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Entertainment & Attractions, Kansas City

From live concerts to Riverboat Casino's there's much to see, do, and experience in Kansas City. Known as "The Birthplace of Jazz," you may head to the famed 18th and Vine District to catch a live jam session or tour one of our many landmarks. So be entertained, amused, or inspired--you can do it all here in KC.

Country Club Plaza Carriage Rides

Country Club Plaza Carriage Rides. Horse drawn carriage rides around the Country Club Plaza delight those young and old throughout the year, but become especially magical during the holiday season as the Plaza Lights illuminate the streets.

Standard Style Views Fashion Show

Standard Style Views Fashion Show Kansas City. Kansas City's most fashion forward boutique, Standard Style, hosts one of the most highly anticipated fashion events of fall with their amazing VIEWS fashion show.

Andy Warhol at Union Station Kansas City

Andy Warhol Portfolios Life and Legends Exhibit at Union Station Kansas City. Includes information on the Andy Warhol exhibit.

Great Ways to Spend a Hot Day in Kansas City

Kansas City Free Indoor Kids Summer Activites. These fun and free summer things to do are not only fabulous, but they all involved air conditioning.

The Jones Rooftop Pool

The Jones Rooftop Pool Kansas City Power and Light District. The Jones, KC's first public rooftop pool hosts private cabanas, full cocktail service, daily dj and a swim up bar to get you through your summer.

Mom and Me Movies at the Trailridge Cinema

Mom and Me Movies at the Trailridge Cinema Kansas City. Kids can cry to their hearts content and you won't have to worry about anyone getting angry.

Kansas City Kids Birthday Parties

Kansas City Kids Birthday Parties. Looking for a great place to throw a children's birthday party in Kansas City? From inflatables and ballet bashes to gymnastics and running around, you'll find it all here.

Suicide Hill Kansas City

Suicide Hill Kansas City. Brookside's infamous Suicide Hill is Kansas City's scariest and thrilling sledding hill.

Cavern of Terror

The Cavern of Terror Haunted Cave Excelsior Springs Missouri. The Cavern of Terror is a delightfully frightful haunted house housed in an old limestone mine. If that's not creepy enough, the Cavern of Terror is filled with 45 minutes of all things spooky.

Crossroads Music Festival

Crossroads Music Festival. The Crossroads Music Festival has been wowing crowds with it's jam-packed weekend of local music. You'll find a great sampling of the local music scene and entertainment.

Crossroads Ballet Festival

Crossroads Ballet Festival Kansas City. The Crossroads Ballet Festival showcases local, national and international ballet performers for an evening of amazing ballet and dance.

Free Movies at Briarcliff Village

Briarcliff Village Free Summer Movies start at dusk on the hill between Nell Hill's and Trezo Mare. Includes movie schedules and dates.

Kansas City Public Library Off The Wall Film Series

Kansas City Public Library Off the Wall Film Series.

City Market Cinema

Kansas City City Market Cinema brings free movies to the City Market. Includes dates, times and movie schedule for the City Market Cinema.

The Pharaoh Theater Free Summer Movies

The Pharaoh Theater offers free summer movies on Independence Square, Thursday nights throughout the summer months. Includes dates, times and movie showings.

Legends 14 Free Summer Flicks

Legends 14 at the Legends at Village West Free Summer Movies. Includes dates, time, and movies scheduled.

AMC Summer Movie Camp

AMC Movie Theaters Summer Movie Camp. AMC Movie Theaters offers it's Summer Movie Camp with cheap flicks, kids treats and family friendly movies. Nationwide-includes movie times, price, and scheduled flicks.

Shuttlecock Cinema at the Nelson-Atkins Museum

Nelson-Atkins Museum Shuttlecock Cinema. Watch free movies under the stars at the south lawn of the Nelson-Atkins. Includes dates, times and movie info.

Jiggle Jam Kansas City 2008

Jiggle Jam Kansas City. The Jiggle Jam is a musical minded family fun fest that will be held at Crown Center on Memorial Day Weekend. Includes event details, times, and links to the Jiggle Jam website.

Men's Big 12 Tourney Fan Fest

Men's Big 12 Basketball Fan Fest Information.

2008 Big 12 Basketball Fan Fest

Big 12 Basketball Fan Fest 2008 Schedule.

Kansas City Power and Light District

Kansas City Power and Light District. The highly touted Kansas City Power and Light District plans to have over 30 tenants and 450,000 square feet of fun with restaurants, bars, nightclubs, entertainment spots and retail. Profiles the KCP&L District with opening info.

Bodies Revealed Image Gallery

Bodies Revealed Image Gallery. Bodies Revealed will be on display from February 29th to September at Kansas City's Union Station. Gallery includes pictures from the display.

Bodies Revealed at Kansas City's Union Station

Bodies Revealed Kansas City Union Station. Bodies Revealed will be on at Kansas City's Union Station from February 29th-September 21st, 2008. The exhibit features 19 specimens and 200 organs.

Kansas City Movie Theaters

Kansas City Movie Theaters. Complete listing of Kansas City movie theaters and cinemas with addresses, links to websites and phone numbers.

AMC Best Picture Showcase 2008

AMC Theaters Best Picture Showcase Kansas City. Spend a Saturday enjoying the five Best Picture Nominees at AMC theater and unlimited refills on buttered popcorn. Includes details on the Best Picture Showcase including show times.

Snow Creek Ski Resort Weston, Missouri

Snow Creek Weston, Missouri. Profiles the Missouri ski resort with rates, trail information as well as details on their ski school. Ski, snowboard or tube at Snow Creek.

Halloween Haunts at Worlds of Fun

Halloween Haunts at Worlds of Fun turns the park into one ghoulishly good time. Be prepared to be scared out of your wits when the sun goes down and the fog rolls in.

Crown Center Free Friday Night Concerts

To follow up their wildly successful Friday Night Flicks, Crown Center ends summer with their Free Friday Night Concert Series. Includes concert info and times.

Kansas City's Top Tours

Lists complete information on Kansas City's Top Tours including Boulevard Brewery Tour, Roasterie Coffee Tour, Harley-Davidson Plant Tour, Shatto Milk Farm Tour and many more.

Rockwell's America: Celebrating the Art of Norman Rockwell Exhibit Kansas City

Rockwell's America: Celebrating the Art of Norman Rockwell will be on display at Kansas City's Union Station from June 22nd to September 23rd, 2007.

Kansas City Free Summer Movies

Free Summer Movies, Kansas City. The best way to beat the heat in Kansas City this summer?? Head to a free movie showing throughout the metro. From the AMC's Summer Movie Camp to Shuttlecock Cinema at the Nelson and Free Friday Nite Flicks at Crown Center--you can't go wrong with a FREE movie!

Kansas City Summer Events 2007

Top 10 Must Do Things in Kansas City This Summer Kansas City seems to come alive in the summer with hundreds of great things to see and do. From festivals, celebrations, exhibits and famous folks-- We've narrowed down the Top 10 Events that are a must do in Kansas City for Summer 2007.

Kansas City Summer Concerts

Summer Concerts Kansas City. Summer means one thing in Kansas City--concerts and Kansas City draws some of the greatest acts both big and small. Whether you're looking forward to watching your favorite band at Verizon, heading to one of Kansas City's great music festivals or seeing a live performance at a great local venue--you can find it all here at the Kansas City Summer Concert Guide.

Kansas City Attractions

Kansas City's Top Attractions. Kansas City is home to some of the greatest destinations and attractions anywhere. From world class shopping, dining and entertaining to museums, Jazz and our famed BBQ--Kansas City can't be beat.

Pin Up Bowl

Pin-up Bowl, located in the Legends at Village West isn't your typical neighborhood bowling alley. With retro chic decor, swanky lanes and some super stiff drinks--Pin up Bowl is bowling at it's finest.

Bass Pro Shop Kansas City

Bass Pro Shop makes it's mark in Kansas City in 2007 and opens it's newest addition to the Bass Pro family. With over 3 acres of everything outdoor, it's a fisherman's paradise.

Kansas City Weekend Events February 16, 2007

Complete listing of Kansas City weekend events. Top Picks of the weekend: Check out SNL's Darrell Hammond at Majestic, Jennifer Steinkamps 'The Wreck' at the Kemper and It's Over and Alcartoona at Grand Emporium on Friday.

Dead Sea Scrolls Exhibit Union Station

The Dead Sea Scrolls exhibit will be on display at Kansas City's Union Station from February 8th- May 13th, 2007. Includes exhibit and lecture info as well as ticket information.

Valentine's Day Hotel Packages Kansas City

These Kansas City Hotels are offering great Valentine's Day packages to sweep your sweetie off their feet. From champange and late check out to chocolate covered strawberries and carriage rides, you're sure to put the 'r' in romance this Valentine's Day.

Kansas City Weekend Events February 2, 2007

Complete listing of Kansas City weekend events. We've got First Friday in the Crossroads, Sesame Street Live!, Count Basie and the Superbowl for a great start to a great weekend.

Kansas City Weekend Events January 25, 2007

Complete listing of Kansas City weekend events. Top picks for the weekend--Stiletto Night at Sake Bar, 13 Bands in 13 Hours, Mod Night at the Folly..for starters.

Kansas City Weekend Events January 12, 2007

Complete listing of Kansas City weekend events. Top picks for the weekend--KC Sportshow, Denttistry: The Metal Years at Uptown and 'A Congo Chronicle' at the UMKC Gallery.

Kansas City January Event Calandar

Kansas City Event Calandar. Up-to-date on all great events happening throughout the Kansas City Metro in January.

Kansas City Weekend Events December 29, 2006

Complete listing of Kansas City weekend events. Top picks for the weekend--New Year's Eve Celebrations, Wondereve at Wonderscope and and Un-NYE Dress Rehearsal at Boozefist.

Kansas City Holiday Shows and Productions

It's the holiday season in Kansas City and there are pleanty of great shows and productions to go see throughout November and December. From the Nutcracker and the Christmas Carol to Every Christmas Story Ever Told, you're sure to watch something delightful this holiday season.

Things to Do with Out-of-Town Guests During the Holidays in KC

Entertaining out of town guests in Kansas City and haven't a clue what to do with them??? Here are the Top 10 Things to Do with Out-of-Town Guests in Kansas City during the holiday season.

Haunted Kansas City

Kansas City and it's surrounding area have a long history which includes plenty of Haunted happenings. From haunted hotels to spooky cemeteries, Kansas City has it's fair share of scary folklore.

Halloween in Kansas City

Kansas City's best family friendly Halloween Events. From Halloweekends and Boo at the Zoo to the Independence Halloween Parade to the Jack-o-Latern walk, there are pleanty of ways to get spooked in Kansas City this Halloween.

Kansas City's Haunted Houses

We've got the top Haunted Houses in Kansas City. Looking to scream your head off and be scared out of your wits? Head to one of these frightful spots in Kansas City this October.

Kansas City Pumpkin Patches

It's Pumpkin Patch time Kansas City and we've got the Top 10 Places to Pick Pumpkins in the Kansas City Metro. Includes names, addresses, and all the great stuff to do at Kansas City area Pumpkin Patches.

Kansas City Labor Day 2006

Brings you the best things to do in Kansas City for Labor Day Weekend. Why skip town where there are so many great things to do in Kansas City this Labor Day weekend.

The City of Fountains

Kansas City is known as the City of Fountains and is rumored to have more fountains than Rome. This gallery includes pictures and descriptions of Kansas City's most famed fountains.

Kansas City Roller Warriors Roller Derby

The Kansas City Roller Warriors are brining Roller Derby back to KC and one thing is for sure...these women aren't wearing terry cloth.

Free Things to Do with Kids

With summer in full force, Kansas City kids are bored, bored, bored--here are the Top 5 Free Things to Do with Kansas City kids in the summer time.

Kansas City Swimming Pools

When it's hot as blazes in Kansas City--why not head to one of these wonderful neighborhood swimming pools and aquatic centers to beat the heat.

Free Friday Night Flicks at Crown Center

Free Friday Night Flicks are back at Crown Center for a third season this summer. Grab your lawn chairs and blankets and head to Crown Center.

Bed and Breakfasts Kansas City

Kansas City is home to many great Bed and Breakfasts allowing you to have a relaxing weekend while staying close to the city. Stay close to the homestead and enjoy the sites, sounds and attractions in and around this great city. From an award winning New England style B&B, to a country manor or an Urban getaway, you'll sure to find it here at Kansas City's Best Bed and Breakfasts.

Drive-in Movie Theaters

Looking for a great drive-in or place to watch a movie outdoors in Kansas City? Here are the Top 5 places to watch a movie outside in Kansas City.

Majestic Theaters Kansas City

The Majestic Theaters at Zona Rosa features three theatre venues and the world famous Improv Comedy Club. Each has food and beverage services at your seat to offer movie goers a one of a kind experience.

Oceans of Fun

Oceans of Fun has been keeping Kansas Citians cool with their rides, waterslides and attractions for over 2 decades. Get out and see why Oceans of Fun is the place to be to squash the heat on those warm KC days.

Worlds of Fun Kansas City

Worlds of Fun is one of Kansas City's favorite family entertainment destinations. With over 200 acres of rides and attractions, it's no wonder KC loves Worlds of Fun.

AMC Movie Theatres

Links to current movies, show times and on-line ticket purchase information. Eight area locations.

The Kansas City Zoo

Information pertaining to the Kansas City Zoo. Features zoo exhibits and features, maps, ticket info as well as IMAX showings and event information.

Ameristar Casino, Kansas City

Provides casino, hotel, and guest service information as well as links to live entertainment schedules and tickets.

Kansas City Science City

Located at the historic Union Station, Kansas City's Science City is a great destination for the young and young at heart. Links to exhibit, ticket and visitor info and includes information about the Rail Experience and Dino Daze exhibits.

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