Every year, on December 1st, I hang a festive clothesline across the window between my kitchen and living room. Using tiny white clothes pins and small brown envelopes numbered from one to 25, I construct a make-shift advent calendar. In each envelope is an activity. Some nights are easy and built around our regular schedule. […]
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FREE & Cheap Things to Do with Guests Thanksgiving Weekend in Kansas City
Are you hosting Thanksgiving dinner with overnight guests this Thanksgiving weekend? Here are some FREE and cheap things to do with guests Thanksgiving weekend (after a nice, long, post-feast nap, of course). Watch the Plaza Lighting Ceremony Thursday, November 23, 2023 Location: Country Club Plaza Time: 5 PM – 7 PM Admission: FREE If you’ve […]
Christmas at YaYa’s Alpaca Farm
Recapture the magic of Christmas at YaYa’s Alpaca Farm. Remember the low thrum of excitement and coziness lying just beneath the surface of everything at Christmas time when you were a kid? Maybe it’s the financial strain or the nonstop schedule, but whatever the case, the magic tends to fade as we get older. Now, […]
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Has Arrived in Missouri
As of November 8, 2023, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library will have a Missouri branch! She’s a bombshell, a diva, one of the greatest songwriters of the century, and she has a heart of gold. Dolly Parton is known for many things; for me, Steel Magnolias is at the top. But what a lot […]
Kansas City Haunted Houses & Ghost Tours
If you love having a wicked good time with a slash of scary during the Halloween season, you’re sure to love these Kansas City Haunted houses & ghost tours. If you want to scream, feel chills, or get a good fright, there are several haunted houses (and more) swinging the doors open to unleash ghosts, […]
FREE Festival of Reading in Kansas City
As we head into cozy season *cough* hibernation *cough*, it’s important to go over your checklist: a flannel blanket, sherpa slippers, a fluffy bathrobe, a drawer full of hot tea and cocoa options, and a good book. Turn the Page KC has you covered on that last bit with their Festival of Reading. On […]
Classic Holiday Movie Series at Union Station
What better way to get into the holiday spirit than enjoying your seasonal viewing of Elf with your friends and family at Kansas City’s unofficial holiday headquarters? And we know that with its giant wreath to train rides and visits with Santa to the Mayor’s Christmas Tree right across the street — in Kansas City, […]
Get FREE Books delivered to Your Mailbox
Educators can get FREE books through Turn the Page KC‘s Early Childhood Education Literacy Network! If you are an educator working with students ages 0-5 and up through 2nd grade, sign up to have a FREE book bundle mailed to your house! This applies to preschool teachers, early elementary school teachers, as well as Home Educators! […]
Dog-Friendly Halloween Events in Kansas City
Trick-or-treating doesn’t just happen on Halloween anymore, and it’s not just for kids. Bring along your four-legged canine friend to these pet-friendly Halloween events in Kansas City. Many of these Halloween dog events have costume contests or parades. These are great opportunities to show your pup dressed up spooky and adorable. Be sure to read […]
National Coffee Day Is Overflowing With Deals!
National Coffee Day is Friday, September 29, and the deals are already rolling in! Read on to learn how to get your favorite coffee cheap — or, even better — for FREE. Krispy Kreme Here’s a heck of a deal! On September 29, Krispy Kreme is giving away one FREE medium hot or iced coffee, […]
