Supporting local businesses is essential to building a strong, thriving economy. In Kansas City, Kansas (KCK), Black-owned businesses are leading the way in shaping our community’s unique identity. Today we continue to uplift and spotlight Black entrepreneurs, creatives, and leaders who are making a…
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Gone are the days of basic chocolates and flowers that wilt way too soon. Make your next dateunforgettable with these out-of-the-box fun and romantic experiences in Kansas City, KS. …
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Explore the vibrant history and enduring legacy of Latino culture in Kansas City, KS during Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15th to October 15th. Rooted in a migration wave from Mexico in 1910, driven by the allure of railroads, meat-packing plants, and farm work, these early pioneers laid the…
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As spring makes her appearance and the storms bring about a lovely floral array, we are reminded of beauty, regeneration and growth. All of these things, also achievements that ages of developing empowerment have inspired women to contribute, are certainly worth appreciating this Women’s History Month. It is no doubt that many brilliant women have had a substantial influence expanding our knowledge as a population and advancing our societies since the beginning of time. These remarkable women come from all over the world, but there are women like them in every town and city on the map—even the city you call home. Let’s take a journey back in time to honor some of the most notable women to come from Kansas City, Kansas…
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Saturday's and Sunday's until January 15th, 2023 Tours at 12 PM, 1 PM, 2 PM & 3PM. Make Reservations HERE. Strawberry Hill Museum 720 North 4th Street Kansas City, KS 66101 913-371-3264 Beginning November 6th, the Olde World Christmas opens at Strawberry Hill Museum. Victorian-era decorations…
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When the weather outside is frightful and your family or crew needs to go have some fun, make plans to visit these KCK attractions that are sure to give you a memorable time while staying inside! …
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Days of the Dead (Dia de Los Muertos) is a Mexican holiday celebrated throughout Mexico and by people of Mexican ancestry all over the world, including the United States and especially in Kansas City, Kansas! The holiday is celebrated by building private altars termed “Ofrendas”, honoring the dead with “Calaveras” (skulls), Aztec marigolds, delicious food, and beverages that the deceased enjoyed, and leaving these gifts at their gravesites and altars…
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Let’s be honest, we all love to experience those memories that make us look back and think, “I was so in the moment I forgot to take any photos!” There’s also something satisfying (maybe some of us are more willing to admit it than others) about snapping the perfect fall photo, complete with warm tones, leaves, pumpkins, and maybe even a glass of red wine. So if you are in search of that one seasonal backdrop, here are a few spots in Kansas City, Kan.that will seamlessly flow with your fall aesthetic…
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What a better way to honor our veterans, military service persons and fallen heroes than to take a tour of all the great veteran and war memorials in Kansas City, KS and Wyandotte County? Whether or not you have friends or family in the service, have served yourself, are an avid history buff, or just appreciate what it means to be an American, there is always value in taking the time to pay tribute to the sacrifices that were made for our country…
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Every year, during the months of September and October, the U.S. celebrates Hispanic heritage, culture, and history. National Hispanic Heritage Month reminds us how much strength we draw from our immigrant roots as a nation and how much we value our immigrants as a nation of immigrants.Congress started Hispanic Heritage Week in 1968 then it was broadened in 1988 to a month-long celebration. The date was chosen because it coincides with national independence days in several Latin American countries: Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Mexico on Sept. 16, Chile on Sept. 18 and Belize on Sept. 21…
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