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❤️ For the young at heart

15+ activities for retired locals in Kansas City
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Learn a little along the way. | Photo by the National Museum of Toys and Miniatures
Goodbye, 9-5. If you (or someone you know) recently retired, you might be looking for activities catering to older adults. Clock into our retirement guide, and find opportunities in Kansas City that work for you.

Get fit

If you’re not planning on slowing down in your retirement, keep moving with fitness classes designed for older Kansas Citians.
  • Check out Active Older Adults programs at the YMCA of Greater Kansas City.
  • Kansas City Parks & Recreation hosts fitness classes for adults 60+ ranging from gentle chair yoga to pickleball.
  • Rather get your steps in sightseeing? Johnson County Parks & Recreation’s 50 Plus Program offers both day trips + global travel tours.
There’s no wrong way to get fit. Your first step could be as easy as finding walking trails at a local park or exploring one of KC’s easier hikes.

Spend time with the grandkids

If you’re looking to spend time with the grandchildren, explore these 40+ kid-friendly activities in KC and pick one that’s your speed. Seniors even score discounts on Royals tickets + Arrowhead Stadium tours.

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Sorry, no senior discount during the postseason. | Photo by @andy_cz

Volunteer

Give back to the community by volunteering at a local organization. Whether you’re interested in supporting a community center or want to volunteer outdoors, check out our full list of opportunities.

Take a class

It’s never too late to learn new skills while making friends. The J KC offers a variety of fine art classes for adults 55+, along with dance and fitness activities. Or, explore JCPRD’s enrichment calendar for classes focused on older adults.

Explore the arts

Beat the crowds and take a weekday trip to one of KC’s many museums, and be on the lookout for senior discounts (we see you, Negro Leagues Baseball Museum + National Museum of Toys and Miniatures). Or, enjoy a performance. Older adults can receive discounts for shows at AMC Theatres and the Kansas City Ballet.
 
Events
Wednesday, Oct. 9
  • Brown Suga Bakes Pop Up | Wednesday, Oct. 9 | 5 p.m. | Lenexa Public Market | Menu price | Lemon crinkle, snickerdoodle, birthday cake... these are just a few of the flavors you can taste at the pop up shop.
  • Blind Bourbon Drawing | Wednesday, Oct. 9 | 6 p.m. | Riverside Red X, Riverside | $10+ | Draw for 40 different bourbons like Jack Daniels 12 Year and Maker’s Mark — all proceeds will help a local woman battling stage 4 cancer.
  • Printing with Leaves and Paper | Wednesday, Oct. 9 | 6-8:30 p.m. | 1427 W. 9th St., KCMO | $100+ | This three week series will teach you the ins and outs of collagraphy — like building a DIY printing plate and pressing with fresh fall leaves.
  • Mom’s Unhinged | Wednesday, Oct. 9 | 7 p.m. | Vox Theatre | $25 | Hilarious moms will take over the mic and have you cackling over motherhood, marriage, and more mom duties.
  • Mad About Mozart | Wednesday, Oct. 9 | 7:30 p.m. | Grace & Holy Trinity Cathedral | $13+ | Enjoy the Kansas City Chamber Orchestra’s 38th season opening with a fabulous feast of Mozart favorites.
Thursday, Oct. 10
  • Ghouls’ Night Out | Thursday, Oct. 10 | 4-8 p.m. | Be Here Now, Independence | $12 | Haunt the town by shopping, taking a Halloween ride, and winning a costume contest.
  • “Sweeney Todd” | Thursday, Oct. 10-Sunday, Oct. 27 | Times vary | Music Theater Heritage | $39+ | This nine-actor adaptation in an intimate seven row theater is sure to make you feel closer to the dark and witty tale than ever before. Maybe even a little too close…
Friday, Oct. 11
  • Amuck, Amuck, Amuck Pop Up Bar | Friday, Oct. 11-Saturday, Oct. 26 | 7-10 p.m. | PH Coffee | $25+ | Your favorite soul-sucking sirens of Salem will provide an evening filled with live music + parodies as well as spooky cocktail concoctions and snacks in this Hocus Pocus inspired show.
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News Notes
Trending
  • Rolling in it. Aiming to be one of KS’ or MO’s top earners? Annual pay for the states’ top 1% bottoms out around $577,891 or $523,561, respectively — an increase of 21% from 2020 to 2021, thanks to post-pandemic salary surges. Now, 26,722 MO residents + 12,659 KS residents make the cutoff. (KCBJ)
Read
  • Taking saucy whodunnit to a whole new level. Written by expat local Laura Wetsel, readers can devour new murder mystery novel “Burnt Ends” as it doles out a tale of family betrayal surrounding a fictional West Bottoms barbecue joint. Find it on Kindle. (The Pitch)
Ranked
  • While Kansas City may be the crown jewel, there’s a few shining stars nearby. Three metro suburbs landed on WalletHub’s “Best Small Cities” list: Leawood, Shawnee, and Lenexa. All three scored in the 90th percentile or above thanks to factors like affordability, education and safety.
Announced
  • KC Current’s $18 million Riverside training complex will soon feature a new addition: a matching five-story, 134-room Hilton Garden Inn. As the site is a potential World Cup base camp, we could see the 83,744-sqft hotel completed as soon as early 2026. (KCBJ)
Outdoors
Closed
  • Smitty’s Garage slung its last burger over the weekend. Chronic financial woes forced the car-themed Ward Parkway Center restaurant to shutter, with former employees looking to join local sister concepts: Charleston’s, just two doors down, and OP’s Red Canyon Grill. (Kansas City Star)
Biz
  • Want more eyes on your business but can’t figure out how to get them? We’ll let you in on a secret… Our self-service advertising portal is designed to help you reach our local audience through listings, banner ads, and articles. Get started.
Environmental
  • Your commute could be more than just getting from one point to the other. It could be a chance to connect with yourself and the community — while planting seeds for a brighter tomorrow. Join the Green Commute Challenge this month to bike, walk, scoot, carpool, or ride transit to work.*
 
Sports

🎨 Share your art on the world (cup) stage

Answered: How to get involved in FIFA World Cup 26 Kansas City?
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We did it, we got the World Cup. | Photo by @kc2026worldcup
Before 600,000+ travelers make their way to KC, your art could be the first thing they see.

Announced yesterday, KC2026 is accepting submissions for its official World Cup host city poster now through Saturday, Oct. 26.

Eligibility is limited to those 18+ who live in either KS or MO. Fit the bill? Here’s what you’ll need to submit:
  • three digital portfolio pieces
  • poster design concept sketch
  • blurb detailing your creative vision in 100 words or less
Five finalists will earn $1,000 each, with the winning artist earning a $10,000 grand prize (and all the glory).
Other ways to get involved
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The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
Madison
From the editor
Between 7th Heaven’s store-closing deals and Manor Record’s 15% discount, there’s no better time to grow your vinyl collection with new releases + deep cuts. Consider it an early holiday present to yourself, I know I will.
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