BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//CalDiscovery//caldiscovery//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH DESCRIPTION:Kansas City: family\, this weekend (Fri Sep 18 to Sun Sep 20\, America/Chicago). Rolling: the window moves forward every day\, so subscr ibe rather than download. Discovered and maintained by CalDiscovery (https ://caldiscovery.com). Event details belong to their publishers. Contains i nformation from CalDiscovery\, which is made available under the ODbL 1.0. SOURCE:https://caldiscovery.com/kansas-city-mo/this-weekend-family.ics X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT12H REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT12H X-WR-CALDESC:Kansas City: family\, this weekend (Fri Sep 18 to Sun Sep 20\ , America/Chicago). Rolling: the window moves forward every day\, so subsc ribe rather than download. Discovered and maintained by CalDiscovery (http s://caldiscovery.com). Event details belong to their publishers. Contains information from CalDiscovery\, which is made available under the ODbL 1.0 . X-WR-CALNAME:Kansas City · family · this weekend · CalDiscovery BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Children’s Mercy Science Friday DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260918 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260919 DTSTAMP:20260917T123615Z UID:10011719-1789689600-1789775999@kcparent.com CATEGORIES:family DESCRIPTION:A team of scientists from Children’s Mercy’s Research Inst itute will lead our friends in exciting scientific exploration in an appro achable\, relatable and age-appropriate way. Program begins at 3pm in the Design Lab.  Free with admission or membership. LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T123615Z LOCATION:The Regnier Family Wonderscope Museum of Kansas City\, 433 East R ed Bridge Road\, Kansas City\, Missouri\, United States URL:https://kcparent.com/event/childrens-mercy-science-friday-2/2026-09-18 /?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=kansas-city-mo X-SOURCE-NAME:KC Parent X-SOURCE-URL:https://kcparent.com/kansas-citys-farmers-markets END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Storytime + Craft at MY Play Cafe Northland Cafe DTSTART:20260918T163000Z DTEND:20260918T183000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T123615Z UID:10032740-1789727400-1789727400@kcparent.com CATEGORIES:family DESCRIPTION:Join us every Friday during our 10:30 session of open play for story time and craft! \n\nReserve your spot through our website for the 1 0:30-12:30 session and we will have a story and craft included! All ages welcome. Best for ages 1-8.\nRemember- Adults\, siblings under 1 and over 7 are free. Get Out Pass accepted during open play.\nReschedule within two hours if you can’t make it.\n\nWe are a shoes-free facility. Socks requ ired for everyone (yes\, even adults). We have cute grippy socks for only $3. For faster check-in\, complete the online waiver.\n\nShare your favori te photos and memories from story time & crafts with us on FB or Instagram ! We love seeing your POV !\n\nFood and drink available for purchase. Pean ut-free food allowed\, but no outside drinks.\n\nCheck out our website to learn more!\n\nHappy playing LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T123615Z LOCATION:MY Play Cafe – Northland\, 6529 N Cosby Ave\, Kansas City\, MO\ , 64151 URL:https://kcparent.com/event/storytime-craft-at-my-play-cafe-northland-c afe/2026-09-18/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=kansas -city-mo X-SOURCE-NAME:KC Parent X-SOURCE-URL:https://kcparent.com/kansas-citys-farmers-markets END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Story Hour DTSTART:20260918T163000Z DTEND:20260918T171500Z DTSTAMP:20260917T123615Z UID:10029227-1789727400-1789730100@kcparent.com CATEGORIES:family DESCRIPTION:Wednesdays & Fridays – 10:30-11:15\nEach week listen to a re ad aloud in the Goodnight Moon Room at The Rabbit hOle followed by a theme d craft. Recommended ages 3-7 LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T123615Z LOCATION:The Rabbit hOle\, 919 E 14th Ave\, North Kansas City\, 64116 URL:https://kcparent.com/event/story-hour-2/2026-09-18/?utm_source=caldisc overy&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=kansas-city-mo X-SOURCE-NAME:KC Parent X-SOURCE-URL:https://kcparent.com/kansas-citys-farmers-markets END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Creative Storytime DTSTART:20260918T163000Z DTEND:20260918T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T123615Z UID:10023159-1789727400-1789732800@kcparent.com CATEGORIES:family DESCRIPTION:Ceramic Cafe offers a fun story and paint time every  Friday. We read a book\, then the kids get to paint a ceramic item that goes alon g with the story and finish with a snack. What a deal and a fun way to sha re a creative activity with a little one.  We start at 10:30 on Fridays. No reservations needed unless you want to come with a large group.  $18 per child + tax. LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T123615Z LOCATION:Ceramic Café\, 9510 Nall Ave\, Overland Park\, Kansas\, United S tates URL:https://kcparent.com/event/creative-storytime-ceramic-cafe/2026-09-18/ ?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=kansas-city-mo X-SOURCE-NAME:KC Parent X-SOURCE-URL:https://kcparent.com/kansas-citys-farmers-markets END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Tricks and Treats DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260919 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260920 DTSTAMP:20260901T120802Z UID:10002573-1789776000-1789862399@worldsoffun.enchantedparks.com CATEGORIES:family,holiday DESCRIPTION:Celebrate spooky season at Worlds of Fun with Tricks and Treat s\, a family-friendly daytime Halloween event full of mischievous tricks\, tasty treats\, and spook-tacular entertainment for all ages. This kid-fri endly celebration takes place before the sun sets and the scares set up — it’s all fun\, no fear during the daytime at Worlds of Fun! \nEveryo ne in the family is sure to have a boo-last with Worlds of Fun’s spooky\ , kooky Halloween activities — dress in your finest Halloween attire for The Costume Contest\, enjoy (skele)tons of delicious seasonal drinks and candy\, and discover amazing thrills and chills on some of your favorite f amily rides. \nDon’t miss your chance to celebrate Halloween during Tric ks and Treats at Worlds of Fun — it’s all the fun without the fear bef ore the sun goes down. \nLearn More LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T120802Z URL:https://worldsoffun.enchantedparks.com/calendar/tricks-and-treats/2026 -09-19/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=kansas-city-mo X-SOURCE-NAME:Worlds of Fun Park X-SOURCE-URL:https://worldsoffun.enchantedparks.com/rides-and-experiences/ attractions/fury-of-the-nile/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:KC G.I.F.T.’s 6th Annual Vision of Equity Gala DTSTART:20260919T213000Z DTEND:20260920T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T180741Z UID:12593-1789835400-1789855200@kcconvention.com CATEGORIES:family DESCRIPTION:Kansas City G.I.F.T. invites the community to the Vision of Eq uity Gala\, an inspiring evening celebrating Black entrepreneurship\, comm unity impact and the continued movement toward greater economic opportunit y in Kansas City. Taking place Saturday\, September 19\, 2026\, at The Lex at Municipal Auditorium\, the gala brings together business leaders\, com munity partners\, supporters and changemakers for a night of connection\, celebration and purpose. \nGuests will enjoy an elegant evening honoring t he mission and impact of KC G.I.F.T.\, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering Black entrepreneurs and strengthening Black-owned businesses across Kansas City. Through grants\, education\, business services and st rategic resources\, KC G.I.F.T. continues to help create jobs\, build gene rational wealth and advance economic equity one G.I.F.T. at a time. LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T180741Z LOCATION:The LEX URL:https://kcconvention.com/event/kc-g-i-f-t-s-6th-annual-vision-of-equit y-gala/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=kansas-city-mo X-SOURCE-NAME:Kansas City Convention Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://kcconvention.com/venue/music-hall END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Free Wheels 4 Kids Bike Repair Event DTSTART:20260919T230000Z DTEND:20260920T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260916T180012Z UID:36495-1789840800-1789848000@bikewalkkc.org CATEGORIES:family,free DESCRIPTION:In 2008\, the BBC came to Kansas City\, Missouri\, to report o n their experience biking in “America’s worst city for cyclists.” Th eir visit inspired a handful of local bike riders to form the region's fir st professional bicycle/pedestrian organization - BikeWalkKC! \nClick to l isten to the story \nThe BBC reporters came back this year\, and their new story calls the changing landscape a revolution. Tune in to hear why biki ng champions - high schoolers\, ride leaders\, volunteers\, advocates\, an d business owners - believe that Kansas City has transformed in the last 1 8 years. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n BikeWalkKC welcomes 4 new board members\nOur b oard of directors is pleased to introduce four new members: Alejandra Fria s-Fraire of Kansas City\, KS\; Leah Maugans of Leawood\, KS\; Mark Schloeg el of Kansas City\, MO\; and Jared Williams of Lee’s Summit\, MO. We're looking forward to working with these community leaders for a happier\, he althier\, and safer KC metro. Click here to get to know the new board memb ers \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Now hiring: Youth Education Instructors 🚸 If you want to make a positive impact on children’s lives\, be an excellent ro le model\, have a passion for bicycling\, and work with a great team of pe ople\, then we want to hear from you! Compensation: $18.00 per hour \nClic k to learn more and apply \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n National Walk & Roll to Schoo l Day is Oct. 7\nIt's not too late to start planning for National Walk & R oll to School Day! Find 8 ideas for walking and biking to school on our we bsite\, with resources and how-to guides ready to get you rolling! \nRuby Bridges Walk to School Day is Nov. 14\nRuby Bridges Walk to School Day hon ors the living legacy of civil rights activist Ruby Bridges. Celebrate Rub y's courageous and historic act with kid-friendly books and resources\, pl us event planning tips from Safe Routes Partnership and the Ruby Bridges F oundation. \n\nGet more Safe Routes to School news and resources directly to your inbox when you subscribe to our Safe Routes to School mailing list ! \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Wish you could bike to work with your friends? \nI f your route to work takes you from the Historic Northeast neighborhoods t o downtown KC\, you're invited to join Karly C. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays for an adult bike bus! Click here to learn more about the Northeast Adult Bike Bus  \nGreen Commute Challenge registration now open\nWalk\, bike\, take transit\, carpool\, or scooter through the month of October\, and yo u will be entered to win prizes from local businesses! This friendly compe tition encourages community connections\, active living\, and cleaner air\ , and it's always fun to watch the points pile up. Click here to see GCC e vents and sign up now \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n New membership option coming soon \nLater this month\, we'll be rolling out a new membership option for Bike Share KC riders. It is the first of its kind among bike share programs in the United States\, and it will offer members ultimate flexibility. Stay tuned for more info!  \n\nOur Bike Share mailing list subscribers will ge t the details first! Click here to subscribe now \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Due Sept. 6 ✅ Barry Road Corridor Plan Survey (Northland)\nSept. 9 - Vision Independence Ave. Walking Tour (Historic Northeast\, KCMO)\nHistoric North east residents and business owners are invited to a walking tour + communi ty engagement session along Independence Boulevard. As residents walk\, th ey will complete digital survey forms on their smartphones to evaluate inf rastructure\, building conditions\, streetscape design\, and local busines s needs. This feedback will be transmitted live to state leaders\, includi ng Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe\, during the Governor’s Conference. \nTo participate and ensure tour materials are prepared\, community members ar e asked to RSVP in advance by emailing bobbibaker@nekcchamber.com. \nSept. 22 - Transportation Talk: E. JaxCo\nWhat's going on with walking\, transi t\, and biking in your area? Join us for Transportation Talk to talk with BikeWalkKC staff about local\, state\, and national efforts for safe stree ts + how you can work with your neighbors to make change right where you a re! \nRSVP here: Transportation Talk: E. Jackson County\n\nWant timely new s and action items just for your zip code? Click here to sign up for our A dvocacy Alerts!  \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n This spring\, attorney Paul Ande rson answered common questions about bicyclists' rights and responsibiliti es in our series\, Rules of the Road with Popham Law. You can find the ful l set of questions and answers on our blog! \n\nAre bikes treated like car s or pedestrians?\nDo I have to stop at red lights\, and how long do I hav e to wait?\nWhat should I do if I get hit by a car?\nWhy do I need uninsur ed or underinsured motorist coverage?\nWhat do I do if a dog chases and bi tes me?\nWhat is a vulnerable road user (“VRU”)?\n\n \n  \nPaul Ander son and Mark Schloegel are trial lawyers at Popham Injury Law in Kansas Ci ty\, where their practice focuses on representing people injured by danger ous drivers and unsafe road conditions. Popham Injury Law is a team of ded icated trial lawyers who represent injured victims\, on a contingency-fee basis\, in Kansas City and across the country\, fighting to ensure they re ceive full and fair compensation. \nMany thanks to Popham Law for sponsori ng our adult bike education series this spring! \n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n What we're reading\nKCATA Service to Continue Without Planned September Reduct ions | City Council unanimously approved additional funding that will canc el the layoffs and service reductions that had been planned to begin this month. (KCATA) \nWalking or biking in Overland Park can be dangerous. Coul d a ‘Vision Zero’ pledge fix that? | “Vision Zero is a rallying cry\ , but at the end of the day\, we have to have the political will and commi tment. This is not a short-term solution\; it is a long-term investment. ” (Johnson County Post) \nThe South Side Collective Stepping Up To Trans it-Oriented Development | As transit investment reaches Chicago’s disinv ested neighborhoods\, these Black entrepreneurs capture the value of real estate. (Next City) \n\n\n \n \n \n Click to subscribe to our maili ng list(s) \n \n \n\n\n Get our newsletter delivered right to your inbo x! Each month (twice a month May-August!)\, we send good news\, ways to ge t involved\, and big and small events... all about walking\, biking\, and transit in the Kansas City metro area. And don't worry-- we don't sell or share your contact information. LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T180012Z URL:https://bikewalkkc.org/events/free-wheels-4-kids-bike-repair-event/?ut m_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=kansas-city-mo X-SOURCE-NAME:BikeWalkKC X-SOURCE-URL:https://bikewalkkc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Tricks and Treats DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260920 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260921 DTSTAMP:20260901T120802Z UID:10002574-1789862400-1789948799@worldsoffun.enchantedparks.com CATEGORIES:family,holiday DESCRIPTION:Celebrate spooky season at Worlds of Fun with Tricks and Treat s\, a family-friendly daytime Halloween event full of mischievous tricks\, tasty treats\, and spook-tacular entertainment for all ages. This kid-fri endly celebration takes place before the sun sets and the scares set up — it’s all fun\, no fear during the daytime at Worlds of Fun! \nEveryo ne in the family is sure to have a boo-last with Worlds of Fun’s spooky\ , kooky Halloween activities — dress in your finest Halloween attire for The Costume Contest\, enjoy (skele)tons of delicious seasonal drinks and candy\, and discover amazing thrills and chills on some of your favorite f amily rides. \nDon’t miss your chance to celebrate Halloween during Tric ks and Treats at Worlds of Fun — it’s all the fun without the fear bef ore the sun goes down. \nLearn More LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T120802Z URL:https://worldsoffun.enchantedparks.com/calendar/tricks-and-treats/2026 -09-20/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=kansas-city-mo X-SOURCE-NAME:Worlds of Fun Park X-SOURCE-URL:https://worldsoffun.enchantedparks.com/rides-and-experiences/ attractions/fury-of-the-nile/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Scarritt Fall Celebration DTSTART:20260920T180000Z DTEND:20260920T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T180042Z UID:476@museumofkansascity.org CATEGORIES:community,drink,family,festival,food,free,music DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, September 20\nScarritt Fall Celebration\n1:00 to 4:00 p.m.\nFree Event | No Tickets Required\n\nJoin us for an afternoon of fam ily fun as we host the Scarritt Renaissance Neighborhood Association’s F all Celebration on Sunday\, September 20\, from 1:00–4:00 p.m. on the hi storic grounds of The Museum of Kansas City!\n\nEnjoy an afternoon filled with:\n\n Live music from honky-tonk favorite Rex Hobart and the Misery B oys\n Pumpkin and apple giveaways\n Complimentary hot dogs and snow cone s from PH Coffee for the first 150 guests\n Adult beverages available for purchase from Elixir\n Free kids face painting\n Games and activities f or all ages\, and so much more!\n\nGuests are encouraged to bring a picnic \, blanket\, and lawn chair and enjoy the afternoon on our historic ground s.\n\nOutside alcohol is not permitted. Adult beverages will be available for purchase from Elixir on the lawn.\n\nFree admission\, All ages welcome .\n\nWe can’t wait to celebrate the start of fall with our Scarritt Rena issance neighbors and friends! LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T180042Z URL:https://museumofkansascity.org/events/scarritt-fall-celebration/?utm_s ource=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=kansas-city-mo X-SOURCE-NAME:Exhibits X-SOURCE-URL:https://museumofkansascity.org/calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Maddie's Mission Fifth Annual Block Party DTSTART:20260920T200000Z DTEND:20260920T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T122058Z UID:10000517-1789916400-1789927200@varietykc.org CATEGORIES:drink,family,festival,food,music DESCRIPTION:Join us for an unforgettable celebration featuring a Silent Au ction\, a special appearance by K.C. Wolf\, and exciting surprise guest ap pearances! Enjoy fantastic performances from local cheerleading and dance teams\, and bring the kids for face painting and an airbrush tattoo statio n. \nExperience the magic of The Bubble Guy and get your caricature done b y Speed Sketchers. Indulge in delicious treats like cotton candy\, Fritz ’s smoked meats\, and refreshing ice cream. Sip on beverages from Boulev ard Brewery while the Suburbans keep the party alive with music all night long! \nDon’t miss the fun coloring contest and many exciting new surpri ses as we celebrate our 5th year in style! \nGet Tickets! LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T122058Z LOCATION:Jewish Community Center\, 5801 W 115th Street\, Overland Park\, K S\, 66211\, United States URL:https://varietykc.org/event/maddies-mission-fifth-annual-block-party/? utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=kansas-city-mo X-SOURCE-NAME:Variety KC the Children's Charity X-SOURCE-URL:https://varietykc.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR