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Our Kansas City-based Small Business Saturday shopping picks

The 16th annual edition of Small Business Saturday falls on November 29 — the perfect time to help you add a local sparkle to your holiday shopping.

November 25, 2025 02:26 PM

Staff

A rendering of the proposed Hallmark Christmas Experience, lit with colored string lights and holiday vendors lining Crown Center.

Events

Experience Hallmark’s first IRL Christmas town square

Warm, cozy vibes incoming at the hometown company’s inaugural Hallmark Christmas Experience.

May 15, 2024

Madison McMillen

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Here’s how you can support free, unbiased local journalism in Kansas City

We fill your inbox with positive, impactful local news and events. Support our mission.

May 2, 2024

Sarah Leonhardt

Retail

Celebrate Earth Day with local makers

April 15, 2024

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Business

We’re already writing about Kansas City — why not you, too?

April 12, 2024

Staff

Business

Destination KCK, the metro’s new year-round vacay experience

You’ve already heard about its anchor attraction, Mattel Adventure Park — now get ready for dining, retail, and resort plans for the 180-acre plot.

April 9, 2024

Madison McMillen

Kansas City streetcar wrapped in Barbie decor. Called the Dream Streetcar. In promotion for Barbie movie.

Business

Come on, Barbie, let’s go party.... at Mattel’s new KCK theme park

Mattel Adventure Park Kansas City is bringing classic faves — including Hot Wheels, Thomas & Friends, Barbie, and Uno — to the metro in 2026.

March 20, 2024

Madison McMillen

History

KC Made: The Katz Drug Company

From fruit stand to drug store empire, the Katz family was a titan in 20th century Kansas City.

March 12, 2024

Madison McMillen

Teal Rising Sign at KC Current Groundbreaking

Sports

What to know before CPKC Stadium’s home opener

The KC Current are taking the teal wave to the world’s first purpose-built women’s sports stadium on Saturday, March 16. Find everything from public transit tips to halftime concessions in this home opener primer.

March 8, 2024

Madison McMillen

The red Blue Koi Noodles & Dumplings building next to the 39th Street sign.

Business

Answered: Your favorite closed KC businesses

We took a walk down memory lane with 450+ readers to relive our favorite former businesses in the metro.

March 7, 2024

Dayten Rose