Activities

Did you know that the Irish invented Halloween? This year’s Children’s Area theme surrounds this holiday with several fun activities and performances. You can also join us at our craft area, play a game of KC Irish Fest Bingo or have your face painted to match your awesome costume.

Halloween at Kansas City Irish Fest

Did you know that Halloween started as a Celtic holiday? It’s origins date back to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain (pronounced sow-in). The Celts, who lived 2,000 years ago, celebrated their new year on November 1. Celts believed that on the night before the new year, the boundary between the worlds of the living and the dead became blurred. On the night of October 31, they celebrated Samhain, when it was believed that the ghosts of the dead returned to earth. To commemorate the event, Druids built huge sacred bonfires, where the people gathered to burn crops and animals as sacrifices to the Celtic deities. (For more Halloween history, click here.)
You know we have a bit more fun celebrating Halloween these days. We’re also going to celebrate Halloween at Irish Fest. You’ll find more information about what we’re doing for our Halloween right here.

Name our Cow

Name our Cow! You’ll win great prizes and the name becomes our Kid’s Blogger name for next year. Watch for more fun to come.