Just imagine the spread... | Photos by Dolce Bakery, Frozen Custard + Heirloom Bakery & Hearth.
If your Easter prep is looking more “fashionably late” than fully hatched, don’t sweat it — we’ve rounded up some last-minute egg-cellence to fill your baskets and brunch tables with local love.
For the baskets
Whether you’re shopping for the young or the young-at-heart, here are a few fillers worth their weight in chocolate:
Johnny B: I’m Built Different | Tuesday, April 15-Saturday, June 28 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Kansas City Public Library, Central Branch | Free | Witness the post-mortem retrospective of the long-term resident artist at Imagine That!, an arts-based day program for individuals with developmental disabilities.
Wednesday, April 16
Fox Hollow Work Day | 1-3 p.m. | Lakeside Nature Center | Free, RSVP | Spend time in the sun while keeping our natural spaces wild by removing invasive species and assisting with maintenance along the trail system.
Thursday, April 17
Purses for Promise | 4:30-8 p.m. | The Gallery | $50 | Snag your spot to shop dozens of designer handbags and support United Way of Greater KC’s early literacy and learning programs in our community.
Maya Angelou Book Award Winner | 6 p.m. | Kansas City Public Library, Plaza Branch | Free, RSVP | Hear from Iowa-based short story writer, Jamel Brinkley, and his collection “Witness: Stories,” the first collection of its kind to win the national award.
Tequila & Brews: A Pairing Class | 6-9 p.m. | Brew Lab, Overland Park | $40 | Strange bedfellows can make the best friends, especially when beer enthusiasts and tequila lovers come together to expand their palates with expert instructors.
Friday, April 18
World Championship Arm Wrestling III | 8-10 p.m. | The Bird Comedy Theater | $20 | It’s an adrenaline-pumping showdown of strength, but be warned — these parody competitors are armed and dangerous.
Saturday, April 19
Fountain Fest 2025 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Mill Creek Park | Free | It’s the annual tradition that brings the City of Fountains together to celebrate KCMO’s art, culture, and history as our wonderful water features bubble to life.
Safety and reduced congestion — remember those end goals as you navigate I-70 construction for the next three years. Work is already underway on the stretch from Paseo to 31st Street, with construction on 23rd Street and 25th Street pedestrian bridges expected to start this year. Here’s what else to expect.(Kansas City Star)
Open
Former regulars are reviving Enchanté as Soli Deo Coffee & Bakery, after the location shuttered this year due to ongoing streetcar construction and crime concerns. Stop by for a fresh pastry and people-watching in its prime Westport digs when the successor debuts this Saturday, April 19.
Try This
With a few rainy days forecast for this week, we’re considering any and all options that keep us active when the weather takes a turn. Embrace these April showers with IN Kansas City’s guide or browse our recs for metro-area introverts.
Travel
Or opt to get out of town entirely. Delta Airlines will launch nonstop Saturday flights from KCI to Cancun starting Dec. 20 through April 12, 2026. Part of its largest-ever winter schedule to Latin America and the Caribbean, the route joins existing seasonal and year-round service from other airlines. (Kansas City Star)
Plan Ahead
While the dinner may be sold out, you can still snag tickets for Feastival’s Beastro Brunch and Behemoth Bag Packs on Saturday, May 3. The bottomless brunch alone features dishes from Donutology, Green Dirt on Oak, Betty Rae’s, and 20+ more eateries, with your $45 ticket supporting local nonprofit Harvesters.
Environment
Got stuff to get rid of after spring cleaning? Reusing + recycling your stuff keeps it out of the landfill, creates local jobs, and, of course, is good for the planet. Find a place for your old stuff using RecycleSpot, and help make Kansas City greener, one item at a time.*
Number
$1,300. That’s what you could spend on a brand new tablet, smart watch, and noise-canceling earbuds — or what you could spend overpaying for car insurance. If you like the former option, see what you could save by switching car insurance providers.*
Featured Deal
Restock your wine fridge ahead of spring + summer events. For a limited time, Swirl Wine Shop is offering up to 70% off premium collections of red, white, and mixed selections.*
The Buy
A breathable long-sleeve tee, great to pair with jeans and jackets on cool spring days.
Maybe it’s my countdown to Good Things or just the siren song of a sizzling smashburger, but Cosmo Burger’s, Dodson’s, and Goat & Rabbit’s upcoming career fair has me daydreaming about a foodie side hustle. If you’re also craving a change, check out the latest bites on our KCtoday jobs board.
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