Celebrate October KC Style

Oct. 1: National Homemade Cookies Day

McLain’s Bakery (locations in Kansas City, Overland Park and Lawrence, KS) The original bakery opened in Waldo in 1945. Famously baking cookies and pastries from scratch, the bakery is now owned by another local family carrying on the tradition. The shop is famous for their chocolate cup cookies and other freshly baked desserts.

Oct. 4: National Golf Day

TopGolf (10611 Nall Ave., Overland Park) is the place to play in the fall and winter! With 100+ climate-controlled hitting bays, a full-service restaurant and bar, and entertainment, this is a favorite attraction for couples and families.

Oct. 11: World Egg Day

A cherished part of Czech culture is to decorate batik eggs. Wilson, KS, celebrates this history as home to the World’s Largest Czech Egg (2520 Avenue D, Wilson, KS). This is a fun roadside attraction off I-70.

Oct. 24: Bologna Day

A Kansas City tradition for 70 years, Bichelmeyer Meats (704 Cheyenne Ave., Kansas City, KS) offers fresh meat from local producers, including homemade sausages and bologna.

Oct. 31: Pumpkin Carving Day

This year, have a bit of fun with the kids and introduce some chemistry into your pumpkin carving tradition. This idea from the Thought Company produces the coolest “self-carving pumpkin” that is sure to wow your kids!