Santa Sightings in Kansas City 2025
Make magical memories this Christmas season with Santa sightings all over Kansas City! From festive parades and tree lightings to cozy breakfasts and classic photo...
Read ArticleDrive Through the Magic: Winter Magic KC is Back!
Drive through a dazzling light display at Winter Magic KC! Enjoy festive fun, holiday music, and family memories. Book your ticket today!
Read ArticleKC’s Best Holiday Lights
Winter Magic Holiday Light Experience (Northland) Partnering with Children’s Mercy Hospital, Kansas City’s Winter Magic returns to the Northland for its 6th spectacular season! Journey through a glowing...
Read ArticleChristmas Tree Farms in KC
What do you do the day after Thanksgiving? For my family, Black Friday shopping was never the draw. Instead, the Friday after Thanksgiving meant bundling...
Read ArticleKansas City’s Ultimate Holiday Guide
Oh, what fun there is in Kansas City during the holiday season! Kansas City families have tons of fun and festive ways to celebrate the...
Read ArticleWe Love It!
By Elena Epstein, Director of the National Parenting Product Awards Sixes & Ones A sleek, portable dice game that blends classic fun with clever twists....
Read ArticleBuddy’s Holiday Bucket List in KC
If Buddy the Elf lived in Kansas City, his holiday bucket list would be overflowing! After all,“the best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing...
Read ArticleKansas City’s Ultimate Halloween Guide: Trick (& Trunk)-or-Treats by Date
No tricks here—just treats! Kansas City families have dozens of fun, free, and frightfully festive ways to celebrate Halloween. Browse our list of the best...
Read ArticleLight Up the Sky: KC’s Ultimate Guide to Fourth of July Fireworks & Festivals
From big city displays to small town charm, the KC metro knows how to celebrate the Fourth. Whether you're after parades, food trucks, or just...
Read ArticleRead, Cook, Create: June’s Story and a Tasty Father’s Day Recipe
This month's recipe and story pairing can be a full lunch or dinner date! Summer has begun, and it’s time to Meet June from the Calendar Kids...
Read ArticleGreat Gifts for Moms and Teachers
Check out our round-up of fabulous gift ideas for the moms and teachers in your life!
Read ArticleOut-of-This-World Star Wars Snacks for May the 4th and Beyond
Celebrate May the 4th with BB-8 pancakes, Baby Yoda quesadillas, blue milkshakes, and chewy Chewie cookies-fun and tasty treats from a galaxy not so far...
Read ArticleBooks Celebrating Disabilities
Celebrate differences and build empathy with this curated book list! From inspiring true stories and inclusive tales, enjoy these special books.
Read Article10 Unique Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day for Families in Kansas City
Discover 10 unique ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day in Kansas City! From shopping at Made in KC to enjoying Andre’s chocolates, make this year unforgettable.
Read ArticleSome of the Best Sledding & Tubing Hills in Kansas City
From Blue Springs, to Shawnee, to Leawood, this is our list of best sledding hills in the Metro. Be active, go sledding, and make memories today!
Read ArticleChristmas Towns Nearby
Many Christmas movies feature quaint towns with beautiful holiday decorations, strolling carolers and the magic of Christmas on every corner. We’re fortunate to have several towns with that Hallmark Christmas movie feeling in the Midwest.
Read Article3 Romantic Getaways in the Midwest
For parents planning a weekend getaway for some quality time together, here are a few favorite romantic ideas in the Midwest.
Read ArticleKeystone and Kids
Keystone Resort has long been a place where kids rule. From specialty family friendly après ski offerings to mountaintop snow forts, the resort is a winter wonderland that allows kids and parents alike to truly enjoy their well-earned vacat…
Read ArticleThanksgiving Turkey Wreaths
What better way to get into the holiday spirit than to make a cute and easy wreath with your little ones using supplies your probably already have on hand!
Read ArticleDIY Planet Costumes
Create unique planet costumes for Halloween with this fun DIY project! Using balloons, paper mache, and some paint, you can craft vibrant, out-of-this-world costumes with your kids.
Read ArticleKansas City’s Fall Festival Guide
From apples to pumpkins, crafts to carnivals, ethnic festivals, and much much more… celebrate everything autumn at a local fair.
Read ArticleA Christmas-Lovers Product Guide
If you love Christmas, you’ll love these fun decorations, delicious goods, cute clothes and holiday-inspired toys!
Read ArticleSmall Gifts for Children
Toys, games, arts & crafts… these products make great gifts for children when you’re shopping for stocking stuffers and birthday gifts.
Read ArticleKansas City’s Ultimate Christmas Fun Guide
Your complete guide to new and old Christmas traditions in Kansas City!
Read ArticleThe Best Gifts for the Holidays
The winners of the National Parenting Product Awards are our top picks for your children this year.
Read ArticleWalkin’ (or Drivin’) in a Winter Wonderland
The whimsy of winter wonderlands awaits at these gardens, parks, and historic sites.
Read ArticleTissue Paper Paper Mache Pumpkins
Looking for a quick and easy way to decorate pumpkins this fall? Look no further! This easy craft is messy but not nearly as messy as carving pumpkins!
Read ArticleTop Toys for Christmas 1985-2015
When the first issue of KC Parent was published in 1985, Cabbage Patch Kids were at the height of their popularity and appeared under a lot of Christmas trees. Today, top toys include electronics, as well as old favorites such as Legos and …
Read ArticleA to Z Stocking Stuffer Guide
“Here Comes Santa Claus… right down Santa Claus Lane!” If Santa is in need of inspiration this year, we created this list of fun stocking stuffers from A to Z for all ages!
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