Find the perfect gift to express gratitude and love for the role models in your life. | Graphic by 6AM City
Shopping for a loved one? With Mother’s Day falling on Sunday, May 11, it’s a great time to give to parents, grandparents, neighbors, mentors, and life-long friends. Browse the gifts we think will do the trick:
Custom initial jewelry dish | $16.99 | A sweet, delicate ceramic jewelry tray you can customize with their initial.
Weighted silk lavender eye pillow | $19.99 | A silk sleep mask and a cooling gel eye mask are included in this spa set named one of Oprah’s Favorite Things in 2023.
Local pick:Tannin Wine Club | $450+/year | Gift the amateur sommelier in your life with a membership that includes a personalized wine locker, one bottle per month, complimentary wine flights, and discounted prices.
Golf practice net | $99.99 | Golfers can perfect their swing before stepping out on the course with this golf net great for backyards, basements, or even the living room.
Barefoot Dreams lounge top | $99 | There may be no better gift than something luxuriously soft, cuddly, and cozy.
Mom’s story book and Dad’s story book | $24.95 | Prompt them to write down memories, advice, and stories in these guided journals.
Neck + shoulders heating pad | $39.99 | This electric heat wrap helps with back pain, muscle aches, and de-stressing.
Local pick:Belger Arts Classes | $100+ | Looking for something you can do together? Learn how to throw on the pottery wheel or try your hand at glassblowing.
Clinique Almost Lipstick in Black Honey | $25 | You don’t have to worry about this lipstick flattering them — Black Honey is designed to look incredible (and different) on everyone.
Garden to Glass Cocktail Class | 6 p.m. + 8 p.m. | VOO Lounge | $40 | Sip into the season with this hands-on experience that will have you crafting vibrant, garden-inspired cocktails that taste like spring in a glass.
Spring Glories | 7:30-9 p.m. | Country Club Christian Church | $25+ | Savor the season’s sonic experience, from Barber to Vaughan Williams, surrounded by the English Gothic landmark’s cathedral-like stone towers.
Friday, May 2
BeeZerts Beauty & Bellini Bar Bonanza | 6-10 p.m. | 15051 Holmes Rd., Kansas City | $45 | Color you own custom makeup, shop exclusive pre-launch products, and enjoy a full bellini + chocolate bar from this local cosmetics brand.
Saturday, May 3
Neighborhood Bock Party | 3-7 p.m. | Kansas City Bier Company | $20+ | Wander into its breezy, communal outdoor space for a wide selection of beers from local breweries and homebrew clubs, as well as live performances by local musicians.
Kentucky de Mayo | 3-8 p.m. | SERV, Overland Park | $75+ | Your ticket to this fusion fest includes food and drink, premium liquor tastings, exclusive vendor access, and live entertainment — plus, part of each sale benefits Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kansas City.
Sunday, May 4
Give ‘em Hell 5K | 8 a.m. | Harry S. Truman Library & Museum, Independence | $10+ | Lace up for a jaunt through the historic downtown neighborhood and Independence Square, before returning to the storied presidential library and museum.
Monday, May 5
Mahjong KC’s 2025 Card Review | 6:30-9 p.m. | Charlie Hooper’s Brookside Bar & Grille | $30 | Share your favorite lines, new strategies, and get in plenty of playing time with the newly released National Mahjong League card — plus, bring your own tiles for $5 off.
Delivery drones may soon be whizzing their way to your doorstep. Permit approvals have made way for Amazon to build a specialized drone center at its existing same-day delivery facility. This would make KC the largest city to receive the service, which currently only operates in College Station, TX, and Tolleson, AZ. (Kansas City Star)
Opening
New York Butcher Shoppe, set to debut in South Plaza this month, will also open its restaurant, wine bar, and butcher shop concept in Prairie Village’s Corinth Quarter this fall. More meats are making their way to the metro with gourmet deli, La Fetta — inspired by a hidden Montana gem — set to open in OP near 143rd + Metcalf. (Johnson County Post + Kansas City Star)
Real Estate
Diamond in the rough, hidden gem, money pit — whatever you call them, Cheap Old Houses is spreading the love for antique fixer-uppers with its viral media empire. See the creators and hosts of the eponymous HGTV show live when they roll into Topeka for a presentation + book signing on Thursday, May 8.
Trending
While sky-high eggs prices are cracking, keeping backyard chickens is a trend on the rise. Want the goods without the commitment? Check out regional fowl-for-rent services and browse our feather-friendly guide for the low-down on related city ordinances. (KCUR)
Legacy
The Graham Hoffman Firefighter Paramedic Scholarship Fund has been created to honor the 29-year-old first responder who was killed in action over the weekend. You can contribute directly and/or dine at participating eateries on Saturday, May 3 — a portion of sales will be donated by the Greater Kansas City Restaurant Association. (KCTV5)
Stat
$5,000. That’s how much you may have to drop if your dog or cat tears their ACL — a surprisingly common knee injury in pets. To the rescue: pet insurance. With this plan, 90% of that cost could be reimbursed.*
Number
540,000+. That’s how many customers choose this hearing aid when it comes time to make that decision for their loved ones. See why.*
Finance
Last chance to invest in the “Uber of mobile phones.”Mode Mobile grew 32,481% from 2019-2022, and just secured their Nasdaq ticker with plans for a potential IPO. The opportunity to invest at $0.26/share closes today.†*
Biz
Did you miss the chance to feature your business’s product or service in today’s feature of the 2025 Parents’ Gift Guide? Don’t worry — you can still secure your spot in time for Father’s Day. Bonus: Use code PGG2025 for 20% at checkout.
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🍦 Sweet, sweet siren’s call
I love you so matcha, ice cream. (That’s actually the name of this flavor.) | Photo by KCtoday
If you’re looking to cool down with some sweet treats, check out these 15+ mouth-watering ice cream shops churning in the KC metro.
Clinton’s Soda Fountain, 100 W. Maple Ave., Independence, MO | This shop first opened in 1988 and outfitted itself with a checkerboard floor, red bar stools, classic sodas, and retro vibes a la mode.
The Flying Cow Gelato Shop, multiple locations | From the chocolate connoisseurs behind Annadore’s, enjoy less fat + more flavor with its made-fresh-daily gelato.
The Golden Scoop, 9540 Nall Ave., Overland Park, KS | Enjoy all the classic flavors at this biz focused on employing people with disabilities.
Paleterias Tropicana, multiple locations | Homemade, traditional Michoacan ice cream is this family-owned business’ signature offering.
Popculture Gourmet Popcorn & Ice Cream, multiple locations | Sample its 50-flavor tasting wall and select the perfect pairing to go with your sweet scoops.
Swim trunks with pockets. These quick-drying swimsuit trunks have a hidden pocket built into an anti-chafe compression liner — perfect for keeping phones, keys, and cash safe on beach days.
“This morning, with her, having coffee,” — the definition of paradise, dubiously credited to Johnny Cash in an interview lost to time (or concocted for the internet).
Regardless of its veracity, I think of this line whenever my fiancé and I spend an evening lapping the Plaza and people-watching over ice cream. Little rituals like these make our lives endlessly special. Care to share your own?
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When did KCMO celebrate its first b-day? (Aka, the city’s official incorporation)
36%. That’s how many participants would have remembered to send a card to Kansas City on its 172nd incorporation anniversary on June 3. Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday Kansas City...
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