June Fun Calendar
Aquarium Month: In honor of Aquarium Month, head to Sea Life Kansas City and touch sea creatures, watch scuba divers, learn about stingrays and experience the new “Octonauts” exhibit.
National Fresh Fruit & Vegetables Month: Kansas City is home to dozens of farmers markets. Each one is unique, whether it is all organic, local only, large with vendors from many states or supporting a local charity. Read our complete KC Farmers Market guide for the best one in your neighborhood.
June 2, Rocky Road Day: Treat yourself to the best rocky road ice cream in Kansas City at Sylas & Maddy’s (11925 S. Strang Line Rd., Olathe, KS, 913.393.3500).
June 6, National Trails Day: Discover a new adventure on a trail using the guidebook Hiking Kansas City by William B. Eddy and Richard O. Ballentine (available at local libraries and Amazon).
June 9, Donald Duck Day: Donald Duck has Kansas City roots as a creation of Walt Disney, who started his animation business at the company he founded, Laugh-O-Grams Studio in Kansas City. The favorite cartoon duck was voiced by Clarence Nash, an old Kansas City friend of Disney’s who attended Mount Washington School. Celebrate with a trip to Marceline, MO, where you can visit the Walt Disney Museum.
June 21, Father’s Day: Search our KC calendar for a complete guide to local events and free admission attractions in honor of Dad.
June 23, National Pink Day: It’s the day to celebrate the color pink, and what better way than to visit the restaurant that looks like a giant pink ice cream cone? Kris & Kate’s (2330 N. 36th St., St. Joseph, MO, 816.232.4201) serves delicious hot dogs, ice cream and malts, and it’s a great lunch break after a day trip to St. Joseph
June 29, Waffle Iron Day: Waffle irons aren’t just for waffles anymore. Thanks to the popularity of celebrity TV chefs and Pinterest, foodies everywhere are having fun creating sandwiches, pizzas, new flavors for waffles and more tasty treats using a waffle iron. Search Pinterest for inspiration or host a family cooking contest to taste new concoctions the kids create.