The Crown Center Ice Terrace, downtown Kansas City’s only public, outdoor skating rink, is open for its 48th season Nov. 6, 2020 through March 7, 2021. Reservations are required to skate at the Crown Center Ice Terrace this season. Reservations are open two days in advance and close at midnight. You only need to reserve […]
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Cheap, Not Cheesy Valentine’s Day Date Ideas in Kansas City
Thinking about how you can paint the town red for Valentine’s Day 2021 in Kansas City? There’s plenty of ways to show you care, but it’s easy to get carried away and spend a lot of money. Here’s a list of some free and cheap (but not cheesy) things to do for Valentine’s Day 2021 […]
Meadowbrook Car Show Features Exclusive, Iconic Vehicles
The Kansas City Automotive Museum and The Parks & Recreation Foundation of Johnson County are co-hosting the Meadowbrook Car Show on April 10, 2021. This car show is limited to 100 vehicles, with a focus on vehicles that showcase the artistry, innovation and history of the automobile, with elements of uniqueness. The Meadowbrook Car Show […]
Weekly Savings at IBEX Climbing Gym
Burn off energy and calories without burning through your cash. IBEX Climbing Gym in Blue Springs hosts multiple specials throughout the week. Each deal includes a day pass and equipment rental. This is a savings of $9 to $14 off the normal day pass and equipment rental fees. IBEX offers two types of climbing. Roped […]
U.S. National Parks Free Entrance Days for 2021
America’s Best Idea — our national parks — is even better when admission is free! Mark your calendar now for entrance fee-free dates for the coming year. On these dates, FREE entrance is available at any of the U.S. National Parks across the country that normally charge an entrance fee. During the fee-free days, the parks waive entrance fees, […]
Christmas in the Park at Longview Lake
If you haven’t been to Longview Lake’s “Christmas in the Park” light show, you’re missing out. It’s definitely a Kansas City “must see!” A Kansas City Holiday tradition since 1987, Christmas in the Park runs nightly from Nov. 25-Dec. 31, 2020. The ride-through show is located at Longview Campground (1499 SW County Park Road, Lee’s […]
Winter Magic Drive Through Christmas Lights
Winter Magic is a drive-thru Christmas lights event in Swope Park next to the Kansas City Zoo. The festive display runs nightly from 5 to 11 p.m. through Jan. 2, 2021. How Winter Magic Works Buy tickets: Purchase Winter Magic tickets in advance online (one per car load) choosing the day and time you would […]
How to See the Great Conjunction (a.k.a., The Christmas Star)
Skywatching is free and fun! Bundle up because you won’t want to miss the astronomical event known as the Great Conjunction. This is also being referred to as the Christmas Star. As long as skies are clear in Kansas City, you should have no problem viewing from areas around the metro. If you miss this […]
Liberty Light Show
Make plans to join the Liberty Light Show for the 2020 holiday season in Kansas City. Load up in the car and get everyone out to the Liberty Light Show, one of the largest drive-through holiday light shows in the Kansas City Northland. This FREE display combines live music, synchronized lights, glow sticks and inspirational […]
Knights of Lights: A Renaissance Christmas Extravaganza
Huzzah! It’s Christmas in Canterbury. The Kansas City Renaissance Festival village has been transformed into the Knights of Lights, a colorful light display for a new holiday tradition you can enjoy from your vehicle. Load and be awed and amazed by fantastic scenes such as the 25-foot Christmas Tree, the Regal Snowflake Chapel, the […]
