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Thursday, April 28, 2011

WEEKEND GUIDE FOR MAY

May.....time to get outside and do some stuff. A few fun things I would like to do this month:

Jurassic Gardens

• When, Where, What: Jurassic Gardens at Powell Gardens (1609 N.W. U.S. Highway 50, Kingsville, MO). Journey back to the prehistoric world when more than 20 dinosaurs and oversized ancient insects return to Powell Gardens. The exhibit is designed by Guy Darrough, Missouri’s own self-taught paleontologist and artist. May 1 - Aug. 14. Garden admission applies: $9.50/adults, $8.50/seniors and $5/children 5-12. 816.697.2600 www.powellgardens.org
• Why We LOVE It: Jurassic Gardens is fun for the whole family! Powell Gardens is one of our favorite family outings, especially with the addition of the Heartland Harvest Garden and it's an annual tradition to attend the Butterfly Festival in August. With giant dinosaurs greeting us throughout the foliage, the fun is even bigger and better than before!

Sheep Shearing Days!

• When, Where, What: May 7, Missouri Town 1855. It’s Spring and the flock of sheep at Missouri Town will be sheared of their winter coat. Fiber artists will demonstrate the complete process of shearing, washing, carding, dying, spinning, weaving and knitting. Take a step back in time and enjoy these important skills of our ancestors. Adults, $5.00; Youth 5-13 and Seniors, $3.00; Under 5, Free . 816.503.4860 www.jacksongov.org
• Why We LOVE It:When we attended Missouri Town's Sheep Shearing Day last year, my first thought was, "I wish they would rename this event....it is MUCH more than Sheep Shearing and MUCH better than the name suggests!" It is "Sheep Shearing Day" because the focus of the day is on the fiber arts (shearing, dying, spinning, and weaving wool), but the festivities included many more fun and educational activities and our only regret after three hours at Missouri Town was that we didn't have MORE time to explore the village! We can't wait to go back this year! Read our review of last year's event.

Sprint Family Fun Day

• When, Where, What: May 21 from 11am-3pmat KC Power and Light District. Enjoy a Paul Mesner Puppet Show, Mr. Stinky Feet Concert, Art Activities, Music from Around the World, and MORE! Best of all... it's all FREE!
• Why We LOVE It: Live music, puppets, art... what's not to love? Rock n' Roll the day away with the entire family with Mr. Stinky Feet... PEEEEE UUUUU!

See more fun stuff to do at KC Parent.

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

WEEKEND GUIDE WEDNESDAY

SEPTEMBER 16TH

Piccadilly Gala
Piccadilly Gala is an annual ladies night out auction and benefit for Downtown Lee's Summit Mainstreet, Inc. This formal affair will be held Thursday, September 16th from 6-10 pm at The Pavilion at John Knox Village in Lee's Summit. Tickets can be purchased by calling the DLSMS office at (816) 246-6598 or by visiting one of the following downtown businesses: Cameron's Home Furnishings, All A' Bloom, Green Beauty Salon & Day Spa, A Thyme for Everything, or Finishings for Her. Only 450 tickets are available so be sure to get yours early before they are all sold out! Tickets are $50 each, or $400 for a table of eight.
Piccadilly Gala

Blue Springs Fall Fun Festival
Entertainment on three stages & a carnival for the kids. Eastern Jackson County's largest parade is held on Saturday. The festival is held on Main St and has over 280 craft and food booths. A parade is the weekend’s highlight. Sept. 17-19, 2010.
Blue Springs

Just Between Friends
Thursday-Sunday, 9:00 am, Overland Park Int'l Trade Center. Quality kids consignment sale where you're sure to find some treasures. Join us for Kansas City's BEST and BIGGEST Children's and Maternity Consignment Sales Event!!
Just Between Friends

Lee Summit Library
Meet an Eagle owl. Meet one of the largest owls in the world and learn interesting facts about owls.
Take Flight with an Eagle Owl

SEPTEMBER 17TH

Paradise Park
Enjoy a good old-fashioned tractor-pulled hayride sitting on bundles of straw, hearing stories, playing games and huddling close together with family and friends.
Every Friday & Saturday Night
September 10- October 30, 2010
6 - 10 p.m. only.
S'mores & Hot Chocolate
$7.95 per person _{(plus tax)}
Hayrides run weather permitting, no reservations needed.
Hayrides

Great Midwest Balloon Fest

The first annual Overland Park Great Midwest Balloon Fest will launch September 17-19, 2010. Come to this family-friendly event for a thrilling weekend of spectacular hot air balloons, non-stop activities, delicious food, the Kids Korner, and entertainment. You’ll see balloon ascensions and magical balloon glows.
Admission is FREE, parking is $5.
Great Midwest Balloon Fest

Belton Fall Festival

When

9/17/2010 5:00 PM until
9/17/2010 9:00 PMWhere

Main Street Belton

Belton, Missouri USA

Belton Fall Festival

Zona Rosa Arts Festival

Zona Rosa Arts Festival will feature artists and performers living and/or exhibiting in Platte County, as well as other well-recognized artists from a across the country. The festival will showcase an assortment of performance artists throughout the weekend, as well as a variety of visual art, including photography, paintings, sculpture and jewelry.

Zona Rosa

SEPTEMBER 18TH

Thunder on the Border

Missouri Town becomes the site of pre-Civil War hostilities as pro and anti-slavery factions battle for dominance in the late 1850’s.

Location: Missouri Town, Fleming ParkTime: 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Missouri Town

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