National Bike MonthGet fit as a family with bicycling. UseMapMyRide.comto track your routes, discover new paths and find great safety tips for biking.
National Hamburger MonthMay kicks off cookout season. What better way to celebrate than with a juicy hamburger? Grill at home or try a local restaurant.
May 1: Space DayHead to the Gottlieb Planetarium at Union Station where you can enjoy public shows in the 4K planetarium, one of Kansas City’s greatest connections to the night sky. UnionStation.org
May 4: Star Wars DaySpend the day at Legoland Discovery Center where kids love the LegoStar Wars: Episode IV A New HopeMiniland model display. LegolandDiscoveryCenter.com
May 5: Cinco de MayoCelebrate at one the numerous Mexican restaurants throughout the metro. Do you have a fave?KC Parenteditor Margaret Sarver loves Rudy’s in Lenexa, andKC Parentdigital media manager Kristina Light has two faves, Manny’s and Ponak’s (she recommends the tacos).
May 9: National Train DayCelebrate with a ride aboard the Kansas City Zoo train (KansasCityZoo.org), the KC Northern Railroad (KCParks.org), the Belton, Grandview & KC Railroad (BeltonRailroad.org) or the Midland Railway (MidlandRailway.org).
May 9: Mother’s DayFamily Tree Nursery offers a variety of hanging baskets, flowers and plants for Mom at their three local locations: FamilyTreeNursery.com.
May 23: International Jazz DayCelebrate Kansas City’s jazz heritage at the American Jazz Museum.AmericanJazzMuseum.org
May 25: Memorial DayVisit ourcalendarfor a complete list of festivities.
May 31: Macaroon DayYou’ll find the best macaroons in Kansas City at Bloom Baking Co. in the City Market. Savor every bite of the light, meringue-like cookie with a hint of almond … it certainly deserves its own day!