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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

Retail

Celebrate Earth Day with local makers

April 15, 2024

A screen reads "The Evolution of Downtown: Celebrating Kansas City." Teresa Bolton, Allan Gray, Annie McGinniss, Elliott Ivory, Woodie Bonds Jr., Kemet Coleman, Michele Dawbarn + Johnny Dawbarn stand on-stage before a crowd.

Downtown Council honors its 2024 Urban Heroes

At this year’s Downtown Council luncheon, four businesses + individuals were recognized for helping to shape downtown KCMO.

April 12, 2024

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Dayten Rose

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Business

We’re already writing about Kansas City — why not you, too?

April 12, 2024

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Staff

Play

Wedding venues in Kansas City

Check out this list of local spots to host your special event.

April 11, 2024

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Madison McMillen

The moon eclipsing a little over half of the sun.

Answered: KCtoday readers’ Great North American Eclipse pics

We asked you to share your solar shots for those who couldn’t catch the event in totality — here’s what our readers shared.

April 10, 2024

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Dayten Rose

A ~4-foot tall chess night surrounded by equally tall pawns and other chess pieces. They're arranged on an outdoor rooftop chessboard.

Culture

5 hidden experiences at the Kansas City Public Library

Pianos? Native plants? You can rent more than just books at Kansas City’s public library.

April 10, 2024

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Dayten Rose

Business

Destination KCK, the metro’s new year-round vacay experience

You’ve already heard about its anchor attraction, Mattel Adventure Park — now get ready for dining, retail, and resort plans for the 180-acre plot.

April 9, 2024

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Madison McMillen

Photo of dog in front of Fluid Form sculpture

City

KCMO named most pet-friendly city in US

It’s dog-gone paradise for pet owners in the metro, according to a recent study by Forbes Advisor.

April 9, 2024

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Madison McMillen

Arts

Asked: Send us your photos of the Great North American Eclipse

We managed to catch a glimpse of the solar eclipse — but if you were stuck in KC at the time, you’ll know that 90% totality is a hard thing to see with the naked eye. That’s where our metro photographers come in.

April 8, 2024

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Dayten Rose