Editors’ Picks

• Charmaine | Redux Society, 215 Southwest Blvd., Kansas City, MO | Stop by for exclusive products like limited edition cloth-bound games and combat-grade lightsabers. There will also be 50% off select products + several local vendors pop-ups
• Madison | Untamed Supply, 1501 W. 12th St., Kansas City, MO | This local candle company found at 12th Street Post will have buy one get one half off of all its products, plus discounted “ready to wrap” pre-boxed gifts.
• You all love shopping small. Check out where else you said you’ll be shopping on Saturday, Nov. 25.

Local Favorites

• Sandlot Goods | Fandom doesn’t stop at apparel — check out the KC Current coaster set, KU yardball, “Ope” pennant, and tons of Heartland merch.
• Fangirl Clothing | Rep the home team with Chiefs crews and hoodies. Styles range from cropped, to classic, to vintage.
• MADE MOBB | KC’s premier streetwear brand sells snapbacks, truckers, dad hats, and son hats (like kid-sized dad hats) in over a dozen styles.
• Thou Mayest | Brew a sustainably-sourced cup of this roaster’s signature coffee, or try out the seasonal release while it lasts.

Popular Gifts

• For her: simple beaded pearl ring | Drea Studio
• For friends: hygge gift box | Arinna Gifts
• For sisters: personalized “To my sister” blanket | Relatable Basic by Irene and Annie
• For holiday lovers: winter lambs ear wreath | Sprig and Vine Wreaths
• For crafters: paint your own pins kit | Jill Makes
• For anyone: stoneware coffee mug | Spinware

• Light The World Giving Machine | Thursday, Nov. 23-Monday, Jan. 1 | 6-12 a.m. | Union Station | Free | Starting today, you can purchase toys, work boots, and pet therapy for donation from vending machines near the Union Station USPS office.

• Save a Life: Blood Drive | Friday, Nov. 24 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | National WWI Museum and Memorial Museum | Free | Stop by the museum and donate a pint.
• Kansas City Mavericks vs. Wichita Thunder | Friday, Nov. 24 | 7:35 p.m. | Cable Dahmer Arena | $21-$52 | Cheer on the Mavericks as they rumble with the Thunder.

• Masquerade Murder Mystery | Saturday, Nov. 25 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Weston Wine Company, 540 Main St., Weston | $14 | Dress up, receive your character assignment, and mingle with other suspects at a cocktail hour before solving a murder most foul.

• Happy Thanksgiving. However you celebrate, we hope you enjoy a day of rest, reflection, and community. We here at KCtoday are thankful for our city, and the fact that there’s always plenty to talk about.

• Looking for last minute dinner reservations? Check out our list of restaurants offering dine-in and carry out options for Thanksgiving.

• Oh no! The turkey is burned, there’s no milk in the fridge, and you need to pivot to plan b. Check out this list of open and closed grocery stores today. (KMBC)

• Picking up family from KCI? If you’re a little early, avoid the car lines by using the Cell Phone Waiting Lot (680 Brasilia Ave.); and only go to the Arrivals curb when your passenger is in position. The lot has ~100 spaces, restrooms, and is well-lit.

• It’s time. Tomorrow marks the opening of Enchant Christmas, the self-proclaimed world’s largest Christmas light maze hosted on Legends Field through Sunday, Dec. 31. Tickets start at $25.50.

• Give hope for the holidays. Turnsol Books will host the inaugural Holiday Hope Benefit show on Friday, Dec. 1, 7 p.m., at 1664 Broadway, KCMO. The employee-owned bookstore is requesting toys + cash donations for the Hope House, a local domestic violence shelter.