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Festivals
Events
Plan Ahead: Don’t miss these events happening in Kansas City
Bookmark this guide for a curated list of events taking place each month that we’re most looking forward to.
September 24, 2025 03:55 PM
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Madison McMillen
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Have the best bookish time at the Heartland Book Festival
Calling all literary enthusiasts: Mark your calendars for this can’t-miss festival.
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Journey to downtown Merriam for these classic rock tribute bands
Streetlights, people, living just to eat, drink, and play cornhole.
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We’re falling for this local festival
Overland Park Fall Festival promises a weekend of community spirit and unforgettable memories.
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Events
Plan Ahead: September events
Fall into all these festivities all around the KC metro.
August 30, 2024
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Charmaine Merriweather
Culture
This weekend: Sundance’s shorts tour stops in KC metro
Watch seven short films ahead of this year’s festival
August 28, 2024
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Charmaine Merriweather
Festivals
Soak up the sunflowers at this festival
This is the only time during the year you can enter these sunflower fields.
July 11, 2024
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Charmaine Merriweather
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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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Arts
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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Monica Garske
Events
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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Charmaine Merriweather
Events
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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Charmaine Merriweather
The Buy
The Buy
Pay just $15 for a year of Sam’s Club — just in time for the holiday hustle
October 21, 2025
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Staff
Seasonal
These tingly lip oils are your perfect winter lip gloss
October 21, 2025
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Sarah Leonhardt
Home
A smart cleaning solution on sale: My honest review of the Shark Matrix IQ
October 20, 2025
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Emily Shea-Owen
Latest News
Leaf collecting in Kansas City: Your fall and spring cheat sheet
October 1, 2025
Play
Restaurant Roundup: New and coming-soon restaurants in Kansas City
October 1, 2025
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Staff
City
Do you own a landmark? Check the Kansas City Register of Historic Places.
September 29, 2025
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Madison McMillen
Entertainment
Your ultimate guide to apple + pumpkin picking near Kansas City
September 26, 2025
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Madison McMillen
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Events
Plaza Art Fair returns for its 94th year
Plaza Art Fair is a long-standing Kansas City tradition that takes place annually on the Country Club Plaza. Let’s dive into the details of this year’s event.
September 12, 2025
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Bella Rainey
Work
The top industries and employers in Kansas City
Learn about the biggest industries and employers in the Kansas City area with this guide to local business.
September 10, 2025
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Bella Rainey
City
What’s the deal with road diets + traffic calming in Kansas City?
The 300+ projects slimming down streets have less to do with aesthetics and more to do with driver safety.
September 9, 2025
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Madison McMillen
Weather
Prepare for fall in Kansas City with this foliage forecast
Use these fall foliage predictions to plan your scenic drives in and around Kansas City this autumn.
September 9, 2025
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Staff
Live
How much does it cost to live in Kansas City?
We broke down the cost of living in Kansas City, including rent, housing, and other expenses, and compared it to other locations.
September 5, 2025
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Staff
Sports
Catch the game at these 15+ KC sports bars and restaurants
From well-loved dives to upscale eateries — there’s no shortage of local spots soak up the sports frenzy with fellow super fans.
September 5, 2025
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Madison McMillen
Retail
9 Spirit Halloween stores come to the Kansas City area
The store finds vacant retail spaces and signs temporary leases to set up shop leading up to Halloween — but locations can change each year.
September 2, 2025
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Michael Beausoleil
History
August in the Archives
Step into the Augusts of Kansas City’s past with archived photos from the 1920s to the 1960s.
August 28, 2025
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Madison McMillen
Airports and Transportation
Explore the Streetcar Stop: WWI Museum and Memorial, 27th + Main
It’s the end of the line for our series tracing the eight new Main Street Extension stops before passenger service kicks off in October.
August 25, 2025
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Madison McMillen
Sports
Sports Misery Index ranks KC fans among the lucky ones
Chiefs glory, Royals rebuilds, and a brand-new soccer stadium put Kansas City sports in the AI sweet spot.
August 21, 2025
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Madison McMillen
