The Time Traveler's Society · KC Book Beat
H.G. Wells
A Time-Traveler Themed Book Fair
November 21, 2025·6 PM·Museum at Prairiefire
Date
November 21
Friday Evening
Time
6:00 PM
Doors open at 6
Venue
Museum at Prairiefire
Overland Park, KS
Dress
Cosplay Encouraged
Traveler attire welcome
The Invitation
Step through the doors and into another era for Lit & Libations: The Time Traveler's Society — a steampunk-inspired literary gathering celebrating stories across time and space.
Hosted at the stunning Museum at Prairiefire, this immersive event features 40+ authors and curated vendors, cocktails and libations, and an atmosphere drawn straight from the worlds of H.G. Wells and Victorian futurism.
Guests are invited to don their finest traveler attire and wander through an evening of literary discovery and timeless adventure. Whether you are a seasoned chrononaut, daring explorer, or simply a lover of books and beautiful oddities — your place in the Society awaits.
A Transmission From the Society
"The timeline opens soon. Report to the Museum at Prairiefire on the evening of November 21st. Come armed with curiosity, dressed for adventure, and prepared to depart with more books than you arrived with."
— The Time Traveler's Society, KC Book Beat
What Awaits You
40+ Authors & Vendors
A curated marketplace of local and indie authors spanning every genre, alongside booksellers and artisan vendors.
Cocktails & Libations
Victorian-inspired cocktails and libations served throughout the evening. A proper gathering requires proper refreshment.
Steampunk Atmosphere
Immersive décor inspired by H.G. Wells and the Victorian age of invention. The setting is part of the adventure.
Cosplay Encouraged
Don your finest traveler attire. Steampunk, Victorian, time traveler — all eras of adventurer are welcome.
Photo Opportunities
Interactive experiences and photo moments throughout the evening. Document your travels through time.
Books Across Every Genre
Science fiction, historical, romance, mystery, literary fiction — the full spectrum of human storytelling, in one room.
The Location
Overland Park, Kansas
One of the KC metro's most architecturally striking venues — the Museum at Prairiefire combines natural history, science, and art in a setting as extraordinary as the event it will host. Its dramatic interiors and soaring galleries become the perfect backdrop for an evening of literary adventure and Victorian spectacle.
The Timeline Opens Soon
November 21 · 6 PM · Museum at Prairiefire
Cosplay encouraged · Books across every genre