Issue #16 | Week of September 21st

New Moves
_{January 29, 2027 at 11:00 a.m. $12 per person
Recommended for High School/Higher Education (or mature Middle Schoolers)
Run time: 2 hours with one 15-minute intermission. Register by 12/4 *hsUntethered Event}

_{New Moves, one of Kansas City Ballet’s most anticipated performances, offers a captivating showcase of contemporary ballet. This exclusive production allows audiences to experience the next generation of visionary choreographers in action. Because of the variations and different format, we encourage older students attend this performance. Set in the 180-seat Frost Studio Theater at the Bolender Center, New Moves is an up-close experience for both dancers and viewers.}

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The Great Christmas Cookie Bake-Off City Stage Theatre @ Union Station
_{Friday, December 4th @ 10am $5.50 per person (New Low Rate!)
Eight young cookie chefs have been selected from all over the country to battle it out for first prize at the Cookie Coliseum, in this Christmas spirit-filled musical. Rivalry gives way to charity, family, and forgiveness. Register by 10/20 *hsUntethered Event}

NORTHERN-MO COLLEXPO
_{Saturday, September 19 · 11:00 AM–5:00 PM · East Hills Shopping Center · FREE
A collector's expo covering Pokémon, Magic, One Piece, sports cards, video games, toys, comics, and more. Free to walk in and browse — great for kids who are into any of these.}

LOW-KEY LIBRARY LOUNGE FOR TEENS
_{Monday, September 21 · 3:00–4:00 PM · Washington Park Library (Club Room) · FREE
A relaxed drop-in hour for teens 12–18 — bring a book, do a quiet craft, or just sit with snacks, Wi-Fi, and a phone charger. No agenda, no pressure.}

TRICKY TUESDAY! – APPLE TASTING
_{Tuesday, September 22 · 4:00–5:00 PM · Washington Park Library · FREE
Apple-themed stories plus a chance to taste several varieties — a low-key and genuinely fun fall afternoon for kids ages 6–12.}

RAMEN AND COMICS
_{Wednesday, September 23 · 4:30–5:30 PM · Downtown Library (Owen Meeting Room)
FREE · Teens build their own ramen bowl and talk about what they're reading in the graphic novel world. It's a good one.}

WACKY WEDNESDAY TAKE AND MAKE CRAFTS
_{Wednesday, September 23 · 10:00 AM–6:00 PM · Carnegie Library · FREE
Stop by and grab a seasonal take-and-make craft kit at the circulation desk while supplies last — works for most ages, not recommended under 3.}

LEGO CHALLENGE
_{Wednesday, September 23 · 5:30–6:30 PM · Savannah Branch Library · FREE
Kids ages 6–12 tackle LEGO building challenges together or on their own — a fun low-cost outing with an adult present. Registration Recommended}

DROP IN KNITTING
_{Wednesday, September 23 · 6:00–7:00 PM · Riverside Branch Library · FREE
Bring whatever fiber project you're working on, swap patterns, and pick up new techniques. No registration needed — teens and adults welcome.}

DOT DAY SCAVENGER HUNT
_{Thursday–Friday, September 24–25 · All Day · Riverside Branch Library · FREE
Dots are hidden around the children's area in honor of International Dot Day. A simple, cheerful activity for early learners and kids up to about 11.}

FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY (ON A THURSDAY)
_{Thursday, September 24 · 11:00 AM–2:00 PM · Riverside Branch Library
E-Ram's brings handcrafted sandwiches, chips, and wings to the library — a good excuse to make a lunch outing of your library visit.}

AMERICAN GIRL TEA PARTY
_{Thursday, September 24 · 5:00–7:00 PM AND Saturday, September 26 · 2:00–4:00 PM · Riverside Branch Library · FREE · An elementary-aged tea party with a craft, light refreshments, and an American Girl theme — bring any doll you have. Two dates available; join the waitlist.}

JUNK JOURNALING
_{Thursday, September 24 · 5:00–6:00 PM · Washington Park Library (Club Room) · FREE · Teens & Adults · Turn scraps, paper, and random odds and ends into a one-of-a-kind journal — no experience needed, teens and adults welcome.}

FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY
_{Friday, September 25 · 11:00 AM–3:00 PM · Riverside Branch Library
Whit's Pit parks outside the library for a Friday lunch — pair it with a book pickup and call it a field trip.}

TEEN AFTER HOURS WITH A POTATO BAR
_{Friday, September 25 · 6:00–8:00 PM · Downtown Library · FREE
The library stays open late just for teens — baked potato bar, games, and the place to yourselves. Celebrating National Potato Month in exactly the right way. Register here}

ESCAPE FROM THE MUSEUM
_{Friday, September 25 · 2:00–6:00 PM AND Saturday, September 26 · 9:00 AM–2:00 PM · Savannah Branch Library · FREE · An escape-room-style challenge built around a history museum setting — all ages, two sessions to choose from. Register here}

BAGGINS' BIRTHDAY BASH
_{Saturday, September 26 · 10:30 AM–2:30 PM · East Hills Library (The Theater) · FREE
A full Hobbit birthday celebration with a screening of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, a Shire photo spot, a themed craft, baked potato bar, and birthday cake. Costumes optional but encouraged. Register here}

THE NUTCRACKER COFFEE CRAWL
_{Saturday, October 3 · 10:00 AM–1:00 PM · Art Attack Studio, 218 South 8th, Downtown
$15 wristband per person· Family, All Ages
Pick up your wristband to sip through festive downtown cafes — a fundraiser for the Dance Arts Performing Company. A fun fall outing if you enjoy a good crawl through downtown.}

_{Weston Orchard & Vineyard Tour — Weston, MO (~30 mi) · Fri 9/25 @ 10:30 AM · $7/person, ages 3+ · Tour the orchard, hayride, take home 2 apples. Register by 9/20 (~16 spots left)}

_{Organ Concert with Anna Lapwood — Kansas City, MO (~50 mi) · Thu 11/5 @ 10 AM · $2/person · Royal Albert Hall organist, student matinee. Register by 9/25}

_{The Pigeon's Holiday Extravaganza — Kansas City, MO (~50 mi) · Fri 11/13 @ 12 PM · $6.75/person · Mo Willems musical holiday show. Register by 10/9}

_{Halloween on the Farm — Easton, MO (~12 mi) · Fri 10/30 @ 11 AM–2 PM ·Petting zoo, fire pit, horse rides, pumpkin painting. Ages 0–1: Free, Ages 2–17: $7.50 (1 kid) · 3 or more kids $22.50, Adults 18+: $3 each RSVP via FB event or email Penny}

GENESIS SWIM LESSONS

HORSE LESSONS

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🧵✨ BEGINNER SEWING CLASS — MAKE YOUR OWN DRESS! ✨👗
_{I’m excited to announce my 4-Week Beginner Garment Making Class at Art Attack Studios, beginning Saturday, September 26th, from 3–5 PM! This small, hands-on class will walk you through the process of creating your own dress from start to finish. We’ll cover sewing basics, pattern preparation, cutting, bodice construction, facings, skirt construction, zippers, and finishing techniques—and by the end of the 4 weeks, you’ll have a dress you made yourself!} 🧵_✂️👗_{. $150 total for all 4 classes | Small class size No previous garment-making experience required! If you’ve been wanting to learn, this is your sign to finally start.} 💕

HOMESCHOOL SKATE
_{Bode Ice Rink has homeschool skate on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month from 10:30 am to 12 pm. $6 per person w/or without skate rental.}

ST. JOSEPH HOMESCHOOL DEFENDERS
Registration for 3rd through12 grad basketball are open on their website.
Practices for Junior and Senior High teams will start 10/3. Grade school teams will start 11/2.

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Sugar Plum Fairy Children's Ball Kansas City (~55 mi)
Kansas City Ballet turns the historic Muehlebach Tower into a Nutcracker-inspired wonderland for this beloved holiday tradition. Kids enjoy dance lessons, holiday crafts, face painting, and a dress-up station with real KC Ballet costumes, plus a complimentary photo with the Sugar Plum Fairy herself. A short ballet performance, three-course luncheon, and open dance celebration with KC Ballet School students round out the morning. Proceeds support KC Ballet School.

📅 Saturday, December 5, 2026 | 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
📍 Kansas City Marriott Downtown, Muehlebach Tower
🎟️ Tickets required — see event page for pricing

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LATHROP LIVING HISTORY FESTIVAL Lathrop (~30 mi)
_{Friday, October 9, 2026 · 9:00 AM–4:00 PM · Lathrop Antique Show Grounds · FREE
A free field trip day featuring pioneer demonstrations, a Lincoln impersonator, a one-room schoolhouse, and historic buildings. Pack a cooler, stay as long as you like.}

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