A LOT is happening around Fort Scott this weekend! Here’s what’s happening Saturday, October 10 and later, from the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce.
Saturday, October 10
Historic Trolley Tours
Ride Dolly the Trolley and explore Fort Scott’s history with a narrated tour. Fridays & Saturdays – Now Boarding!
Fort Scott Farmers Market
⏰ 8 a.m. to Noon
Gathering Square Pavilion
Shop fresh produce, local products, and more!
Royal-Tea Friends Party
Hosted by FSHS Thespians
⏰ 10 a.m. to Noon
Fort Scott High School Commons
$6 per child
Games, crafts, treats, and favorite characters portrayed by FSHS Thespians! Children of all ages welcome with an accompanying adult. Costumes encouraged!
Care to Share Trap Shoot
⏰ 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Support a great cause while enjoying a day of shooting sports!
EKTEC Rodeo
⏰ 11 a.m.
Bourbon County Fairgrounds
Eastern Kansas Timed Event Circuit rodeo competition!
Community Daddy-Daughter Dance
⏰ Dinner begins at 5 p.m.
⏰ Dance begins at 6:30 p.m., ends at 9:30 p.m.
Memorial Hall, 1 E. 3rd St.
Dance: $15 per couple, $5 per additional child
Dinner & Dance: $45 per couple, $15 per additional child
Enjoy dancing, activities, a photo booth, and a memorable evening together!
ScareFest Haunted House
⏰ 7 to 11 p.m.
753 S. Clark St.
$1 donation
Halloween Light Display
Clark Street Lights, 753 S. Clark St.
Sunday, October 11
EKTEC Rodeo
⏰ 11 a.m.
Bourbon County Fairgrounds
Second day of rodeo competition!
Halloween Light Display
Clark Street Lights, 753 S. Clark St.
Monday, October 12
Columbus Day
The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce office will be closed in observance of the holiday. We will reopen Tuesday, October 13, with regular business hours.
Save the Date
Shop, Stroll, Sip & Celebrate Fall in Fort Scott! The Fort Scott Fall Boutique Crawl is Saturday, October 17 — boutique shopping in beautiful downtown Fort Scott.
Behind the Doors: Historic Herbert House Tours — Fort Scott, Kansas. Upcoming tour dates: Oct. 24 and Nov. 21, 2026. $10 per person. Reserve at fortscott.com.
Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce Chamber Coffees are held every Thursday at 8 a.m.
See more events and details at fortscott.com/events.
Shopping ~ Support Local!
Boutiques, antiques, flea markets and more! Visit fortscott.com/events/calendar/ for the Chamber’s full community calendar of Chamber member specialty shopping and other retail in downtown and other areas of the community.
Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce | 231 E. Wall St., Fort Scott, KS 66701 | 620-223-3566 | fortscott.com