September Fun Calendar

Sept. 1-Labor Day: This holiday traditionally marks the end of summer, and that means closing day/weekend for area pools and waterparks. Treat the family to one more swim!

Sept. 3-Skyscraper Day: Kansas City may not be home to the tallest skyscraper, but we are home to the tastiest. Treat the kids to a skyscraper (giant ice cream soda or shake meant for sharing) at Winstead’s (WinsteadsSteakBurger.com for locations).

Sept. 5-Cheese Pizza Day: Treat the family to some of the best pizza in town. When we poll our readers for their favorite pizza places, these five always make the cut: Minsky’s, d’Bronx, Waldo Pizza, Avelluto’s Italian Delight and Next Door Pizza.

Sept. 9-Teddy Bear Day: It’s a fun day to head to Build-A-Bear, where children can make their own stuffed teddy bear and dress it in style.

Sept. 12-National Video Game Day: Go for some classic family fun and play the arcades at Cool Crest or Paradise Park!

Sept. 13-Uncle Sam Day: The original Uncle Sam “I Want You for U.S. Army” was first used in World War I. Learn more about the war and wartime propaganda at the National World War I Museum at Liberty Memorial.

Sept. 15-Make a Hat Day: Head to KidScape at the Johnson County Museum, where children can create and explore fun fashion with the kid-sized theater costumes and fashion crafts in the boutique.

Sept. 18-National Cheeseburger Day: Enjoy the American classic at one of Kansas City’s best burger joints. For your old-fashioned diner experience, head to Town Topic for something truly local made from fresh local ingredients. For one of the best burgers in town, head to Blanc Burgers, or for something grown-up and gourmet, head to BRGR Kitchen, where they take burgers seriously.

Sept. 19-National Talk Like a Pirate Day: A perfect excuse to head to one of the area’s pirate parks with play structures designed to look like pirate ships: Frontier Park (15501 W. Indian Creek Pkwy., Olathe), Listowel Park (71st & Quivira, Shawnee) and Williams-Gates Park (401 Howard, Lee's Summit).

Sept. 22-Elephant Appreciation Day: Spend a day enjoying our beloved local pachyderms at the Kansas City Zoo.

Sept. 28-National Good Neighbor Day: This is a great day to show extra kindness to your neighbor. Rake some leaves, bake and deliver fresh cookies or lend a helping hand.