Kansas City is full of fall festivals, whether you're looking for crisp, cozy or creepy

Autumn is perhaps the best time of year in the Midwest, and all around the Kansas City region, people are ready to celebrate. Whether you're pro-pumpkin or already in macabre mode (or both!), here are some must-do events throughout the season.

Around Kansas City, our reward for making it through the dog days of summer are (slightly) cooler temperatures, a pumpkin spice latte, and a whole lot of fall festivals.

So whether you have been waiting for autumn since that first 100-degree heat wave, or you’re reluctant to let the warm weather go, it’ll be easy to get into the spirit of the season.

We put together this guide to autumn activities, fairs and celebrations — including some spooky selections as we get closer to Halloween — that will keep you plenty busy, inside and outside of Kansas City.