Celebrate January’s lesser-known holidays with some local fun.
National Blood Donor MonthContact the Community Blood Center to find a nearby location or event where you can donate blood to help save lives.SaveALifeNow.org
Jan. 3: National Chocolate-Covered Cherry DayFor a truly decadent gourmet treat, head to Laura Little’s (913.722.2226), where you can purchase the best chocolate-covered cherries in town.
Jan. 5: National Bird DayThe Kansas City Zoo is home to hundreds of birds from around the world, including penguins, flamingoes, tropical birds and many more.KansasCityZoo.org
Jan. 6: Shortbread DayMcLain’s Bakery (McLainsKC.com) has been serving delicious baked goods, including cookies, to local customers since 1945. Shortbread cookies are just one of their many specialties.
Jan. 11: Milk DayHead to the grocery store, where you’ll find milk from Shatto Dairy Farm (816.930.3862), a working dairy farm and milk bottling company selling the best milk in the metro.
Jan. 14: Hot Pastrami Sandwich DayAlthough d’Bronx (dBronxKC.com) is known for their pizza, the delicatessen serves some of the best sandwiches in town, including a hot pastrami sandwich to die for.
Jan. 15: Strawberry Ice Cream DaySylas & Maddy’s (SylasAndMaddys.com) offers delicious homemade ice cream in both unique and classic flavors, making it the perfect spot to enjoy delicious strawberry ice cream.
Jan. 24: Peanut Butter DayAnyone can make and enjoy a pb&j or classic peanut butter cookie, but what about peanut butter pie? Enjoy one of these tasty confections at the Upper Crust Bakery (locations:UpperCrustPieBakery.com).
Jan. 28:Blueberry Pancake DayThe Big Biscuit (BigBiscuitRestaurant.com) offers one of the biggest homestyle breakfast menus in town, with an entire section devoted just to pancakes.
Jan. 29:National Puzzle DaySpringbok Puzzles, a nationally recognized jigsaw puzzle company based in Kansas City, has been creating and selling puzzles since 1963. Visit their website to find the perfect puzzle to assemble on a cold winter’s day. Springbok-Puzzles.com