Go Explore the Northland

Liberty, MO, is home to Carolyn’s Country Cousins, one of the largest pumpkin patches in the region. With a jack-o’-lantern jumping pillow, pig races, petting zoo, peddle karts, train rides, panning for gold, creative play spaces, live entertainment and fall-themed fun, this is a favorite fall tradition. Historic Downtown Liberty is home to the Jesse James Bank Museum, site of the first recorded daytime bank robbery. On the square, enjoy local cafes, boutiques and shops. For entertainment, catch a live show at the Corbin Theatre, where you can enjoy musical theater, live music and stage shows. And enjoy the Liberty Symphony, whose annual holiday concert is a family tradition for many Northlanders.

Shoal Creek Living History Museum features 20 structures, including clapboard houses, a school, antebellum brick mansion home, a church and log cabins. Covering more than 80 acres of beautiful rolling hills, the site brings 19^th-century Missouri to life through special events, programs, tours and reenactments. Winter sports are beloved in Kansas City. You can take a spin on the ice at one of the local rinks, including Line Creek Ice Rink and Linden Square Ice Rink in Gladstone. In November, families compete in turkey bowling on the ice at Line Creek Arena.

The Village at Briarcliff in the Northland, with Tuscan-style architecture, offers spectacular views of Downtown Kansas City and an upscale-boutique shopping and dining experience. From Nell Hill’s to Made in KC, Lillian’s, to BoutiqueCollective, the village offers a variety of clothing, decorating, and boutique-style shops. Piroposserves authentic Argentinian cuisine, Trezo Mare is a favorite for Italian dining and you will find plenty of casual dining options as well. With spas, salons, event spaces and even Pinot’s Palette, a painting experience, there is a lot to see and do. Throughout the year, enjoy Ladies Night Out events, Fall OpenHouse, Holiday Open House and shopping specials.

• Carolyn's Pumpkin Patch

  Carolyn’s Pumpkin Patch is Kansas City’s Original Pumpkin Patch and a “must-visit” fall destination! Enjoy dozens of family-fun attractions and activities, including the historic Country Carousel, Little Bud’s Railroad, the Petting Barn, and more.

• Corbin Theatre

  Corbin Theatre Company provides family entertainment through its comedies, dramas and music entertainment.

• Family Tree Nursery Liberty

  A beautiful, modern garden center in the heart of Shawnee! Since opening it’s doors as Family Tree Nursery in 1981, our Nieman location has grown a loyal customer base with great plants and top-notch customer service.

• Jesse James Bank Museum

  The Jesse James Bank Museum, located on the historic square in Liberty, Missouri, was the site of the nation's first successful daylight peacetime bank robbery.

• Liberty Farmers Market

  100% vendor-grown produce(vegetables and fruits), flowers,herbs and eggs and spring transplants, 100%vendor-made jellies, pickles and jams, 100%vendor-baked pies, breads& cinnamon rolls, and a few 100% vendor-worked hand-made items.

• Liberty MO Community Center

  The Liberty Community Center has received some upgrades by adding a companion care locker room & fitness center expansion.

• Shoal Creek Living History Museum

  The Shoal Creek Living History Museum, which began in 1975, is located in Hodge Park. It is a gathering of 19th century buildings; dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of Missouri's early history and architecture.

• Village at Briarcliff

  Kansas City's signature destination for unique, specialty merchandise and all-local dining and boutiques. Briarcliff Village overlooks the city skyline with a quiet sense of escape inspired by its Tuscan architecture.