March Calendar of Fun

Irish American Heritage Month: Celebrate Kansas City’s rich Irish American heritage at the Irish Museum and Cultural Center (located on the lower level in Union Station, IrishCenterKC.org). This museum tells the story of Irish immigration to Kansas City with artifacts, photos and genealogical sources.

March 1: Peanut Butter Lovers Day Treat the family to a delicious pie courtesy of the Upper Crust Pie Bakery (115 Westport Rd., Kansas City, MO, 913.642.2999), where you’ll always enjoy the best made-from-scratch pies. Their peanut butter pie is a favorite!

March 2: Dr. Seuss’ Birthday Make plans to attend the ninth annual Green Eggs and Ham Breakfast with Reach Out and Read Kansas City. Ticket information at ReachOutAndReadKC.org. Entertainment includes a fun, inspirational message from Dr. Seuss shared on stage by celebrity readers.

March 6: National Frozen Food Day Fill your freezer with delicious and nutritious freezer meals. At Dream Dinners, customers prepare simple freezer meals to take home and enjoy later.

March 10: Birth of U.S. paper money The U.S. government issues paper money for the first time on this date in 1862. Visit the Money Museum (816.881.2683). Interactive exhibits explore banking, basic economics and the financial policies that affect your family. Peek into one of the nation's largest cash vaults and take home a FREE souvenir bag of shredded cash.

March 12: Popcorn Lovers Day For more than 50 years, Topsy’s has been serving delicious popcorn to Kansas Citians! The popcorn tins are a tradition in many homes, where families try to decide which is best: cheese, butter, caramel, pecan crisp, popcorn peanut, kettle corn or cinnamon! Visit TopsysPopcorn.com for more information.

March 17: St. Patrick’s Day Celebrate at a local parade or event! Check our calendar for a complete guide to local festivities.

March 30: Take a Walk in the Park Day Kansas City is home to hundreds of beautiful parks and green spaces. Visit your favorite nearby park or discover a new one when you search for “Best Parks” on our site.