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Looking for after-school fun that burns energy and sparks curiosity? Whether you’ve got theater kids, LEGO lovers, or aspiring athletes in your crew, KC has options. Here are a few standouts from our full list of 35+ kid-friendly picks:
🎨 All about the arts
The Coterie Theatre, 2450 Grand Blvd., KCMO | 🎟️ Family memberships available
Check out a production, participate in a workshop, or take your little talent to classes that fit around a school schedule.
🧠 Educational activities
Bricks 4 Kidz, multiple locations | 🎟️ Prices vary
Enroll your kiddo in a nearby after-school enrichment program for age-appropriate STEAM lessons that center on building with LEGO® bricks.
🎳 Indoor adventures
AdventHealth Sports Park at BluHawk, 16201 Shawnee Dr., Overland Park, KS | 🎟️ Prices vary
Let them burn off that extra energy with bowling, laser tag, indoor rollercoasters, and more inside 40,000+ sqft of play space.
Free Chiefs Posters | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | KCKCC Art Gallery | Free | Snag a limited-edition Chiefs poster to deck out your walls before the season kicks off.
Red Thursday Rally | 6-8 p.m. | 7315 W. 79th St., Overland Park, KS | Free | Downtown OP goes red with vendor booths, raffles, yard games, and Chiefs highlights on the big screen.
Friday, Sept. 5
Full Moon Hike | 8-9:30 p.m. | Ernie Miller Park, Olathe, KS | $12+ | As darkness falls over the forest floor, tune your eyes and ears towards nature with a quiet guided hike.
Saturday, Sept. 6
KC Retro | Saturday, Sept. 6-Sunday, Sept. 7 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Kansas City Convention Center | $30 | Explore a vibrant vendor floor filled with vintage toys, video games, and collectibles inspired by all things pop culture, and dive into its free-play retro arcade and cosplay.
Fall Apple Festival | Saturday, Sept. 6-Sunday, Sept. 14 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Colonial Gardens, Blue Springs | Prices vary | From bake-offs to flower-cutting, get your fill of orchard-fresh fun all week long.
2025 Prairie Village Jazz Festival | 2-10 p.m. | Harmon Park, Prairie Village, KS | Free | Take it easy with smooth tunes, food trucks, and family-friendly fun at this quaint city park.
Sunday, Sept. 7
“Kiki’s Delivery Service” (Dub) | 2-4 p.m. | The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art | $13 | Revisit Studio Ghibli’s magical coming-of-age tale about a young witch finding her way inside the museum’s Tivoli Cinema.
Fall weather combined with free THC seltzer? Yes, please.
Presented by Cycling Frog
Kick back and unwind this month with some hemp goodness. | Photos courtesy of Cycling Frog
Golden hour hits differently with something chill in hand.
From art walks to tailgates, fall in Kansas City has its own rhythm. Cycling Frog is offering a free THC seltzer (just pay $2 shipping) — ideal for post-adventure porch hangs, mellow nights on the deck, or kicking back after a busy Saturday. These fruit-forward sips are light, legal, and tuned for peak autumn vibes.
Choose between Black Currant, Wild Cherry, or Ruby Grapefruit flavors, each loaded up with both THC and CBD. Grab your free can while supplies last.†‡‡
Spread your wings this season on the proposed Highway 13 Butterfly Trail. The 292-mile corridor, just 45 minutes east of KC, plans to foster pollinator gardens, art installations, and research centers along a major Monarch migration route — peaking now through October. (KCUR)
Drink
“Brass Monkey, that funky monkey…" A speakeasy-style cocktail lounge of the same name opens Friday, Sept. 19 off Admiral Boulevard (near Anthony’s). Reservations are live — just keep the Beastie Boys jokes light. Prefer booze-free? IN Kansas City rounded up the city’s best zero-proof spots.
Holiday
Speaking of sips... Teachers + school staff, this one’s for you: snag a free coffee today at Front Range or Made in KC. Just flash your badge (or try out that teacher voice) for a little back-to-school fuel.
Transit
Streetcar service is taking a pause for regular maintenance from Monday, Sept. 9 through Sunday, Sept. 14. But don’t fret your commute, Ride KC buses will pick up the slack with Main Street service during regular streetcar hours.
Kansas Citian
With great power comes great responsibility (or a free T-shirt and Waldo Area Business Association membership). Nominations are now open for the next Honorary Mayor of Waldo through Monday, Sept. 15., and we’re not telling you to do it, but it’s entirely allowed to submit yourself.
Number
40. That’s how many years it’s been since the De Soto + Spring Hill Johnson County Library branches got a glow-up. Both are now closed for $6.3M in upgrades — think expanded kids’ areas, outdoor patios, and fresh decor — set to reopen by spring. (Johnson County Post)
Announced
Cookie crafter Brown Suga teased some sweet news on socials, dropping today. Could it be a second storefront, or maybe a roaming food truck for metro pop-ups? Either way, we’re hungry for the reveal.
Trending
We almost made this our Post of the Day, but it’s better in motion: this Reel takes you behind the scenes at Knuckleheads, showing why the East Bottoms venue is a cult classic for KC music lovers.
Finance
When some of the big investors who backed companies like Uber and eBay before they IPO’d invest in a new company, people take note. That’s the case with Pacaso — 10,000+ everyday investors are already in. But the chance to join them ends Thursday, Sept. 18. Learn more about the opportunity.†‡*
Aside from megapacks and weekly coupons, did you know several retailers offer customers 55+ hefty discounts — sometimes up to 20% off? Learn about key Senior discounts and several more savings hacks older adults should know about to continue saving and building wealth at age 50+.*
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The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
According to Zillow, what’s the average Kansas City, MO home value?
58% of you overshot the average 816 home value by nearly $75K — only 33% nailed the correct figure: $251,607. We guess our nightly Zillow scrolls might be messing with our instincts.
Have you heard of Silent Book Club? With six chapters across the metro, this low-pressure social group invites readers to quietly devour their own books in the company of other bookworms — no assigned reading, no discussion required.
Personally, I’m with former editor Travis — I like my Joan Didion book club better with discussion. How about you? Would you join a no-talk, just-vibes kind of literary meet-up?
‡‡Limit 1 can of seltzer. First-time customers only. Must be 21+.
‡‡Finance “investment method” disclaimer: This is a paid advertisement for Pacaso’s Regulation A offering. Please read the offering circular at invest.pacaso.com. Reserving a ticker symbol is not a guarantee that the company will go public. Listing on the Nasdaq is subject to approvals. Comparisons to other companies are for informational purposes only and should not imply similar success. Under Regulation A+, a company has the ability to change its share price by up to 20%, without requalifying the offering with the SEC.
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