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Best costume award: Kansas Citian edition

Prepare for Halloween with these KC-themed costume ideas
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KC đŸ€ Halloween | Photo by KCtoday
T-minus 12 days until the spookiest one of the year. You know what’s even spookier than that? Not having a costume. đŸ‘»

We know this time of year can get busy, but that doesn’t mean your Halloween outfit game has to take the backseat. We gathered seven last-minute costume ideas for the true Kansas Citians. Hit us up with photos when you win “Best Dressed” at the party.

Barbecue Master

Kansas Citians will never stop talking about barbecue, just like your friends won’t stop talking about your awesome costume idea. Put on your favorite apron, add a little elbow grease, and grab a kitchen utensil. Bonus points if you bring actual barbecue.

💡 Idea: Make it an iconic couples/BFF costume with this get up.

Andy Reid

The man, the myth, the legend. Put on a pair of khakis, a Chiefs quarter-zip, and a headset to transform yourself into this Super Bowl-winning head coach.

🌟 Level it up: This fake-stache will really pull the whole costume together.

Tourist

When Editor Bella first moved to KC, she constantly heard “you will know someone is from here if they’re dressed like a tourist,” and I quickly realized how true that is. Get your favorite KC shirt on, add a hat, and maybe even a fanny pack to rep the City of Fountains with pride.

KC Current Player

Between the team’s playoff birth + new stadium groundbreaking, it only feels right to represent the Current this Halloween. Go all out with a kit, or show up in your teal with a team scarf. âšœ

Jason Sudeikis

This shining star, raised right here in Overland Park, is a long-time KC favorite. What better way to dress as Sudeikis than embodying his “Ted Lasso” character? Put on your favorite tracksuit and get a whistle around your neck to become the legendary AFC Richmond coach.

🌟 Level it up: Get the real deal team jacket here.

KCtoday Editor

Want to flatter your two favorite City Editors? Interview your friends at the party while sporting a KCtoday sweatshirt + beanie. Most importantly, carry a cup of joe — it’s writers fuel. Send us your report for edits. We promise we’ll be nice.
KC Crew

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Today
Thursday, October 20
  • Moonlight Market | Thu., Oct. 20 | 4-8 p.m. | City Hall, 11110 Johnson Dr., Shawnee, KS | $0+ | Put on your Halloween costume and enjoy the pet parade, food trucks, and live music.
  • World Ballet Series: Swan Lake | Thu., Oct. 20 | 7 p.m. | Folly Theater, 300 W. 12th St., Kansas City, MO | $35 | See the iconic Dance of the Little Swans, count the 32 fouettĂ©s performed by the Odile, and immerse yourself in magical Tchaikovsky’s music.
Friday, October 21
  • Artist Talk: John Divola | Fri., Oct. 21 | 6 p.m. | The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, 4525 Oak St., Kansas City, MO | Free | Join a lively conversation about the conceptual use of photography throughout John’s long and distinguished career.
  • Next To Normal | Fri., Oct. 21 - Sun., Oct. 30 | 7:30-10 p.m. | The Black Box Theatre at the Arts & Heritage Center, 8788 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park | $15.00 - $20.00 | This popular musical is an unflinching look at a suburban family struggling with the effects of mental illness.
Saturday, October 22
  • Frights at Height (Treetop Journey) | Sat., Oct. 22 | 6-10 p.m. | Go Ape, 7331 Oakwood Dr., Kansas City, MO | $33 | Encounter zombies, ghosts, and ghouls hiding around dark corners of the Treetop Journey zipline and ropes course. 🌳
  • Sixth District Clean Up | Sat., Oct. 22 | 8 a.m.-12 p.m. | Ruskin High School, 7000 E. 111th St., Kansas City, MO| Free | It’s that time of year. Properly dispose of your electronics, brush, tires, and other bulky items. đŸ—‘ïž
Plan Ahead
  • Global Entrepreneurship Week: Kansas City | Mon., Nov. 14-Sun., Nov. 20 | Times vary | Locations vary | Free | Join Global Entrepreneurship Week, an international celebration of changemakers, innovators + job creators — attendees can expect connections, inspiration, and more throughout the week.*
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6AM City In-house

Weather
  • 55Âș | Mostly sunny | 1% chance of rain
  • Don’t let today’s forecast fool you. The 1972 record low of 28Âș was broken Tuesday morning, as KC’s first freeze of the season hit 25Âș (the normal low for a December night). No worries for cold weather haters, we’ll be back to 80Âș weather this weekend. ☀
Biz
  • Peruvian Connection, a Kansas-based artisan apparel company, announced its first celebrity partnership — PC x GB, featuring former Harper’s Bazaar editor-in-chief Glenda Bailey. The collection includes Alpaca knits and shearling coats, as well as modern silhouette pieces. đŸ›ïž (Kansas City Business Journal)
Sports
  • The KC Current is still on track for their most historic season yet. Two key members were nominated for the 2022 NWSL awards: Ad Franch for Goalkeeper of the Year, and Matt Potter for Coach of the Year. Voting ended last night, but you can tune in to see who won during the 2022 NWSL Championship game.
Development
  • Mac Properties is reviving a pre-existing plan for two mid-rise apartments and the US Bank building renovations. The property — at the southwest corner of Main Street + Armour Boulevard — has filed a rezoning request, this time with no incentives included. đŸ—ïž (CityScene KC)
Health
  • ‘Tis the season. Knock out your flu vaccine + Omicron booster shots in the same appointment at the KC Health Department — 2400 Troost Ave., KCMO. The KCHD is open Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Announced
  • Tony + Grammy award-winning musical “Hadestown” is coming to KC in 2023, and tickets officially go on sale Fri., Oct. 21 at 10 a.m. The show will take the Music Hall stage Tues., Jan. 17– Sun., Jan. 22, 2023. You will definitely see us theater kids there.
  • Read this aloud in your best Mickey voice. Disney on Ice is coming to KC Thurs., Feb. 23-Sun., Feb. 26, 2023. Tickets go on sale Tues., Oct. 25. With or without kids — you’re never too old to experience Disney magic.
Celebrate
  • Local clothing brand Wasteland Society is celebrating its fifth anniversary. Cafe CĂ  PhĂȘ is hosting a birthday party to celebrate — this Sat., Oct. 22 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event will include live music, art, food, and local vendors. 🎉
Eat
  • Blind Box BBQ’s Shawnee location is back open on Mondays from 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Munch on your smoked brisket sandwich and side of baked beans (Editor Bella’s favorite) — located at 13214 W. 62nd Terrace, Shawnee, KS.
Gallery
  • City Harvest project developers released new renderings of the new 13-story apartment planned for the River Market. Picture what the building could look like here. 🏱
Seasonal
  • If you WFH like us, it’s nearly time to break out the space heater. Solve chilly mornings the energy efficient way with the Dr. Infrared Heater that warms objects, not the air. Hello, cozy legs. Bonus: Heat your patio with infrared, too. đŸ”„*
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Hint: The win record isn’t the only thing going up. đŸ—ïž
THE WRAP
Today’s edition was written by Bella.

Editor’s pick: With these cold temperatures + my weekend full of fall activities (think: cider mill, pumpkin patch, and football), I am definitely feeling the spooky season vibes. This week I am headed to the Rocky Horror pop-up bar that I featured last week — I can’t wait to try the themed cocktails. 🍾

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