Irish American Heritage Month: Celebrate Kansas City’s rich Irish American heritage at the Irish Museum and Cultural Center (located on the lower level in Union Station, www.IrishCenterKC.org). This museum tells the story of Irish immigration to Kansas City with artifacts, photos and genealogical sources.
National Craft Month: Treat the kids to an outing at Kookiedoodle Crafts in Downtown Overland Park. It’s a one-of-a-kind arts and crafts shop were children purchase kits and make masterpieces all within the store walls-no mess at home, only a take-home masterpiece. Kids will enjoy painting, felt pillow projects, wooden crafts and more.
March 6: National Frozen Food Day Fill your freezer with delicious and nutritious freezer meals. At Dream Dinners, customers make and prepare simple freezer meals to take home and enjoy later.
March 7: Birthday of Monopoly The game was invented on this date in 1933, so dust off the old classic and call a family game night. Afraid of a Monopoly all-nighter? Set a timer and the person with the most dough at the end of an hour (or two) is the winner.
March 10: The U.S. government issues paper money for the first time on this date in 1862. Visit the Money Museum (816.881.2683). Interactive exhibits explore banking, basic economics and the financial policies that affect your family. Peek into one of the nation’s largest cash vaults and take home a FREE souvenir bag of shredded cash.
March 17: St. Patrick’s Day Celebrate at a local parade! Read our complete guide to local St. Patrick’s Day parades.
March 25: National Waffle Day Enjoy some of the best Belgian waffles in Kansas City at First Watch. With more than 10 local restaurants, First Watch is one of the most popular breakfast eateries in Kansas City!
March 30: Take a Walk in the Park Day Kansas City is home to hundreds of beautiful parks and green spaces. Visit your favorite nearby park or discover a new one when you search for “Best Parks” on our site.