For as long as schools are closed, kids can stream stories for FREE from Audible. No log-in, payments or sign up is required. Books are available in six different languages in the following categories: Littlest Listeners Elementary Tween Teen Literary Classics Folk & Fairy Tales for All Even adults will enjoy this FREE offer. Available […]
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Harry Potter and the Hogwarts Gang Casts a Banishing Charm Against Boredom
Author J.K. Rowling is bringing magic to muggles with “Harry Potter at Home,” a FREE website with a collection of online activities for kids. The new website promises to cast a Banishing Charm on boredom. Kids can explore and enjoy crafts, video, quizzes, articles, puzzles and more, including special contributions from Bloomsbury and Scholastic. If […]
Coloring KC: Digital Online Coloring Book Celebrates and Supports Local Flavor of Kansas City
We’re all looking for ways to de-stress right now. Why not pull out a box of crayons and give coloring, a treasured childhood pastime, a try? Local publication The Pitch announced a collaboration with 60+ artists to create Coloring KC, a digital coloring book filled with iconic images celebrating Kansas City. There are two volumes […]
Board Game Recommendations from Pawn and Pint
Chances are you’re spending more time at home right now. It could be you can’t find anywhere to go since events and attractions in Kansas City are being shuttered – probably wisely so – left and right. Either way, this is a great time to play board games with your family, roommates or whoever else […]
Hammer & Stain Take Home Craft Kits Starting at $15
Hammer & Stain wood and paint studio in Overland Park is offering pre-packaged take home craft kits starting at $15. All home kits come with supplies for a fun DIY project kids can complete at home. You can choose from: Hammer @ Home Kids Take Home Kit: Includes a pre-stained 6”x6” wood plank, custom single […]
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Gives Free Books to Kids
Reading is fun and has many benefits, regardless of your age. An easy way to get your kids interested in books is to sign them up for the Dolly Parton Imagination Library, a book gifting program that mails, FREE age appropriate books to preschool children regardless of family income. Here’s How the Dolly Parton Imagination […]
Shatto Milk Company Farm Tours
UPDATE: The cows are taking a break right now. Check back because we’ll post updates as soon as we know Shatto Milk Company Farm Tours are back on again. Shatto Milk Company is a small family-owned and operated dairy farm located just north of the Kansas City metro. Since 2003 they’ve been producing a variety […]
Worlds of Fun Winterfest
Worlds of Fun Winterfest will return in 2021! Make holiday memories with your friends and family at Worlds of Fun Winterfest from Nov. 23,-31 2019. On select nights this season, the park pulls out all the stops to become one of Kansas City’s most amazing holiday wonderlands. Worlds of Fun Winterfest Fun There are plenty […]
Kansas City Holiday and Christmas Events 2020
Rest assured, Kansas City is finding ways to celebrate the holidays, and we’ll do your best to let you know about them. This is a growing list of 2020 holiday events in Kansas City. This day by day guide will include local events and activities celebrated through New Year’s Day. Some of the most popular […]
Photos with Santa at Town Center Plaza
Photos with Santa are back at Town Center Plaza. Jordan Photography is taking photos. The seasonal location for Santa photos is on the north side of Town Center Plaza next to GNC. Sessions are by appointment only. Appointments are available daily from November 20 – December 23. Can’t make photos with Santa at Town Center […]
