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Food-filled pages
On one hand, our food and drink issue is so easy to put together. I have a running list of restaurants I want to profile and mention — impressive eateries are popping up left and right in the Northland! On the other hand, it’s so hard to choose who to fill our pages with when I can’t feature everyone. We need like five food and drink issues, I tell you!
We have so much good food filling our pages this month, whether it’s places to get it or how to cook it. We start off with a round-up of activity-filled restaurants in the Northland, filling a need for a lowkey meet-up with friends or a place to entertain my kids so I can talk with my husband in peace (a big ask with three kids)! With the cooler temps comes camping season, and our outdoor expert Gilbert Randolph has some of his favorite Northland camping spots paired with some things to cook over an open fire. I can’t wait to break some of it out on our next adventure in our pop-up!
I’ve been wanting to feature Avondale bakery Burek & Cake forever, and their story was worth the wait. It’s such a special place, not only because of their amazing pastries but because of the hard work it took to bring it to life. In that way, it’s also similar to Thai Orchid, a new Thai restaurant coming to the Northland later this year. The owner took over the business from his family and is working so hard to continue its legacy. I’m so glad we have places like both in the Northland, bringing their traditional food to our community but also being innovative and adding new tastes and flavors to the food they love.
If you’re not hungry yet, you’re bound to be by the time you finish the magazine this month!
Until next month,
KATIE CURRID, EDITOR @NORTHLANDCITYLIFESTYLE
October 2024
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Dismissing Missouri as a flyover state overlooks its hidden gems, especially when it comes to food. Sure, burnt ends and toasted ravioli hold a special place in our hearts, but they merely scratch the surface of the Show Me State's vibrant culinary landscape.
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Eat & Play
A ROUND-UP OF NORTHLAND EATERIES WHERE THE RESTAURANT IS THE ACTIVITY!
ARTICLE BY KATIE CURRID
There are restaurants, and then there are activities. But if you’re planning a night with friends, a date night, or a family night out (or you just don’t want to cook dinner!), sometimes planning both a restaurant and something to do afterward can feel like a military operation. Maybe you’re looking to keep the kids entertained so you can say one sentence without being interrupted, or the idea of relocating your crew mid-hang just feels like too much. Thanks to these restaurants in the Northland, you can make the restaurant the event and plop right down for the whole night. It can be just as fun to make the evening’s dinner venue the activity, as all of these places have fun things to do as well as good food to eat.
THE SAND BOX
509 NW Barry Rd, Kansas City thesandboxusa.com
This bar-and-grill type place near Metro North Crossing has both sand volleyball and pickleball to play while you’re waiting for your food or drink. If you try it and like it enough, they even have leagues you can join!
CHICKEN N PICKLE
1761 Burlington St, North Kansas City chickennpickle.com/location/kansas-city/
The ol’ North Kansas City standby, of course, has pickleball, but also has cornhole, ping pong, shuffleboard and big screen TVs for watching sports. They also frequently host events like trivia or bingo, so check their calendar!
T-SHOTZ
660 NW Metro N Dr, Kansas City
tshotz.com/play
Over near Metro North, you can practice your swing while you golf and dine in a private, heated bay. In addition to golf, they also have an arcade.
Photo courtesy of Zona Rosa
X-GOLF
15325 Old Town Dr Suite 113, Parkville playxgolf.com
If you want to golf but aren’t up for braving the elements, you can play a round indoors at X-Golf in Parkville, which also serves an array of bar food. There’s also a great lawn outside of X-Golf, shared with other restaurants like Whiskey River, where your kids can burn off some energy while you chat with friends.
BETWEEN THE BUOYS
3012 NE 180th St, Smithville Sittin’ on the dock of the bay may not quite count as an activity, but here at this Smithville Lake restaurant, it is. The restaurant also has lots of live music throughout the year, so you can dance while you sip.
REWIND VIDEO AND DIVE
Behind Screenland Armour, 410 Armour Rd, North Kansas City screenland.com/rewind-video-and-dive
No food here, but if you’re looking to serve up some nostalgia with your IPA, this bar located inside the Screenland Armour Theatre in Northtown is the perfect spot. You can play old video game systems like N64 or Sega Genesis and they also have weekly pop culture bingo.
54TH STREET AT ZONA ROSA
7200 NW 86th Terrace, Kansas City 54thstreetrestaurants.com/kansas-citymo-zone-rosa.html
The Northland staple has gotten a recent upgrade with renovations at its Zona Rosa location. Grab a burger and fries while you play different game simulations inside, or enjoy the weather around the firepit or various outdoor games.
BRAVO! ITALIAN KITCHEN
7301 NW 87th St, Kansas City bravoitalian.com/locations/zona-rosa/
This Italian restaurant doesn’t specifically have activities, but their outdoor patio overlooks the new astroturf playground and splash pad in the Zona Rosa square, where they often have live music and events. Bring your kids and eat dinner in semi-peace.
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“All of these places have fun things to do as well as good food to eat.”
Photo courtesy of Zona Rosa
“But if you’re planning a night with friends, a date night, or a family night out (or you just don’t want to cook dinner!), sometimes planning both a restaurant and something to do afterward can feel like a military operation.”
DRAFTCADE
7260 NW 87th St, Kansas City draftcade.com
More nostalgia, but for the Gen-X and Boomer set, this arcadethemed bar at Zona Rosa serves bar food and fun with their old school arcade. Bring the family, your friends or a date and cream them in skeeball.
BRASS RAIL
4940 NE 81st St, Kansas City brassrailkc.com
If you want a classic bar and grill experience near Liberty, the Brass Rail has tons of billiards tables, shuffleboard and darts for you to hang out and relax and have fun.
THIRSTY BULL SALOON
8132 NW Prairie View Rd, Kansas City
thirstybullsaloon.com
The Thirsty Bull definitely wins most thrill-seeking for this list, and that’s because they have a mechanical bull you can ride — either after a few drinks but maybe not on a full stomach. They also have plenty of live music events and line dancing offerings throughout the year.
Photo courtesy of Zona Rosa
Photo courtesy of Zona Rosa
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FEAST IN THE FOREST
What to cook on your next camping adventure, plus Northland spots to pitch a tent
It’s finally fall, which the best season for campfires, s’mores and outdoors adventures. If you’re looking to spend more quality time outside this season, here are some tips on where you can camp around the Northland, a few affordable items that will improve your experience and a few campfire-friendly recipes as well!
PLACES TO CAMP
If you’re looking for a camp spot that is close to home, Smithville Lake offers a variety of campsites, ranging from primitive sites to pads for your camper. Most of the sites are close enough to the water that you can walk down and throw a line in. If you’re bringing a boat, there are plenty of public ramps to launch from as well. Just make sure you book ahead of time as campsites can fill up quickly, particularly on the holidays.
For a little more rustic adventure, you might consider heading over to one of the local state parks. Weston Bend State Park offers primitive campsites as well as sites with electric hookups. It’s a short drive up to the scenic overlook trail, which is an unbeatable view when the leaves change.
For you history buffs, you might check out Watkins Mill State Park, which contains the Watkins Woolen Mill State Historic Site, a National Historic Landmark. It offers camping, biking and equestrian trails, fishing, boating and more.
If you are looking to hunt or have a less manicured camping experience, many of the conservation areas managed by the Missouri Department of Conservation have primitive campsites available on a first-come, first-serve basis. These sites do not have bathrooms or running water, so be prepared to rough it!
This is not an exhaustive list, so make sure to check out the Missouri State Parks and Missouri Department of Conservation websites to explore more areas to camp.
ESSENTIAL CAMPING GEAR
Coffee is an essential for my camping trips, but I don’t want to bring a French press or other complicated brewing method. My favorite travel coffee
setup is the Överst metal coffee strainer from IKEA It’s cheap, light and has accompanied me on multiple-day backpacking trips all throughout Missouri. All you need is two cups, your grounds, and something to heat your water with.
Speaking of heat sources, a camp stove is a musthave for any camping trip. You don’t want to get to your campsite, get everything set up and then not be able to start a fire because of rain. Gas-powered stoves also give you a more even heat than cooking directly on a campfire. My pick for a starter stove is the classic single-burner camp stove. They typically work with propane canisters and will give you a lot more cooking time per canister compared to the flat burners you see used in grocery stores for cooking samples. These can be had for anywhere between $20-30 and the canisters cost about $6 for 16 ounces of fuel. One canister is enough for a few days of regular cooking! If weight is no issue, you might consider the Blackstone 22” Omnivore Tabletop Griddle. It can fit easily on a tailgate and comes in open or hooded configurations. The flat cooktop allows you to cook a variety of recipes with more accurate heat control than traditional camp burners.
I would also recommend a dedicated campware set. You can go ultralight and get a set with a basic pot, pan and plates for around $20 or you can upgrade to a heavier set such as Stanley 14 piece Wildfare set. The benefit of the heavier, more expensive kits is that you’ll have a more even cooking surface with fewer hot spots, especially with a single burner camp stove. If you’re backpacking, the reduced weight of the ultralight kit is definitely worth it, so long as you keep a close eye on your food and stir it regularly to keep it from burning in the middle and undercooking on the sides.
One last pro tip is to not fall for buying expensive camping sporks and silverware. You can pick up a metal fork and spoon at Walmart for a dollar a piece. They are light and will last through years of camping trips. If you’re going to invest money in silverware, get a high-quality chef’s knife and cutting board. A sharp knife makes prepping your camp meals both easier and safer.
CAMPING RECIPES
CHARRO BEANS
Ingredients:
• 1⁄2 a package of thick cut bacon
• 2 drained 14 oz cans of pinto beans*
• 1⁄2 a large white onion
• 1 jalapeno
• 1⁄4 - 1⁄2 cup chopped cilantro
• 2 cups of chicken broth
• Pinch of ground cloves
• 1 lime
• 1⁄2 lb chorizo (optional)
• Paprika, oregano, salt and pepper to taste
*This recipe is best done with dried pinto beans, but canned beans will work in a pinch! For dried beans, simply soak the beans in a cup of water in your fridge or cooler overnight.
Directions:
1. Place bacon in a cold pot and cook on low until browned on both sides. If you are using chorizo, cook it with the bacon. While the meat is cooking, dice the onion and jalapenos
2. Remove the cooked bacon (and chorizo) from the pot and cook the onions and jalapenos until translucent
3. Add the cloves, paprika, oregano, and pepper. Stir
4. Add the beans and broth. Cover and bring to a simmer and allow to cook down for 20 30 minutes if using canned beans and 1-2 hours if using rehydrated dried beans. You may remove the lid towards the end to cook away some of the broth
5. Turn off the heat. Chop the cilantro, bacon and chorizo and add it to the pot. Also add the lime.
6. Salt to taste and serve over rice, with chips and fresh pico or really any way you like!
WALKING TACOS
Ingredients:
• Single-serve bags of Doritos or Takis (about one per person)
• 1lb ground beef
• Taco seasoning
• Shredded lettuce
• Shredded Cheddar Cheese
• Jalapenos (pickled or fresh)
• Sour cream
• Diced tomatoes
• Black or pinto beans (optional)
Directions:
1. Add taco seasoning to ground beef and cook on medium heat until browned and cooked through
2. Open chip bags and add the meat and your desired toppings
3. Enjoy!
ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY KATIE CURRID
FAMILY FLAVORS
Mission’s Thai Orchid expands to the Northland
Jonathan Rojjanasrirat grew up at Thai Orchid. He has memories as a kid from the Thai restaurant that his family ran, later working his first jobs there as a dishwasher, bus boy and server.
Now he’s the owner, taking over part of his family’s legacy, and he’s got big plans.
The restaurant was one of the first Thai restaurants in Kansas City in the early 1990s, and his aunt, uncle and mom took it over in 1998. Jonathan moved back to Kansas City with his wife from the West Coast when Jonathan’s mom got sick with cancer, and tried to help the business that got complicated when his mom’s health deteriorated.
“The restaurant was just being run by my mom up front and then my uncle in the back, and towards the end, they were gonna sell it because my mom got sick with cancer,” says Jonathan.
He approached his family about buying the business, located in Mission, in 2018 and was able to transition into an ownership role while spending time with his mom before she died from cancer in 2019. Since then, he’s been plenty busy. Between the roller coaster of dining trends throughout the
pandemic, the birth of two kids, and juggling a chiropractor practice, you’d think Jonathan would have enough to do.
But he’s pushing it even further, planning the opening of a second location of Thai Orchid at Metro North Crossing later this year.
Jonathan has been shaking things up at Thai Orchid in his last six years of ownership, adding innovative and unique dishes to the menu — something that can be challenging when people have expectations about what Thai food is supposed to be. Along with his chef team, he likes to offer riffs on Thai classics or change things with the seasons, and he hopes the new space will be a place to do that even more.
Jonathan had been shopping for locations for a while and actually found the Metro North space through a regular customer at the restaurant, who worked with Metro North Crossing.
“I met Dan [Horn], the project developer, who was a customer,” says Jonathan. “He used to live in Mission so he would come frequently, and now that he’s up North, he doesn’t get to come as often. But, I think part of why the negotiation and the lease portion went really smoothly is because he likes us, and he wants to support us, and he trusts the business, while others may have not. Because even though we’ve been around a long time, we’re kind of small mom-and-pop shop. So working with Dan has been awesome.”
“It’s the place where I grew up. It’s a business that helped send money to my grandparents and help with the family. There’s that family legacy aspect.”
The new Thai Orchid will be housed in an almost 4,000 sq ft building at Metro North Crossing, located underneath the luxury apartment complex there. It’s a big change from the space half that size they have now in the Mission strip mall, which can be both exciting and intimidating.
“I think it’s great because there’s a lot of limitations to the old space,” says Jonathan. “It’s fun in that regard, but it’s also challenging because, well, we’re building the engines and building the actual systems, versus inheriting what’s already working and running.”
The new space will be modern but not unapproachable, with concrete floors, warm wood throughout, bamboo room dividers
“I think it’s great because there’s a lot of limitations to the old space. It's fun in that regard, but it's also challenging because, well, we’re building the engines and building the actual systems, versus inheriting what’s already working and running.”
and light fixtures, and a colorful mural on the wall. Thai Orchid in Mission has a lot of regular customers, and he hopes the Northland location will be similar in that way. Because it will be located under an apartment complex, the price points will appeal to patrons who want to eat there multiple times a week, but the chic decor will make it feel like a fun place for a night out. The team at Thai Orchid is most excited about the upgraded kitchen, with large walk-in coolers and prep space, so they can store more ingredients and spend time creating new dishes.
While Jonathan is looking forward to the future with the new location, he knows he’s building upon the hard work of his family that helped it reach this point.
“It’s the place where I grew up,” says Jonathan. “It’s a business that helped send money to my grandparents and help with the family. My cousin is now working with me in Thailand. There’s that family legacy aspect.”
Thai Orchid’s Metro North Crossing location plans to open in late 2024.
Thai Orchid
Metro North Crossing
460 NW Legacy Drive, Kansas City thaiorchidkc.com
ARTICLE BY REILLY ATKINS | PHOTOGRAPHY BY HANNAH SCHREINER
A Taste of Home
European bakery Burek & Cake is getting noticed for its traditional Bosnian treats
Fatima Hodzic never planned to open a bakery, but it had been a quiet dream for decades.
Fatima grew up in Bosnia, the child of a father who died in the war. She and her mom were close, and spent time together baking to feed the family. They made breads and sweets, but what they baked the most was burek, a savory pastry of rolled phyllo dough filled with cheese, spinach, or meat.
“When you bake bread, you need other things. But when you bake burek, you have a meal,” Fatima says.
Even on breaks from high school, two hours away from her home, she came home and baked with her mother.
“I had dreams in Bosnia. I always said to my husband, ‘I wish I could open a bakery one day.’”
That dream didn’t seem practical. She was on a track in academia, getting a degree in Islamic studies at a university in the United Kingdom. After she returned to Bosnia as a professor of Islamic Theology, there were no jobs.
“In Bosnia, it’s still not a perfect situation. Even if you have college, it doesn’t mean you’ll get a really good job. My husband applied for a job [in the states], and he got it,” Fatima says. “We left everything. I was pregnant. We left everybody.”
Fatima’s family arrived in Kansas City after living in Jacksonville for two years for her husband’s job. He’s a imam at the Bosnian Islamic Center, and an opportunity to leave the oppressive Floridian heat and humidity was welcome.
Fatima’s husband, Senaid, opened European Corner Store, a shop specializing in imported European goods, just months before the pandemic hit. The store was struggling, and Fatima wanted to find a second stream of income that allowed her to be at home with her family.
“I could find a job, but I couldn’t leave my kids,” says Fatima. “I would work to pay for daycare for what? Then I wouldn’t know my kids. I wanted to be home. I want my kids to be happy.”
Returning to the dreams of her youth, she opened an in-home bakery in 2020. She specialized in Bosnian sweets, but was voraciously learning new things.
“YouTube helped me a lot,” says Fatima. “When I just started to decorate cakes, I didn’t know how. I watched so many videos. My goal was to never say, ‘I cannot do this, I cannot make this’. I never say, ‘I don’t know.’ I search, I try, I fail, I do again, but I make it. Sometimes I need hours. That’s what people don’t see behind the scenes.”
When the owner of the land European Corner Store occupied in Avondale told Fatima and Senaid he was ready to sell the space, Senaid encouraged her to open her bakery. His store would move into the larger of the two buildings on the property, with her bakery in the other.
“I had so many customers [from the home bakery] who said ‘Okay, now open something’, but I was scared,” Fatima confesses. CONTINUED >
“My goal was to never say, ‘I cannot do this.’”
Burek and Cake’s doors opened November of 2022, following months of preparation. Fatima and Senaid did all of the work themselves to transform the space into a bakery. They painted the store blue and yellow, the colors of the Bosnian flag, to make it feel more like home.
On the first day, Fatima’s existing customers rushed to support her new venture. It’s been busy ever since. In the nearly two years since Burek and Cake opened their doors, she’s hired more bakers to train, and they too have become family.
Fatima utilizes the European imports from her husband’s store to ensure the treats are as authentic.
“If it’s a traditional Bosnian cake, I want the ingredients to be right,” says Fatima. “I will make it traditionally.”
Burek and Cake is full of those traditional Bosnian baked goods, like baklava and hurmašica, a shortbread with walnuts soaked in a flavorful syrup. Paired with Bosnian coffee, a strong brew prepared with traditional pots and cups Fatima brought from home, these pastries sing. The sweet, sticky treats provide a needed balance to the earthy coffee. They practically beg to be lingered over at the small table inside or in the outdoor courtyard, with friends and conversation.
Burek & Cake
• 3605 NE Antioch Road, Kansas City
• (816) 929-4344
• Open 11 am - 3 pm Thursday-Sunday
Fatima has come up with plenty of her own creations, too. After customers told her they couldn’t try her tiramisu due to their dislike of coffee or sensitivity to caffeine, she created a strawberry version. The ladyfingers are soaked in strawberry juice and layered with homemade strawberry jam and the same rich cream she makes for her traditional tiramisu. It’s become one item the bakery always has available.
Burek and Cake’s cases are filled with enticing cakes and pastries of all shapes and sizes. While Fatima always has baklava, tiramisu, burek, and cream puffs, she likes to rotate her offerings based on what she is inspired by.
Through the bakery, Fatima has created a community and found a home. She stops to make conversation with regular customers and guides new ones through her pastries. The energy is palpable the moment you walk in the door. She makes everyone feel like family.
“Every beginning is hard, but we survived,” Fatima says. “And now I see we’ve come a long way. I’m happy that people recognize what we’re doing, that they like our cakes. People come and they tell me ‘When we see you we feel better.’ They come to share their lives and ask for advice. It’s special.”
PUMPKIN PERFECTION
Put the carving tools down and check out how you can add some pizzazz to your pumpkins with just a paint brush.
ARTICLE BY NICOLETTE MARTIN
the CREEPY crawler
For this design, you’ll need several pumpkins or gourds in various shapes and sizes, some white and metallic acrylic paint, hot glue and some fake creepy crawlers.
Paint your “background” pumpkins in metallic colors. For your centerpiece, use white paint to cover the body, metallic paint for the stem and hot glue your creepy crawlers all around.
the GALACTIC gourd
Go to the “dark side” with this design that requires matte black paint, white paint, some metallic paint (for an out-ofthis-world vibe) and some newspapers. Be careful—this one could get messy!
Leave your stems natural or cover with metallic paint if desired. Then, coat your mini pumpkins in matte black paint—be sure to cover everything!
You can leave some matte black, but for an extra touch, lay out newspaper and splatter your white paint onto some of your black pumpkins. Bonus—as long as you catch it before it dries, any paint should be easily removed with some warm water.
A SELECTION OF UPCOMING LOCAL EVENTS
OCTOBER 4TH, 5TH, 6TH Gladfest
Linden Square, Gladstone | 5:00 PM
It's time for Gladstone's annual festival. This year, the event features a train show exhibit, kids' corner, carnival, crafting booth, beer garden, wine tasting, kids' bike rodeo, live music and more.
OCTOBER 12TH Fall Fest
North Park + The Bridge at Zona Rosa | 11:00 AM
Ah, the smell of pumpkin spice is in the air & football returns! Plan to hit up Zona Rosa’s 3rd annual Fall Fest. We’ll have everything from a pumpkin decorating and fall-themed cocktails to bounce houses, kids activities, live music, yard games, community partners & tenant special offers, giveaways and a pop-up shopping event!
OCTOBER 12TH
NKC Howl-O-Ween
Waggin' Trail Dog Park | 432 E 32nd Avenue, North Kansas City | 1:00 PM
Dress your pups in costume for a day out at Waggin’ Trail Dog Park! Pups can participate in a costume contest, raffle, photo op, meet with dog vendors, and more. With a $5 or item donation each dog will receive a trick-or-treat bag with a donation. No children under the age of 5 allowed inside the designated dog area.
OCTOBER 18TH
Blacklight Halloween Art Classes
Orange Easel, both Liberty and Platte Woods locations | 9:30 AM and 6:00 PM
Celebrate Halloween, Orange-Easel-style! We'll create a mixed-media haunted house and cook up a batch of spooky slime — everything we use tonight will GLOW under the blacklight. For artists in Kindergarten and up. Registration required. Class size is limited to 16 artists. Find more info at orangeeaselart.com/specialevents.html. Classes offered from 9:30-11 AM or 6-8 PM
OCTOBER 18TH
98 Degrees
Ameristar Star Pavilion | 8:30 PM
Multi-award winning vocal group, 98 Degrees, is made up of brothers Nick and Drew Lachey, Jeff Timmons and Justin Jeffre. Garnering four Top 5 Billboard radio singles including “The Hardest Thing,” “I Do, Cherish You” and more, the boy band is well known for their distinctive R&B influences around the world. Tickets $65 plus taxes.
OCTOBER 19TH, 25TH, 26TH
Ghost Tales of Weston
Weston Cafe, 407 Main Street, Weston | 7:00 PM
Come and enjoy a four-course dinner served to our guests while listening to legendary “true” ghost stories. Guides will take our guests to selected haunts in the downtown area; maybe a ghost will be discovered. Ticket price includes the dinner, Ghost Tales narrated by Verna, and a guided tour to some of the local haunts. More info at westonmainstreetantiques.com/ghost-tales-tickets
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OCTOBER 25TH
Hocus Pocus in the Park
Zona Rosa, Central Park (area just north of Bravo) | 5:00 PM
Zona Rosa is hosting the Halloween event of the season! The event starts with trick-or-treating at the tent at Central Park, plus a DJ, food trucks, spooky brews & beer from Queen of Acorns mobile bar and photo ops with the Sanderson sisters. Then at 7 p.m., the annual showing of Hocus Pocus begins!
OCTOBER 26TH
Trunk or Treat
Parks & Recreation Center 1201
Clark Ferguson Drive North Kansas City | 1:00 PM
Join us for eats and sweets at our second annual NKC Neighborhood Trunk-or-Treat. Families will have a Spooktacular time knowing they are in a safe space where their kids can trick or treat, do activities, play, and have fun. Costumes are encouraged.
OCTOBER 26TH
Liberty Howl-O-Ween
Stocksdale Dog Park: 901 S LaFrenz Road in Liberty | 2:00 PM
Join Liberty Parks & Rec for Howl-OWeen, a bad-to-the-bone event for you and your pup! Dress your dog in their costume for our doggy costume contest. There will also be dog photos, a coffee truck (self-pay), visitors from Natural Grocers and raffle prizes. The raffle ticket sales will go toward improvements at Stocksdale Dog Park.
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OCTOBER 26TH
Witch Way to the Wine
Downtown Excelsior Springs | 12:00 PM
If you’ve got it, haunt it! Dust off your broom & grab your friends for a day of sampling wine! Costumes encouraged!
Get in the spirit and have a spooky fun time sampling wine throughout the eateries, drinkeries, shops, boutiques and galleries of Downtown Excelsior Springs! For just $25 you can sample at over 20 different locations!
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OCTOBER 26TH
Weston Whiskey Festival
Weston Tobacco at 357 Main Street, Weston, MO | 2:00 PM
Explore whiskies from all around the world with hundreds of whiskey nerds just like you. We’ll have whiskey and cigar pairings available from Weston Tobacco. Want to be featured?
