Kansas City POGO Passes have always been a steal of a deal. Take a trip to Powell Gardens, get a ticket to a Royals Game, a ticket to a KC Mavericks game, visit the zoo, visit Science City, the Museum at Prairie Fire, get a ticket to Wonderscope, and so much more for only $99.98. […]
Get into The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures for FREE with a donation of craft supplies. Do you have a craft closet, a studio, or a couple of totes in your storage room full of crafting odds and ends that were too good to throw away, but if you’re being really honest, you know […]
816 Day is nearly here! Every year, on the day the calendar reflects our beloved city’s area code, local businesses offer incredible deals, many of them costing only $8.16! There will be a celebration from 5 – 8:30 PM at the City Market with live music. Restaurants and makers across the city will be holding […]
KCPSfest is an opportunity for school children of all ages to celebrate and prepare for the arrival of the new school year. This event is happening from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 3, at the East High School, 1924 Van Brunt Blvd Kansas City, MO 64127 This is a drive-thru event only! In […]
Compassion Ministries is hosting Day of Compassion 2024, a public back-to-school event, from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 4, at Blue Springs Assembly, 2501 Duncan Road, Blue Springs, MO. Volunteers will be giving out up to 500 backpacks and school supplies to attending students (must be present to receive these items). The […]
Stop by the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art this weekend for FREE art fun! The theme? “Puzzles, patterns, and play.” Saturday, July 13, 2024, from 1:00 PM – 4 PM is the perfect time to bring the kids for creativity! Located in Bloch Lobby, they’ll love creating their own sculpture using unique elements!
The summer months are the perfect time to encourage reading! There is still time to join in on the page-turning fun! Half Price Books Summer Reading Camp is happening now; there is still time to register! Geared towards readers 18 and under, it’s a great way to read and get other fun recommendations for crafts […]
It’s time for the Missouri back-to-school sales tax holiday. Parents can always use a break on the cost of necessary items for kids. Here’s the scoop on the Missouri back-to-school sales tax holiday. From Friday, Aug. 2 through Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024, certain back-to-school purchases such as clothing, school supplies, computers, and other items […]
Kansas Citians can head out to Blue Springs to celebrate the Fourth of July at Red, White, and Blue Springs for one of the best Independence Day celebrations in the metro on Wednesday, July 3rd. Enjoy Blue Spring’s Independence say celebration with live music, food trucks, inflatables for the kids, a magician, and, of course, […]
Fourth of July fireworks and fun are at Corporate Woods on July 4 for the Overland Park Star Spangled Spectacular celebration. Admission is FREE. Attendees can food, fireworks and outdoor concerts. Guests may bring picnic blankets and chairs, but pop-up tents are not allowed at Star Spangled Banner. Coolers are allowed, so bring along water […]
Interactive map of garage sales, yard sales and estate sales in the metro area.
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