November Fun Calendar

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National Model Railroad Month: Visit Union Station and take a walk through the KC Model Rail Experience (UnionStation.org), a model train exhibit in the Grand Hall featuring 8,000 square feet of track to explore.

Nov. 1, Día de los Muertos: Experience an innovative Día de los Muertos altar created in collaboration with local artists, the Mattie Rhodes Center and community and school groups at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art (Nelson-Atkins.org) Nov. 1-15.

National World War I Museum at Liberty Memorial: Kansas City, Mo

Nov. 11, Veterans Day: Remember the sacrifice of American soldiers at the National World War I Museum and Memorial (TheWorldWar.org).

Nov. 16, Have a Party with Your Bear Day: Visit the National Museum of Toys & Miniatures (816.235.8000), where exhibits celebrate favorite childhood playthings. You’ll find teddy bears throughout the museum—even in miniature in dollhouses.

Nov. 17, Take a Hike Day: The metro offers many great places to hike! Search “Best Hikes” on KCParent.com to learn about our favorite trails.

Nov. 18, Mickey Mouse’s Birthday: Mickey Mouse was inspired by a pet mouse Walt Disney loved at his KC Laugh-O-Gram studio. Watch a Mickey Mouse film in celebration of his official film debut on Nov. 18, 1928, in the film Steamboat Willie.

Nov. 19, National Adoption Day: If your family would like to support children and families through foster care or adoption, check out KVC Kansas. They provide heart-centered services to children and families through in-home family support, foster care, adoption, behavioral health care and children’s psychiatric hospitals. Kansas.KVC.org

Nov. 22, Go for a Ride Day: Head to Independence for a horse-drawn wagon ride with Pioneer Trails Adventures (PioneerTrailsAdventures.com) or take a historic trolley tour of Kansas City with KC Fun Trolleys (KCFunTours.com).

Nov. 25, Thanksgiving Day: It’s a day of gratitude and family. Finish it off with a Kansas City tradition as the Country Club Plaza Christmas lights turn on for the season!

Nov. 26, Black Friday Spend Black Friday at Legends Outlets (LegendsShopping.com) where you’ll find sales, giveaways and fun events all day long so you can experience the best kickoff to holiday shopping ever!

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