Calendar of Events

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january CALENDAR

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visit

Head to Polar Bear Passage at the Kansas City Zoo to visit Nuniq, the zoo’s newest polar bear. Reserve a time online at KansasCityZoo.org.

skate

Take a spin on Kansas City’s original outdoor ice skating rink, the

Crown Center Ice

Terrace. To register for a time, visit CrownCenter.com.

play

Bring the kids to Urban Air for Jumperoo on select days, a special time when the park is open for children 5 and under with a parent. UrbanAirTrampoline Park.com Crown Center Ice Terrace

dine

Enjoy an old favorite or explore a newly opened restaurant during

KC Restaurant

Week Jan 8 thru Jan 17. Specially priced menus. KCRestaurant Week.com

celebrate

Bring the family to Happy Birthday Kansas on Jan 23 at the Johnson County Museum. Explore the museum with hands-on fun with activities. JCPRD.com/museum

We encourage readers to call ahead or verify online before heading out to events. There may be changes due to weather or government regulations. Most events require advance reservations. 1 Friday

The Snowy Day and Other Stories Thru Jan 3, Streaming. The Coterie presents Mesner Puppets’ production of The Snowy Day and Other Stories. TheCoterie.org

Winter Magic Thru Jan 2, 5:00, Oakwood Drive (Swope Park). Drive through nearly one mile of a magical holiday light show experience. Purchase tickets online at WinterMagicKC.com.

2 Saturday

Winter Farmers Market 9:00, Independence Uptown Market. Winter plantings and produce available, as well as a wide variety of craft vendors. VisitIndependence.com

Jumperoo 9:00, Urban Air. A special time when entire park is open for children 5 and under with a parent. Jump, bounce and crawl! UrbanAirTrampolinePark.com

Outdoor Ice Skating 10:00, Crown Center Ice Terrace. Kansas City’s original outdoor ice skating rink, the Crown Center Ice Terrace is celebrating its 48th season. Pre-reg at CrownCenter.com. Festival of Lights 4:00, Powell Gardens. Walk a mile-long path spread out over 25 acres that features a variety of immersive light displays. PowellGardens.org

3 Sunday

Laser Holiday Magic Thru Jan 3, Gottlieb Planetarium. Vibrant animations and gorgeous abstracts dance above your heads, as the music takes you away from the hustle and bustle. UnionStation.org

Holiday Lights on the Farmstead Thru Jan 7, Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead. Enjoy a light show synchronized to festive music. OPKansas.org

4 Monday

Kids Day Out 7:30, Lenexa Rec Center. Enjoy a day full of fun with pickleball, dodgeball, outdoor interaction, cooking, STEAM and more. Pre-reg at Lenexa.com/getactive.

Polar Bear Passage 10:00, Kansas City Zoo. Visit Nuniq, the zoo’s newest polar bear at home in the Polar Bear Passage. Reserve a time online and plan a visit with the family. KansasCityZoo.org Youth Baking Fruit Breads & Muffins 6:00, North Kansas City Parks & Rec Center. Learn to bake blueberry muffin bread and mango pineapple muffins. Ages 6-15. Pre reg at NKC.org.

5 Tuesday

Dinosaur Road Trip 9:00, Union Station. A walk-through prehistoric adventure with 26 lifesize animatronic dinosaurs that you and your family won’t want to miss! UnionStation.org

Edison’s Workbench 9:00, Roeland Park Community Center. A one-day camp to explore the inventions of others—kids, women, Rube Goldberg, Thomas Edison and more! Pre-reg at 913.826.3160.

Happy New Year! 10:00 AM MCPL360. Join Mr Stinky Feet for celebration songs! To enjoy this virtual program, go to Facebook.com/mcpl360.

6 Wednesday

Animal Tales Storytime 10:30, Ernie Miller Nature Center. For ages 2-6. Join a park naturalist for animal stories and surprises geared for preschool age children. Pre-reg at 913.826.2800.

Sar-Ko-Aglow Thru Jan 10, Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park. Take a nighttime stroll around Rose’s Pond to view the beautiful annual light display in Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park throughout the holiday season. Lenexa.com

7 Thursday

Visit Incredible Pizza 11:00, Incredible Pizza. Bring the family to enjoy the buffet along with indoor rides and lots of games! Visit KCParent. com for a coupon! IncrediblePizza.com

Frosty Winter Tales 6:30, MCPL360. Join storyteller Joyce Slater as she delights with some wintry stories that are sure to make you giggle and warm your heart. Facebook.com/mcpl360

8 Friday

Bridging the Gender Divide 10:00, National Museum of Toys and Miniatures. Exhibit explores how toys once marketed to boys have evolved over time to encourage all children. 816.235.8000

Creative Story Time 10:30, Ceramic Café. Hear a story, create a pottery piece and enjoy a simple snack. $12. CeramicCafeKC.com KC Restaurant Week Thru Jan 17, various restaurants. Enjoy an old favorite or explore a newly opened restaurant. Specially priced menus. KCRestaurantWeek.com

9 Saturday

Sea of Lights Thru Jan 10, Sea Life Kansas City Aquarium. Guests can explore the Sea of Lights event, the only underwater light spectacular in Kansas City. VisitSeaLife.com

Kids in the Kitchen 10:00, North Kansas City Parks & Rec Center. Learn to eat healthier meals and snacks with a hands-on cooking experience. Ages 8-14. Pre-reg at NKC.org.

10 Sunday

Sunday Family Series 1:00, Ernie Miller Nature Center. Enjoy programs presented by park naturalists, park police officers, and volunteers. Pre-reg at 913.826.2800.

11 Monday

Mom & Me Bumper Bowling 9:30, Summit Lanes. For just $3 per person, you get a game, shoe rental and drink on Mondays and Wednesdays. SummitLanes.com Polar Bear Passage 10:00, Kansas City Zoo. Visit Nuniq, the zoo’s newest polar bear at home in the Polar Bear Passage. Reserve a time online and plan a visit with the family. KansasCityZoo.org

12 Tuesday

Jumperoo 9:00, Urban Air. A special time when entire park is open for children 5 and under with a parent. Jump, bounce and crawl! UrbanAirTrampolinePark.com

Outdoor Ice Skating 10:00, Crown Center Ice Terrace. Kansas City’s original outdoor ice skating rink, the Crown Center Ice Terrace is celebrating its 48th season. Pre-reg at CrownCenter.com.

13 Wednesday

Retro Story Time 10:00, Johnson County Museum. Enjoy stories from long ago, read by a special guest from the 1950s All-Electric House! Craft after story. Pre-reg at 913.831.3359.

Visit Legoland 10:00, Legoland Discovery Center. Take the kids to the ultimate indoor playground for the biggest fans of Lego. Purchase tickets at LegolandDiscoveryCenter.com.

On Top of Spaghetti…

Five Favorite Places to Eat Spaghetti in KC

January is National Spaghetti Month. This family-friendly favorite is dished up deliciously at these local eateries:

Italian Delight: 6522 Martway St., Mission. Italian Delight is a New York-style pizzeria, locally owned and operated by the Avelluto family. Known for the homey atmosphere, affordable prizes and delicious meatballs, Italian Delight is a consistent favorite in local polls and contests. Buca di Beppo: Country Club Plaza, 310 W. 47th St., Kansas City, MO. Buca serves family portions meant for sharing. With a vibrant, fun atmosphere, this is a favorite for family gatherings. Make reservations ahead and ask to dine in the kitchen where you can watch the cooks in action firsthand. Cinzetti’s: 7201 W. 91st St., Overland Park. Cinzetti’s is one of the most fun places to dine in town. Chefs prepare food at various stations throughout the restaurant where you choose your Italian cuisine buffet-style. The Tuscan décor and lively atmosphere make this a memorable and delicious restaurant for the family. Pizza Shoppe: Multiple locations: PizzaShoppe.com. The kids want pizza again. You want a fun and affordable meal. But, you don’t want pizza…again. Pizza Shoppe serves a variety of pasta dishes in addition to pizza, including classic spaghetti and meatballs. This fun pizzeria is a perfect family hangout with arcade games and specials throughout the week. Jasper’s Marco Polo’s: 1201 W. 103rd St., Kansas City, MO. Jasper Mirabile is one of Kansas City’s celebrity chefs, and rightfully so. Known for exquisite Italian dishes, his namesake restaurant is perfect for special occasions and a romantic date night. However, if you’re wanting to take the kids out for a laid-back dinner, Marco Polo’s, his casual dining restaurant, is the place for you. Serving a variety of classic Italian dishes, the eatery offers a unique take on spaghetti: Spaghetti Aglio Olio E Broccoli, a delicious pasta with fresh broccoli, garlic and extra virgin olive oil.

KC Restaurant Week Thru Jan 17, various restaurants. Enjoy an old favorite or explore a newly opened restaurant. Specially priced menus. KCRestaurantWeek.com

The Best of Awesome Birds 7:00, MCPL360. Be amazed when some of the world’s most awesome birds take the stage to talk, perform tricks, and sing songs. Facebook.com/mcpl360

15 Friday

Visit Incredible Pizza 11:00, Incredible Pizza. Bring the family to enjoy the buffet along with indoor rides and lots of games! Visit KCParent. com for a coupon! IncrediblePizza.com

16 Saturday

Indoor Snowball Hunt 5:30, Blue Springs Fieldhouse. Hunt for “snow balls” and ear prizes. Entry fee includes snacks, crafts and snowball hunt. Pre-reg at 816.228.0137.

17 Sunday

Sunday Family Series 1:00, Ernie Miller Nature Center. Enjoy programs presented by park naturalists, park police officers, and volunteers. Pre-reg at 913.826.2800. Kids Day Out 7:30, Lenexa Rec Center. Enjoy a day full of fun with pickleball, dodgeball, outdoor interaction, cooking, STEAM and more. Pre-reg at Lenexa.com/getactive.

Visit Legoland 10:00, Legoland Discovery Center. Take the kids to the ultimate indoor playground for the biggest fans of Lego. Purchase tickets at LegolandDiscoveryCenter.com.

19 Tuesday

Amazing Alphabet 10:00, Olathe Community Center. The Alphabet has never been more fun! Read a story and enjoy art, singing, movement and dramatic play. Pre-reg at OlatheKS.org.

Tots on Tuesday 10:30, Kemper Museum. Tots on Tuesday is now online! Sing songs, read books, explore art and make your own art Prereg at KemperArt.org.

20 Wednesday

Outdoor Ice Skating 10:00, Crown Center Ice Terrace. Kansas City’s original outdoor ice skating rink, the Crown Center Ice Terrace is celebrating its 48th season. Pre-reg at CrownCenter.com. Visit Incredible Pizza 11:00, Incredible Pizza. Bring the family to enjoy the buffet along with indoor rides and lots of games! Visit KCParent.com for a coupon! IncrediblePizza.com

21 Thursday

Bridging the Gender Divide 10:00, National Museum of Toys and Miniatures. Exhibit explores how toys once marketed to boys have evolved over time to encourage all children. 816.235.8000

22 Friday

Polar Bear Passage 10:00, Kansas City Zoo. Visit Nuniq, the zoo’s newest polar bear at home in the Polar Bear Passage. Reserve a time online and plan a visit with the family. KansasCityZoo.org

Creative Story Time 10:30, Ceramic Café. Hear a story, create a pottery piece and enjoy a simple snack. $12. CeramicCafeKC.com

23 Saturday

Women’s Encouragement Day 8:30, City Center Church. Enjoy breakfast, lunch and encouraging speaker sessions. Leave refreshed and reinvigorated. Pre-reg at MidwestHomeschoolers.org.

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Jumperoo 9:00, Urban Air. A special time when entire park is open for children 5 and under with a parent. Jump, bounce and crawl! UrbanAirTrampolinePark.com

Happy Birthday Kansas 11:00, Johnson County Museum. Bring the whole family to celebrate Kansas’ 160th birthday. Explore the museum with hands-on fun with activities. JCPRD.com/museum

24 Sunday

Lunar New Year 2021 Virtual Festival Noon, Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. Explore the art of Asian cultures, and connect with videos and activities. Nelson-atkins.org

25 Monday

Kids Day Out 7:30, Jo Co Arts and Heritage Center. Come have fun when school is out! Discover history through hands-on activities and play games! Pre-reg at JCPRD.com.

Super Smash Bros Tournament 10:00, Lenexa Rec Center. Gaming icons clash in the ultimate crossover fighting showdown. Top three finishers will receive an award. Pre-reg at Lenexa.com.

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6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.“Where Your Child Is Special” Ages 2 weeks to 12 years 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Two Convenient Locations: 127th & Antioch 913.681.2190 162nd & Metcalf Ave 913.681.2191 Child Development Center “Where Your Child is Special” 10% OFF infant room for first year with new enrollment.

Family Owned and Operated since 1990 weeworkshopchildcare.com Ages 2 weeks to 12 years 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Part-Time Preschool (Ages 3-5) 9:00-11:30 or 9:00-3:00

Mother’s Day Out (12 mos-3 years) 9:00-3:00 Two Convenient Locations:

127th & Antioch 162nd & Metcalf Ave Two Convenient Locations: 913.681.2190 913.681.2191 127th & Antioch 162nd & Metcalf Family Owned and Ave 913.681.2190 913.681.2191Operated Since 1990

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Jumperoo 9:00, Urban Air. A special time when entire park is open for children 5 and under with a parent. Jump, bounce and crawl! UrbanAirTrampolinePark.com

27 Wednesday

Babysitting Basics Virtual Class 10:00, streaming. Students learn how to develop a babysitting business, keep themselves and others safe. More info and pre-reg at Olatheks.org.

28 Thursday

The University of Wonder and Imagination

Thru Jan 31, streaming. A virtual event directed by you. The choices you make will shape your unique experience. JCCC.edu/carlsen-center-presents

The Great Race 7:00, MCPL360. Based on the Aesop fable, this retelling with a “healthy twist” incorporates rod and shadow puppets. Facebook.com/mcpl360

29 Friday

Outdoor Ice Skating 10:00, Crown Center Ice Terrace. Kansas City’s original outdoor ice skating rink, the Crown Center Ice Terrace is celebrating its 48th season. Pre-reg at CrownCenter.com.

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Polar Bear Passage 10:00, Kansas City Zoo. Visit Nuniq, the zoo’s newest polar bear at home in the Polar Bear Passage. Reserve a time online and plan a visit with the family. KansasCityZoo.org

Bridging the Gender Divide 10:00, National Museum of Toys and Miniatures. Exhibit explores how toys once marketed to boys have evolved over time to encourage all children. 816.235.8000

31 Sunday

Sunday Family Series 1:00, Ernie Miller Nature Center. Enjoy programs presented by park naturalists, park police officers, and volunteers. Pre-reg at 913.826.2800.

FEBRUARY 1 Monday

Round-Up Enrollment 3:30, Whitefield Academy. Learn why families choose to educate their children classically at KC’s top-rated Christian School. Pre-reg at WhitefieldAcademyKC.org.

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take note: january ’21

National Blood Donor Month Contact the Community Blood Center to find a nearby location or event where you can donate blood to help save lives. SaveALifeNow.org Jan. 5: National Bird Day The Kansas City Zoo is home to hundreds of birds from around the world, including penguins, flamingoes, tropical birds and many more. KansasCityZoo.org

Jan. 6: Shortbread Day McLain’s Bakery (locations: McLainsKC.com) has been serving delicious baked goods, including cookies, to local customers since 1945. Shortbread cookies are just one of their many specialties.

Jan. 11: Milk Day Head to the grocery store, where you’ll find milk from Shatto Dairy Farm (9406 N. Hwy. 33, Osborn, MO, 816.930.3862), a working dairy farm and milk bottling company selling the best milk in the metro.

Jan. 14: Hot Pastrami Sandwich Day Although d’Bronx (locations: dBronxKC.com) is known for their pizza, the delicatessen serves some of the best sandwiches in town, including a hot pastrami sandwich to die for.

Jan. 3: National Jan. 15: Strawberry Ice Cream Day Sylas Chocolate-Covered & Maddy’s (locations: SylasAndMaddys.com) Cherry Day For offers delicious homemade ice cream in classic a truly decadent and unique flavors, making it the perfect spot gourmet treat, head to to enjoy delicious strawberry ice cream. Laura Little’s (2100 W Jan. 16: Appreciate a Dragon Day The 75th St, Prairie Village, Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art houses many 913.722.2226), where beautiful dragons depicted in art, especially in you can purchase their Chinese Art collection. Nelson-Atkins.orgthe best chocolatecovered cherries on Jan. 19: National Popcorn Day For more than 50 years, town. Topsy’s (locations: TopsysPopcorn.com) has been serving Jan. 4: Spaghetti Day Cascone’s delicious popcorn to Kansas Citians! The Plaza Christmas popcorn tin is a holiday tradition in many homes, (3733 North Oak challenging families to choose a Trfwy., Kansas city, favorite: cheese, butter, caramel, MO, 816.454.7977), a pecan crisp, popcorn peanut, Kansas City tradition kettle corn or cinnamon. since 1954, has been NEED COPYowned and operated Jan. 24: Peanut Butter Day Anyone can make and by the Cascone family enjoy a pb&j or classic peanut butter cookie, but what about for four generations. peanut butter pie? Enjoy one of these tasty confections at the We can’t think of a Upper Crust Bakery (locations: UpperCrustPieBakery.com). better place to enjoy classic spaghetti and meatballs. Jan. 28: Blueberry Pancake Day The Big Biscuit (locations: BigBiscuitRestaurant.com) offers one of the biggest home-style breakfast menus in town, with an entire section devoted just to pancakes.

Jan. 29: National Puzzle Day SpringBok Puzzles (Springbok-puzzles.com), a nationally recognized jigsaw puzzle company based in Kansas City, has been creating and selling puzzles since 1963. Visit their website to find the perfect puzzle to assemble on a cold winter’s day.

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