09.21.2024

Today’s Forecast

84º | 57% chance of precipitation
Sunrise 7:05 a.m. | Sunset 7:15 p.m.

Editor’s Note

Fall’s first full weekend is a busy one for local fests and fairs, like Fox and Pearl’s Autumn Equinox Outdoor Market. Shop boutique flowers, artisan roasters, vintage furniture, and more before stepping inside the Westside eatery for a drink at the bar.

Top Stories

Huge Hunt family developments | Plans are in the works for a 132-acre development that is set to include a theme park, sports arena, and retail options. It’s the latest in the decades-long influence of the Hunt family.

Where to shop international foods | Whether you are looking to prepare family recipes, expand your palate, or cook meals from a study abroad — these grocery stores offer international products that you can’t find anywhere else.

Visit KC’s Annual Tourism Outlook | Peek inside the effort turning this former “flyover” country into a world-class destination, fit for World Cup 2026 and beyond.

Events

This Weekend

Plaza Art Fair | Saturday, Sept. 21-Sunday, Sept. 22 | Times vary | Country Club Plaza | Free entry | Featuring 240 artists, the Plaza Art Fair is a top-ranked, national art event with three live music stages and 20+ featured restaurant booths.
Jurassic Park in Concert | Saturday, Sept. 21-Sunday, Sept. 22 | Times vary | Helzberg Hall | $50+ | Watch the action-packed prehistoric adventure in HD with a full symphony orchestra performing John Williams’ iconic score live.
32nd Annual Waldo Fall Festival | Saturday, Sept. 21 | 10 a.m.-8 p.m. | Gregory & Wornall Parking Lot | Free entry | Shop, explore, and enjoy entertainment from all that Waldo and local vendors can offer, plus family fun activities.
Northland Grill and Chill | Sunday, Sept. 22 | 2-5 p.m. | Hodge Park | Donation encouraged | Donate school essentials like Clorox wipes + Expo markers before diving into the free food and family games.

Plan Ahead

Terror on the Plains International Film Festival | Friday, Sept. 27-Saturday, Sept. 28 | Boulevard Drive-In, KCK | $15+ | Celebrate the start of spooky season with this film fest screening local shorts and horror classics at the drive-in.
Night at the Tower | Saturday, Sept. 28 | 7 a.m.-10 p.m. | National World War I Museum and Memorial | $200 | Experience after-hours access to the Museum, breathtaking views from the top of the Tower, and live music on the Memorial Courtyard.

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News Notes

Eat

It’s Black Restaurant Week. Happening now through Tuesday, Sept. 24, let your taste buds explore the 10 participating metro restaurants, with offerings ranging from frozen yogurt to breakfast to barbecue.

Development

Pennway Point entertainment district announced a new timeline this week, slating its first openings — including ice cream shop Palacana, sand volleyball courts, and a Viennese sausage stand — for early 2025. With all these developments in Kansas City, read up on the cost of planting some roots in KC. (Kansas City Star)

Ranked

The accolades just don’t stop. Kansas City earned a spot on CNN’s “25 of the USA’s most underrated destinations” for all the right reasons. It’s the stuff locals have known forever — barbecue, jazz, our outstanding museums — we’re just excited the rest of the world is finally coming around.

Try This

Sss-something special is waiting for you at the Anita B. Gorman Conservation Discovery Center (4750 Troost Ave., KCMO). Tiger Lily, an extremely rare two-headed western rat snake, would be charmed to meet you. Stop by and see her now through Saturday, Sept. 28. (KCUR)

Number

$2.88 and $2.91. That’s how much a gallon of gas costs in Missouri and Kansas respectively. Read more about the cost of living in KC, including the median household income, average cost of healthcare, and groceries.

History

Why did the cow sit on the 90-ft pillar? No, it’s not a dad joke. It’s the mystery sitting high at Mulkey Square Park. Apparently, the bull statue originally grazed at the American Hereford Association headquarters in 1954, and has traveled throughout the years. (Kansas City Star)

Travel

Want to make sure your next vacation takes off without a hitch? Check out our guide to KCI for a full food rundown and to know just how early you should arrive to get through security. Bon voyage.

Weather

Is it warm in here or is it just us? Regardless if you’re a fall-lover or not, you may be curious about what’s in store for Kansas City this season. Check out our autumn weather outlook for predictions on what may be headed our way.

City Guide

🥞 Who’s hungry? (It’s us.)

Our picks for the best brunch restaurants in Kansas City

A toast... to brunch. | Photo by KCtoday

Brunchin’ ain’t always easy but it is necessary. Whether you’re on the hunt for fluffy eggs or mind-blowing bloody marys, the options can get as overwhelming as the lines at times.

Luckily, you have us to scout things out. We’ve compiled a whole bunch of brunch options, along with menu recs, pro tips, and an interactive map to track ‘em.

Homesteader | Tuesday-Sunday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. | It’s the Great Plains, after all — dip your toast in with an order of its bison gravy-covered biscuit egg benedict.

Trezo Mare | Weekends, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Try the Trezo cobb or the salmon salad — they’re almost as refreshing as dining al fresco on its patio, not to mention the city skyline views.

The Westside Local | Sunday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Bring your furry best friend to dine on the patio for a farm-to-table “blunch.”

Brunch on 20+ more spots

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