Buy a baked good — your dog will thank you later. | Photo by KCtoday
Round of a-paws, please. From membership groups like Kansas City Dog Club to spoiling your pup with royal treatments at The Pet Ranch, Kansas City has a lot of love for our canine compatriots.
Whether you’re in need of a drinking paw-tner at a local brewery, a shopping buddy, or just dining companion, well bone appétit. This guide has 50+ dog-friendly spots around the metro.
Breweries + restaurants
Mixed Mutt Creamery, 108 S. Liberty St., Independence | Cold nose getting colder. Spoil your pet and yourself with both animal and human-friendly ice cream.
Velo Garage and Tap House, 1403 Swift St., NKC | This beer and pizza spot doubles as a bike shop and triples as a dog paradise (its enclosed patio is huge and includes yard games).
Get Fido excited about more than just butt-sniffing with this puppy-perfect agility course. | Photo via Lee’s Summit Parks & Recreation
Hotels
Crossroads Hotel, 2101 Central St., KCMO | The $40 Woof Package includes bed and bowl, treats, and dog park passes.
Dog Parks
West Terrace Dog Park, 750 Pennsylvania Ave., KCMO | This members-only dog park ($50/year) offers sweeping views of KCK, the River Market, and the Missouri River.
CITYDOGs, 2401 Summit St., KCMO | This urban dog playground also offers boarding, training, and grooming services.
Painting with Watercolors | 6-7:30 p.m. | 17400 E. Courtney Atherton Rd., Independence | $35 | Channel your inner Monet as you let the serene garden surroundings inspire your own masterpiece.
Tuesday, April 15
Music Bingo | 6-8 p.m. | Boulevard Tours & Rec Deck | Free entry | Stick around for rotating song categories and a selection of beers, bevs, and bites sure to fuel your next win.
Wednesday, April 16
KICKBACK | 6-8 p.m. | Ludo’s Shuffleboard Bar | $25 | Connect with fellow entrepreneurs + professionals from the Heartland Black Chamber of Commerce for friendly competition and a taco bar.
Cakebread Wine Dinner | 6-9 p.m. | Novel Restaurant | $150 | Dine on dishes like Green Dirt Farms’ fresh cheese, duck confit, and strawberry semifreddo paired with premier Napa Valley wines.
Thursday, April 17
Sam Morril | 7 p.m. | Arvest Bank Theatre at the Midland | $24+ | Expect dry, dark humor and unfiltered takes from this rising stand-up star who’s been making waves on Comedy Central and late-night TV.
Friday, April 18
Swemo — Emo Night (Taylor’s Version) | 7 p.m. | recordBar | $26 | A night full of the pop princess’ biggest hits with a studded belt-spin keeps everyone headbanging and singing along.
Champions of Magic | 7:30 p.m. | Kauffman Center | $51+ | Fusing their skills in grand scale magic, a flair for spectacle, and undeniable showmanship, this interactive, high-energy show is sure to entertain the entire family.
Roy Blunt Luminary Park. That’s the newly ordained name of the South Loop Project set to cap I-670 with a 5.5-acre urban oasis. The name honors former U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt, who represented Missouri from 2011 to 2023 and was instrumental in securing federal funding for the project. (KMBC)
Mansion Monday
Want privacy and luxury? This 10,138-sqft Shawnee estate offers both with 14+ acres, a waterfall-fed pool, glass elevator, 8-ft revolving shoe rack, and a guest house with its own garage. It’s the best of upscale country living, just minutes from city life.
Arts
Calling all fabric fanatics: Scraps KC is hosting a huge everything-must-go fabric sale Thursday, April 24 through Saturday, April 26 at the old National Fabric Company warehouse. Expect fabric, vinyl, carpet, and upholstery finds — all for $20 or less.
Opening
Paul’s Drive-In, meet Paul’s Jr. The former KCK burger joint is resurrecting its staple status with a new owner after its four-year hiatus. Diners can expect the same menu with updated digs in the coming months, though an exact opening date is TBA. (Kansas City Star)
Shop
KC neon studio Element Ten, known for glowing up local spots like Ragazza and Sagebrush, has dropped its latest creation: a heart-shaped statement bag lined with real neon tubing. With five glowing colorways, it’s equal parts art, fashion, and conversation starter. (Kansas City Magazine)
Announced
Worlds of Fun reopens soon, but fan-favorite wooden coaster Timber Wolf is sitting this season out. No reason yet, but thrill seekers can still enjoy fresh touches around the park — including Mamba Green pops and new updates to classic rides. (Kansas City Star)
Closing
Cafe Gratitude is closing on Saturday, April 27, after 13 years of serving up vegan eats along Southwest Trafficway. Fans flocked to the comments of its closing announcement, sharing memories and calls for a future cookbook. (Kansas City Star)
Biz
Our Parents’ Gift Guide is almost complete, but we have a few spots left to feature your business’s product or service. Secure your spot just in time for Mother’s Day + Father’s Day.
Seasonal
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The Buy
LED under cabinet lights, so you can finally have light in dark closets, above kitchen counters, or beneath shelves. The wireless lights turn on with a motion sensor and can be adjusted between five different brightness levels.
Between Tom’s Town cracking open The Vault and Common Tiger turning into a party-in-the-back pizza parlor, I have a few more reasons to go on a speakeasy scavenger hunt. Have a not-so-secret fave? Share it with me and I’ll only tell~75,000 of my closest (online) friends.
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