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Whiteman B-2 bombers strike Iran as Congress invests in base's future

Congress is investing billions as Whiteman prepares to host the next-gen B-21 Raider.

News

Whiteman Air Force Base, the only operational home of the Air Force&#x27;s B-2 Spirit stealth bombers, launched aircraft used in recent U.S. strikes on Iran and is now slated to host the next-generation B-21 Raider.Why it matters: Whiteman, about 70 miles southeast of Kansas City, is integral to the nation&#x27;s stealth bomber missions as Congress invests billions to transition from the B-2 to the B-21.

Eating our way through Big 12 tourney food

The Big 12 is more than just basketball — it's memories and meals.

Food and Drink

The Big 12 tournaments are bringing some <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Big Eats" data-vars-click-url="https://big12sports.com/news/2026/2/26/big-12-announces-fan-experiences-entertainment-and-community-programming-for-2026-phillips-66-big-12-mens-and-womens-basketball-tournaments.aspx" data-vars-content-id="9e4ee37f-13c1-4218-86c4-e3858fd1fa82" data-vars-headline="Eating our way through Big 12 tourney food" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://big12sports.com/news/2026/2/26/big-12-announces-fan-experiences-entertainment-and-community-programming-for-2026-phillips-66-big-12-mens-and-womens-basketball-tournaments.aspx" target="_blank">Big Eats</a> to the Power &amp; Light District with the creation of school-specific snacks, milkshakes and food-related apparel.Why it matters: It&#x27;s something both fans with tickets and downtown revelers can sink their teeth into over the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="next two weeks" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/kansas-city/2026/03/03/big-12-tournament-fan-fest-new-tech-kansas-city" data-vars-content-id="9e4ee37f-13c1-4218-86c4-e3858fd1fa82" data-vars-headline="Eating our way through Big 12 tourney food" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/kansas-city/2026/03/03/big-12-tournament-fan-fest-new-tech-kansas-city" target="_self">next two weeks</a>.

Lenexa's building KC's first public ninja course

The $1.4 million project at Central Green Park will begin construction this summer.

Soon, you could train like an &quot;American Ninja Warrior&quot; contestant at a new obstacle course in Lenexa.Why it matters: The $1.4 million project will be KC&#x27;s first public course of this kind, and comes as a result of resident surveys, Lenexa spokesperson Denise Rendina tells Axios.

Gas prices in Kansas City jump more than 30 cents

Some stations are already charging more than $3 per gallon.

Gas prices are climbing in Kansas City, reflecting market fears and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="rising oil costs" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/03/oil-prices-iran-trump-rubio-mitigate-costs" data-vars-content-id="05933a0b-17b5-4333-9903-84772fe56845" data-vars-headline="Gas prices in Kansas City jump more than 30 cents" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/03/oil-prices-iran-trump-rubio-mitigate-costs" target="_self">rising oil costs</a> resulting from U.S. and Israel <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="strikes on Iran" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/02/3-us-fighter-jets-friendly-fire-kuwait" data-vars-content-id="05933a0b-17b5-4333-9903-84772fe56845" data-vars-headline="Gas prices in Kansas City jump more than 30 cents" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/02/3-us-fighter-jets-friendly-fire-kuwait" target="_self">strikes on Iran</a>.Why it matters: Anyone who drives will see an immediate effect on their pocketbooks, while ripple effects could creep into the cost of plane tickets and heating your home.

NYE plans that don't break the bank

Not every New Year's Eve in Kansas City requires a $300 ticket. Here are a few solid ways to ring in 2026 with music, drinks and friends without blowing your budget.

Things to Do

If the thought of spending hundreds on a swanky New Year&#x27;s Eve party ticket makes you want to stay home, KC has plenty of ways to ring in 2026 without blowing your budget.Why it matters: December already stretches wallets with travel, gifts and year-end bills. These celebrations keep the focus on music, dancing and showing up without starting January in regret.

Seasonal KC events the weekend before Christmas

Find details on holiday markets, shows and light displays.

Holidays

&#x27;Tis the weekend before Christmas, and all through KC, there is plenty a-stirring for locals to see.<h2 class="text-h6 !font-sans !font-normal !leading-[1.2em]">🛍️ Shopping</h2><a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Merry Market" data-vars-click-url="https://www.artgardenkc.org/events/merry-market-at-city-market-2025" data-vars-content-id="e24c9042-5626-4ea4-a01a-a7c262510832" data-vars-headline="Seasonal KC events the weekend before Christmas" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.artgardenkc.org/events/merry-market-at-city-market-2025" target="_blank">Merry Market</a>: The City Market&#x27;s arts and crafts festival is open Saturday and Sunday 10am to 4pm.<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Strawberry swing" data-vars-click-url="https://www.facebook.com/StrawberrySwingCraftFair/events" data-vars-content-id="e24c9042-5626-4ea4-a01a-a7c262510832" data-vars-headline="Seasonal KC events the weekend before Christmas" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.facebook.com/StrawberrySwingCraftFair/events" target="_blank">Strawberry swing</a>: A European-style Christkindlmarkt is popping up Saturday and Sunday at The Guild, 1621 Locust St. in KCMO, from 10am to 8pm.<h2 class="text-h6 !font-sans !font-normal !leading-[1.2em]">🎟️ Shows</h2><figure><img alt="Ballet dancers performing on stage with colorful candy-themed backdrop, including striped pillars, blue curtains, and cake decorations, in elegant costumes under blue lighting." height="1152" id="b8421a50-b8bc-4c41-8e7b-12eb8424713b" src="https://images.axios.com/JED487lxTw2KUEchqx_HOmC4NBQ=/2025/12/18/1766078986710.jpeg" width="2048" srcset="https://images.axios.com/UZk3H_aG_TzN80-bSjaOJC9ynPc=/0x0:2048x1152/1920x1080/2025/12/18/1766078986710.jpeg?w=1920 1920w, https://images.axios.com/ZFlAmJ8AxjGyZxmzm1WtwyDrxVA=/0x0:2048x1152/1600x900/2025/12/18/1766078986710.jpeg?w=1600 1600w, https://images.axios.com/ric6Mp-pWHa6VlxCQ1WirO0Ccws=/0x0:2048x1152/1366x768/2025/12/18/1766078986710.jpeg?w=1366 1366w, https://images.axios.com/5K85zui7XJpY9j1XDVUINjO2Z50=/0x0:2048x1152/1024x576/2025/12/18/1766078986710.jpeg?w=1024 1024w, https://images.axios.com/LX49yegDSHjlv6P1o1hCqja_2RA=/0x0:2048x1152/768x432/2025/12/18/1766078986710.jpeg?w=768 768w, https://images.axios.com/j8UDES6tpUqS73NFByOIdgPJcww=/0x0:2048x1152/640x360/2025/12/18/1766078986710.jpeg?w=640 640w, https://images.axios.com/AChzHMhP-g130XQVAyryMRjKcF4=/0x0:2048x1152/320x180/2025/12/18/1766078986710.jpeg?w=320 320w"/><figcaption>This year&#x27;s performance of &quot;The Nutcracker.&quot; Photo: Courtesy of Brett Pruitt and East Market Studios/KC Ballet</figcaption></figure><a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="&quot;The Nutcracker&quot;" data-vars-click-url="https://kcballet.org/events/the-nutcracker/" data-vars-content-id="e24c9042-5626-4ea4-a01a-a7c262510832" data-vars-headline="Seasonal KC events the weekend before Christmas" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://kcballet.org/events/the-nutcracker/" target="_blank">&quot;The Nutcracker&quot;</a>: A few seats remain for Friday&#x27;s and Saturday&#x27;s 7:30pm performances at the Kauffman Center. It&#x27;s sold out Sunday, but shows run through Christmas Eve. ($34-149)<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="&quot;Oy Vey in a Manger&quot;" data-vars-click-url="https://www.thejkc.org/events/2025/12/theatre-landing/20/oy-vey-in-a-manger-a-dragapella-holiday-musical/" data-vars-content-id="e24c9042-5626-4ea4-a01a-a7c262510832" data-vars-headline="Seasonal KC events the weekend before Christmas" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.thejkc.org/events/2025/12/theatre-landing/20/oy-vey-in-a-manger-a-dragapella-holiday-musical/" target="_blank">&quot;Oy Vey in a Manger&quot;</a>: This &quot;Dragapella&quot; satirical musical at The White Theatre at The J in Overland Park features <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="The Kinsey Sicks" data-vars-click-url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2Py59IfqWo" data-vars-content-id="e24c9042-5626-4ea4-a01a-a7c262510832" data-vars-headline="Seasonal KC events the weekend before Christmas" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2Py59IfqWo" target="_blank">The Kinsey Sicks</a>&#x27; reinterpretations of holiday classics. Shows are Saturday at 7:30pm and Sunday at 3pm. ($26-32)<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="A Magical Cirque Christmas" data-vars-click-url="https://kcconvention.com/event/a-magical-cirque-christmas/" data-vars-content-id="e24c9042-5626-4ea4-a01a-a7c262510832" data-vars-headline="Seasonal KC events the weekend before Christmas" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://kcconvention.com/event/a-magical-cirque-christmas/" target="_blank">A Magical Cirque Christmas</a>: Acrobatics and Christmas aesthetics take the stage at Music Hall on Saturday, 7:30-9:30pm. (Starting at $60)<h2 class="text-h6 !font-sans !font-normal !leading-[1.2em]">💡 Lights</h2><figure><img alt="A person wearing a white hoodie sits on a white SUV&#x27;s roof as it drives through a tunnel of red and white glowing light bulbs at night, with other cars following behind." height="1080" id="a1bb5acb-069d-400a-9d15-79bfaaa01621" src="https://images.axios.com/RKNSN8oCga9fxM28d8h1Qsa8Odo=/2025/12/18/1766079044320.jpeg" width="1920" srcset="https://images.axios.com/rTW3DqDdfuwBbzwPglxnYO8yjjM=/0x0:1920x1080/1920x1080/2025/12/18/1766079044320.jpeg?w=1920 1920w, https://images.axios.com/5Hb_mOTAAD8bjx9QSeOplJUH4oQ=/0x0:1920x1080/1600x900/2025/12/18/1766079044320.jpeg?w=1600 1600w, https://images.axios.com/VqYk1OAN350pUWNw4mt7Edz3M1A=/0x0:1920x1080/1366x768/2025/12/18/1766079044320.jpeg?w=1366 1366w, https://images.axios.com/DM5HdHBSpv-WV2lma9Q8UoMfoCE=/0x0:1920x1080/1024x576/2025/12/18/1766079044320.jpeg?w=1024 1024w, https://images.axios.com/m_XXey4A-M2N2zadtN04Dzcb_sQ=/0x0:1920x1080/768x432/2025/12/18/1766079044320.jpeg?w=768 768w, https://images.axios.com/w6IbVN_BUVhqXQv5G7BCS_AlKpc=/0x0:1920x1080/640x360/2025/12/18/1766079044320.jpeg?w=640 640w, https://images.axios.com/doVPpJEahcJGIybaqoAMzIaygUQ=/0x0:1920x1080/320x180/2025/12/18/1766079044320.jpeg?w=320 320w"/><figcaption>Photo: Courtesy of Jackson County</figcaption></figure><a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Christmas in the Park" data-vars-click-url="https://www.makeyourdayhere.com/Event-Calendar/38th-Annual-Christmas-in-the-Park" data-vars-content-id="e24c9042-5626-4ea4-a01a-a7c262510832" data-vars-headline="Seasonal KC events the weekend before Christmas" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.makeyourdayhere.com/Event-Calendar/38th-Annual-Christmas-in-the-Park" target="_blank">Christmas in the Park</a>: Jackson County&#x27;s free display at Frank White Jr. Softball Complex runs Friday-Saturday from 5:30-11pm and Sunday-Thursday 5:30-10pm. (Optional donation)<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Winter Magic" data-vars-click-url="https://wintermagickc.com/" data-vars-content-id="e24c9042-5626-4ea4-a01a-a7c262510832" data-vars-headline="Seasonal KC events the weekend before Christmas" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://wintermagickc.com/" target="_blank">Winter Magic</a>: This drive-thru display at Platte Purchase Park in the Northland runs every night 6-9pm and features a Christmas pickle scavenger hunt. (Starting at $20)

Inside YaYa's Christmas alpaca tour

A holiday tour of lights, fleece and 77 alpacas draws thousands to YaYa's farm each season.

<figure><img alt="A smiling woman in a black coat and scarf feeds a white alpaca at a festive outdoor event with Christmas decorations and people dressed warmly in the background." height="720" id="e4f67b62-7066-4857-a680-eb10e8c333bd" src="https://images.axios.com/4QIcq9BR-BX06vSkiOb9bzt3kpU=/2025/12/17/1766000470407.gif" width="1280"/><figcaption>This tickled. GIF: Abbey Higginbotham/Axios</figcaption></figure>By sunset, cars line the gravel road outside <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="YaYa&#x27;s Alpaca Farm" data-vars-click-url="https://www.yayasalpacafarm.com/" data-vars-content-id="81bb3f4c-acf7-4de3-8c05-c2d576a9550e" data-vars-headline="Inside YaYa&#x27;s Christmas alpaca tour" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.yayasalpacafarm.com/" target="_blank">YaYa&#x27;s Alpaca Farm</a> as families arrive for 30-minute Christmas tours through barns, festive lights and a pasture of alpacas.Why it matters: The tours give visitors a rare look at the labor, fiber work and daily care behind alpaca farming while offering a low-key, fuzzy <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="holiday outing" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/kansas-city/2025/12/03/holiday-pop-ups-in-kc-to-add-to-your-nice-list-this-december" data-vars-content-id="81bb3f4c-acf7-4de3-8c05-c2d576a9550e" data-vars-headline="Inside YaYa&#x27;s Christmas alpaca tour" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/kansas-city/2025/12/03/holiday-pop-ups-in-kc-to-add-to-your-nice-list-this-december" target="_self">holiday outing</a>.

These Kansas City gift cards give experiences

Gift cards are in this year, but they don't have to be stale or boring.

Guides

Gift cards are <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="in this year" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/11/26/holiday-gift-trends" data-vars-content-id="16f9dcdc-a539-4cda-80b3-2385870ebe2e" data-vars-headline="These Kansas City gift cards give experiences" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/11/26/holiday-gift-trends" target="_self">in this year</a>, but they don&#x27;t have to be stale or boring (don&#x27;t make me take another trip to Walmart).The big picture: Consider this your guide to gifting Kansas City through cards and vouchers that will lead to new experiences, fun flavors and lasting memories.

KC metro's 2025 Christmas tree lightings

From Crown Center to Overland Park, Kansas City kicks off the season with fireworks, Santa sightings, and tree lighting celebrations across the metro.

We&#x27;ve rounded up the metro&#x27;s biggest and brightest tree lighting ceremonies, from fireworks to Santa sightings, to help you start the holiday season.

Holiday pop-ups still taking reservations in KC

Winter pop-up bars are already booking up across the metro.

The turkeys are still frozen, but winter holiday pop-up bars are already booking up across the metro.Why it matters: The most wonderful time of the year might have snuck up on you, but you still have options.

Six Halloween pop-ups in Kansas City this weekend

These Halloween pop-ups still have availability.

If your Halloween plans involve less trick-or-treating and more treating yourself, here are six holiday-themed pop-up experiences with availability.<ul><li>Sometimes, a little boo-ze can really get you in the ghostly spirit.</li></ul>

Dress like a KC icon this Halloween

Skip the sexy corn. Dress up as KC icons from Andy Reid to Chappell Roan.

Culture

Kansas Citians can skip the generic costumes for something closer to home this year by dressing up as the city&#x27;s most recognizable characters, quirks and icons.Why it matters: The metro has personality to spare, and these insider costume ideas beat anything labeled &quot;sexy corn.&quot;

Halloween events around KC this weekend

It's a weekend of Halloween events for young families and party-goers alike.

It&#x27;s a weekend of Halloween happenings for young families and partygoers alike. Here are three events that look frightfully fun.Why it matters: Oct. 31 is one week away — so if you don&#x27;t have a costume yet, you might want to get one.<ul><li>Definitely not talking to myself here.</li></ul><h2 class="text-h6 !font-sans !font-normal !leading-[1.2em]"><a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Funkenstein Fest" data-vars-click-url="https://www.funkensteinfestival.com/" data-vars-content-id="f0eab511-e115-41f5-8e86-877c22b398af" data-vars-headline="Halloween events around KC this weekend" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.funkensteinfestival.com/" target="_blank">Funkenstein Fest</a></h2>This first-ever festival will celebrate electronic-funk music and Halloween at Legends Field in KCK, home of the Monarchs.<ul><li>The 18+ event runs Oct. 24-25 and includes headliners Big Gigantic and The Floozies. Tickets start at $44 for general admission and $20 for parking.</li></ul><figure><img alt="Outdoor stage setup in the infield at Legends Field in KCK with speakers, lighting rigs, and audio equipment surrounded by orange cones and buildings in the background under clear sky." height="1080" id="1f3be1b3-3acf-4520-aa10-43859359a40f" src="https://images.axios.com/-Fqn0DdpLMnyjowEMUADgg7n_FM=/2025/10/23/1761248381304.jpeg" width="1920" srcset="https://images.axios.com/_-h0H1x68UXLv-PkLm1NTqyHnRs=/0x0:1920x1080/1920x1080/2025/10/23/1761248381304.jpeg?w=1920 1920w, https://images.axios.com/bjEUoDjZZjy8OjLthTxPVdDXEdk=/0x0:1920x1080/1600x900/2025/10/23/1761248381304.jpeg?w=1600 1600w, https://images.axios.com/LwkZnE9asoYslYtWgZZDSsuvtNs=/0x0:1920x1080/1366x768/2025/10/23/1761248381304.jpeg?w=1366 1366w, https://images.axios.com/kXvp9wxLt3Fl8rSnWi0mknKabOs=/0x0:1920x1080/1024x576/2025/10/23/1761248381304.jpeg?w=1024 1024w, https://images.axios.com/dZ7t_f-O4mU8CaYDusJfvXOudaY=/0x0:1920x1080/768x432/2025/10/23/1761248381304.jpeg?w=768 768w, https://images.axios.com/oML04-V-zG_gcQIPD3pmbS2t5vk=/0x0:1920x1080/640x360/2025/10/23/1761248381304.jpeg?w=640 640w, https://images.axios.com/tAalW8NhvVA1ZFvpg8ztcbZ-SI0=/0x0:1920x1080/320x180/2025/10/23/1761248381304.jpeg?w=320 320w"/><figcaption>The Franken-stage is almost set. Photo: Courtesy of KC Monarchs</figcaption></figure><h2 class="text-h6 !font-sans !font-normal !leading-[1.2em]"><a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Boo at the Zoo" data-vars-click-url="https://kansascityzoo.org/event/boo-at-the-zoo" data-vars-content-id="f0eab511-e115-41f5-8e86-877c22b398af" data-vars-headline="Halloween events around KC this weekend" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://kansascityzoo.org/event/boo-at-the-zoo" target="_blank">Boo at the Zoo</a></h2>This annual event is included with Zoo admission ($10-$22) and gives kids a chance to get some candy and show their costumes off to the animals — as if they didn&#x27;t think humans were weird enough.<ul><li>The event runs Oct. 25-26 from 9:30am to 5pm.</li></ul><h2 class="text-h6 !font-sans !font-normal !leading-[1.2em]"><a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="End of Days" data-vars-click-url="https://powerandlightdistrict.com/Events-and-Entertainment/Events/2025_10_25_END-OF-DAYS" data-vars-content-id="f0eab511-e115-41f5-8e86-877c22b398af" data-vars-headline="Halloween events around KC this weekend" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://powerandlightdistrict.com/Events-and-Entertainment/Events/2025_10_25_END-OF-DAYS" target="_blank">End of Days</a></h2>Party like it&#x27;s the end of the world at this 21+ KC! Live Halloween bash on Oct. 25, which will include DJs and a costume contest ($49 for general admission).<figure><img alt="Person dressed as Beetlejuice with wild white hair, green moss, white face paint, dark eye circles, and red suit at a previous End of Days event at KC Live! in Power and Light." height="1080" id="944697cc-b594-4acc-95c8-82007936fe02" src="https://images.axios.com/9jEnWVhr5uz1TPfxay2QmSx543Q=/2025/10/23/1761248452275.jpeg" width="1920" srcset="https://images.axios.com/yUAKr3271FX8Keg_kegYWBVeKEk=/1920x1080/smart/2025/10/23/1761248452275.jpeg?w=1920 1920w, https://images.axios.com/P837daROmafKN--p43PBsfwL2xI=/1600x900/smart/2025/10/23/1761248452275.jpeg?w=1600 1600w, https://images.axios.com/MDJFdCqZkBG4TL1BqcNUMNUP-bE=/1366x768/smart/2025/10/23/1761248452275.jpeg?w=1366 1366w, https://images.axios.com/DXH8fBiiRoAMNLpfCaE4fRRXhfc=/1024x576/smart/2025/10/23/1761248452275.jpeg?w=1024 1024w, https://images.axios.com/j36fP2DWOUBgB-hlbqwuf_UVWBo=/768x432/smart/2025/10/23/1761248452275.jpeg?w=768 768w, https://images.axios.com/O8R5cVjRjwgugFroHcW6sh9-T8c=/640x360/smart/2025/10/23/1761248452275.jpeg?w=640 640w, https://images.axios.com/wu2Yykk7pmyBFNrragbxdEBMPPM=/320x180/smart/2025/10/23/1761248452275.jpeg?w=320 320w"/><figcaption>This guy would win the costume contest for sure. Photo: Courtesy of Kansas City Power &amp; Light District</figcaption></figure><h2 class="text-h6 !font-sans !font-normal !leading-[1.2em]">Trick-or-treating around KC</h2><ul><li><a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Monster Market Bash" data-vars-click-url="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/monster-market-bash-tickets-1587985670889" data-vars-content-id="f0eab511-e115-41f5-8e86-877c22b398af" data-vars-headline="Halloween events around KC this weekend" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/monster-market-bash-tickets-1587985670889" target="_blank">Monster Market Bash</a> at Merriam Market on Friday, 2-7pm</li><li><a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Trick-or-Treat Trail" data-vars-click-url="https://www.olatheks.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/36176/20" data-vars-content-id="f0eab511-e115-41f5-8e86-877c22b398af" data-vars-headline="Halloween events around KC this weekend" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.olatheks.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/36176/20" target="_blank">Trick-or-Treat Trail</a> at Stagecoach Park in Olathe on Friday, 5:30-7:30pm</li><li><a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Trick-or-treat in Downtown OP" data-vars-click-url="https://www.facebook.com/events/1443803720200228/" data-vars-content-id="f0eab511-e115-41f5-8e86-877c22b398af" data-vars-headline="Halloween events around KC this weekend" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1443803720200228/" target="_blank">Trick-or-treat in Downtown OP</a> at Thompson Park on Saturday, 1-3pm</li><li><a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Trick-or-treat" data-vars-click-url="https://www.facebook.com/events/1732365657297807" data-vars-content-id="f0eab511-e115-41f5-8e86-877c22b398af" data-vars-headline="Halloween events around KC this weekend" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1732365657297807" target="_blank">Trick-or-treat</a> in downtown Parkville 12-4pm with <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="other family activities" data-vars-click-url="https://www.parkvillemo.org/whatsgoingon/trick-or-treat-parkville-b8xxe" data-vars-content-id="f0eab511-e115-41f5-8e86-877c22b398af" data-vars-headline="Halloween events around KC this weekend" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.parkvillemo.org/whatsgoingon/trick-or-treat-parkville-b8xxe" target="_blank">other family activities</a> through 9pm</li><li><a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Spooky Springs" data-vars-click-url="https://www.bluespringsgov.com/1706/Spooky-Springs" data-vars-content-id="f0eab511-e115-41f5-8e86-877c22b398af" data-vars-headline="Halloween events around KC this weekend" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.bluespringsgov.com/1706/Spooky-Springs" target="_blank">Spooky Springs</a> at Wilbur Young Park in Blue Springs on Saturday, 6-8pm</li><li><a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Trunk or Treat" data-vars-click-url="https://www.nkc.org/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/807/283" data-vars-content-id="f0eab511-e115-41f5-8e86-877c22b398af" data-vars-headline="Halloween events around KC this weekend" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.nkc.org/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/807/283" target="_blank">Trunk or Treat</a> at North KC Parks and Recreation Center on Saturday, 1-3pm</li></ul>

How Kansas City is marking Indigenous Peoples Day

Missouri closes for Columbus Day. Kansas keeps working. And Kansas City highlights Native culture through festivals, events and land acknowledgments.

Kansas City is using Indigenous Peoples Day, on Oct. 13, to spotlight Native stories — even as the date remains tied to Columbus Day for much of the country.