Hello Kansas City! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Sutton Foster gala, a 20-story data center tower, and coffee cuddle and play + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Star power for a cause: Two-time Tony winner Sutton Foster will headline Starlight Theatre’s 39th Annual Gala in Kansas City on October 17, supporting arts education, accessibility and community programs with a special performance -- see Gala highlights.
Proposed tower draws scrutiny: A developer proposed a 20-story data center tower at 934 Central St. with a coffee shop. Staff review will be June 30, followed by City Plan Commission hearing in August -- read the full proposal.
Star stays in town: Kansas City Current star Temwa Chawinga signed a contract extension Monday, keeping the two-time NWSL MVP and Golden Boot winner in KC as the club chases more hardware -- see Chawinga's extension.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Make your yard hum: Ready to swap thirsty lawns for low-drama, pollinator-friendly plants? City Roots Native Plant Nursery grows and sells species native to Missouri and Kansas, with practical guidance that makes picking the right sun-soil match way less guessy. Grab a couple natives this week and let your garden do the buzzing.
Giant critters, zero fuss: Northlanders already know, but consider this your friendly nudge to let the kids climb the iconic penguin, kangaroo, and friends at Penguin Park, then sprawl for a low-key picnic while you caffeinate and chat with neighbors... it’s the rare playground that entertains adults, too.
Indoor thrills, zero sunscreen: Whether the forecast is chaos or you just need to wear them out, The Rush Funplex packs go-karts, laser tag, bowling, mini golf, bumper cars, a climbing wall, and a big arcade all indoors. Easy kid win, sneaky cardio for adults, all Kansas City-local fun.
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🍽 Faith, Food & Futbul @ Holy Family Parish Hall | Thursday (6/25) at 5:30 PM – Your favorite Holy Family crowd is hosting a free watch party with futbul, food, and six screens for Tunisia vs Netherlands. Bring the kids, the grandparents, and your polite cheer. Activities for all ages, community vibes, and enough TV angles to settle any VAR debate.
🖼 Fourth Friday Art Fair and Makers Market @ Project Living Proof | Friday (6/26) at 6:00 PM – Fourth Friday in Rockhill means browsing handmade finds, meeting local makers, and snooping through Project Living Proof, the energy-savvy home you can tour without a pushy agent. Expect art, gifts, garden hangs, and a silent auction that benefits MEC’s mission, all free and family-friendly.
🎶 The Vincents @ Zona Rosa Central Park | Friday (6/26) at 6:30 PM – Whether you’re into 50s rockabilly or modern earworms, The Vincents turn Zona Rosa’s Central Park into a free Friday-night jam with musical shenanigans, acrobatics, and shameless instrument swaps. Bring a chair, a blanket, and friends. Bravo’s patio is the pro move for tunes, dinner, and people-watching.
🐶 Coffee, Cuddle, and Play @ Two Sugars | Saturday (6/27) at 10:00 AM – Grab a proper cup and mingle with adoptable pups from Lucky 13 Rescue, the only networking that guarantees tail wags. It is equal parts caffeine, cuddles, and conscience, perfect for folks who like their latte art with actual nose boops.
🥁 African Drumming for Children @ St. Mark Hope and Peace Lutheran | Saturday (6/27) at 11:00 AM – Send your kid to bang on drums instead of your pots and pans, with a West African drumming class that teaches rhythms, songs, and groove. Eight weeks long, it builds listening, problem solving, and confidence, ends with a recital, and comes with free TMS T-shirt.
📚 Read-in the Park @ Sheila Kemper Dietrich Park Shelter | Saturday (6/27) at 11:00 AM – READ 360° is taking over Sheila Kemper Dietrich Park with an annual read-in mixing story time, games, and a cultural picnic, all free. Expect read-alongs, free books, prizes, and outdoor play. Finally, a festival where quiet time counts as fun.
🐱 Caturday @ The Gilded Page | Saturday (6/27) at 11:00 AM – Every last Saturday, the shop becomes Caturday, with Hondo arriving on his own schedule, claiming whatever surface suits him, and granting attention strictly on his terms. Expect mellow, after Low Sensory Hour vibes, treats available for appeasement, and absolutely no need to bring tribute.
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07 — The Kansas City report Weather forecastToday — High: 83°F — Low: 66°F — Precip: 21%
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then patchy fog and a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7am and 9am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. North wind 1 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. East northeast wind around 3 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tomorrow — High: 79°F — Low: 65°F — Precip: 68%
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. East southeast wind 2 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible. Later: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible. This house is wildThis charming traditional in the Country Club District offers 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and timeless curb appeal on a lot and a half. The primary suite includes custom built-ins, a dressing room, and a spa-like bath, while two bedrooms share a whimsical sleeping porch. A covered patio with an outdoor fireplace tops it off.
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