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2024

Go Explore Downtown

Kansas City’s 18th & Vine district mixes baseball, jazz, and history! Ride the free KC Streetcar, explore the Power & Light District, and enjoy First Fridays in the Crossroads with art, food, and live music. Don’t forget the Arabia Steamboat Museum for a dash of treasure hunting!

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15 FUN Winter Activities in KC

Shake off winter blues KC-style! Explore outdoor fun, museums, indoor play, and cozy spots. Dive into art, science, and history, or enjoy skating, splashing, and sipping coffee. There’s something for everyone to keep this season exciting!

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Best Kansas City Parks for Sledding

Experience Kansas City’s best sledding at iconic Brookside Park, popular Stump Park, and scenic Wyandotte County Lake Park-winter fun for all ages. Plan your perfect snowy adventure today!

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40 Things That Have Changed in 40 Years

Celebrate 40 years of KCParent and KC’s evolution! From boom boxes to AirPods, big hair to sleek styles, and malls to online shopping, the changes are astounding. Through it all, KCParent remains a trusted family resource. Here’s to 40 more!

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5 Things We Love Right Now

Get ready for a lineup of awesome finds-from gorgeous ceramic cookware and a magic skin serum to a clever bread-saving bag, adorable matching jammies, and the thinnest, sleekest phone grip ever-because everyday life deserves a little extra flair!

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Best of January

From the roar of Monster Jam trucks at the T-Mobile Center to a variety of breathtaking live performances – here’s something to thrill every member of the family.

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KC’s Best Holiday Lights

Discover the best Christmas light displays in Kansas City with our festive guide, complete with tips for a cozy, magical drive-through experience and a list of top local shows lighting up the metro this holiday season!

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Q-tip Snowflakes Craft

Keep little hands busy and minds sharp with this fun Q-tip snowflake craft, perfect for creative play and sneaky math practice on chilly days!

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Snow Names

Instead of bringing the real snow inside this time, use marshmallows as pretend tiny snowballs to practice their names, shapes, number or letters!!

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A to Z Activities For Kids

Keep kids entertained this winter with KC adventures! Enjoy indoor play, zoo visits, libraries, art, trains, ferris wheels, and more. Explore nature, splash around, or cozy up at home with crafts.

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DIY Snow Globe

Add some crafty charm to your winter by creating a DIY snow globe! You will be surprised at how easy it is to create, and you probably have most of the materials on hand.

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Santa Sightings

These are some of our favorite local Santa sightings. Santa and his elves are celebrating the holidays with special events all season long!

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SEA LIFE Giveaway

Enter to win tickets to SEA LIFE Kansas City! Explore vibrant marine life, interactive exhibits, and unforgettable underwater adventures at Kansas City’s premier aquarium.

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Christmas Cookie Recipes

The holidays and cookies are a perfect duo, and children love helping in the kitchen. We asked our Facebook Fans to share some of their recipes.

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Festive Gift Tags

What is more fun than a family craft night? Here are four easy Christmas crafts that kids of all ages are guaranteed to love.

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JINGLE!

Experience the magic of JINGLE! Kansas City at Legends Field, featuring dazzling lights, ice skating, snow tubing, holiday crafts, and festive treats. Fun for all ages, this enchanting event promises an unforgettable holiday adventure!

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Best of December

Get ready for magical shows, dazzling exhibits, and jolly family fun! Our top December picks in Kansas City are here to spread the cheer!

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Six Stop Tour: Liberty, MO

Experience an idyllic holiday in Liberty from tea time, to an outdoor Christmas pageant, Santa photos, and the best holiday shopping for everyone on your shopping list!

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Luminary Walk

Experience the magic of the holidays with the Luminary Walk at the Overland Park Arboretum, featuring glowing lights, live music, festive activities, and breathtaking candlelit paths.

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Marvelous Museums

Discover KC-area gems: Relive history at the Jesse James Bank Museum, ride a vintage carousel in Leavenworth, marvel at toys and miniatures, explore Hallmark’s creative legacy, or step into storybooks at The Rabbit hOle. Fun for all ages!

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Jingle! Giveaway

JINGLE! Kansas City, located at Legends Field, is a festive holiday attraction featuring a 10-lane snow tubing hill, a nearly quarter-mile-long ice skating trail, a walk-through holiday light maze, pop-up bars, local food trucks and more!

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Book & Snack Pairing

Celebrate the season with Bright Winter Night-a magical tale of togetherness under the northern lights-and whip up a festive, sparkly snack mix inspired by the story’s enchanting spirit and diverse forest friends!

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Hallmark Christmas Experience

Step into a Hallmark movie this holiday season at Crown Center’s Hallmark Christmas Experience, where festive markets, dazzling light shows, life-size toys, and heartwarming activities create magical memories for the whole family!

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December Date Night

At the Country Club Plaza, enjoy conveyor belt sushi at Kura, chef-driven dishes at Strang Chef Collective, or local goods while sipping drinks at Made in KC.

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Shop Local: KC Style

Shop local and spread KC cheer! Snag Chiefs gifts, handcrafted jewelry, KC-themed candles, and locally roasted coffee. From chocolates to art-inspired gifts, KC’s got something cool and quirky for everyone on your list.

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Popping Up Festive Fun

Creating decorative holiday sweets allows little ones and grown-ups alike to take part in the fun, and the end result is delicious desserts for all to enjoy.

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DIY Potpourri Simmer Packets

Create a cozy holiday aroma! Combine mandarin oranges, cinnamon sticks, cranberries, cloves, nutmeg, and optional rosemary in a bag. Gift it or simmer with water on the stovetop or slow cooker for instant Christmas cheer!

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5 Things We Love Right Now

From personalized keepsakes and tech-savvy gadgets to meaningful holiday studies and dazzling light displays, this guide has something special for everyone on your holiday list!

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Monster Jam Giveaway

Enter for a chance to win tickets to Monster Jam at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City on January 11’12, 2025, and experience an adrenaline-filled night of roaring trucks and thrilling stunts!

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Best of November

This November, Kansas City is buzzing with holiday spirit, from festive light displays and Santa meet-and-greets to live performances, craft fairs, and holiday shopping events. There’s a little something for everyone to kick off the season!

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Holiday Movie Showings

Celebrate the season with magical holiday movie showings, or grab your matching PJs and catch Netflix’s latest animated treats for a cozy night in!

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Winter Magic Lights Review

Winter Magic Lights in Kansas City provides a vibrant, music-synchronized drive-through holiday light show with themed displays, snacks, and family-friendly fun starting at $20 per car!

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Fabulous Fall Hikes

Pack a picnic, take a hike, and enjoy a fall hike with your family at one of these 11 local sites in Kansas City. All offer scenic walking trails, and some offer bike trails and fishing ponds.

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Holiday Napkin Holders

Get your kids involved in decorating the holiday table this year by making some easy and adorable napkin holders. You only need a few materials, and kids of all ages will enjoy creating something special.

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5 Things We Love Right Now

This month we’re all about finding joy in the little things-whether it’s family fun, solving pet problems, or discovering a great read or resource!

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Sunflower Counting Craft

Fall is here, and there’s no better time to get crafty while working on some math! This cute craft encourages fine motor development and is easy to customize based on your child’s math skills.

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Outdoor Ice Skating Rinks

Ice skating in Kansas City offers a perfect blend of winter excitement and scenic fun. Whether you’re enjoying outdoor or indoor options, families can embrace the season.

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Turkey Place Cards

Let your kids help out with Thanksgiving table decorations with these fun and simple place holders your guests will love.

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5 Marvelous Museums

Kansas City is filled with so many museums, from historical to science to art to money to animals — there is something for everyone! Visit one of our favorite local museums today to make memories with your family.

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Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium Giveaway

Explore Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium with a family ticket giveaway! Discover amazing animal exhibits and the new ocean aquarium, perfect for all ages. Enter to win a day filled with adventure and family fun!

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Luminary Walk Giveaway

Kick off your holiday season by winning tickets for a festive walk through the lights at the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens.

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Oakhill Day School

Every parent wants a child prepared to navigate the ups and downs that life brings once they live and work away from home. At Oakhill Day School, we believe that the foundation of learning and success begins early.

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Trunk-or-Treat & Halloween Happenings 2024

Kansas City is full of Halloween excitement for families! KC Parent’s guide gives you all the info you need on the best places to go and events to enjoy, making it easy to plan a fun-filled, spooky adventure that everyone will love!

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Date Night

Enjoy a thrilling Gangster Tour, oversized pizza slices at Milwaukee Delicatessen Company, and quirky ice cream flavors at Betty Rae’s!

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A Taste of Ireland Giveaway

Enter to win tickets to see €˜A Taste of Ireland€•The Irish Music & Dance Sensation’ as it hits stages across the USA this fall, performing the show that has entertained thousands around the globe.

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Disney100: A Celebration of a KC Legend

For a century, Disney has been captivating imaginations and warming hearts with a magical brand of story-telling… and it all began in Kansas City. Learn about the legend himself and discover stories behind the magic.

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Johnson Farms Plants & Pumpkins

Discover endless fall family fun at Johnson Farms Plants & Pumpkins, with pumpkin picking, a Mahomes-themed corn maze, farm animals, fresh produce, and vibrant mums for the perfect autumn adventure.

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Carolyn’s Pumpkin Patch 2024

Enjoy dozens of attractions and activities that are fun for all ages! Check out our historic Country Carousel, Little Bud’s Railroad, the Petting Barn, the Sports Barn full of games, Apple Cannons, our brand new Barnyard Mini Golf and so much more!

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Pirate Parks

Sept. 19 is Talk Like a Pirate Day. Celebrate with family fun at one of these pirate-themed parks!

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Learning Styles

It’s amazing that there are so many ways to learn, and we need to remember this when we’re trying to help our children learn new things.

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Fall Day Trips

Check out these day trips that KC natives can find just a hop, skip and a jump away from their stomping grounds.

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Bubble Foam

This super fun bubble foam is an activity that starts in the kitchen and ends up either outside when the weather’s warmer or in the bathtub to play with if it’s colder!

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Soak Up the Last Days of Summer

Enjoy one last hurrah at these local attractions before the first school bell rings and enter our Soak Up Summer Giveaway to win FREE tickets to all your favorite local attractions.

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Dear Teachers Q & A

Next month, many children will be returning to school. You can ensure that it is a safe experience for them by making sure they know basic safety rules.

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Dear Teachers Q & A

We suggest imaginative activities that expand their horizons, increase their desire to learn about a wide variety of subjects, and teach them new skills.

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Dear Teachers Q & A

Whether you were good at math in school or not, you can definitely help your child like math and have the skills to succeed in this subject.

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Dear Teachers Q & A

Before you ever sign your young children up for any formal activity, whether a sport, music, dancing or singing, they should be doing some of these activities at home with you.

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Dear Teachers Q & A

As a generalization, you can expect your children’s schools from preschool through high school to be more academic than the ones you attended.

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August Editor’s Letter

And just like that'August has arrived. It whistles us back to the routine tossed aside to enjoy warm afternoons, lazy evenings and adventures near and...

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Kids helping kids

Some mentoring happens naturally, other opportunities take more intention-but the results are enriching for all the kids involved.

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Starting School in Winter

“Is everybody ready?” I gave James and Ian a smile, but they didn’t answer. It was OK; I didn’t expect one. Although James had just turned 5, and Ian was only 3, both were still preverbal.

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Vive la France! Kansas City Style

This year, the Summer Olympics will be hosted in Paris from July 26 through Aug. 11. If a trip to this storied city is not in the family budget, you can still experience a taste of France in Kansas City.

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Best of July

The Little Mermaid, Beauty & the Beast, Shrek, Disney100, KC Nights, fabulous festivals and more await you this July!

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Library Launches New Reading Rocket

This month, Mid-Continent Public Library will celebrate the launch of its brand-new Reading Rocket, a state-of-the-art outreach vehicle that provides literacy services to children and families across the Kansas City metro.

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Reading Recess

Settle down with these fabulous sports-themed stories from Little Golden Books. Talk about the summer Olympics and these legendary athletes.

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Bouncing Bubbles

When you need to mix things up a bit, try this super simple craft you can easily put together out of supplies you have in your cabinet.

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Homemade Ice Cream

Nothing beats homemade ice cream on a hot summer’s day. This quick and easy recipe doesn’t need an ice cream maker-only a few simple ingredients.

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Silly Safe Catch Tuna Faces

Here’s a nutrient-dense snack for any time of day! These faces can be built by your kid for a fun activity, and they are easily customizable to whatever toppings you have on hand!

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Multigenerational Memories

KC bustles with an array of high quality museums and star-studded attractions that are sure to appeal to everyone in your crew from oldest to youngest alike.

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Alpaca brunch

From the food to the farm experience to the opportunity to snuggle with alpacas, it was winsome in every way!

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KC Celebrities

The greater Kansas City area has been home to many well-known celebrities. From the creator of the world’s most famous mouse to “the people’s President,” some famous folks have called Kansas City home.

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Summer Vacation

Grandma and Grandpa owned a small parcel of rural land that held their two bedroom home and a separate building that housed a package store where they also sold food, clothing, live bait and other fishing items.

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Cooling Kids Down

Working together to prepare a plan before it’s needed will help children learn how to calm down and discuss why the feelings occurred.

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Tips to Stay Safe in Hot Weather

Summer temperatures in Kansas City can pose a health risk. Vulnerable people, including disabled children, are significantly affected by periods of hot weather and have unique challenges.

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The Perfect Summer Day

What defines a perfect summer day? What leaves you so content in the moment that you wish for the day to never end? Let’s delve into the aesthetics of a perfect summer day.

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Visiting the Amelia Earhart Hangar Museum

As one of Kansas’ most celebrated legends, Amelia Earhart’s legacy lives on. This inspirational museum celebrates Amelia’s many aspirations, interests, and story, while inspiring visitors to pursue their dreams.

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Best of June in KC

Kick off summer with a season of fun outdoor shows, memorable exhibits, festivals, and great events. Our top picks for June in Kansas City are here!

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The Little War Exhibit

The latest exhibition at the National WWI Museum and Memorial, The Little War, is on display thru February 2025 in Exhibit Hall. The Little War tells the story of the war through the lives of the children who lived it.

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DIY Kinetic Sand

Do your kids love to play with kinetic sand, but you don’t love the price tag? Then this is the perfect project for you to make with your crew!

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Go Explore the Country

Johnson Farms Plants & Pumpkins in Belton, Missouri, is a beautiful agritourism attraction where you can shop the beautiful nursery and pick apples in the...

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Go Explore the Northland

Enjoy both Worlds of Fun and Oceans of Fun in Kansas City, Missouri, for the price of one ticket. Worlds of Fun boasts eight world-class roller coasters, including the...

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Go Explore Kansas

Head west to Legends Outlets in Kansas City, Kansas, for a day of shopping and local attractions. The shopping center features tributes to local celebrities...

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Go Explore Johnson County, Kansas

Living history museums are a favorite local attraction, with several historic sites telling the area's history through reenactments and hands-on education. Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop &...

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Shop Local

KC is home to many delightful things-including a football team with back-to-back Super Bowl wins-and you won’t be disappointed when it comes to fun, eclectic, local shops either.

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Seasonal Sojourns

Here’s your guide to navigating the City of Fountains throughout the year, complete with packing tips and the best ways to get here.

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Adventure Awaits

Are you someone who loves to always be moving? Would you rather ride the tallest waterslide than relax in the hot tub? If you, like I, love excitement and adventure, read on. You’ll find lots of fun and thrills to be had in the KC metro.

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Exhibits to See in 2024

Local museums host outstanding exhibits including displays celebrating Disney, a child’s perspective of WWI, a celebration of American citizens, robotics, and art.

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Dad Fashion

Here are six dad fashion trends you can rock right now. The best news? They’re likely already in your father’s closet, and that will save you money-a total dad move.

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Fallen Apples

“Dad, what are you doing?” Patrick, my oldest son, sat next to me as I parked the car in an unusual manner, but he wasn’t done. “This is the stupidest thing I’ve ever seen.”

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Editor’s Letter

Welcome, June! Summertime is here and comes with unrushed, unscheduled no-school days, warm temperatures and longer days, and loads of local events. We are ready...

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Disney100 Union Station Giveaway

KC Parent Magazine is giving Two Families 4 Tickets each to enjoy Disney100: The Exhibition, Science City at Union Station and Gottlieb Planetarium… the ultimate Summer Fun Bundle!

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Best of April

Enjoy extraordinary shows, exhibits, and family fun. Our top picks for April in Kansas City are here!

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Date Night: River Market

Besides the farmers market itself, the River Market area has plenty to offer for a fun date day. You can shop, eat and play all within just a few blocks!

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The Perfect Mother’s Day

Whether you are treating your own mom, your grandmother, the mother of your children or another special woman in your life, you want her to feel loved and appreciated.

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Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed Review

Get ready to rock and roll with everyone’s favorite hairless rodent, the naked mole rat! Inspired by Mo Willems’ book of the same name, Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed, The Coterie’s most recent production.

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The Thorn: Review

The Thorn is an epic passion drama that is well written and well produced. The Thorn is showing in Kansas City thru April 4, 2024.

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The 2024 Eclipse

On April 8, a total solar eclipse will pass through the United States. We have tips to enjoy the eclipse with your family.

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Six-Stop Tour: Go Green

April kicks off spring and brings Earth Day €¦ excellent reminders of the importance of going green and taking steps to reduce, reuse and recycle.

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Earth Day DIY Crayons

This Earth Day we are focusing on reducing, reusing and recycling some of our craft supplies! We have a giant pile of broken and short crayons, which makes this the perfect project for Earth Day!

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Finding Your Village

Whether you’re a stay-at-home mom or a working mom whose whole world has been thrown upside down, this is where the importance of finding your village comes in.

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Caterpillar Cards

Are you the room mom who needs a cute, easy and quick card from all the class? This card craft is perfect to customize for a group or for one kid!

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STEMS Giveaway

Enter to win two VIP tickets to STEMS: A Garden Soiree at the Overland Park Arboretum on June 15, a $500 value.

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Best of March

Enjoy festivals, shows, exhibits, Spring Break, St. Patrick’s Day, Easter and the BEST of Spring with our top picks for March!

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March Editor’s Letter

Bring on spring! After that long winter stretch in January when I was sure I might never leave my house again, the warmer temperatures and...

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Traveling Bag of Tricks

Only motherhood can redefine the contents of a woman’s handbag from necessities like department store lipstick and tiny tubes of fragrant hand cream to dollar-store trinkets that amaze and entertain little ones for hours.

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Shamrock Squish Paint

Ready to take painting to the next level? This homemade squish paint will definitely be one to remember! This is a longer project, so allow at least an hour between setting up and cleaning up!

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Editor’s Letter

Welcome to February-with so much to love and to do in Kansas City! The pink and red images that surround us this month warm at...

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Priorities in Life

Our friends, Steve and Marcie, had just been married at our church, and I’d taken it upon myself to share a wee bit of wisdom I’d accumulated over the years.

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Birthday Traditions

Traditions give us a sense of comfort, purpose and belonging. We can rely on them like old friends, and we call on them periodically to keep us connected.

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