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We asked our Facebook Fans—local families who know the best of the best in Kansas City—what they love and why they love it. |
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Day trips and destinations for free! The Great American Main Street, favorite destinations for animal lovers, space explorers, LEGO fans, and more! |
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Celebrate the luscious fruit with a sampling of fresh baked goods and delicious berries from local businesses. |
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Rules are important to family life, but during the summer, sometimes those rules are meant to be broken. Breaking these five family rules allows kids and parents to loosen up and enjoy summer fun. |
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The school year is coming to a close and summer fun is about to begin! Grab your planner and start brainstorming for a successful end to the school year and summer kick off. |
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Visit a local farm or garden to learn more about agriculture in Kansas City. |
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Kansas City kids can learn about dairy cows, farming, milk, cheese making, eggs and delicious dairy products at these local attractions. |
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The Kansas City Zoo is one of our favorite winter outings... the animals are more playful, the exhibits are less crowded, admission is discounted, and the zoo offers great family events our kids love! |
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Looking for a day trip that will appeal to everyone in the whole family, something that’s big on attractions but small on travel? Check out Lawrence, KS, just a hop, skip and jump away from the KC Metro area and home to more than 54 parks, 11 museums, a vast assortment of unique stores and restaurants and, of course, Kansas University. |
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Day trips and destinations for free! The Great American Main Street, favorite destinations for animal lovers, space explorers, LEGO fans, and more! |
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Got the travel bug, but can't go far? Try visiting a new part of town, where lesser known spots offer one-of-a-kind experiences. Discover wonderful adventures for all ages across the metropolitan area! |
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May 23 is Lucky Penny Day (who knew?). One of the most affordable souvenirs, “smashed pennies,” are fun collectibles and may be saved in penny albums available at many gift shops. |
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Crown Center brings interactive FREE hands-on educational and entertaining exhibits to Kansas City several times each year, with 2013's first feature exhibit being Funville. Located on Level I near Coterie Theatre, Funville is a child-size city with a variety of occupations represented for children to explore! |
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It can be difficult to juggle work, school, sports, classes, and extracurriculars and we often feel as though we're going from "one thing to the next" with little opportunity to spend time talking to our children and building that relationship. Treat your child to a "date night" and have fun together! |
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Have you ever wanted to take a dance class, but were not able to, because the studio had some outfits and/or dance moves that you felt were inappropriate? Perhaps you should visit Glorious Performing Arts, a new studio just now opening in Grain Valley, MO. |
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Starlight Children's Theatre brings two delightful shows to the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts stage this year, the first being The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley (Jan. 16 - 20). Flat Stanley, the character from Jef Brown's children's book series, is sweeping the country in popularity. |
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You’re ready for a night on the town (with the kids, without the kids, with your friends or a significant other), but you don’t want to spend a lot of time going from place to place. These venues dish up delicious dinners and fabulous fun for the perfect night out! |
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We asked our Facebook fans: My favorite place to take my Valentine in KC is __________. Plan a romantic night on the town with their inspiration. |
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Learn about Make, Bake or Buy Parties... great get-togethers for long-time friends, but they also make fantastic ice breakers for meeting new people in your community (and what better opportunity to get to know those neighbors you’ve been meaning to introduce yourself to?). |
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Here are five ideas under $5 for a Mom’s Night Out you won’t soon forget! |
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Science City has been named one of the nation’s top 25 best science centers—and with good reason! This local marvel allows you and your child to explore, discover and create throughout its 50+ varied hands-on stations. |
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Students from Olathe North High School, winners of Battle of the Brains, will see their ideas come to life in new exhibit. |
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Spend Presidents' Day holiday weekend making memories with your family at Science of Rock 'N' Roll exhibit, Science City, and the Planetarium. It is a great day for playing, discovering and learning all kinds of new things at these fun and fascinating attractions. |
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One recent adventure found us at the Kemper Outdoor Education Center. |
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Beautiful weather is a great excuse to get outside and enjoy nature. Take a trip to visit the Kauffman Memorial Garden. The 2-acre garden is part of the Kauffman Legacy Park in the heart of Kansas City. |
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With meandering hiking trails through the Ozark Mountains overlooking the Niangua River, the Lake of the Ozarks, a river cave, and the most famous landmark of the park - the imposing castle ruins.... a day at Ha Ha Tonka is an explorer's dream. |
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Have you planned out your summer? Not yet? No fear! Loads of time remains to plan a fun summer for not only you, but the kids as well! |
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It’s been years, but I still remember the excitement I felt on the first day of piano camp. |
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Where can families turn to help provide the right environment for character development? Families can go to camp! Use the KC Parent Camp Guide to select the perfect camp for your child! |
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Living in the city, it’s easy to forget the wonder and beauty of nature and history—but you don’t have to travel far for a sightseeing excursion begging for the perfect family photo op, a picnic and exploration. |
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Our cruise experience began with the happy dance in our kitchen when the itinerary arrived at our blustery Kansas City front door two weeks before departure. As I took in the agenda for our 6-night Caribbean cruise aboard the Disney Magic, it hit me that we were really doing it! |
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Our adventures in Pella, Iowa, a Touch of Holland in the Midwest! Touring a windmill, watching wooden shoe demonstrations, eating Dutch letters, and enjoying tulips in the snow! |
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