The Magic Tree is a celebratory landmark in Lee’s Summit, MO that provides a great photo backdrop. The Magic Tree is lit for visitors to enjoy during the holiday season each night from November 26, 2021 – Jan. 2, 2022. This year, the tree project will once again benefit Operation Toy Soldier. Attendees are encouraged […]
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Mayor’s Christmas Tree at Crown Center
The Mayor’s Christmas Tree in Kansas City will shine brightly on Crown Center Square from November 26, 2021 through January 3, 2022. The annual Kansas City Mayor’s Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony is a FREE event held Friday, November 26. The program begins at 5:30 p.m. Enjoy long-standing traditions that includes a performance by members of […]
Savings for Students 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 […]
Santa Visits and Photos at Independence Center
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. […]
Free Lenexa Halloween Hunt
Get ready for clues and boos at the Lenexa Halloween Hunt. The Lenexa Rec Center and Lenexa Public Market are hosting a Halloween scavenger hunt on Lenexa’s civic campus from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the following days: Oct. 27 Oct. 28 Oct. 29 Oct. 30 Oct. 31 This FREE event is open to […]
Annual Independence Halloween Parade Marches On
The longest-running Halloween parade in the Kansas City area is marching on this year. The 74th Annual Independence Halloween Parade, organized by the Independence Chamber of Commerce, takes place from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, October 29 in Independence, MO. Each year, several thousand spectators attend the parade. The parade floats include school marching bands, […]
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 […]
Halloween Ghost Stories in Parkville Nature Sanctuary
The Parkville Nature Sanctuary Ghost Stories fundraiser is happening Saturday, October 23 from 6 to 9 p.m. Funds from this event help keep the sanctuary clean and safe. Admission is: Adults: $10 Kids: $5 5 and under: FREE Upon arrival, visitors receive a colored wrist band granting them 30 minutes at the Girl Scout shelter where […]
