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november CALENDAR
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learn
On Nov. 3 & 10, head to Missouri Town 1855 for
Drive-thru History
Tuesdays. Selfguided driving tour and visits with the living history interpreters. 816.229.8980
celebrate
Visit the National World War I Museum and Memorial on Nov. 11 for a Veterans
Day Ceremony
that features dignitaries, musical performances and more. TheWorldWar.org
shop
Start holiday shopping at the
Just Between Friends Sale
Nov. 12-14 at the Overland Park Convention Center. Get ready for great deals on tons of kids items! JBFSale.com Holiday Luminary Walk
see
Visit the Overland Park Arboretum for this year’s
Holiday Luminary
Walk on Nov. 27-28. See a wonderland of candles, music and holiday fun. OPKansas.org
explore
On Nov. 25, head to the Johnson County Museum for Museum Free Day. Start the holidays by bringing the family to enjoy the museum at no charge! JCPRD.com
Turkey Bowl Event 12:30, Ceramic Café. Parent and child work together making a cute keepsake for Thanksgiving. Pre-reg at CeramicCafeKC.com.
Back to the 50s Noon, Summit Lanes. Enjoy Back to the 50s when games, shoe rentals, hot dogs and sodas are just 50 cents each with a $5 cover charge. SummitLanes.com
Kansas City Chorale in Concert 3:30, National World War I Museum and Memorial. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy live music on the southeast lawn. TheWorldWar.org
2 Monday
Dinosaur Road Trip 9:00, Union Station. A walk-through prehistoric adventure with 26 life-size animatronic dinosaurs that you and your family won’t want to miss! UnionStation.org
Elephant Expedition 10:00, Kansas City Zoo. The new elephant exhibition is open at the zoo. Reserve a time online and plan a visit with the family. KansasCItyZoo.org Jumperoo 9:00, Urban Air (Lenexa). A special time when entire park is open for children 5 and under with a parent. Jump, bounce and crawl! UrbanAirTrampolinePark.com
Visit Sea Life 10:00, Sea Life Aquarium. Bring the kids to see the Doodle Reef, the touch pool, Stingray Bay and more! Purchase tickets online at VisitSeaLife.com.
Drive-thru History Tuesdays 10:00, Missouri Town 1855. Self-guided tours driving through Missouri Town 1855 and visits with our living history interpreters. 816.229.8980
4 Wednesday
MATS 10:00, Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop and Farm. Field trip on the historic grounds with activities that align with Nearpod lessons (available on Mahaffie website). Mahaffie.org
Nature Hike 10:00, Prairie Oak Nature Center. Join for a casual walk through our nature trail. Realistic decoys will be placed on the trail— search for the hidden animals. 913.681.0902 Preschool Pals 9:00, Lenexa Rec Center. Program for children ages 3 to 5 to help with developmental milestones through hands-on learning. Pre-reg at Lenexa.com.
5 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
Forest Secrets Preschool Story Time 10:30, Ernie Miller Nature Center. Visit the nature center for stories, songs and surprises geared to preschool children. Pre-reg at 913.826.2800.
Nature Story Time 10:30, Prairie Park Nature Center (Lawrence). Each week will feature a story and a live animal. Color a coloring page after the presentation. 785.832.7980
6 Friday
Opening Day Crown Center Ice Terrace. KC’s only public outdoor rink opens for its 48th season. Visit CrownCenter.com for admission policies and procedures.
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Mid-Continent Public Library has a fun new story for you to listen to each week no matter where you are! Enjoy a new story every Thursday selected and read to you by our storytime experts! Call 816.701.6904 or visit mymcpl.org/story to listen online. For more early literacy tips and ideas, visit GrowAReader.org/KCBaby.
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Kids Day Out 7:30, Johnson County Museum. Discover history through hands-on activities and exploration of KidScape, play games and more! Pre-reg at 913.831.3359.
Holiday Open House Today & tomorrow, Downtown Lee’s Summit. Check out all the wonderful gift and decorating ideas. DowntownLS.org
First Fridays 5:00, Crossroads Arts District. Galleries and shops remain open later the first Friday of each month. KCCrossroads.org
7 Saturday
Holiday Extravaganza 9:00, Belton High School. Shop a variety of vendors selling art, handmade crafts, boutique items, holiday items and more! BeltonMOChamber.org
Polar Bear Weekend Today & tomorrow, Kansas City Zoo. Celebrate International Polar Bear Weekend with themed fun at the Kansas City Zoo! KansasCityZoo.org
Holiday Open House 10:00, Leavenworth Main Street. Kick off the holiday shopping season with special activities that capture the Christmas spirit! LeavenworthMainStreet.com
Stuff ‘n Fluff 11:00, the View Community Center. Watch your kiddos’ eyes light up as you help them make an adorable stuffed animal to take home. Pre-reg at Grandview.org.
Girl Scout Daisy Badge Event 9:00 or 1:00, TimberRidge Adventure Center. Work to complete two badges. Minimum one paid adult per five children. Pre-reg at 913.826.2807.
Owl Prowl 7:00, Ernie Miller Nature Center. Come for a talk featuring live owls and an evening hike through the park. Pre-reg at 913.826.2800.
8 Sunday
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
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.
9 Monday
Veterans Appreciation Week Thru Friday, KCKS Community College. Stop by the Veterans Center throughout the week for different ways to honor veterans. KCKCC.edu
Dinosaur Road Trip 9:00, Union Station. A walk-through prehistoric adventure with 26 life-size animatronic dinosaurs that you and your family won’t want to miss! UnionStation.org
Visit the Nature Center 9:00, Lakeside Nature Sanctuary. Visit the nature sanctuary with the family. Download a scavenger hunt from LakesideNatureCenter.org.
10 Tuesday
Jumperoo 9:00, Urban Air (Lenexa). A special time when entire park is open for children 5 and under with a parent. Jump, bounce and crawl! UrbanAirTrampolinePark.com
Elephant Expedition 10:00, Kansas City Zoo. The new elephant exhibition is open at the zoo. Reserve a time online and plan a visit with the family. KansasCItyZoo.org
Drive-thru History Tuesdays 10:00, Missouri Town 1855. Self-guided tours driving through Missouri Town 1855 and visits with our living history interpreters. 816.229.8980
11 Wednesday
VETERANS DAY
Thank a veteran for his or her service to our nation.
Veterans Day Ceremony 11:00, National World War I Museum and Memorial. Join for a moving ceremony featuring dignitaries, musical performances and more. TheWorldWar.org
Veterans Day Parade 10:30, Historic Downtown Leavenworth. Parade honors and pays tribute to all veterans of the US Armed Forces, both past and present. LVVetsParade.com
12 Thursday
Just Between Friends Sale Thru Nov 14, Overland Park Convention Center. Get ready for great deals on tons of kids items! See ad on pg 61 for free admission! JBFSale.com
Nature Story Time 10:30, Prairie Park Nature Center (Lawrence). Each week will feature a story and a live animal. Color a coloring page after the presentation. 785.832.7980
19th Century Quilting Workshop 7:00, Mahaffie (Heritage Center). Join us as we look at historic quilts and talk about the process of quilting! Pre-reg at Mahaffie.org.
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
Scout Night 6:00, Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center. Activities include a flashlight scavenger hunt art project, KidScape exploration and more. Pre-reg at 913.715.2570.
14 Saturday
Indoor Triathlon 8:30, the View (Grandview). A 10-minute swim, 25-minute walk, jog or run, and 25 minutes on a bike at your own pace! Pre-reg at Grandview.org.
Tea Party in a Box 10:00, Shawnee Indian Mission. Sign up to receive a box to have a special pioneer tea party at home! Boxes limited; pre-reg at 913.262.0867.
Stanley Station Second Saturday 11:00, Stanley Station. Live music, food trucks and vendors! A responsible, socially distanced outdoor event. 913.283.3733 Kids Spread Out for Art Noon, Westport Presbyterian Church. Artists instruct and inspire kids on how to complete their projects. All supplies are included. Pre-reg at 816.931.1032.
15 Sunday
Pysanky Ukrainian Egg Decorating Class
Noon, Strawberry Hill Museum. Come and learn the old ethnic technique of decorating hollow eggs. StrawberryHillMuseum.org
Puzzle Palooza 2:00, Ironhorse Golf Club. Gather your team of two to four people and race to be the first team to complete a 500-piece puzzle! Ages 12+. Pre-reg at 913.663.9157.
16 Monday
Operation Christmas Child Collection Week
Thru Nov 23, various locations. Pack your shoeboxes and drop off during the week to spread the Gospel. SamaritansPurse.org
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 Jumperoo 9:00, Urban Air (Lenexa). A special time when entire park is open for children 5 and under with a parent. Jump, bounce and crawl! UrbanAirTrampolinePark.com
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.
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.
18 Wednesday
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
Retro Story Time 10:00, Johnson County Museum. Enjoy a story from long ago read by a special guest, plus a craft activity is included! Pre-reg at 913.831.3359.
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Turkey Gobble: Preschool Story Time 10:30, Ernie Miller Nature Center. Visit the nature center for stories, songs and surprises geared to preschool children. Pre-reg at 913.826.2800.
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
20 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
Family Fridays 10:00, IBEX Climbing Gym. Children 12 and under are free with the purchase of an adult day pass. Kids gear included. ClimbIbex.com
21 Saturday
Black Friday Deals Thru Dec 1, Backyard Specialists. Shop the Black Friday sale for great savings on a gift the entire family will enjoy! BackyardSpecialists.com Tellebration 10:30, Ernie Miller Nature Center. Celebrate the International Day of Storytelling with nature stories with live animals. Pre-reg at 913.826.2800.
Folly Frolic 7:30, Folly Theater. Date night! Enjoy a show that is a collaboration of two soulful artists who happen to share the same name. FollyTheater.org
Lighted Christmas Parade 6:00, Excelsior Springs. The parade rolls through the lit streets of downtown with floats, walkers, bands and thousands of lights! VisitExcelsior.com
22 Sunday
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
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.
23 Monday
Kids Day Out 7:30, Johnson County Museum. Discover history through hands-on activities and exploration of KidScape, play games and more! Pre-reg at 913.831.3359. Becoming a Babysitter Today & tomorrow, Roeland Park Community Center. Class for ages 12-16 to learn how to become a babysitter. Prereg at 913.826.3061.
Turkey Break Camp Thru Nov 25, Lenexa Rec Center. Get ready for Thanksgiving while kids enjoy fun and festive activities, swimming and more! Pre-reg at Lenexa.com/getactive.
24 Tuesday
Elephant Expedition 10:00, Kansas City Zoo. The new elephant exhibition is open at the zoo. Reserve a time online and plan a visit with the family. KansasCItyZoo.org
Visit Sea Life 10:00, Sea Life Aquarium. Bring the kids to see the Doodle Reef, the touch pool, Stingray Bay and more! Purchase tickets online at VisitSeaLife.com.
25 Wednesday
Museum Free Day 9:00, Johnson County Museum. Bring the family and enjoy the museum for free today! JCPRD.com
Christmas in the Park 5:30, Frank White Jr Softball Complex. The entire family will delight in the magic of this drive-thru winter wonderland. MakeYourDayHere.com
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Thanksgiving Day Happy Thanksgiving, KC Parent readers! We are thankful for your 35 years of readership and support!
Thanksgiving Day Run & Walk 8:30, 85th Street & Ward Parkway. Kick off Thanksgiving Day with a morning run. WardParkwayThanksgivingDayRun.com
27 Friday
Black Friday Deals Thru Dec 1, Backyard Specialists. Shop the Black Friday sale for great savings on a gift the entire family will enjoy! BackyardSpecialists.com
1860s Living History Noon, Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop & Farm. Take a stagecoach ride, see cookstove and blacksmith demonstrations and more. Mahaffie.org
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
Holiday Luminary Walk Today & tomorrow, Overland Park Arboretum. The arboretum transforms into a wonderland of candles, music and holiday fun. OPKansas.org Jumperoo 9:00, Urban Air (Lenexa). A special time when entire park is open for children 5 and under with a parent. Jump, bounce and crawl! UrbanAirTrampolinePark.com
Holiday Market Today & tomorrow, Union Station. Shop an open air, European-inspired market featuring KC’s best makers and artisans. TheStrawberrySwing.com
Small Business Saturday 10:00, Downtown Lee’s Summit. Find holiday gifts and enjoy lunch or dinner while supporting local businesses. DowntownLS.org
The Elves and the Shoemaker Thru Dec 26, City Stage (Union Station). A new dramatization of the classic story of elfin kindness. UnionStation.org
Wildlife: Critter Care 2:30, Anita B Gorman Park. Join as we care for our turtles, amphibians and fish and see what these animals eat. Prereg at 816.759.7300.
Tree Lighting 5:30, Louisburg Cider Mill. Enjoy the third annual tree lighting ceremony. Enjoy delicious food along with hot apple cider in our Country Store. LouisburgCiderMill.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
Back to the 50s Noon, Summit Lanes. Enjoy Back to the 50s when games, shoe rentals, hot dogs and sodas are just 50 cents each with a $5 cover charge. SummitLanes.com
30 Monday
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
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.
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.
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SIX-STOP TOUR HISTORY, HERITAGE AND NATURE: EXPLORATIONS IN OLATHE
1. STEP BACK IN TIME Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop & Farm is one of the best living history museums in the area. Visitors are invited to learn about the 1860s working farm with horses, chickens, sheep and other livestock. As the only working stagecoach stop on the Santa Fe Trail, this historic site has a rich story to tell. Mahaffie.org 2. GO FOR A HIKE The Ernie Miller Nature Center in Olathe is a 113-acre park. The park offers miles of paved and rugged nature trails featuring both prairie and wooded areas, as well as ponds and creeks. The nature center is home to indoor exhibits with live turtles, snakes, amphibians and birds. ErnieMiller.com 3. SUNSET AT THE LAKE Take a walk at Kill Creek Park where you can enjoy sunset at the lake. One of the most spectacular sites at the park is the 58-foot-tall Russell and Helen Means Observation Tower. You can enjoy fishing as well as biking, hiking and exploring mountain bike and equestrian trails.
4. FEAST ON BARBECUE Joe’s KC Bar-B-Que is one of the most popular barbecue restaurants in Kansas City. Started in the 1990s, the eatery has won the hearts of local families and celebs alike. Their penultimate barbecue sandwich, the Z-Man, has a faithful following of loyal fans across the metro, and it always goes best with a side of Joe’s signature seasoned fries. JoesKC.com
5. EXPLORE DOWNTOWN Downtown Olathe is home to many great local shops and restaurants. The Junque Drawer is “a modern day general store” housed in a restored 1920s home. Favorite places to eat include the Sunflower Café, Park Street Pastry and Olathe’s Downtown Diner. In addition to local businesses, the downtown district also features public outdoor art.
6. CLIMB A BOULDER … INDOORS RoKC Olathe opened this year. Adventurers have a blast bouldering and rock climbing on walls up to 50 feet tall! The facility offers introductory classes and walkin programs for beginners and experts alike, with a variety of styles for every skill level and interest. ClimbKC.com
