City of Fountains, Paris of the Plains... may we suggest the Atlantis of the Midwest?
Photo by Carol M. Highsmith, via Wikimedia Commons
Everything you need to know about Fountain Day | It’s called the City of Fountains for a reason. We rounded up all the info you need ahead of next week’s annual festivities — they’re set to make a splash.
Explore the KC Streetcar stop: Southmoreland, 43rd + Main | City Editor Madison’s series returns with a look into the fourth stop on the Main Street Extension tour. Find out what you can do, where to eat, and the best spots for a drink after hopping off in Southmoreland.
Asked
Asked
Which is the oldest fountain in Kansas City?
A. Fountain Basin, Nelson-Atkins B. Mill Creek Park Fountain C. Neptune, Country Club Plaza D. Eagle Scout Tribute Fountain, 39th + Gillham
A Match Made in Heaven: Katherine Bernhardt x Jeremy Scott | Friday, April 18-Sunday, April 20 | Times vary | Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art | Free | This dynamic pop culture extravaganza explores the shared references that unite Bernhardt’s paintings and Scott’s iconic fashion looks.
Celebrate Olathe: Spring Fling | 5-8 p.m. | Johnson County Square | Free | Bring the kids for bounce houses, face painting, and yard games while the adults unwind with live music, food trucks, and shopping vendors before settling in together for a movie screening.
Swemo: Emo Night (Taylor’s Version) | 7 p.m. | recordBar | $26 | A night full of Taylor Swift’s biggest hits with an emo spin keeps everyone headbanging, singing along, and waiting for “Reputation” to finally drop (please).
Saturday, April 19
Easter Egg 5K/10K | 8 a.m. | 7200 W. 132nd St., Overland Park | $33+ | Work up a sweat before you hit the brunch buffet with this family-friendly race fundraising for Cornerstones of Care.
Bee to Bottle Tours 2025 | 1-3 p.m. | Next to Nature Farm, Leavenworth | $20 | Join experts who will guide you through the entire life cycle of a bee, and go home with local honey of your own to enjoy.
The Great American Melodogma | 7:30 p.m. | Martin City Melodrama, Grandview | $10+ | With topsy-turvy tunes, tap shoes, and triple-threat pawformers and performers, this vaudeville revue features small senior dogs from local shelters.
Sunday, April 20
Sunday Funday: Bottomless Bubbles | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Parlor | $30 | Treat yourself to bottomless mimosas, bloody marys, and beermosas before taking the party upstairs to its covered + heated patio.
Easter Egg Hunt on the Farm | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Colonial Gardens, Blue Springs | $10 | It’s BYOB — that stands for ‘basket’ — with egg relay races, alpaca encounters, egg-based games, and a hunt starting at noon.
The first-ever identified footprints of the ankylosaurid ankylosaur — a dino that lived ~100 million years ago — were recently confirmed and reported, revealing that two different types of ankylosauruses coexisted.Learn more about dinosaurs locally at Science City at Union Station or Museum at Prariefire. (Discover Magazine)
Active
The 129th Boston Marathon will take off on Monday, April 21, but you don’t need to go to Massachusetts to lace up your running shoes. You can join one of Kansas City’s walk or run clubs to find movement that’s more your speed and help prepare for a future race.
Seasonal
Sunday, April 20 begins Taurus season — an earth sign associated with persistence and stubbornness. If this is your sign, find out which KC neighborhood is your perfect match. Don’t worry, we’ve also found a companion for every other zodiac sign, too.
Sports
Mascots are having a moment. According to a Digiday report, more and more companies are using mascots to stand out. That’s not news to us — UMKC’s Fighting Roo always has a place in our hearts.
Make your business’s upcoming event or news the talk of the town. Through KCtoday’s self-service ad portal, you can purchase an ad in as little as five minutes. Bonus: We now offer bundles so you can get in front of more eyes for less.
City Guide
City Guide
It’s time to make fetch happen
All of these recommendations are Ollie approved. | Photo by Sarah Schulte
Whether you’re in need of a drinking paw-tner at a local brewery, a shopping buddy, or a dining companion, well bone appétit. This guide has 50+ dog-friendly spots around the metro.
Breweries
Casual Animal Brewing Company, 1725 McGee St., KCMO | With the beers named after animals and giant murals of beasties, your dog will fit right in.
The CrossOver Bra by Honeylove feels as good as it looks. It’s beautifully made + engineered for real life wear (read: sculpting support without digging in or discomfort).
ICYMI: The world’s largest rubber duck is returning to the Missouri State Fair later this year. Mama Duck will bring quack-loads of fun and joy to Sedalia when the fair returns in early August.
Start planning your day among the food, fairground rides, and festivities by grabbing tickets before you forget.
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