January's Fun Calendar
Celebrate January's special days and holidays with delicious food, fun outings, and local events at Kansas City's attractions.
National Soup Month: Grab lunch at Best Regards Bakery & Café (6759 W. 119th St., Overland Park, 913.782.1505, www.MakeThemSmile.com), where everything is made from scratch. In addition to great soups, the grilled cheese is something that has everyone talking.
National Blood Donor Month: Contact the Community Blood Center (www.SaveALifeNow.org) to find a nearby location or event where you can donate blood to help save lives.
Jan. 3: National Hat Day Play dress up with a variety of cool hats! Stock up on funny, unique hats and caps at U.S. Toy (2008 W. 103rd Ter., Leawood, 913.642.8247).
Jan 5: National Bird Day Lakeside Nature Center (4701 E. Gregory Blvd., Kansas City, 816.513.8960) rescues and cares for injured native animals, and it is home to wonderful bird exhibits where children can watch birds of prey.
Jan. 8: Elvis Presley’s Birthday Dine at the Big Biscuit (www.BigBiscuitRestaurant.com for five area locations), where you can enjoy an Elvis, “the King of Burgers,” made with bacon, American cheese and peanut butter.
Jan. 15: Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday This month, make a point to learn more about the Civil Rights Movement. The Black Archives of Mid-America (2033 Vine, Kansas City, MO, 816.483.1300) is home to collections featuring paintings, sculptures and writings by black artists. Note: His birthday is observed on Jan. 20, 2014. He was born on Jan. 15, 1929.
Jan. 19: National Popcorn Day For more than 50 years, Topsy’s has been serving delicious popcorn to Kansas Citians! Topsy’s boasts more than a dozen KC-area locations. Visit www.TopsysPopcorn.com for more information.
Jan. 29: National Puzzle Day Head over to Kaleidoscope (www.HallmarkKaleidoscope.com), Kansas City’s favorite FREE destination for children to create, imagine and design their very own jigsaw puzzles.
Jan. 31: Chinese New Year Celebrate the year of the horse at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art (4525 Oak St., Kansas City, MO, 816.751.1278) with FREE activities, entertainment and demonstrations for all ages. Tip: Some events may require online ticket reservations at www.Nelson-Atkins.org.