Friday Night Sound Frights + Adult Costume Contest: Oct. 30

Next date: Friday, October 30, 2026 | 07:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Photo collage of three images showing three couples wearing themed Halloween costumes.

Join us for the final Friday Night Sound Bites of the year on Oct. 30 from 7 to 10 p.m. Come in costume, enjoy live music by Cantaloupe City and enter our adult costume contest for a chance to win prizes provided in collaboration with Made in KC. It’s the perfect way to celebrate Halloween — music, fun and spooky vibes await!

Event schedule

5 to 7 p.m. — Costume contest: Prizes provided by Made in KC
5:30 to 8:30 p.m. — Dinner food truck: TBD
7 to 10 p.m. — Band: Cantaloupe City playing outdoors on the Lower Commons

About the series

Grab a friend, get some grub and groove into the weekend every Friday night from 7 to 10 p.m. (through Oct. 31) outside on the Lower Commons. Watch for special themed Sound Bites throughout the season.

2026 FNSB lineup

What to know before you attend

Outside alcohol and coolers not allowed. Purchase beverages from merchants.
Food and drinks available to purchase.
Patio seating available but we encourage BYOC — bring your own chair.
Free to attend. No tickets/registration needed.
See inclement weather plan below.

Parking

Free parking available onsite in the Lenexa Civic campus parking garage (17201 W. 87th St. Pkwy). Enter on Winchester Street or West 88th Street. Additionally, there is public parking in the Winchester Parking garage, west side of the Shawnee Mission Aquatic Center — enter on Winchester Street.

Event status

In case of inclement weather, Friday Night Sound Bites will be canceled. Weather is monitored and decisions are made by 3 p.m. the day of. Check below for updates: