your phone, private camping restrooms, and an on-site concierge. Suite Tea offers all this and more at its posh glamping village, Camp Lake of the Woods, located in the heart of Swope Park. Reserve your comfortable tent suite which also includes a fire pit and lounge area. Add to your overnight getaway by booking one of Suite Tea’s experiences such as wine night, massages, horseback riding, ziplining, and more. Barley Bus – various locations in KC Hop on the Barley Bus to tour KC’s breweries, wineries, and distilleries. Each guided excursion takes about three to four hours and includes three stops. You’ll get behind the scenes tours with samples at each location and light snacks and bottled water on the luxury bus. Barley Bus can also accommodate bachelorette and bachelor parties, corporate tours, and other private events.