City

Feeling competitive

• Play like a pro on one of eight basketball or 16 volleyball + pickleball courts, a multi-purpose turf field, an NHL-regulation-sized ice rink, and six futsal courts.
• Train like a champion in the 11,000-sqft sports performance training center.
• Take a break from the action at Hawk’s Outpost, a 30,000-sqft world-class entertainment center, featuring bowling lanes, an esports lounge, laser tag, an arcade, sports simulators, and more.

Fostering a spirit of community fun

• Fibers of Being | Wednesday, Sept. 25-Saturday, Oct. 19 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Kansas City Public Library, Central Branch | Free | The Weavers Guild of Kansas City is celebrating 70 years of fiber arts — weaving, spinning, felting, crochet, knitting, etc. — with a limited-time exhibition.
• Jammin’ on the Green | Wednesday, Sept. 25 | 7-8:30 p.m. | Shawnee Town 1929, Shawnee | Free | It’s your last chance of the season to bring a blanket and listen to the Kansas City Ukesters play at the historic bandstand.

• Midwest Poet Series | Thursday, Sept. 26 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Rockhurst University | Free with RSVP | Listen to two prolific artists, Glenn North and KCMO’s inaugural Poet Laureate Melissa Ferrer Civil, at this free reading.

• CommUNITY Fest | Friday, Sept. 27 | 8 a.m.-3 p.m. | North Kansas City YMCA, North Kansas City | Registration required | Stay onsite and assist in packing impact kits, or take a bus to serve at a nearby nonprofit during this re-imagined day of caring.
• Overland Park Fall Festival | Friday, Sept. 27-Saturday, Sept. 28 | Times vary | Downtown Overland Park | Free entry | Browse unique crafts made by local artists, pick up fresh produce at the farmers market, and experience larger than life performances.
• Bonjour Beer! Dinner Party | Friday, Sept. 27 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Boulevard Brewing Tours & Recreation Center | $60 | Grab a friend and take a seat for a five course meal featuring Boulevard beverages expertly paired with a French-inspired menu.

• Swifty Fun Run | Saturday, Sept. 28 | 6-11 a.m. | Longview Lake Beach | $35+ | Eras Tour outfits welcome at this Taylor Swift-inspired event with options to walk a cool one mile or run a full half marathon.
• Kansas City Dragon Boat Festival | Saturday, Sept. 28 | 8 a.m.-5 p.m. | Shawnee Mission Park, Shawnee | Free to spectate, $75+ to participate | KC Pink Warriors are bringing their first fest to life with a day of high energy dragon boat racing + dry land activities.

• Once a downtown getaway for the rich and famous (i.e., Elvis + Babe Ruth), the half-vacant Hotel Muehlebach is partially up for sale. Up to 200 apartments could soon take over the 109-year-old building’s top eight floors, along with ~4,477 sqft of ground-floor space and an adjacent rooftop. (KCBJ)

• Welcome back to the Kingdom. The Chiefs signed Kareem Hunt to the 53-man roster yesterday afternoon. The 29-year-old running back was brought on after Isiah Pacheco was hurt in Week 2. Hunt spent two seasons with KC, racking up almost 3,000 total yards and 25 touchdowns.

• “Like an oil slick in the sun.” Check out Mill Creek Streamway Park’s newest installation: “Is It Water Under the Bridge?” Created by local artist Matt Dehaemers, the giant multicolored water drop came to life with 3,500 ft of rope and a borrowed WaterOne shutoff valve — on display now through December. (Kansas City Magazine)

• Vibrant Center for Health Equity is coming to life in Northeast Wyandotte, thanks in part to new federal funding. The $30 million, 50,000-sqft facility will house clinical operations, social services, and community space at the corner of 13th and Parallel Parkway once it’s completed in late 2026. (KCBJ)

• The New York Times just dropped its list of top 50 restaurants — and Kansas City was totally snubbed. Clearly, they haven’t heard of all the good food around town.

• Who’s a good boy? Help the Star on its most perilous and high-stakes reporting yet: determining KC’s cutest dog. View the 20 remaining paw-ticipants and cast your vote until 11:59 p.m. this Sunday, Sept. 29.

• Three regional schools just made US News and World Report’s “Best National University Rankings.” University of Missouri-Columbia nabbed the 109th spot, University of Kansas landed 152th, and Kansas State University earned 165th based on metrics like classroom resources + graduates’ starting salaries.

• Tropical Storm Helene will likely become a hurricane, making for a rainy weekend in the metro. The National Weather Service says beware possible scattered thunderstorms — flash flooding concerns are low, but could change with the unpredictable weather. (Kansas City Star)

• Did you know? Americans throw away approximately one-third of the food they purchase (costing the average household $1,800 annually). But, Kansas Citians can make a difference. Explore how to cut your household’s food waste through meal planning, shopping consciously, and more with Kansas City Food Wise.*

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