It’s the little things

Sweet treat, anyone?

Priceless experiences

• Brimming: Goblet Invitational | Thursday, Oct. 3-Saturday, Oct. 5 | Times vary | Belger Crane Yard Gallery | Free | From ideal iterations to out-of-the-box designs, it’s the final days to fill up on these creative cups + vote for the “People’s Choice Award.”
• Art & Vine Walk | Thursday, Oct. 3 | 5:30 p.m. | 1401 NW River Rd., Lees Summit | Free entry | While the dress code doesn’t require a coat and tails, we still think you’ll feel pretty fancy surveying art + sipping fine wine to the tune of the KC Symphony.

• KC Oktoberfest | Friday, Oct. 4-Saturday, Oct. 5 | Times vary | Crown Center | $17+ | It’s the metro’s largest Oktoberfest celebration featuring Bavarian-style bier, food, and a dedicated polka stage.

• Hoots & Howls: Friends of the Force | Saturday, Oct. 5-Sunday, Oct. 6 | 10 a.m. | Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium | $10+ | From a galaxy far, far away, the 501st Legion has landed for a weekend of family fun, featuring a pint-sized hay maze, photo ops, and fall activities.
• Applefest | Saturday, Oct. 5-Sunday, Oct. 6 | Times vary | Historic Weston | Free | You do not want to miss the fresh-made apple dumplings, just try to keep a plate warm for us.
• Foreigner | Saturday, Oct. 5 | 7:30 p.m. | Azura Amphitheater, Bonner Springs | $49.50+ | Be a “Juke Box Hero” and sing along to greatest hits like “I Want To Know What Love Is” and “Cold as Ice.”

• Food Truck Festival | Sunday, Oct. 6 | 5-7 p.m. | Village Presbyterian Church, Prairie Village | $5+ | With Burg & Barrell, Crave of KC Tacos, Twisted Tater, and Betty Rae’s Ice Cream in attendance, we recommend coming hungry (with tupperware in tow).

• While the Royals keep October Blue, their broadcasting partnership has another surprise in store. Bally Sports Kansas City’s parent company announced this week that it will not show the team’s 2025 games without a new contract, a side effect of its bankruptcy. The Royals have yet to comment. (KCBJ)

• Buffalo State Pizza is moving... a half-block away to 7932 Santa Fe Dr. The NY-style pizza stop plans to expand its original OP offerings with a full-service bar, private party room, dedicated carry-out space, and stage for live music come summer 2025. Invest in the move yourself.

• We ride at dawn — and any other chance we get, according to data from the FTA. Kansas City’s daily + annual streetcar ridership is one of the highest in the nation compared to 13 other metros, most of which have larger populations + more extensive service areas. (KCBJ)

• Overland Park landed No. 12 on WalletHub’s “Best & Worst Cities for People with Disabilities” list, with KCMO trailing not far behind at No. 25. The ranking considered factors such as employment rate, special education services, and housing accessibility in 182 cities.

• Celebrate National Taco Day tomorrow, Oct. 4, by being one of the first 150 customers at El Torito Grill for a free chicken or beef taco + double points for KCK Taco Trail passport check-ins. Still not satisfied? Keep an eye on its socials for how to win two free tickets for the Taco Trail Bus Tour.

• $365. That’s a real flight deal from KCI to Athens this year. Sign up for Going’s Premium plan + never miss a great deal again.*

• 84,903+. That’s how many locals you could be reaching through our self-service advertising portal. Take your business to the next level.

• Shop Sandlot Goods’ Kansas City Baseball collection for the perfect ballcap (and the perfect drink sweater).
• You know we had to add them. Charlie Hustle’s baseball origins are pretty obvious when you browse its collection of cheeky tees. Our fave is 30% off.
• Maybe you’re looking for some real vintage — we suggest checking all the third floor at River Market Antiques or browsing Gnarly Hussle’s Raytown digs.