Being Savvy: Your guide to activities and fun things to do with your preschoolers and kids in Kansas City, KS

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Holidays - Halloween

Mystic Pumpkin Festival

October 23, 2008

This weekend is the Mystic Pumpkin Festival in Independence. Music by Dino O'Dell & the Velocoraptors! Window painting contest! Firetruck rides! Costume contest! Storytelling! Puppet shows! This event goes from 4:30 to 8:30 and is located at Englewood Station.  Read more...

Halloween Costume Ideas

October 07, 2008

It's October, and it's time to start thinking about my favorite part: Halloween costumes. If you need to browse to get ideas, try looking at: Kansas City Costume Company -- Located downtown, this shop is HUGE and full of surprises. Dottie Mae's -- You've probably driven past this shop in the heart of Waldo on Wornall and seen the mannequins from the street. Go downstairs past the wigs  Read more...

More of Our Favorite Activities and Things to Do in kansas city

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Creatures & Critters:
Our Urban Jungle

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Do, Re, Mi! Places to Hear, Sing & Play a Tune

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Artistic Endeavors:
Our Favorite Art Venues

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Room to Run:
Run, Jump & Wiggle Outdoors

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Rainy & Quiet Days:
Cozy & Crazy Indoor Fun

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A Sense of History:
Our City's Stories

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Tot's Science Fair:
Science & Nature Sites

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Splash, Spray, Play! Local Spots to Get Wet

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The Most Fun in Life Is Free!

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The Best of... Our Top Can't-Live-Without Spots

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