Kansas City Events: What to Do in October 2026
October is when Kansas City goes all in on fall. The Renaissance Festival is wrapping up its 50th season, Panda Fest makes its KC debut at Legends Field, and Chris Stapleton takes…
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The Perfect Fall Weekend in Springfield, Missouri
Just under three hours from Kansas City, Springfield, Missouri is one of the most underrated weekend trips you can take and after one visit, it's earned a permanent spot on my shortlist.…
Day Trip: Weston, Missouri
Under 45 minutes from Kansas City sits a town that is quintessentially fall. Weston, Missouri is worth a visit in every season, but we are entering the absolute best time to go.…
Kansas City Events: What to Do in September 2026
Labor Day weekend alone could fill your whole month — Irish Fest takes over Crown Center, Santa-Cali-Gon returns to the Independence Square, and the Kansas City Renaissance Festival opens the gates in…
The Perfect Weekend in Hermann, Missouri
I surprised my personal pack mule (aka my husband, Jake) with a birthday trip to Hermann, Missouri, and I'm convinced this is one of the best couples trips you can take in…
Day Trip: Lexington, Missouri
My husband has been telling me to go to Lexington for years. Years! And I kept nodding along and never actually making the trip, which in hindsight feels a little ridiculous given…
Route 66 State-by-State - Illinois
2026 marks 100 years since Route 66 was officially commissioned, and there are tons of events, festivals, and restoration projects going on this year to celebrate it. This is the road that…
Kansas City Events: What to Do in August 2026
The World Cup crowds have cleared out, but KC isn't slowing down. Wicked comes to Music Hall for a multi-week run, the Heart of America Hot Dog Festival returns to 18th &…
The Perfect Couples Trip to Omaha, Nebraska
Just a few hours from Kansas City, Omaha immediately became one of my favorite road trip destinations and it's the perfect spot for a couples getaway. It's close enough that you don't…
Day Trip: Parkville, Missouri
One of the best day trips from Kansas City is actually less than 20 minutes from downtown. Parkville sits right on a bluff over the Missouri River and it has the kind…