There’s no better way to connect to our community than to explore all it has to offer — and MDC helps residents do just that. | Photos provided by Missouri Department of Conservation
From kids’ nature events every weekend to hands-on clinics like nighttime crappie fishing, MDC offers free (and pressure-free) group activities and programs for every interest, age group, and experience level, like:
🍄 Foraging for wild edibles
🦋 Tracking Monarch butterflies
📝 Journaling among fall leaves
🛶 Kayaking
🏹 Discovering archery
🦌 Learning how to hunt + turn hides into buckskin
KC is popping with pop stars this weekend. Whether you’re a Swiftie or more of a Chappell Roan fan, here are our top picks:
For the Swifties
Head to the Plaza today, Oct. 2, for a release party at O’Dowd’s Gastrobar. There will be friendship bracelets, live cover performances, and a champagne countdown.
If you’re a Chaperone hottie
We’ve got our eye on Chappell Hour at Boulevard Brewing Co. If you didn’t manage to snag tickets to her shows, try your “Good Luck, Babe” at the giveaway on Friday, Oct. 3.
85%. That’s the percent of Jackson County voters who voted to recall Frank White. See what happens next. (Fox 4)
Theater
For the first time in 25 years, “Beauty and the Beast” will hit the road. Catch the Broadway show at Kansas City’s Music Hall, Oct. 28-Nov. 2. Snag your tickets.
History
Curious about LGBTQ+ history in KC? A new self-guided audio tour may have the answers. The KC Rainbow Tour narrates 20+ historic sites across town. Download the VoiceMap app. (Axios)
Sports
If you’re missing the Royals during the postseason, they miss you too. First baseman Vinnie Pasquantino and shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. both took to X to write to their fans — with the promise to bring the heat in 2026. (The Kansas City Star)
Shop
Crafters, you need(le) to hear this. Shuttered retailer Joann is sort of back. Michael’s bought Joann and will launch The Knit & Sew Shop, a co-branded “shop-in-shop” across its 1,300+ stores. Cutting tables for fabric sales by the yard are planned for 650 stores by mid-October. Find your local Michael’s.
The Word
Rizz. According to the newest edition of Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary, it’s a real word — and it’s short for charisma. Put it to use with our date night guide. (AP News)
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Create your own or snag a signature like the grilled masala steak bowl. | Photo via The Indian Belly
Looking for a new spot to eat? Here are three new restaurants in KC — fresh out of the oven. Car No. 551, 426 Delaware St. | Deli
With Donutology gone, the vintage River Market streetcar is boarding a new passenger. The grab-and-go deli serves specialty cocktails, offers indoor-outdoor seating, and will eventually double as a micro event space for pop-ups + private parties.
1587 Prime, 1500 Baltimore Ave. | Steakhouse
Reservations are now open for the high-heat collab from Patrick Mahomes + Travis Kelce. Think of it as the ultimate off-season side quest — except instead of touchdowns, they’re serving tomahawk steaks.
The Indian Belly, 1084 W. Santa Fe St., Olathe, KS | Indian
Indian comfort food, meet fast casual — serving made-from-scratch staples in customizable wraps and bowls. On the side: samosas, chicken puff pastries, mango lassi, and mint lime coolers.
Your must-have Halloween decor to celebrate the season, ranging from how cute to oh my.
👻 These three ceramic ghost lights are almost too cute to stand (and come with batteries).
🕯️ A No. 1 best-seller, this floating candle set will add flickering, cozy warmth to any Halloween display.
🧹 Floating witch hats show your Halloween spirit and are perfect for a party.
🕸️ The Addams family would approve of this black lace spiderweb cover decking out your mantle.
☠️ Make the neighbors do a double-take with a best-selling hands and skull set popping out of your yard.
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.
Heads up for those going to the Chappell Roan concert — there’s no dedicated parking. We recommend you take the KC Streetcar’s “Pink Pony Express”. Union Station is a quick walk, we promise.
There’s a joke about “The Subway” in there somewhere.
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