On Saturday, October 8, 2011, bring a clean Halloween costume to Overland Trail Middle School, and you can trade it for a new costume (well, not brand new, but gently used). This National Costume Swap Day event will take place from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Overland Trail Middle School is located at 6201 West 133rd Street […]
Kansas City
Grassroots Music Festival in Waldo ($5)
This Saturday, October 8, 2011, the Kansas City Academy (KCA) is holding an outdoor Grassroots Music Festival at 7933 Main in Waldo. Admission is $5(suggested donation). This music festival will feature Hearts of Darkness, Barclay Martin, Organic Proof, Brandon Draper, the KCA World Drummers, the KCA Band, Leonard DStroy, Miles Bonny, and Atilla. There will also be […]
Free Lee National Denim Day Event in the Power & Light District
The Kansas City Power & Light District is holding a Lee National Denim Day event on Friday, October 7, 2011 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at KC Live! Admission is free, although this is a breast cancer fundraiser, so donations will be accepted. Mike Rowe, creator, executive producer, and host of Discovery Channel’s Emmy®-nominated show, “Dirty Jobs […]
Free Admission to Unique Fall Boutique Art Show
A Unique Fall Boutique Art Show will be held this Saturday and Sunday, October 8-9, 2011, at 83rd and Sagamore in Old Leawood. Admission is free. This art show will include stained and fused glass, candles, sculptures, wood carvings, bath and body products, jewelry, mosaics, and more from up to 15 artists. The show runs from 10:00 […]
Free Admission to Oktober Family Fest
Oktober Family Fest, an annual fundraiser for Calvary Lutheran Church and School, will be held this Saturday, October 8, 2011, on the Calvary Lutheran and Lutheran High School campus. Admission is free. Parking is $5 per car. This event includes live music, carnival rides and games ($), authentic German food, a Biergarten, and kids’ activities. The […]
$5 Happy Hour Tour of Corinthian Hall
This Thursday, October 6, 2011, check out the renovations to Corinthian Hall during their Hard Hat Happy Hour Tour. Tickets are just $5. You’ll get to see the inside of the 100+-year-old mansion in mid-renovation, and hear about future plans while enjoying a glass of wine on your guided tour. The tour runs from 5:00 […]
Free DIY Class at Waldo Restore
This Saturday, October 1, 2011, Waldo Restore is holding a DIY Class on how to deal with popcorn ceilings. Admission is free. The class runs from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. Waldo Restore is located at 303 W. 79th Street in Kansas City, Missouri.
Free Fall Celebration in Lee’s Summit
The Downtown Lee’s Summit Farmers Market is holding its Fall Celebration this Saturday, October 1, 2011. Admission is free. This event includes fall plants and produce for purchase, live music, face painting, kettle corn, a balloon artist, and baked goods. It runs from 8:00 a.m. to noon. The first 100 kids to arrive will get […]
Back in the Swing Kickoff Party in the Power & Light District
The Kansas City Power & Light District is hosting a kickoff party for Back in the Swing on Friday, September 30, 2011. Admission is a $5 donation to Back in the Swing. For your $5 donation, you’ll get a pink wristband that’ll get you food and drink specials, and a chance to win prizes. This […]
Free Admission to Longview Art & World Music Festival
This Friday through Sunday, September 30-October 2, 2011, Summit Art is holding an art and music festival in the new Longview Commercial District in Lee’s Summit. Admission is free. This event includes a fine arts art show featuring more than 90 local and regional artists, artwork and chalk art by Lee’s Sumit R-7 middle and high […]