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Tue, Oct 20 to Mon, Nov 2 · Hours set by the election board
Clay County Board of Election Commissioners
Missouri voters can vote absentee in person without giving a reason during these two weeks. Bring a photo ID. Mail-in absentee ballot requests are due Oct 21.
Source: KCTV5 Missouri voter guide · Clay County election board
Mon, Oct 26 to Fri, Oct 30 · On your regular trash day this week
Kansas City, MO addresses north of the river
Set leaves, sticks, branches, brush, and grass clippings at the curb on your trash day: Mon Oct 26, Tue Oct 27, Wed Oct 28, Thu Oct 29, or Fri Oct 30. Kansas City, MO addresses only; check the city's set-out rules first.
Source: KCMO Leaf & Brush
Fri, Oct 30 · 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Belvoir Winery, 1325 Odd Fellows Rd., Liberty
A Halloween-week evening of ghost stories and music at the winery in the historic Odd Fellows Home.
Sat, Oct 31 · 8 a.m. to noon
Historic Downtown Liberty Square
The downtown market runs Saturdays through Oct 31. Stock up on the last of the fall produce.
Source: City of Liberty events
Sat, Oct 31 · 5 to 7 p.m.
Historic Downtown Liberty Square
Kids trick-or-treat along the sidewalks around the Square, and organizers expect 1,500+ families. Streets around the Square close at 4:30 p.m., and cars parked inside stay until 7. Park in the public lots at Kansas & Gallatin or Kansas & Missouri. Leashed dogs welcome.
Sun, Nov 1 · 2 a.m. Sunday
Everywhere
Daylight saving time ends. A good weekend to test smoke and carbon monoxide alarms and swap the batteries.
Source: U.S. Naval Observatory
Tue, Nov 3 · Polls open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Your assigned polling place
Bring a photo ID. Look up your polling place and sample ballot with the Clay County election board before you go.
Source: KCTV5 Missouri voter guide · Clay County polling locations
Sun, Nov 8 · Time TBA
Garrison Cultural Center, Liberty
Part of Liberty's America 250 celebration. Details to come from the city.
Source: Visit Liberty: America 250
Wed, Nov 11 · 6 p.m.
Liberty Community Center
Speaker Col. John Worker, colors and a 21-gun salute by local veterans groups, awards, a wreath laying, and refreshments after. Free.
Source: City of Liberty
Sat, Nov 21 to Sun, Nov 22 · Times TBA
Liberty Performing Arts Theatre, 1600 S. Withers Rd.
The holiday classic at LPAT. Check with the presenter for show times and tickets.
Source: LPAT coming events
Mon, Nov 23 to Fri, Nov 27 · No school all week
All NKC Schools
Nov 23 and 24 are staff days, then Thanksgiving break. Confirm on nkcschools.org.
Wed, Nov 25 to Fri, Nov 27 · No school
All Liberty Public Schools
School is in session Monday and Tuesday of Thanksgiving week.
Source: LPS 2026-27 academic calendar
Thu, Nov 26 · 9 a.m.
Liberty Community Center, 1600 S Withers Rd.
Run, walk, or push a stroller on Thanksgiving morning. Ages 4 and up. $40, and the price goes up after Nov 10. All proceeds help Hillcrest Hope move homeless families to self-sufficiency. No pets.
Fri, Nov 27 to Sun, Nov 29 · Times TBA
Liberty Performing Arts Theatre, 1600 S. Withers Rd.
A Christmas ballet over Thanksgiving weekend. Show times and tickets from the presenter.
Source: LPAT coming events
Sat, Nov 28 · All day
Historic Downtown Liberty Square
Start your holiday shopping with the local shops around the Square.
Source: City of Liberty events
Sat, Nov 28 · 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Thornton Mansion, Shoal Creek Living History Museum, 7000 NE Barry Rd.
A Victorian-era Christmas visit in Hodge Park. $10 for ages 10 and up, $5 for ages 3 to 9, free for 2 and under.
Sat, Dec 5 · 2 to 5 p.m., tree lighting at 5:10
Downtown Liberty
Games, kids' crafts, and shopping all afternoon, ending with the Christmas tree lighting. It doubles as the Community Christmas Tree food drive, so bring a canned good.
Source: Visit KC: Hometown Holidays
Sat, Dec 12 · Time TBA
Liberty Performing Arts Theatre, 1600 S. Withers Rd.
A holiday circus show from Shade Productions. Tickets go on sale soon.
Source: LPAT coming events
Fri, Dec 18 · Early release
All Liberty Public Schools
Last day before winter break, with early release.
Source: LPS 2026-27 academic calendar
Mon, Dec 21 to Fri, Jan 1 · No school
Liberty Public Schools and NKC Schools
Both districts are closed through Jan 1, have a teacher workday Jan 4, and start the second semester Tuesday, Jan 5.
Source: LPS 2026-27 academic calendar · NKC Schools calendar (as published)
Missouri Street between Kansas and Mill is closed, along with part of the north parking lot, during the Liberty Police facility expansion and renovation.
Source: City of Liberty
Homeowner tip
Benson Place, Woodneath Farms, Amber Lakes & Meadows, and the streets in between. Each guide will cover parks, nearby businesses, HOA contacts, and links to the official school boundary finder, so you get facts from the source.
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