Santa and his elves are back at Independence Center this holiday season. Visits and Photos with Santa at Independence Center Take photos with the jolliest guy around this holiday season. Santa will be on site in December. We’ve confirmed the following hours each week but are waiting on confirmation from Independence Center for exact dates. […]
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Bar K Hosts 5th Annual Howl-o-Ween Party (Two Nights)
Get Fido’s costume ready. Bar K, Kansas City’s pooches and people pub and dog park, is hosting its fifth annual Howl-o-Ween party. The event is being spread out over two nights to allow for plenty of space to spready out. Dogs and their humans can choose to attend on either of the following nights. The […]
Pumpkin Carving, Live Music and More at Limitless Brewing
Limitless Brewing is small, community-centered brewery that serves a variety of craft beers in a low-key taproom in Lenexa. The brewery is open: Monday – Thursday: 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday: 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday: 1 p.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday: 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. The brewery often has a food […]
Free Book at Altrusa Annual Book Giveaway
Celebrate the love of reading with Altrusa International of Greater Kansas City’s award-winning Hear A Book, Take A Book project. This FREE event for kids is part of the Merc’s Third Friday Artwalk on October 15 from 5 to 8:30 p.m. The Hear a Book, Take a Book project is a gathering that encourages reading […]
Spring Hill Hosts Free Spooktacular Celebration
The Spring Hill Recreation Commission blends the right amount spooky and local Halloween fun during the annual Spooktacular Halloween celebration. Ghosts and goblins are invited to attend this Halloween event with FREE trick-or-treating on October 28 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Spring Hill Sports Complex. Attendees are encouraged to wear costumes to this […]
Lowe’s Hosts Halloween Fun at Kansas City Stores (Sign-Up Required)
Lowe’s is eager to help families in Kansas City enjoy Halloween traditions such as costumes and trick-or-treating this holiday season. The home improvement chain is hosting “Hal-LOWE-en” Trick-or-Treat Tryouts nationwide in all stores, giving Halloween lovers everywhere an extra chance to show off their costumes and collect candy in the Garden Center from 5 to 7 […]
Free Taco Party on the KCK Taco Trail
The KCK Taco Trail includes nearly 50 local restaurants serving street tacos, Tex-Mex style tacos and more. Many of these venue are locally owned mom and pop shops. Guests craving a flavor-filled dining experience can sign up for the KCK Taco Trail pass and get great food and prizes as they eat their way through […]
Free Three Pack of Hallmark Greeting Cards
Everyone loves to be appreciated and a handwritten note of thanks goes a long way. While there are many ways to show you care, sending a greeting card is one of the best ways to let someone special know they’re appreciated and/or loved. And, think how fun it is to find something besides bills or […]
Exiled Trail of Terrors Haunted Hike
Do you have what it takes to traverse through Kansas City’s only haunted forest? Exiled Trail of Terrors isn’t a haunted house attraction everyone in Kansas City will enjoy, but it is full of thrills and frights. Exiled Trail of Terrors is an outdoor mile hike along a dark trail. You will crawl, bend and […]
Boos and Barks in the Park
Bring your faithful furry friend to E.H. Young Riverfront Park for some Halloween fun. Saturday, October 2 the Riverside Chamber of Commerce is hosting Boos & Barks in the Park, a dog-centric Halloween celebration. The paw-ty is from 3 to 5 p.m. Furry friends love Halloween and can enjoy a costume contest, goody bags, obstacle […]



















