Your fall forecast

• The first yellow leaves may be spotted as soon as Sunday, Oct. 6-Thursday, Oct.10.
  
• Orange and red leaves are expected to appear around Friday, Oct. 25-Monday, Oct. 28.
  
• From Sunday, Nov 3. through Saturday, Nov. 9, you can expect to see red and brown, as the trees prepare for winter.

Plan your seasonal staycation

• Hidden treehouse | 1 hour NW from KC — Easton, KS | What better place to go leaf-peeping than a literal treehouse? Enjoy the view from its screened patio or explore its two miles of walking trails.
• Overlook cottage | 40 minutes SW from KC — Lone Jack, MO | Opt for something cozier with this tiny home getaway, complete with romantic waterfront gazebo. Nearby hiking opportunities include Lone Jack Conservation Area and Powell Gardens.
• Luxury cabin | 3+ hours from KC — Leasburg, MO | Experience its lush forests and riverbluffs with the whole family at this modern mega cabin. It’s not really roughing it when you have an outdoor movie projector.

• Cartoon Bartoon | Monday, Sept. 9 | Vignettes | $5.75 | Sugar, spice and everything nice… these are the ingredients to make the perfect pop up — a blast from the (cartoon) past.

• Women Inspiring Women Breakfast | Tuesday, Sept. 10 | 8-9 a.m. | Rize n Shine, Shawnee | Grow your network and learn how to lean into your image, find your power colors, and more at this morning retreat.

• 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb | Wednesday, Sept. 11 | 5-9 p.m. | Arrowhead Stadium | $40 | Pay tribute and climb the equivalent of 110 stories, with all proceeds benefiting families of late KC first responders.

• Charcuterie & Cocktails | Thursday, Sept. 12 | 4:30-6 p.m. | Story Boutique, Leawood | Free entry | Bring a donation to KC Hospice’s Teen Pajamas program and enjoy small bites + cocktails while you shop the high-end resale boutique.
• Terra Luna | Thursday, Sept. 12 | Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, Overland Park | $27+ | Walk through a woodland fantasy featuring beautiful music, enchanting lights, and immersive acrobatic performances by Quixotic.

• Heading east on I-70? You’ll probably need a new route. A routine inspection has lead to the closure of the eastbound Lewis and Clark Viaduct, which connects KCMO + KCK over the Kansas River. Officials say repairs will continue through the end of the year and possibly longer. (FOX4)

• We have a date. Hallmark’s “Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story” will debut on Saturday, Nov. 30, at 7 p.m as part of its “Countdown to Christmas.” Maybe we’ll see one of our holiday wishes come true: a writing credit. (FOX4)

• KCK’s Matt Stutzman achieved more than just gold in Paris last week. The archer scored 149 out of 150 points in the Para archery men’s individual compound open event — setting a new Paralympic record. (KCTV 5)

• Grab your clubs and go to Crush, Prairie Highlands Golf Club’s first sit-down restaurant. The newly-opened Olathe bar and grill features classic clubhouse fare alongside its signature craft cocktails with “crushed” ice (ala, your fave Sonic drink). (Johnson County Post)

• GloWild is back and ready for your next nighttime adventure, now through Sunday, Dec. 29. Wander through two loops of the “Legends & Lore” lantern sculpture fest and discover either Atlantis or an enchanted fairy garden. Tickets start at $22.

• 109. As of yesterday, Sunday, Sept. 8, that’s how many years ago Harry Houdini performed his first ever suspended straitjacket escape — right here in Kansas City. Don’t buy all that abracadabra? You have to see it to believe.

• We’re looking for a Sales Executive in our sister market, SEAtoday, to identify and secure new advertising partnerships and grow existing client relationships on the SEAtoday team. Apply to join.

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