Find the perfect gift to express gratitude and love for the role models in your life. | Graphic by 6AM City
This year, Father’s Day falls on Sunday, June 15 — meaning it’s a great time to browse our gift guide for parents, grandparents, neighbors, mentors, and life-long friends. Shop great gifts that say I appreciate you:
Local pick:Effing Candle Co. | $28+ | Whether you’re looking for “Warm Hugs” or “A Ray of Effing Sunshine,” these non-toxic scents are a sweet (or sassy) way to unwind.
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.
Personalized photo wallet card | $14.95 | Tug on heartstrings with this engraved metal wallet insert that features your custom message on one side + a meaningful photo on the other.
Neck + shoulders heating pad | $39.99 | This electric heat wrap helps with back pain, muscle aches, and de-stressing.
Crocs recovery slide | $64.95 | If they already love Crocs, upgrade them to the next best thing: a luxe, comfortable slide that will become their most-worn shoe of the summer.
Local pick:Stitch Saddleback Sleeve | $55 | Upgrade their glasses case with a stylish, “no-nonsense leather fortress” or really show your appreciation with a new bag or briefcase, like the Stitch Messenger.
Custom photo socks | $16.99 | Photos of pets, babies, or any person can be added to these socks that are sure to surprise and delight.
Carhartt lunch box | $29.50 | This camping cooler and worksite lunchbox is durable, waterproof, and extra roomy.
Golf cooler bag | $25.99 | This slim, insulated cooler sleeve can fit into the side pocket of most golf bags and fits up to six beer cans.
Grandview has a new name in delicious local roasts: ASE. | Photo via ASE Coffee
The City of Fountains has no shortage of masterful baristas, aromatic roasts, and foamy lattes. But if you’re having trouble deciding on a spot, gather some brews clues with our guide to some of the best coffee shops in KC.
New to the scene
1888 Coffee House, 3504 Gillham Rd. | Hyde Park’s newest caffeine fix offers similar vibes to its predecessor Mother Earth Coffee — Parisi beans, Wi-Fi-ready seating, indoor/outdoor tables — plus kid-friendly perks, thanks to the young family of regulars-turned-owners.
Café Corazón, multiple locations | Celebrate the grand opening of its Brookside digs this Saturday, June 7 from 5–9 p.m. Too late for coffee? That’s our excuse for trying its unique selection of cocktails, beer, and wine instead (which happen to pair perfectly with your favorite alfajor).
Good Karma Coffee, 3134 Gillham Rd. | Found inside The Black Pantry, expect your espresso to come with a side of cool — this spot is known for hosting events like Sunday Leisure Club and the upcoming East African Jazz + Funk Night.
River Market Melodies | 5-7:30 p.m. | River Market Park | Free | Bring a blanket, grab a bite from a nearby favorite, and soak in the inaugural performance of this monthly live music series.
Jigsaw Dating: Singles Pickleball (Ages 25-45+) | 7-9 p.m. | Chicken N Pickle, NKC | $31 | Sign up for some mixer-style mingling with local singles, a pickleball-themed bingo activity + free gameplay (to find your perfect doubles partner).
Friday, June 6
Meadowbrook Park Festival | 4-9 p.m. | Meadowbrook Park, Prairie Village, KS | Free entry | Shop local artists, savor bites from local food trucks, and enjoy live music all evening — plus, snag a sunflower pinwheel for a $5+ donation supporting JCPRD’s Public Art Program.
Jazzoo | 7:30-11:59 p.m. | Kansas City Zoo | $200+ | Party animals from across the metro will gather to enjoy unlimited food, drinks, and entertainment — all while raising money for the Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium.
Cartoon Rave | 8 p.m. | recordBar | $20 | Relive those Saturday morning memories dressed as your favorite network characters and journey through a multiverse of cartoons + electrifying EDM.
Saturday, June 7
Heroes for Hospice 5K Run and Walk | 7:30-9 a.m. | REI at Prairie Fire, Overland Park, KS | $37 | Runners, walkers and wagon riders race a route around the Lions Gate Golf Course, raising money for Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care and Midland Care Hospice of Topeka and Lawrence.
National Trails Day Mural Fest | 2-5 p.m. | Darby Trotter Spirit Mall | Free entry | Celebrate National Trails Day with a live mural painting experience along the Riverfront Heritage Trail, complete with West Bottoms vendors and live music.
Sunday, June 8
Brews & Bonsai | 2-4 p.m. | The Goat Brewing Co., Lee’s Summit | $75 | Whether you’re a branch-bending aficionado, or just looking for an excuse to channel Mr. Miyagi, enjoy a brew on the house and take home your very own bonsai.
The KC Clay Guild is shaping big things — including a brand new Midtown studio set to open in 2026. Take a virtual tour of the future West 39th Street spot, then check out House of Clay, a new pottery studio + art shop that just opened in a converted flour mill on downtown OP’s north end. (Johnson County Post)
Civic
Your dream boutique or cozy café might be more realistic than you think. KCMO just approved a resolution allocating $1.4 million to help small businesses move into vacant storefronts — with up to $25K in annual rent covered. It’s part of the city’s World Cup glow-up plan to brighten dark windows by this time next year. (Kansas City Star)
Concert
Five-time Grammy Award winner Lil Wayne “Tha Carter VI” tour stops at T-Mobile Center on Tuesday, Aug. 26 with Tyga and Belly Gang Kushington in tow. Want more summer showstoppers? Peep our 2025 concert guide for the full setlist of what’s coming. (Kansas City Star)
Eat
Taste the rainbow, KC — literally. The Original Rainbow Cone is sliding into Overland Park and Lee’s Summit, marking the first metro locations for the century-old Chicago icon known for stacking five flavors into one technicolor treat. No addresses yet, but we’ll keep our cones at the ready. (Johnson County Post)
Read
If “voracious reader” was the highest compliment you received growing up, we have a treat for you. Dive into the Kansas City Star’s round-up of local summer reading programs (psst: earn a free book for just signing up at the Kansas City Public Library).
Number
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36% of you picked Hannover, Germany as our next international travel stop (just a 10-hour flight… or one click away in your inbox), with Kurashiki, Japan coming in second with 28% of the vote. In the meantime, we suggest browsing our guide to KCI before wanderlust strikes at anytime.
Supportive dads are great — until you’re trying to secretly crowd source Father’s Day gift ideas from the same newsletter he reads every morning. So help me out: what’s the best gift you’ve ever gotten from a family member? (I’ll sign your email address on the card as well.)
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