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Top Stories
100-year-old time capsule unveiling | After the National WWI Museum and Memorial unveiled its 1924 time capsule on Oct. 16, it announced plans to build a new one in 2026 — and they need your help deciding what’s included.
Six local haunts + ghost tours | Looking for a howling good time this Halloween? To make this season even more scare-tacular, we’re creep-ing it real with a roundup featuring six haunted experiences in the KC metro.
Asked
Asked
KC’s most famous horseback rider, The Scout, was originally shown in which coastal city?
A. San Francisco B. Boston C. Washington, DC D. Los Angeles
Brown Suga Bakes Pop-Up | Saturday, Oct. 19 | Times vary | Lenexa Public Market | Lemon crinkle, snickerdoodle, birthday cake... these are just a few of the flavors you can taste at the pop up shop.
Cornucopia | Saturday, Oct. 19-Sunday, Oct. 20 | Times vary | Kansas City Power & Light District | Free entry | It’s downtown’s biggest festival, featuring a petting zoo, carnival rides, and lots of vendors so you can get a jumpstart on your holiday shopping.
11th Annual Dia de los Muertos Celebration | Saturday, Oct. 19 | 5-9 p.m. | Kansas City Museum | Donation requested | Once the sun sets, the living will celebrate with puppetry performances, folk dancing, and local vendors while honoring the dead with community altars.
Gothic Succulents Of Samhain | Sunday, Oct. 20 | 10-11:30 a.m. | Colonial Gardens, Blue Springs | $50 | Craft a hauntingly beautiful succulent arrangement featuring dark and eerie succulents that capture the spirit of the season.
Chiefs Watch Party | Sunday, Oct. 20 | 11 a.m. | Casual Animal Brewing Co. | Free entry | Cerberus Coffee + New Material books will be on site early with coffee, books, and snacks, before Makin Come Eat’s Laotian pop up arrives for dinner.
Kansas City Engaged Fall Wedding Show | Sunday, Oct. 20 | 12-4 p.m. | Marriott Kansas City, Overland Park | $12 | Meet with 100+ wedding professionals, enter to win fantastic prizes, learn about current trends, and get inspiration that will make your Pinterest board jealous.
Plan Ahead
Movie Night at the Aztec: The Werewolf of London & The Wolfman | Wednesday, Oct. 23 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Aztec Shawnee Theater, Shawnee | $10 | The historic theater goes back to its roots with a double feature screening of “The Werewolf of London” (1935) and “The Wolfman” (1941).
Night/Shift | Thursday, Oct. 24 | 5-9 p.m. | The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art | Free with RSVP | Night/Shift shakes up the museum with a free-form evening of creative encounters, featuring live acts, live art, and unexpected ways to explore.
That’s a wrap on this iteration of Starlight. The outdoor theater celebrated a groundbreaking last week, beginning phase one of renovations to build two new towers by this April. With all these developments in Kansas City, read up on the cost of planting some roots here. (KCBJ)
Watch
The Nelson-Atkins Art Museum is expanding both physically and digitally. Listen to Art Bytes, its new podcast which offers low-key chats with artists, curators, and other professionals in the art world.
Sports
Welcome back to the Kingdom. The Chief’s 53-man roster includes RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire once again. After losing his spot to Isiah Pacheco in 2022, CEH now hopes to help replace No. 10 in the Chiefs offense. (FOX4)
Trending
Make room in your closet for Adidas’ new Mahomes 2 x NLBM Collection. The collab pays tribute to the Kansas City Monarchs on the 100th anniversary of their NL World Series win, with proceeds benefiting the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. (KCBJ)
Weather
Is it cool 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 fall weather outlook for predictions on what may be headed our way.
Announced
Q39 has debuted 10 new items — appetizers, salads, sandwiches, and desserts — along with a fresh selection of cocktails. Want to keep up with all the most recent restaurants and bars that are opening or closing in our area? Read more on our website.
City Guide
City Guide
Take part in the KC community
No, Girl Scout sashes are not required to participate. | Picture by @dellalambcs
Maybe you have some extra time on your hands, or maybe you’re just in the giving spirit. All we know is there are more than enough great causes in Kansas City to support with your time.
Whether you’re an animal lover, an artsy type, a natural mentor, or a health care enthusiast — there’s a nearby volunteer opportunity for you. Here are 30+ ways to get involved in Kansas City.
Always and Furever Midwest Animal Sanctuary | This beautiful barn sanctuary saves unwanted pets from a life spent in kennels. All animals on-site are adoptable, but they are always looking for new volunteers and donations as well.
Care Beyond the Boulevard | Kansas Citians of all skill levels are needed to help operate free medical clinics for homeless, uninsured, or otherwise vulnerable members of our community.
KCMO Parks Department | The parks department has the Parks Ambassadors program, which provides special training, exclusive events, and a free T-shirt. Participate in their curated individual + group experiences.
