The Explore Issue
Explore More
We’re in the throes of summer, and it’s our explore issue! I love the pace of summer — the calendar filled up with vacations and seasonal must-dos, like visits to the pool and as many shaved ice treats as we can squeeze in. We’re busy, but it’s almost completely with fun things to do!
Our magazine this month is packed with things to explore, whether you’re staying nearby or trying to venture out. In case you didn’t know, movie the aters are so back, and in a way you may not expect. In North Kansas City, Screenland Armour is re-introducing film technology for an experience that you may not have had in a while. While, of course, I love streaming a show from the comfort of my own couch, it’s so much fun to experience the movies with a big room full of people — something we take for granted in this day and age. If you haven’t been to the theater in a while, there’s no better time than the summer, as it’s a perfect way to beat the heat and catch a summer flick, whether it’s an oldie or a new blockbuster, and Screenland offers a unique film experience that almost no one else is offering right now.
If you’re looking for something to add to your summer travel list, we also have a story on the Cahokia Mounds, a hidden gem near St. Louis that our travel writer Diana Lambdin Meyer assures you is worth a visit. Its interior museum is currently under renovation and slated to open in the fall, but you can still visit the mounds and walking trails. It may be new to you if you haven’t heard of it before, but the old civilization is over 1,000 years old and is well worth a visit.
Lastly, if you know where you want to travel this summer but it’s the how part that’s giving you trouble, the women behind the popular social media community KC Savvy Travelers are here to help. They give us tips and tricks on how to hack travel to make it easier on your wallet — because there are so many places to go, and we want to stretch every dollar to cross as many things off our bucket list as possible!
I hope that whatever your travel plans are this summer, you take time to explore – both the Northland and beyond.
Until next month,
KATIE CURRID, EDITOR
July 2026
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Mounds of History
Cahokia Mounds, just east of St. Louis, reveals a prehistoric civilization more impressive than you'd
Points Well Taken
The KC Savvy Travelers help make family travel more affordable
Reel Connection
Screenland Armour in NKC brings back the magic of the movies with film showings
Get ready to read this summer with NKC Public Library
Get ready to Read, Score, Roar! This summer, the library is kicking off a reading adventure that blends the excitement of the World Cup with the might of dinosaurs! Register, track your reading goals, and score big as you stomp your way through books of all kinds. Readers of all ages can participate and track their reading either using Beanstack or a paper log. Register at nkcpl.org/ summer-reading
NKC Health offers adult swim classes this summer
NKC Health’s No-More-Scaredy-Cats Swim Series meets Mondays and Wednesdays through July 29 at 2790 Clay Edwards Drive, North Kansas City. The four-week sessions welcome adults of all skill levels — no experience required. Learn foundational skills, build confidence in the water, and find community with fellow swimmers. Find more information at nkchealth.org
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The Boutique Collective – The Willow opened June 11 at 7420 NW 87th, Kansas City. Founded by Jennifer Reichert, the 5,660-square-foot space features 35–40 local vendors offering women’s and men’s boutiques, food, home décor and more — with vendors distinct from the original Boutique Collective – The Blossom location. Find more info at zonarosa.com
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Founded in 2020, Stoneleaf Homes LLC is building high quality homes at multiple price points across the northland here in Kansas City. Owner, Alexis Miller Goin, is a second generation home builder and has implemented her knowledge for building and business in the same way her father and mother did for more than twenty years. She has fortified her building strategy to build cost-efficient homes, simplify the process for her clients, and maintain friendships with those she builds for while also maintaining great relationships with her subcontractors and vendors.
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Mounds of History
Cahokia Mounds, just east of St. Louis, reveals a prehistoric civilization more impressive than you'd expect
The St. Louis Arch was visible in the distance, along with the distinct round shape of the old Stouffer’s hotel, and other buildings that make up the St. Louis skyline.
Hidden by a dense, verdant tree line was the Mississippi River, separating those skyscrapers from the ancient one on which we stood.
My husband and I had climbed to the top Monks Mound, the largest prehistoric earthen construction in the western hemisphere. Built over a period of 300 years around the end of the first century CE, Monks Mound is 100 feet tall, 700 feet wide and covers 14 acres.
Monks Mound is the highlight of Cahokia Mounds, an Illinois state historic site and UNESCO World Heritage Site. About 15 minutes east of St. Louis, Cahokia is a great day trip during your next visit to St. Louis.
I’m ashamed to say that I grew up within a 90-minute drive from Cahokia and have visited the region all my adult life, but it took the pandemic for us to find our way to this 2,200-acre parklike setting. That was key at the time – being outside, away from others. But we were desperate to travel, to experience something new.
Cahokia Mounds allowed us more than that. It impressed.
You may be one of those people who have been to Effigy Mounds National Monument in eastern Iowa. So, why, you may be thinking, should you go to Cahokia, Illinois?
The short answer is this:
Cahokia was built at a different time by different people for a different purpose.
And while Effigy Mounds is a national park and Cahokia Mounds is a mere state historic site, they are equally well presented with an equally compelling story of human history in the Midwest.
Experts estimate that, about 1,000 years ago, at least 20,000 people lived in Cahokia. Some estimate nearly 50,000. Either way, it was the largest community in North America at the time.
“Cahokia was a city with all of the problems of a city, such as feeding and housing that many people,” says Bill Iseminger, an archaeologist who worked at the site for nearly 50 years. “The demands of finding wood for homes and for cooking, for feeding so many people for hundreds of years was a complex task.”
The Effigy Mounds were built in the Woodland era, which was a little earlier than Cahokia. As society evolved, it became more complex with social structure and dedicated roles for individuals. You can see this in Cahokia.
“There is nothing else like Mound 72 anywhere in North America.”
The Effigy Mounds were also used to honor their clan animals. Some of the mounds in Cahokia were built to elevate their leaders. Others were used for religious ceremonies and for burial purposes.
At one point, Cahokia covered more than 4,000 acres with 120 mounds. Today, the state of Illinois protects 2,200 acres and 72 mounds. It is the largest prehistoric Indian site in the U.S. and Canada.
“I think most visitors, even professionals, have a hard time grasping how big it was and how advanced the social and economic structure was,” says Bill.
Another distinction at Cahokia is Mound 72. At a little over seven feet high, it’s not that impressive to look at. It’s what they didn’t find inside that puzzles the minds of even the most experienced archeologist.
The mound technically covers three smaller mounds and pits. In those spaces are the remains of many people.
The space included more than 15,000 shell beads, 800 arrowheads that had never been used, rolls of copper and other items.
Mound 72 appears to be on the center line of the community. It also aligns with the summer and winter solstice.
“There is nothing else like Mound 72 anywhere in North America,” says Bill.
This and more are explained in the historic site’s interpretive center, which has recently undergone a major renovation. While the grounds and the walking trails through the various mounds are open every day, sunup to sundown, the interpretive center is not expected to be open until September 1.
Call ahead for confirmation: (618) 346-5160; www.cahokiamounds.org
While you are on the Illinois side of the Mighty Mississippi, you might enjoy the view from the Lewis and Clark Confluence Tower in Hartford, Illinois. From the top of the 150-foot tower, you can easily see the Missouri River flowing into the Mississippi. It is the path that the Corps of Discovery navigated in the spring of 1804 as they began their two year journey up the Missouri, past Kansas City, in an attempt to find a water route to the Pacific.
This tower has also just reopened after a renovation. As you make your travel plans, note that the Confluence Tower is open Thursday through Sunday. Learn more about the area at www.riversandroutes.com
Points Well Taken
THE KC SAVVY TRAVELERS HELP MAKE FAMILY TRAVEL MORE AFFORDABLE
ARTICLE BY KATIE CURRID PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF KC SAVVY TRAVELERS
Lauren and Jordan in Mexico
Keri and Curt in Kauai
There’s a question that Lauren English and Keri Haverland, two Kansas City-area teachers and moms, used to ask themselves every time a dream trip came to mind: how do people actually afford this?
It wasn’t for lack of trying. They saved when they could and still found that their teacher salaries couldn’t stretch far enough to cover the kind of family travel they wanted to give their kids. Flights, hotels, the logistical cost of moving a whole family across the country or around the world — it added up fast, and the math rarely worked out in their favor.
Then they discovered the world of travel rewards points, and everything changed.
By learning to strategically use credit card points and miles — earned not through extra spending, but through the everyday household purchases they were already making — Lauren and Keri began booking trips they had once filed away as someday dreams. In the years since, they’ve each accumulated hundreds of thousands of points, traveled throughout the Midwest, across the United States, and internationally, all while carrying no debt, paying no interest, and actually improving their credit scores in the process.
What they found, though, was that the resources available online weren’t built with Midwest families in mind. Most travel points communities were oriented around major hub airports and the travelers who have easy access to them. Kansas City families face a different set of logistics, and Lauren and Keri felt that gap acutely.
So they built something to fill it. What started as a small Facebook group for like-minded Kansas City travelers grew quickly into a community of more than 20,000 people across Facebook and Instagram as KC Savvy Travelers — a space where Midwest families swap tips, ask questions, and cheer each other on toward trips they once thought were out of reach.
At the heart of KC Savvy Travelers is a simple belief — the ability to travel and make memories as a family should not be determined by income. Lauren and Keri put their teaching backgrounds to work creating free guides, resources, and content that break the pointsand-miles world down into clear, approachable steps. No jargon, no overwhelm — just practical information for real families.
If you find yourself in this boat, too, and want to turn your grocery runs and utility bills into your next vacation, Lauren and Keri have a few places to begin. Here are some tips and tricks they recommended to get started:
1. Stop using a debit card and use a travel rewards card on your everyday purchases. When you open a travel rewards card, you can earn points and miles to cover the cost of flights, hotel stays, even vacation rentals and cruises. If you are strategic about opening the right cards, you can save thousands of dollars without having to spend anything extra to earn those points! The key to earning is being strategic and opening a card every few months to earn the sign-up bonus (a huge chunk of travel points). When you learn how to turn normal household expenses into steeply discounted travel, it can help you save tons! Not only that, when you pay off your balance each month and open strategically, you can actually increase your credit score! We have several free resources on our website to help you learn more about this.
2. Keep an eye on your flights even after you purchase them. Many airlines let you easily cancel and rebook flights for a lower price (cash or points) if the price goes down after you book. Be sure to check the airline policy to see if you will get a refund, flight credit, etc. Points bookings usually allow more flexibility, but sometimes you can still get funds back when paying with cash. You can keep an eye on flight prices by checking the airline
“At the heart of KC Savvy Travelers is a simple belief — the ability to travel and make memories as a family should not be determined by income.”
“If you want to turn your grocery runs and utility bills into your next vacation, Lauren and Keri have a few places to begin.”
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website every so often, but you can also set up alerts through Google Flights to help with this.
3. Use shopping portals to earn travel points or cash back. A shopping portal is simply a website you click through before shopping at the same stores you already plan to use. Many of these can be utilized using any credit card — you just have to sign up for an account. Check out our website or social media pages for more information about this!
4. Book trips with points rather than cash when you can to save even more. A lot of extra hotel fees can be avoided when booking with points. Many times, you don’t have to pay resort fees, taxes, parking costs, etc., when paying with points rather than cash.
5. Utilize the benefits on your travel rewards cards. Some come with trip and rental car insurance coverage, credits for TSA precheck or Global Entry fees, airport lounge access, as well as credits for Instacart, Doordash, and more.
For more ways to save on travel, join the KC Savvy Travelers community online:
• kcsavvytravelers.com
• Facebook: KC Savvy Travelers
• Instagram: @kcsavvytravelers
• Email: kcsavvytravelers@gmail.com
• TikTok: @kcsavvytravelers
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REEL CONNECTION
Screenland Armour in NKC brings back the magic of the movies with film showings
ARTICLE BY REILLY ATKINS PHOTOGRAPHY BY HANNAH SCHREINER
Think back to your earliest memories at the movie theatre. Do you remember the whirring of the film reels? The flickers of dancing light and imperfections on the screen? The anticipation of a changeover when you saw the cigarette burns in the corner? These once-familiar details were all part of
“A classic film that used to have zero people show up might sell out.”
the magic of movies projected on film. Today, it’s virtually extinct.
For over a decade, there hasn’t been a film presence in Kansas City. Last year, Adam Roberts, co-owner of Screenland Armour in North Kansas City decided to change that.
When Adam purchased the theatre in 2013, Screenland still had a 35mm film projector. Like nearly every theatre at the time, this was quickly replaced with a digital system. At the time, film was seen as clunky and antiquated. Studios weren’t creating new prints, the machines were hard to service, trained projectionists were becoming few and far between, and there wasn’t an appetite for the older projection style.
“Since COVID, there’s been a bigger interest in film, and really a bigger interest in classic and repertory cinema,” Adam says. “A classic film that used to have zero people show up might sell out.”
Those looking for older, unique, and more curated films have found their home at Screenland. In deciding what the next big improvement to the theatre would be, Adam turned to this growing audience. Film was the natural next step.
Adam turned to a nationwide group of independent film owners for advice about re-installing a film projector. They informed him about a hybrid projection system that could run both the standard 35mm film and the historically less common 70mm film.
Many see 70mm as the gold standard of film presentation. The film cells are twice as large, producing richer detail and excellent clarity. The reels themselves are also twice as large, twice as heavy, and more difficult to handle. Being able to project both types of film would open a world of film prints, both old and new, for exhibition at Screenland. With the installation of the projectors, Screenland would become one of less than 30 public theatres with the capability to project 70mm prints.
The project came with a hefty price tag: about $120,000. Adam turned to the community of moviegoers at Screenland to make it happen. He made it clear that regardless of the outcomes of the fundraising, this project was happening, and the dollars raised would be used to offset the high upstart cost.
Instead of asking for donations, Screenland offered supporters the ability to purchase packs of movie tickets, concession bundles, movie posters, and other theatre perks.
The response was immediate and immense.
Over the thirty days the fundraiser ran, Screenland raised around $20,000 for the project. Combined with funds already saved and revenue from the holiday season, they were able to complete the project without needing a loan — something Adam couldn’t have dreamed of being possible in the theatre’s early days.
Screenland’s staff was eager to learn projection, and he now has six employees, plus himself, who are trained to run shows. They spent a significant amount of time learning the ins and outs of projection before the big day came.
“You can train, and you can learn, but at a certain point, you can only figure out how it will really be in real, live shows, “ says Adam. “It’s like rehearsing for a play — at a certain point, all you’re missing is the pressure.”
The projectors were installed in February of 2026, just days before the first showings of Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another” on 70mm. They had never done a full run-through of that movie, and during one of the first screenings, the sound stopped functioning correctly. A day later, they had it fixed and were back up and running.
The imperfections are part of the charm of film projection. They make it feel more tangible. There’s less emotional distance between yourself and the image on the screen. You can’t replicate that feeling on a digital print.
Screenland’s audience agrees. The first few months of screenings have been a massive success. With each screening, the staff is getting better at projection. Every showing is full, and audiences are dialed in.
“One of our regulars, Aaron, has compared these film screenings to rock shows. People are showing up 45 minutes early, and they’re locked into this screening as the exciting thing they’re doing today,” says Adam.
“One of our regulars, Aaron, has compared these film screenings to rock shows. People are showing up 45 minutes early, and they’re locked into this screening as the exciting thing they’re doing today.”
Part of the energy and excitement is in no small part due to Screenland’s penchant for building community among cinephiles. Through weekly Friday Night Frights screenings, monthly Cinema Social Club events, and summertime Backyard Movie Series, they’ve created a space where people can gather and bond over their shared love of cinema. In an era of disconnection, Screenland has found a way to foster relationships.
“There’s been an ongoing trend of people looking me in the eyes and telling me the nicest things I’ve ever been told in my life,” says Adam. “It happens a lot during the film screenings.”
Screenland’s film program isn’t just special for the Northland or Kansas City — it’s a love letter to films and the people who love them. The appeal isn’t just the format, either, but the audience that keeps coming back to have a special, shared experience.
UPCOMING SUMMER FILM SCREENINGS AT SCREENLAND ARMOUR
• Christopher Nolan Director Series (70mm/35mm) leading up to The Odyssey (70mm)
• Close Encounters of The Third Kind (70mm)
• O Brother, Where Art Thou (35mm)
• Alien 3 (35mm)
• Find more on their website at screenland.com
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The 10% Target Mindset
Jen Cohen ON THE PRACTICE OF ASKING FOR WHAT YOU WANT
Winnipeg in the winter, and a 17-year-old waits 45 minutes in the cold for Keanu Reeves. Her fingers are numb. She is not there for an autograph. She is there to ask him to appear in her audition tape for MuchMusic, Canada’s MTV. When he finally agrees, she writes her number on a gum wrapper with a borrowed lip liner.
He calls days later.
That 17-year-old was Jen Cohen — fitness expert, host of the Habits & Hustle podcast, and best-selling author. She has built a career on the premise her frostbitten afternoon proved. She calls the practice the 10% Target: 10 attempts at whatever you want most in life.
The premise is simple. Most people never make one attempt. Almost nobody makes two. The math works in favor of the person who keeps going.
The top-rated Habits & Hustle podcast has logged hundreds of conversations with high performers and the people who study what the body does to the mind. Her TEDx talk, The Secret to Getting Anything You Want in Life, has traveled widely inside Fortune 500 sales-training rooms. On the Share the Lifestyle podcast, Cohen sits down to share the working rules that are the foundation of her latest book, Bigger, Better, Bolder.
“You have to be the CEO of your own life.”
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MAKE TEN ATTEMPTS
The door opens, or another door does. The unmade attempt and the refused one leave you in the same place — except one of them teaches you something.
STACK THE DECK
Cohen frames her habits as a wager: How do I stack the deck so I win more than I lose? The workout happens first, and the food decisions follow. The email follow-up gets sent, and the answer arrives. The choices compound in a single direction.
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DISCIPLINE IS A PRACTICED SKILL, NOT AN INHERITANCE
No one is born with it. The people who look disciplined are running a routine they have rehearsed long enough that it no longer feels like effort. The reps are the skill. Miss them, and the skill fades, the same as any other.
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SELF-TALK ONLY WORKS WHEN THE BODY BACKS IT UP
Confidence does not arrive by repeating the word. It arrives after the body has done the thing — the workout finished, the cold walk endured, the email sent. The mind takes its cues from what the body proves it can do. Talk follows action, not the other way around.
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NEVER MISS A MONDAY
The first decision sets the slope of the rest. Skip the Monday workout, and the rest of the week tends to follow. Hold the line on Monday, and the slope tilts the other way.
CreativeIceCubes FOR SUMMER
Stay Cool with Fun Infused Ice Recipes
Summer can be sweltering, but you can beat the heat with this fun and refreshing infused ice recipe Not only is it a great way to stay cool, but it also adds a delightful twist to your favorite beverages.
Edible Flower Ice
Create stunning and elegant ice cubes using edible flowers. These pretty ice cubes are perfect for special occasions or adding a touch of beauty to everyday drinks.
Ingredients:
• Edible flowers
• Water
Instructions:
1. Prep the Flowers: Rinse the edible flowers thoroughly.
2. Fill the Tray: Place the flowers in an ice cube tray, filling each compartment halfway with water.
3. Freeze Partially: Freeze until the water is just starting to set, then fill the rest of the tray with water to fully submerge the flowers. This helps keep the flowers centered in the cubes.
4. Freeze Completely: Freeze until solid.
5. Serve: Use these beautiful ice cubes in your favorite drinks for a floral touch.
These infused ice recipes are not only practical but also add an extra layer of enjoyment to your summer beverages. Enjoy these refreshing and creative ways to stay cool all season long!
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EVERY FRIDAY IN THE SUMMER
Friday in the Park
Macken Park Festival Shelter, North Kansas City | 11:30 AM
Free lunchtime concerts at Macken Park every Friday in July, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 3: The Blue & Gray Brass Brigade. July 10: Jammin' Jan & The Gratitudes. July 17: Hot String Quartet (Jazz). July 24: Hogfish Gumbo (Cajun). July 31: Turpine Tyme Ragsters (Ragtime).
JULY 10TH
Lyrics on the Lawn
Hall of Waters Lawn, 201 E. Broadway, Excelsior Springs | 7:00 PM
The All Star Band KC takes the stage for this free, family-friendly outdoor concert series on the Hall of Waters Lawn in downtown Excelsior Springs. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy an evening of live music from 7 to 10 p.m. Food trucks on site.
JULY 10TH
Friday Night Concert: Jamogi and the Jammers
Macken Park Festival Shelter, North Kansas City | 6:00 PM
Jamogi and the Jammers take the stage for this free, open-air evening concert at Macken Park. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy live music from 6 to 9 p.m. No alcohol permitted in the park.
JULY 11TH
Summer Concert Series in Platte City
Platte County Courthouse Lawn, 328 Main Street, Platte City | 7:00 PM
Platte City Friends of the Arts presents a free, family-friendly concert on the Courthouse Lawn featuring Pure Sweetness Entertainment. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy an evening of live music from 7 to 9 p.m.
JULY 16TH
Spinning & Weaving in Early America
North Kansas City Public Library | 10:00 AM
Children and teens explore the history of spinning and weaving in early America, learning how families made cloth and the techniques and tools that shaped the Industrial Revolution. Register at nkcpl.org
JULY 18TH
Zona Rosa Summer Fest
Zona Rosa's Central Park | 11:00 AM
Zona Rosa's annual Summer Fest brings carnival games, a golf simulator, a DJ dance party, food trucks, cocktails, and a pop-up shopping event with 80-plus vendors to Central Park and surrounding streets. Free to attend, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
JULY 18TH
Movies on the Lawn: Encanto
Hall of Waters Lawn, 201 E. Broadway, Excelsior Springs | 8:30 PM
The Downtown Excelsior Partnership and Excelsior Springs Parks & Recreation present a free outdoor screening of Encanto on the Hall of Waters Lawn. Bring a blanket and enjoy the movie under the stars in the heart of downtown Excelsior Springs.
JULY 18TH
Christmas in July Beer Crawl: Red, White & Brew
Historic Downtown Liberty | 1:00 PM
Celebrate Christmas in July and America's 250th birthday at the 15th annual beer crawl. Sample 25+ beers from American-made breweries, enjoy snack stops and shopping, and explore downtown Liberty in your best festive attire. Tickets include a souvenir sampling glass, wristband, tasting notes, map, and a free event bag while supplies last. Find more info at historicdowntownliberty.org.
JULY 19TH
Sunset Yoga
The Practice Yoga & Pilates | 1528 NE 96th Street Suite B, Liberty | 6:00 PM
Say goodbye to summer with a relaxing outdoor sunset yoga class at The Practice. This free, all-levels event invites the community to move, breathe, and unwind in our beautiful outdoor green space. Registration and a signed liability waiver are required. Find more information at thepractice-studio.com.
JULY 24TH
Movies in the Park: A Bug's Life
Parks & Recreation Center, 1201 Clark Ferguson Drive, North Kansas City | 7:00 PM
Bring a blanket or lawn chairs and enjoy a free outdoor screening of A Bug's Life at North Kansas City's Parks & Recreation Center. Free and open to the public.
JULY 30TH
Yoga Nidra
The Practice Yoga & Pilates | 1528 NE 96th Street Suite B, Liberty | 7:00 PM
Join us for a restorative Yoga Nidra experience designed to promote deep relaxation, nervous system regulation, and emotional clarity. Using immersive headphones, this guided meditation invites you to rest, reset, and reconnect. No experience necessary. Free for all Practice members; registration recommended. Find more information at thepractice-studio.com
JULY 31ST
Final Fridays
Downtown Parkville | 4:00 PM
Close out the month in historic downtown Parkville with an evening of shopping, dining, drinks, and live music. Participating businesses offer special experiences and promotions throughout the night. Check individual shops and restaurants for specific hours and details. More info at parkvillemo.org.
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