Topics
Business
City
Culture
Events
Food
History
Real Estate
Sports
Travel and Outdoors
Wellness
City Guides
Live
Work
Play
Events
Jobs
Games
The Buy
Advertise
instagram
facebook
linkedin
Menu
Topics
Business
City
Culture
Events
Food
History
Real Estate
Sports
Travel and Outdoors
Wellness
City Guides
Live
Work
Play
Events
Jobs
Games
The Buy
Advertise
instagram
facebook
linkedin
Search Query
Submit Search
Show Search
Support Us Button Widget
Support Us
☕️ Buy us a coffee
🤝 Advertise
Parks and Recreation
Travel and Outdoors
4 MDC resources you didn’t know you needed
You might know about permits — but what about free classes, expert property advice, and wildlife mags?
Sponsored by
Missouri Department of Conservation
Weather
Prepare for fall in Kansas City with this foliage forecast
Use these fall foliage predictions to plan your scenic drives in and around Kansas City this autumn.
September 9, 2025
·
Staff
Play
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.
May 12, 2025
·
Staff
Play
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 22, 2025
·
Staff
Parks and Recreation
Everything you need to know about Fountain Day
It’s the most wonderful time of the year.
April 15, 2025
·
Staff
Play
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.
April 14, 2025
·
Travis Meier
Play
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.
March 24, 2025
·
Madison McMillen
Travel and Outdoors
KC hidden treasure: the Bridle Trail
This is the only trail in the metro where you can ride take your horse out for a ride while admiring Bald Eagles.
October 11, 2024
·
Charmaine Merriweather
Events
Plan Ahead: September events
Fall into all these festivities all around the KC metro.
August 30, 2024
·
Charmaine Merriweather
Live
Neighborhood guide: How to spend a day on West 39th Street
From vintage shops to rooftop restaurants to dive bars, this one street has everything you need to spend an entire day.
August 30, 2024
·
Bella Rainey
Travel and Outdoors
The best way to spend a rainy day in Kansas City
You don’t have to stay at home when rainy days come — keep exploring KC with these indoor activities.
August 22, 2024
·
Staff
The Buy
Seasonal
This holiday gift will actually get use + it’s $15
December 12, 2025
·
Staff
The Buy
Simultaneously invest in your health and wardrobe with this smart ring
December 12, 2025
·
Staff
The Buy
Learning guitar doesn’t have to feel overwhelming
December 11, 2025
·
Staff
Latest News
Weather
The history of snow in Kansas City
December 11, 2025
·
Staff
Small Business
Our Kansas City-based Small Business Saturday shopping picks
November 25, 2025
·
Staff
City
Local news, powered by readers like you
November 10, 2025
·
Staff
City
Just how bad is the traffic in Kansas City?
October 27, 2025
·
Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
More from KCtoday
Small Business
KCtoday’s 2025 holiday gift guide: 90+ finds for everyone you love
Including gifts for significant others, retirees, holiday parties, young people, and gifts that ship fast.
October 21, 2025
·
Emily Shea-Owen
Airports and Transportation
Streetcar extension sets its opening date
Mark your calendars for Friday, Oct. 24 — we’re breaking down every stop from Union Station to UMKC.
October 14, 2025
·
Madison McMillen
Live
Happy Hauling: swap meets, co-ops, vintage, and resale shops in Kansas City
Here’s the deal — the swap meet and vintage shopping scene is stellar in the KC metro.
October 13, 2025
·
Monica Garske
Leaf collecting in Kansas City: Your fall and spring cheat sheet
Raking in the leaves? Here’s how to bag, bundle, and bin them the KCMO-approved way this fall and spring.
October 1, 2025
Play
Restaurant Roundup: New and coming-soon restaurants in Kansas City
Dining in Kansas City is always a fresh experience with new restaurants popping up all the time — and more on the way.
October 1, 2025
·
Staff
City
Do you own a landmark? Check the Kansas City Register of Historic Places.
Structures deemed significant have special protections + rules regarding exterior renovations, upkeep, and demolition. Check if your home falls under this designation, along with tools to research its history.
September 29, 2025
·
Madison McMillen
Entertainment
Your ultimate guide to apple + pumpkin picking near Kansas City
Whether you’re looking to pick your own or pick it up from the country store, we’ve got 9 of the metro’s best spots for seasonal fun.
September 26, 2025
·
Madison McMillen
Small Business
Try your hand at the metro’s new Mahjong parlor, The Bam Bam Room
The Bam Bam Room is ready to welcome beginners and seasoned players for daily games and boutique finds.
September 25, 2025
·
Madison McMillen
Events
Plan Ahead: Don’t miss these events happening in Kansas City
Bookmark this guide for a curated list of events taking place each month that we’re most looking forward to.
September 24, 2025
·
Madison McMillen
Real Estate
How well do you know the map of Kansas City?
We’ve got a game for you — test your knowledge of how well you know Kansas City venues by the address alone.
September 24, 2025
·
Laura Figi
