March is National Craft Month: Visit our “Craft Corner” on KCParent.com for many fabulous, fun, simple crafts you can enjoy at home.
March 1: Peanut Butter Lover’s DayannaMakers of fresh homemade ice cream, Sylas and Maddy’s (multiple locations) concocts some scrumptious peanut butter-themed flavors like Peanut Butter Freak and Peanut Butter Crunch.
March 3: National Anthem Dayanna“The Star Spangled Banner” became our national anthem on March 3, 1931, when President Herbert Hoover signed a congressional resolution making it so. Do your kids know all the words? This might be a good day to practice.
March 11: Popcorn Lover’s DayannaSince 1937,annaVelvet Crème Popcorn Companyannahas been serving popcorn that is “smooth like velvet and rich as creme.” The store features two giant popcorn containers on either side of the front door, welcoming visitors for a fun photo op.
March 12: Plant a Flower DayannaThe passionate horticulturalists at one ofannaFamily Tree Nursery’s three local locationsannaare always on hand to help you select the perfect plants for your yard. Head to this gardener’s paradise where you can find the perfect flower (or other plants) to enjoy.
March 13: National Genealogy DayannaThe Midwest Genealogy Center (MGC)annais one of the United States’ preeminent resources for family history. The 52,000 square feet of space houses all the free resources needed to research your family history.
March 14: Potato Chip DayannaLocal grocers stockannaGuy’s Potato Chips, a Kansas City original. In 1938, Guy Caldwell began to prepare and sell peanuts using a peanut roaster in the back of a Kansas City storeroom, eventually expanding his business to include chips. True to their Kansas City roots, their Legendary Barbeque Potato Chips are one of the most popular and best loved varieties.
March 17: St. Patrick’s DayannaVisitannaKCParent.com for eventsannaaround town celebrating the holiday. Did you know that the first ever St. Patrick’s Day Parade occurred in New York City in 1762?
March 23: World Agriculture DayannaBonner Springs is home to theannaNational Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame, a great place to visit and learn about farming.