St. Patrick’s Day is Saturday, March 17th. What are YOU doing to celebrate? There are many events that take place to celebrate this fun holiday. You could participate in the Annual Westport St. Patrick’s Day Run on Saturday, March 10th at 10:00 a.m. Irishpalooza will be taking place Sunday, March 11th with fun events going on all day.
There are so many fun things to see and do in Kansas City, but it’s the newest that has so many excited.
First, we had Worlds of Fun. Then Oceans of Fun was added to our local list of excursions. Now, it looks like we will have two water-worlds right here in Kansas City. The aquarium is just about ready for the grand opening.
The school year is over or almost over. Have you thought about what to do this summer to keep your kids occupied and stimulated? By the time mid-summer rolls around, kids are sick of playing in the yard, have been to the pool a million times, and are begging you to take them some place fun. In this economy, this can get expensive for some. Here is a list of free (or almost free) things to do this summer:
Need Something Fun To Do This Summer With the Kids?
Shatto Milk Company, famous for their glass bottles and root beer flavored milk, is just a short thirty minute drive north of the Edgerton Branch. Shatto will be opening their dairy farm for tours the afternoon of Edgerton Branch’s 13th Annual Frog Jumping Contest: Wednesday, June 20th, 2012. Participants may want to pack a picnic lunch and make a day trip of these two fun activities. The Library has clean restrooms and a nearby park
Last weekend, I braved city traffic to take my family down to the Titanic exhibit currently showing down at Union Station. If you haven’t heard about this awesome travelling exhibit, I can tell you that it’s well worth a look.
Looking for fun or just something different to experience with your family and friends? You don’t have to go far from home to have a great time. There are tons of fun things to do right in your own backyard.
For great family time, checkout this website to find fun ideas for a "staycation" this summer that your family will enjoy.
Summer brings thoughts of vacations and trips out of town. However, it is not always possible to leave town for an extended vacation. Those of us living in or near Kansas City are fortunate to have a variety of places we can go for short get-a-ways. Whether you are looking for outdoor fun, shopping and dining, or a touch of history, it all can be found in the Kansas City area.
Summer is here and the living is easy, or so the old song goes. I do think summer is a special time of year no matter what your age. This summer in Kansas City is especially exciting if you are a baseball fan, like this writer, as our city is hosting a very exciting baseball event. All around town the week of July 8th, the city will be bustling with activities for all ages, as well as countless visitors to our city.
