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Union Station KC Holiday Reflections
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Our Kansas City-based Small Business Saturday shopping picks
The 16th annual edition of Small Business Saturday falls on November 29 — the perfect time to help you add a local sparkle to your holiday shopping.
November 25, 2025 02:26 PM
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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
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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
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Small Business
Four mew-tiful Kansas City cat cafes
Claw into these cafes across the metro featuring cats waiting for fur-ever homes.
July 9, 2024
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Charmaine Merriweather
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City
Charm Chats: What can introverts do in Kansas City?
A reader wrote in asking for help finding activities for introverts and Editor Charm answered the call.
July 5, 2024
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Charmaine Merriweather
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Development
Plaza Purchase: Here is what’s in store for the shopping district
The City of KCMO and the Plaza’s newest owners held a joint conference detailing the district’s future.
July 1, 2024
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Charmaine Merriweather
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Culture
What treasures are made (only) in Kansas City?
Redditors shared their favorite Kansas City exclusives and they did not dissapoint.
June 27, 2024
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Charmaine Merriweather
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Small Business
Say hola to BTG Spanish: A KC language school for adults
The local language school lets you learn from native Spanish speakers wherever you (and they) might be.
June 25, 2024
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Charmaine Merriweather
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Food
Seven bars + one food truck taking over Westport
Each bar has its own unique theme, making sure there’s a vibe for everyone.
June 21, 2024
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Charmaine Merriweather
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Live
Try these various vegan and vegetarian eats in Kansas City
Dig into delicious and nutritious vegan and vegetarian fare in every corner of Kansas City — from menu options to fully vegan + vegetarian focused concepts.
June 20, 2024
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City
Get your hands dirty with KC metro compost services
There are a lot of spots ready to turn your trash into nutrient rich treasure.
June 16, 2024
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Madison McMillen
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