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Fun One, Fun All: A Kansas City Activity Guide for Families with Large Age Ranges
I come from a long line of age-gappers. My grandmother, mother and I all have had families of two older boys and a girl that came six years later. You would think I would have been prepared when my third bundle of joy came along. Instead, I...
Sep 27, 2013
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The Little House Project: Living Like Laura in Kansas City
If you loved "The Little House on the Prairie" Books and Television program, you'll love it at Starlight! In celebration of the stories, we're embarking on Day Trips in Kansas City exploring what life was like for Laura and her family.
May 6, 2010
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Lexington, Missouri: Day Trip
Lexington Missouri, a small historic town overlooking the Missouri River was a site of one of Missouri's bloodiest Civil War Battles, and it is now home to Wentworth Military Academy, the Battle of Lexington Historic Site, wineries, orchard...
May 1, 2010
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Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop & The Little House Project
The Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop & Farm in Olathe offers a wonderful living history of pioneer life. From farming, the blacksmithing, to home life, and of course... Stagecoaches!
Jun 16, 2010
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Dairy Days
July 15 is Cow Appreciation Day—celebrate with a dairy-themed tour. Kansas City kids can learn about dairy cows, farming, milk, cheese making, eggs and delicious dairy products at these local attractions.
Jun 20, 2015
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Spring Day Trips from KC
Spring is here...celebrate with a day trip! Pack the kids end explore. Learn about famous heroes, fabulous art, dinosaurs, different cultures and, most importantly, make memories that last a lifetime!
Mar 30, 2016
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Our Favorite Autumn Day Trips
Apples, pumpkins, vibrant leaves, hayrides, fall festivals, homemade pies and pressed apple cider… everything wonderful and iconic about autumn is part of our favorite day trips!
Sep 1, 2011
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Plunge the Depths, then Soar to Outer Space in Hutchinson, Kansas
Hutchinson is a great place for a weekend getaway that will make your family feel as if they have journeyed way beyond the Kansas border.
Aug 1, 2008
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Off-the-Beaten-Path KC
So often we stick to the highways and follow our favorite familiar routes, or we trust our GPS to help us find our way from Point A to Point B. Once in a while, it’s fun to read a map and see what great places you’re missing!
Mar 25, 2015
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Springfield, Missouri: Ozark Country
If you're traveling South to Branson, Arkansas, or on the way to visit family... you may spend some time in Springfield, Missouri. Springfield boasts many great family-fun activities your kids will love!
Jun 1, 2010