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We’re not kiddin’ around. From major attractions like Worlds of Fun to hidden gems like Yaya’s Alpaca Farm, there’s something in KC for children of all ages. You’ll have no trouble entertaining the youngsters with this list of 35+ kid-friendly activities around Kansas City.
🍽️ Foodie families
Donutology, 1009 Westport Rd., KCMO | 🎟️ Cost of purchase Customize your own freshly made donuts with different icings, toppings, and drizzles.
Taste Bud Kitchen, 5336 W. 151st St., Leawood, KS | 🎟️ Price varies From classes and camps to birthday parties — this spot has everything for your little chef.
🎳 Indoor adventures
The Rabbit hOle, 919 E. 14th Ave., North Kansas City, MO | 🎟️ Family memberships available Classic children’s literature is brought to life with three floors of immersive, multi-sensory adventures.
Happy Hour: KCK Chamber | 4:30-6:30 p.m. | Homefield KCK | Free, RSVP | Your first drink is on the house — a perfect excuse to mingle and explore the bar and restuarant at Homefield’s newly opened $60 million KCK Showcase Center.
Friday, Dec. 20
Up all 1D Night | 8 p.m. | recordBar | $25 | Dance all night to the best songs ever at this adult-only celebration of the iconic boyband’s greatest hits.
Saturday, Dec. 21
Sour Lemon Homemade Indoor Market | 1-4 p.m. | Sour Lemon Beverage Company, Stilwell | Free | Local honey, fresh eggs, sourdough goodies, organic hair care, unique jewelry — there’s no end to what you’ll find at this indoor artisan market.
Tacos & Tequila Tasting With Casamigos | 3-5 p.m. | Teocali Mexican Restaurant & Cantina | $45 | Celebrate a Chiefs victory (fingers crossed) with four tastings of premium tequila and more than enough chips + salsa to chase it down.
Sunday, Dec. 22
Bassmas 2024 | 1-4 p.m. | recordBar | Free, RSVP | Let the music lead you at this low-key play along, open to all levels and ages of electric + upright bass musicians.
Girls Night Inn: Goodbye 2024 | 5:30-10 p.m. | AIMwell Yoga | $0+ | Close out 2024 and set your purpose for the year ahead with vision board crafting, tarot readings, and reflective discussions about your goals with fellow women.
Jackson County’s $70 million in leftover ARPA funds is still up for grabs... and still set to expire in T-12 days. Downtown courthouse upgrades, grants to local nonprofits, county employee salaries, and infrastructure projects have all been debated, but none have survived the legislature yet. (Kansas City Star)
Eat
Dig in, Kansas City. Two new international eateries are coming to the metro: Irish pub Conroy’s Public House and American-Indian-Mediterranean fusion Gaia Masala & Burger. The former is already open daily at 6995 W. 151st St., while the latter will open in the former Kobi-Q spot at 425 Westport Rd. though no date has been announced. (Johnson County Post + KCBJ)
Sports
It’s still up in the air whether Patrick Mahomes will play in this Saturday’s home game against the Houston Texans. The QB’s high-ankle sprain has not kept him from participating in practice this week, promising he’ll “push to play” in the team’s third to last game before playoffs. (FOX4)
Watch
Back to back. Fans of the recently-released Taylor Swift + Travis Kelce-inspired Hallmark flick, “Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story” have another reason to rejoice this season. The network has announced an extended cut of the 90-minute movie, set to premiere at 7 p.m. CST on Friday, Dec. 20. (Kansas City Star)
Development
The City of Merriam is in the market for some serious real estate, and its got its eye on the former Antioch Library branch. Its city council has approved a $4 million contract to buy the property — though plans for the site are still unclear. (Johnson County Post)
Closing
One of Kansas City’s best spots for lunches under $10 is closing after 66 years in the Historic Northeast. Lease disagreements + lasting COVID-19 losses spell the end of Harold’s Drive-In at 1337 Admiral Blvd., whose last day serving classics like pork tenderloin and Italian steak sandwiches will be Tuesday, Dec. 31. (Northeast News)
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If you haven’t already or if you’ve thought up a few more, be sure to drop your burning, hyper-local questions before the end of the year. It’s our personal resolution to answer 25 of them throughout 2025 (See what we did there?).
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