Thinking about how you can paint the town red for Valentine’s Day on a budget? We’ve got you covered with these cheap Valentine’s Day date and gift ideas in Kansas City. There are plenty of ways to show you care, but it’s easy to get carried away and spend a lot of money. Here’s a […]
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Make Christmas Memories at Crown Center
Crown Center is a popular setting for some of Kansas City’s favorite holiday traditions. The festivities start with the opening of the Crown Center Ice Terrace, continue with the lighting of the 100-foot-tall Mayor’s Christmas Tree on Crown Center Square, and the full slate of live theater, entertainment, shopping, and dining at Crown Center. Here […]
101+ Cheap and Easy DIY Halloween Costumes
You could go to a Halloween shop and get a $25 rayon approximation of your favorite character’s outfit, or you could spend $80 on a state-of-the-art costume that looks like you just walked off a movie set. OR, you could make one of these DIY Halloween costumes, get tons of compliments, save a load of […]
LEGO hosts FREE Witch Make and Take Event
Get ready to create an afternoon of fun, Halloween fans! LEGO has been a household favorite for years – and for good reason! Combine LEGO and Halloween, and this activity is a must-do. Plus, creating and taking it home means that you’ll have a fun Halloween addition to your home decor! VERIFY WITH THE LOCAL […]
Kansas City Haunted Houses & Ghost Tours
If you love having a wicked good time with a slash of scary during the Halloween season, you’re sure to love these Kansas City Haunted houses & ghost tours. If you want to scream, feel chills, or get a good fright, there are several haunted houses (and more) swinging the doors open to unleash ghosts, […]
Halloween Ghost Stories in Parkville Nature Sanctuary
The Parkville Nature Sanctuary Ghost Stories fundraiser is happening Saturday, October 25th from 5 to 9 p.m. Admission is FREE! Little Goblins hour is from 5-6 PM. This is for younger children. S’mores and Spooky campfire music runs from 6-9PM. Ghost stories are from 6:30 – 9:00 PM, and the Haunted Trail (by Little Theater of […]
Donate Your Halloween Candy to Support Our Troops
If the kids come home with too much Halloween candy, donate it to support the troops! Donating excess Halloween candy means that they’ll get treats in their military care packages for the troops overseas! Last year, they collected over 30,000 lbs of candy to send to the troops! For all the information, read the rules […]
Annual Independence Halloween Parade Marches On
The longest-running Halloween parade in the Kansas City area is marching on this year. The 77th Annual Independence Halloween Parade, organized by the Independence Chamber of Commerce, takes place from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, October 25, in Independence, MO. Each year, several thousand spectators attend the parade. The parade floats include school marching bands, […]
Free Lenexa Family Night Costume Contest
Dress to impress at the Free Lenexa Family Night Costume Contest! Wear your costumes and have fun! There will be a kid-friendly costume contest, plus sweet treats, festive fun, and Halloween excitement for the whole family. Mark your calendars for this fun night on Wednesday, October 29th, from 5- 7 PM. Family fun night is […]
FREE Boos, Barks, & Badges Halloween Parade
Downtown Lee’s Summit Main Street organization is hosting Halloween fun for Fido and the family. The Boos, Barks & Badges Halloween Parade happens in downtown Lee’s Summit Saturday, October 25th, from 9:30 a.m. to noon. It’s FREE to participate in all activities. More Dog-Friendly Halloween Fun in KC Books, Barks & Badges Schedule Costume Contest: […]
