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Kansas City’s dog-friendly guide
Explore these dog-friendly places in KC that span from places to eat, drink, shop, exercise, and stay the night.
July 16, 2024 11:25 AM
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Travis Meier
Parks and Recreation
Makin’ a splash: Visit these water parks in Kansas City this summer
Here are a few ways to cool off around KC.
June 24, 2024
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Monica Garske
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25 parks in Kansas City
We’re highlighting 25 of the best parks that Kansas City has to offer — complete with Ernie Miller Park, Loose Park, and Macken Park.
June 18, 2024
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Staff
Arts
Take a look at Art in the Loop’s 2024 lineup + schedule
The curated outdoor arts exhibition is back for its 11th year of tasking local creatives with transforming everyday KC scenes.
May 29, 2024
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Madison McMillen
City
5 places to find peace and quiet in Kansas City
Kansas City may be loud, but there are many places Kansas Citians can go to clear their minds and escape the noise of the big city.
May 22, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Happy trails: Our guide to hiking around Kansas City
Check out these 15 hiking trails catered to all skill levels in and around the Kansas City metro for outdoor adventures.
May 17, 2024
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Madison McMillen
City
Answered: Our readers’ neighborhood project wish-lists
From public safety measures to community gardens, here are KCtoday readers’ top priorities when fostering pride in place.
May 17, 2024
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Madison McMillen
Volunteer
Join a community cleanup in Kansas City
This Earth Day and year round, join a volunteer cleanup or community effort to keep the metro clean, happy, and environmentally stable.
April 18, 2024
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Dayten Rose
Parks and Recreation
Answered: Which waterworks is the newest addition to the City of Fountains?
Keeping a timeline of our 200+ registered fountains is no easy task.
April 17, 2024
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Madison McMillen
Tourism and Hospitality
Plan ahead for these May 2024 festivals + events
Break out your pen (or app) and plan your summer calendar before the heat slows you down.
April 15, 2024
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Madison McMillen
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Kid-friendly activities in Kansas City
We’re highlighting the best kid-friendly activities that Kansas City has to offer — complete with art classes, animal encounters, and outdoor fun.
April 4, 2024
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Staff
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Seasonal
Our favorite things to bring to the park
May 17, 2024
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Sarah Leonhardt
Apparel
16 cozy, functional apparel items on Amazon worth the buy
April 9, 2024
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Sarah Leonhardt
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6 products to make flying more comfortable (we promise)
September 13, 2023
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Sarah Leonhardt
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Events
Plan Ahead: August 2024
July 26, 2024
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Madison McMillen
Sports
Who’s representing Kansas City in the Olympics
July 24, 2024
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Madison McMillen
Culture
Local libations: A round of KC-centric craft beers
July 23, 2024
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Monica Garske
Small Business
Midtown’s first play cafe opens next month
July 23, 2024
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Charmaine Merriweather
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Food
Savor Kansas City’s signature cocktail: the Horsefeather
It’s a classic for whiskey-sipping locals, but little known outside of the Midwest. Read on to explore the drink’s origins + how to make your own.
July 22, 2024
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Madison McMillen
Food
Toast of the town: Drink Up Week has arrived
This week — Monday, July 22-Friday, July 26, 2024 — we’re shining a spotlight on the vibrant drink scene in Kansas City.
July 19, 2024
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Monica Garske
City
4 free activities that are worth a try in Kansas City
Whether you’re spending a day or a lifetime in Kansas City, these are among the best free activities the city has to offer.
July 17, 2024
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Mitch Hooper
Culture
Kansas City’s 1999 time capsule
What was Kansas City like at the turn of the millennium? We took a look back at the final year of the 20th century to see what life was like pre-Y2K.
July 17, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
Small Business
Step inside Tail Waggin’, the Crossroad’s pet store paradise
With more people than ever opting to be
paw-rents
rather than parents, this downtown pet store is celebrating a decade of community support.
July 16, 2024
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Madison McMillen
Live
Farmers markets in Kansas City
Pack your reusable shopping bags, because we’ve rounded up seven farmers markets around Kansas City.
July 16, 2024
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Bella Rainey
Food
Raise a glass — Drink Up Week is coming
We’ve got details and a map full of drink deals: We’ll be highlighting the vibrant beverage scene across Kansas City, MO from July 22 to July 26, 2024.
July 12, 2024
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Monica Garske
Food
The Nook — Kansas City Central Library’s revived coffee bar
Shuttered during the pandemic, the downtown library’s cafe is reopening in collaboration with The Prospect KC.
July 12, 2024
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Madison McMillen
Live
What it costs to live in Kansas City
We’ve broken down the cost of living in Kansas City, comparing it to other states and the US national average.
July 11, 2024
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Staff
Festivals
Soak up the sunflowers at this festival
This is the only time during the year you can enter these sunflower fields.
July 11, 2024
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Charmaine Merriweather
