While Kansas City transitions to fall, there is unfortunately less beloved patio time. However, the heart of Westport does not stop beating. Luckily, fall welcomes many seasonal menus, events and other features. So, check out where to try seasonal cocktails and bites and participate in festive activities. Most of all, continue the fun while staying warm as the weather cools off!
Fall Events
National Mezcal Day at Port Fonda – Saturday, October 21
Celebrate with mezcal vago flights, a featured drink and complimetary traditional mezcal bar snacks with all copitas, shots and flights!
Wood & Wild at HopCat – Sunday, October 22
Head to HopCat for the tapping of 40+ of the best barrel aged & sour beers in existence. Tapping starts at 10am, so get there early! Also, the first 100 guests through to door receive a limited edition Wood & Wild beer glass.
Green Room Burgers & Beer 6th Annual Pumpkin Carving Party – Wednesday, October 25
Come drink pumpkin beer and carve a pumpkin on the Green Room patio from 6pm – 9pm. So, bring your own carving tools, they’ll provide the pumpkins and beer! $5 cover.
Tacomakase! Boulevard Beer Dinner at Port Fonda – Wednesday, October 25
Port Fonda Chef Nash Dejesus will be doing 10 courses featuring tortillas and masa from KCMEX Tortilleria paired with limited edition Boulevard Brewing Company beers. Therefore, call Port Fonda at (816) 216-6462 to reserve your seat!
Westport Beer Yoga – Saturday, October 28
Beer Yoga is coming to Westport! Yoga instructor Jesse Davis will guide you through the unique experience of beer yoga in the spacious Westport Coffeehouse Theater. So, bring your own yoga mat, we’ll provide the beer. Your $15 ticket includes 2 beers. Grab your tickets at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/westport-beer-yoga-tickets-38157890277
Howl O Ween Trunk or Treat Costume Party – Saturday, October 28
Want to help The Foundry and Tito’s Handmade Vodka to raise money for Great Plains SPCA? Head to The Foundry 11am – 2pm for a dog-friendly trunk or treat, as well as a doggo costume contest! In addition, DJ Bommernati will be spinning while we sip Tito’s cocktails for charity. Also, 100% of event Tito’s cocktail sales will be donated.
Kelly’s Celebrates 70 Years – Saturday, October 28
If Kelly Westport Inn‘s walls could talk, what would they say after 70 years? Join Kelly’s for their 70th anniversary party on Saturday, October 28 6pm – 8pm with live music, drink specials, cake and, finally, a chance to recall the stories the walls can’t.
Luckenbach Halloween Edition at Port Fonda – Sunday, October 29
Entertainment featuring DJ Keenan while you participate in a pumpkin carving competition!
Torn Label Beer Dinner at HopCat – Tuesday, October 31
Get your tickets for a showcase of excellent beer from Torn Label Brewing Company and HopCat’s Chef Bobby from 6:30pm – 9:30pm! Tickets available here.
Gambal’s Social Club Industry Halloween Party – Tuesday, October 31
Head to Gambal’s on Halloween night for a Industry Halloween Party from 9pm – 3am with DJs Pure & Nick Shortino, guest bartender Jessica Teel, drink specials and costume prizes!
Dia de Los Muertos at Port Fonda – Tuesday, October 31 – Thursday, November 2
Enjoy traditional dia de los muertos food and drink specials at Port Fonda.
National Mezcal Week at Port Fonda – Sunday, November 5 – Sunday, November 12
Celebrate National Mezcal Week with mezcal features and specials, as well as mezcal-inspired food specials all week long at Port Fonda!
Seventh Annual Westport Strong Ale Festival – Saturday, November 11
Enjoy an afternoon sampling of over 70 8% and above ABV beers from over 30 American and international craft brewers. Tickets for this sampling in the heart of Westport are available here. Also, don’t forget to dress up in the Gods of Greek Mythology theme for a chance at prizes for best dressed!
Fall Menus
Julep has launched a new fall menu, as well as a new Sunday brunch menu! Therefore, come enjoy new drinks and bites Monday – Saturday 3pm – 1:30am and also on Sunday 9am – 1:30am. Also, Julep is available for buyouts. If interested, contact event coordinator, Mary Ann, at maryann@julepkc.com.
In addition to several events, Port Fonda has also launched a new fall menu. Especially relevant – a new drink line up!
Seasonal Offers & Features
HopCat is now offering limited time appetizer and entree features, as well as dessert features. So, stop by and have a taste while you can!
Spa on Penn is now offering 50% off individual treatments & packages. As a result, you can experience the fastest, most innovative and pain free hair removal technology available today! Call (816) 531-8600.
Pie Five Pizza now gives back a percentage of sales to Children’s Mercy Hospital all day, every day! So head to Pie Five and help CMH while enjoying some pizza!