06.12.2023

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🍹 Welcome to Vacation Village

Everything you need to know about Vacation Village in Kansas City

One person’s dirt is another person’s future Margaritaville. | Photo via Homefield KC

Do you remember Schlitterbahn Water Park? While the splash city is no longer, a new getaway is coming to Kansas City. Enter: Vacation Village.

Vacation Village is an $838 million development project in Kansas City, Kansas that will include attractions like Margaritaville Resort, an indoor athletic training facility, Big Shots Golf, and an interactive museum. The project is at the hands of Homefield KC.

Let’s dive into the progress of this staycation situation with details from Homefield project lead Richard Napper.

Athletic training facilities

The steel structure of the $60 million indoor multi-sport facility is officially complete. Work is still underway on the $40 million youth baseball complex. Homefield officials said the complex will now be operated by Prep Baseball Report and include an indoor athletic facility and eight youth baseball fields.

Margaritaville KCtoday — Picturing ourselves in that pool all summer long in 2026.
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Photo via Homefield KC

Margaritaville Resort

Wastin’ away again in KC. This $145 million project is now under construction. The resort will include a 230-room hotel, a “LandShark” themed restaurant, and indoor + outdoor water sport features. We’re most excited to check out the ninja ropes course overlooking the indoor pool.

Big Shot Golf KC — Refine your skills at the range or putt around at mini golf.
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Photo via Homefield KC

Big Shots Golf

This 39,000-sqft, golf-themed food and entertainment attraction is tallying up to cost $20 million. It will include 60 tee boxes for virtual games and competitions. Think: Topgolf.

Atlas 9

This $26.7 million interactive art museum contains 30,000 sqft of space and a movie theater. The museum will be built alongside local experience design firm Dimensional Innovations in resemblance of the Meow Wolf art installations.

Entertainment arena

Another newly announced feature is a $53 million, 55,000-sqft multi-sport and live music arena. Homefield is working to finalize an agreement with concert promoter Live Nation, which would hold events ~110 nights of the year, leaving the rest for sporting events.

Events

Monday, June 12

Cardio Kickbox Jam | Monday, June 12 | 6-7 p.m. | Operation Breakthrough, 3036 Troost Ave., Kansas City, MO | Free | Taught in three different fitness levels, this fitness class is accompanied by DJ Techni CAL.

Tuesday, June 13

Time Travelers Summer Series | Tuesday, June 13 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Shawnee Town 1929 Museum, 11501 W. 57th St., Shawnee, KS | $3-$5 | Take a trip to 1929 with this interactive history lesson about downtown Shawnee.
Heart of America Shakespeare Festival: “The Tempest” | Tuesday, June 13-Sunday, July 2 | 8 p.m. | Southmoreland Park, 4600 Oak St., Kansas City, MO | Free | Celebrate the troupe’s 31st season with a Shakespeare classic.

Wednesday, June 14

SAY YES: A Liturgy of Not Giving Up on Yourself | Wednesday, June 14 | 7-9 p.m. | Screenland Armour Theatre, 408 Armour Rd., North Kansas City, MO | $25 | Artist Scott Erickson walks us through the very personal and universal conversation about the death of a dream and the overwhelming voice of “Giving Up” in our lives.

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Travel

✈️ How to protect your gut health while traveling

It’s very common for travel to wreak havoc on our digestive system, due to a number of factors from eating new foods to time changes (yes, “gut-lag” is a thing). | Photo by Pendulum

We’ve all been there: a sunny beach, a gorgeous new city, a cute little cabin — and then you feel the dreaded rumble. Your stomach doesn’t feel good, and you have to get to a bathroom, pronto.

Don’t let that happen to you. Before your next summer trip, brush up on five tips to keep your gut happy on the go:

1. Stay hydrated. Stick to (safe) tap or bottled water.
2. Pack probiotics. Pro tip: Sprint to checkout (instead of the bathroom) for 20% off Metabolic Daily with code 6AMCITY.

3 more gut-friendly travel tips

News Notes

Announced

KC2026, the nonprofit overseeing strategy + delivery for FIFA World Cup 2026, officially named Katherine Holland as Executive Director. Katherine will manage day-to-day operations, collaborations, and long term strategies. (KMBC)

Opening

Say hello to The Garment District. This vintage + specialty clothing store will open in July — at 17730 E. 39th St. S., Independence, MO — inside Merchant Square. Contact the store if you’re interested in becoming a vendor.

Travel

Wheels up. Allegiant Air will offer a temporary nonstop flight for the Red Kingdom when the Chiefs take on the Las Vegas Raiders over Thanksgiving weekend. The flight will leave on Friday, Nov. 24, and return on Monday, Nov. 27. (Kansas City Business Journal)

Coming Soon

Friction Beer Co., a highly anticipated spot in downtown Shawnee, is now expected to open by the end of June. The taproom — at 11018 Johnson Dr. — is music-themed with decor like a cassette tape mosaic. (Shawnee Mission Post)

Environment

Kansas Citians can stay informed about air quality this ozone season by receiving SkyCast (issued daily at 4 p.m.). Like a weather forecast, SkyCast provides the air quality conditions expected for the next day and issues an Ozone Alert when an unhealthy amount of ground-level ozone pollution is anticipated. Sign up for alerts.*

Health

Getting a second opinion for any medical diagnosis is important. However, after a cancer diagnosis, it’s non-negotiable. Working with a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center, like The University of Kansas Cancer Center, can change a patient’s treatment plan and outcome — for the better.*

Finance

Refinance rates are skyrocketing. But home equity rates remain relatively low — which means that now is a great time to borrow against your home. Calculate your payment.*

Giveaway

Want to win a $10,000 sleep solution for the best sleep of your life? Sleep Outfitters is celebrating the grand opening of its Lee’s Summit and Tiffany Springs locations with the Snoozestakes giveaway. Enter to win pillows, gift certificates, or the grand prize through Monday, July 31.*

Holiday

Observe Juneteenth in Kansas City

Ways to observe Juneteenth in Kansas City

Commemorate Juneteenth in neighborhoods like 18th & Vine. | Photo by @kansascityinphotos

Juneteenth — on Monday, June 19 — commemorates the day slavery was finally abolished in the US, nearly two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation. Juneteenth is a federal holiday and the first national holiday to be signed into law since MLK Day in 1983.

Juneteenth Jumpoff | The Arcade, 211 W. Armour Blvd., KCMO | Friday, June 16 | 6-8 p.m. | Free | Shop Black-owned businesses + sip on daiquiris with KC Black Owned.

Juneteenth Heritage Festival | 18th & Vine District | Saturday, June 17 | 12-10 p.m. | $0+ | Celebrate African American pride and culture with live music, food, and kid-friendly zones.

One Night Only Festival | The Truman | Saturday, June 17 | 6-11:30 p.m. | $30 | Watch local talent like BlackStarKids and 4Nickk & Krockbanded.

Juneteenth Twilight Parade & Festival | Haymarket Square, 649 Cherokee St., Leavenworth, KS | Saturday, June 17 | Parade starts at dusk | Free entry | See live music, play games, and shop vendors while watching the parade pass by.

The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
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From the editor

I had an amazing time bopping around Pride Fest this weekend — from live music to vendors, Theis Park was packed with pride.

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