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Fall events happening in and around Kansas City
Check out fall and Halloween-themed events happening in and around Kansas City in this seasonal guide.
August 02, 2024 05:37 PM
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Farmers markets in Kansas City
Pack your reusable shopping bags, because we’ve rounded up seven farmers markets around Kansas City.
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Soak up the sunflowers at this festival
This is the only time during the year you can enter these sunflower fields.
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KC Fringe Festival 2024: What to know before you go
We’ve got the inside scoop of what to expect at this year’s fest.
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Take note: KC Zine Con returns to Kansas City
The free annual festival returns on June 22 + June 23, 2024 to showcase the Midwest’s wonderful world of DIY publishing.
June 20, 2024
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Midwest Tea Festival returns with local tea sommelier as director
Poke those pinkies out. Whether you’re a tea enthusiastic, or just searching for a better brew, this fest has something for you.
October 17, 2023
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Prepare for the 10th annual Día de los Muertos Celebration
Celebrate Dia de los Muertos with love, remembrance, and vibrant traditions at the Kansas City Museum.
October 5, 2023
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First Peoples Festival reverences Overland Park’s Medicine Wheel
The sacred wheel is now the gathering place for First Peoples around the region. Here’s what you can expect at the celebration.
September 26, 2023
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How to maximize your Labor Day weekend in Kansas City
Get the most out of Labor Day weekend with these events and sites around the KC metro.
August 28, 2023
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Ways to celebrate Independence Day in and around Kansas City
Tuesday, July 4 marks Independence Day, and the festivities are far from lacking in the Kansas City area. Let’s dive into the celebrations, firework shows, and family-friendly events happening on the big day.
June 28, 2023
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Enjoy unlimited tastings from 50+ breweries at Boulevardia’s Taps & Tastes
From as close to home as the Crossroads to as far out as Belgium, breweries will come to Crown Center on Saturday, June 17 to offer craft beer tastings paired with bites from KC kitchens at Taps & Tastes.
June 13, 2023
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