November Fun Calendar
Peanut Butter Lovers Month: Indulge in a made-from-scratch peanut butter cup from Chip’s Chocolate Factory at Crown Center.
National Model Railroad Month: Visit Union Station and take a walk through the KC Model Rail Experience (UnionStation.org), a free model train exhibit in the Grand Hall featuring 8,000 square feet of track to explore.
Nov. 3, Sandwich Day: Eat a KC original at Browne's Irish Market (3300 Pennsylvania Ave., Kansas City, MO, 816.561.0030, BrownesMarket.com), where you can enjoy handmade sandwiches, Irish potato soup, Irish stew, Dublin potato salad and more, as well as Irish souvenirs.
Nov. 6, Saxophone Day: Celebrate Kansas City’s own saxophonist, Charlie Parker, with a visit to his memorial statue and the American Jazz Museum (AmericanJazzMuseum.org).
Nov. 11, Veterans Day: Celebrate at the National World War I Museum and Memorial (100 W. 26th St., Kansas City, MO, 816.888.8100) with a ceremony commemorating America’s veterans.
Nov. 16, Have a Party with Your Bear Day: Visit the National Museum of Toys & Miniatures (816.235.8000), where exhibits celebrate favorite childhood playthings. You’ll find teddy bears throughout the museum—even in miniature in dollhouses.
Nov. 17, Take a Hike Day: The metro offers many great places to hike! Read our guide to KC Hikes.
Nov. 18, Mickey Mouse’s Birthday: Mickey Mouse was inspired by a pet mouse Walt Disney loved at his KC Laugh-O-Gram studio. Watch a Mickey Mouse film in celebration of his official film debut on Nov. 18, 1928, in the film Steamboat Willie.
Nov. 22, Go for a Ride Day: Head to Independence for a horse-drawn wagon ride with Pioneer Trails Adventures (PioneerTrailsAdventures.com) or take a historic trolley tour of Kansas City with KC Fun Trolleys (KCFunTours.com).
Nov. 26, Thanksgiving Day: It’s a day of gratitude and family. Finish it off with a Kansas City tradition as the Country Club Plaza Christmas lights turn on for the season!
Nov. 30, Stay Home Because You Are Well Day: Tempting isn’t it? Enjoy the cozy comforts of home with some hot cocoa, a family game, a great book or movie.