With spring officially sprung, we’re ready to put the petal to the metal. And what better way to celebrate the season of growth and renewal than with a brilliant bunch of flowers? From u-pick experiences to CSAs and flower trucks, here are nine local flower farms + subscriptions to explore.
Take your pick
Colonial Gardens
While the fields are still being prepped for its June debut, this u-cut experience offers blooms by the bucket — literally. Fit as many fresh stems as you can in a five-gallon bucket for $45, and reuse the receptacle next time you come for $15 off.
Flower CSAs + subscriptions
Bramble & Stem
Embrace nature’s cycles by selecting this Waldo shop’s locally grown flower subscription for paper-wrapped bouquets + vase arrangements using blooms from KS and MO farms.
Verdant
Its pottery is handmade in the West Bottoms, while the flowers come from regional businesses like Twisted Cedar Farm and Julie Pal Peonies. Plus, explore its specialty Ikebana arrangements.
Unique offerings
White Farmhouse Flowers & Gifts
Book its Betty the Flower Truck or pop-up flower bar to bring fresh stems to your next event.
Second Tuesday Jam Session & Rolling Record Store | 6-9 p.m. | Kansas City Bier Company | Price of purchase | Hear live, improvisational music from local musicians (or bring your own instrument to join the jam) and browse hundreds of hand-picked used vinyl from Manor Records.
Beyond Earth: The Quest for Life | 7:30 p.m. | Kauffman Center | $45+ | Embark on a journey through two decades of space exploration with leading NASA Engineer Kobie Boykins, who is heading the charge on an upcoming mission to find water on Europa — Jupiter’s icy moon.
Wednesday, April 9
Beads & Brews | 6-8 p.m. | Casual Animal Brewing Co. | $20 | Create your own one-of-a-kind beaded necklace while enjoying a small-batch beer inside the cozy, greenery-filled digs.
Yoga at the Zoo | 6:30-8 p.m. | Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium | $20 | Get into the flow by going slow with this zookeeper chat + yoga class near the Discovery Barn’s sloth habitat, with all profits going towards conservation efforts.
Thursday, April 10
2025 Urban Hero Awards Reception | 5-7 p.m. | Kansas City Convention Center | $20 | Get inspired by the individuals, businesses + nonprofits passionate about making downtown a more vibrant place to live, work, and play.
Yappy Hour | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Shawnee Town 1929 | $5 | Bring your pup as the museum turns into an off-leash dog park for the night, with live music for the pet parents.
Rivalry at the Rink 2025 | 7 p.m. | Cable Dahmer Arena, Independence | $13+ | Locals can catch Mizzou’s + KU’s club hockey teams as they revive the border war for a spat on the ice.
Friday, April 11
Omnium Circus: “I’m Possible” | 7 p.m. | Yardley Hall, Overland Park | $10+ | Step into a world of all things possible and discover the power of the human spirit through daring feats, with inclusive features like integrated ASL, assisted listening devices, and a lobby calming area.
Saturday, April 12
Kegs ‘n’ Eggs | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Kansas City Renaissance Festival, Bonner Springs | $35+ | Your ticket includes unlimited alcohol + mocktail tastings, along with admission to the adults-only hunt for eggs filled with candy, cash, or vouchers for $15,000 worth of prizes.
Municipal Election Day. Need a refresher? Check out our guide for a quick re-up or dive deep into The Beacon’s full voter breakdown before hitting the polls.
Eat
Doing your civic duty work up an appetite? Devour IN Kansas City’s list of 21 dishes and drinks dominating the local food scene (and our stomachs), like the wagyu smash burger paired with a Black Star Boulevardier at Ground Control, The Belfry’s basement bar.
Try This
Celebrate two fun promotions around town this week. Bay Boy Sandwiches in West Plaza is turning seven and offering original pricing through Thursday, April 10. Meanwhile, McLain’s Bakery is hosting an egg hunt at all metro locations — each egg is filled with surprise in-store deals through Friday, April 11.
Open
Make your hole-in-one a masterpiece, thanks to the warm weather return of the Nelson-Atkins’ Art Course. Located in the Donald J. Hall Sculpture Park, the nine-hole mini golf experience decks out its front lawn with features inspired by items in the museum’s collection. Tickets to reserve your tee time are $18 for non-members.
Traffic
Heads up, south JoCo drivers: 167th Street between Metcalf and Antioch is closed, including nearby highway ramps, for express lane construction on 69 Highway. The closure is expected to last six months, reopening in early October — just in time for your annual trip to the Louisburg Cider Festival. (Johnson County Post)
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A cap sleeve V-neck tee with a tasteful ruching design. Crafted from soft, breathable fabric and available in 10+ colors, this shirt will become your go-to for spring and summer outfits.
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The next frontier for our sculpture parade future is...
While we’re swooning over the upcoming Parade of Hearts redesign, our readers are already thinking bigger.
Here are some of your best (and most KC) ideas:
Saxophones — Jazz birds unite. A nod to 18th & Vine? We’re blown away.
Sunflowers — KS’ state flower, but make it 6-ft tall and selfie-ready.
Shuttlecocks — Nelson-Atkins already laid the groundwork. We say: “More, please.”
Spires — Inspired by the iconic Bartle Hall towers, because who doesn’t love a skyline moment?
Soccer balls — KC Current, Sporting, and the World Cup walk into a sculpture parade…
Anyone else notice the “S” theme? Spooky or serendipitous? Either way, we’re sold.
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