Thursday, Oct. 16- Spooky Art Club, 6 to 7 p.m., North-East Branch Library, 6000 Wilson Ave.

Come and create some spooky art inspired by Halloween. For ages 5 to 12, free.

Friday, Oct. 17- Love Rust, 6 to 10 p.m. at the Trap Gallery, 525 Gillis Street in Columbus Park. Read more on Page 11.

Saturday, Oct. 18-  KC Maverick home opener, 6:05 p.m., Cable Dahmer Arena, 19100 E Valley View Pkwy, Independence, MO. Read more on page 11.

Saturday, Oct. 18- Community Clothing Swap- 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 2203 Lexington Ave. Bring your clean, gently-used clothing and swap with neighbors for new items to add to your wardrobe. Men’s, women’s and kid’s clothing accepted and available.

Saturday, Oct. 18- Merch Making, 1 to 3 p.m., North-East Branch Library, 6000 Wilson Ave.

Learn how to gel screen print and design your own merch. Tote bags, hats and T-shirts provided or bring your own clothing to screen print on. For ages 12 to 18, free.

Saturday, Oct. 18- Indian Mound Pumpkin Patch, 1 to 4 p.m., Indian Mound Park at Belmont & Gladstone Blvds. Free pumpkin for each family, pumpkin painting for kids, resource tables and more. Sponsored by the Indian Mound Neighborhood Association.

Sunday, Oct. 19-  Women Empowered Self-defense Class, 12 to 2 p.m., Prospect Plaza Park (12th St & Prospect Ave.) Bring a towel or yoga mat for this free class. Sponsored by the Independence Plaza Neighborhood Council.

Thursday, Oct. 23- The Nostalgia Awakens: Retro Kenner Star Wars Action Figure Toys, Meet the Experts: Jarrod Roll, 6 to 7 p.m., the National Museum of Toys and Miniatures, 5235 Oak Street Admission is $10, with refreshments provided by Boulevard Brewing Company. Read more on Page 10.

Friday, Oct. 24- Whatsoever Community Center Haunted House & Community Fair, 6 to 8 p.m., 1201 Ewing Ave. Fun for the whole family, Haunted House and trick-or-treating, bake sale, kid’s crafts and BINGO. 

Saturday, Oct. 25- Cliff Hanger 5K, 8 K & 1 Mile Walk, Sign up now to race or walk this course along scenic Cliff Drive. Proceeds benefit Healing House KC. Go to runsignup.com for more details and registration.

Saturday, Oct. 25- Northeast Arts KC Arty Party, 6 to 11 p.m., St. John Gardens, 3922 St. John Ave. Live music, fire spinning, food and drink, and fun around the bonfire. Dress as your favorite artist and celebrate this organization’s 30th anniversary. Tickets ($15) available online at www.northeastartskc.org or at the gate for S20. Proceeds benefit Northeast Arts KC and provides free arts programming through the year.