Happy New Year! It always seems like a new year brings promises of new adventures and there are plenty of adventures to be had in the Kansas City area, whether you’re looking for a stay-cation that will help you recover from the holidays or want to celebrate local achievements.
January Events
KC Mavericks Hockey
EVENT DATE: 8 home games in Kansas City
As football season comes to an end and baseball is just one the horizon, why not give hockey a try? If you haven’t been to a KC Mavericks game yet, you’re missing the team that’s taking the city by storm! You can also participate in game day contests! It’s not too late – get your tickets today!
Tropical Weekend
EVENT DATE: Saturday, January 5 & Sunday, January 6, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
A tropical vacation in Kansas City? You can make believe that you’re visiting an island getaway by visiting the indoor exhibits and penguins in the Helzberg Penguin Plaza. You and your little ones can watch the animals play with tropical enrichment items and benefit from tropical activities yourselves!
Mayor’s Character Breakfast
EVENT DATE: Thursday, January 24, 7:00 – 9:00 am
The Pavilion at John Knox Village
Join the city of Lee’s Summit and our Mayor at breakfast where 12 exceptional Lee’s Summit citizens will be honored for their outstanding character. Get inspired for the new year with your friends and neighbors! Tickets are available here.
FAFSA Walk-Through
EVENT DATE: Tuesday, January 29, 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Colbern Road Branch of Mid-Continent Public Library
Do you have a student getting ready for new college adventures? Make sure your student is set for the future by listening to representatives from the Metropolitan Community College as they walk you through the FAFSA application process and explain how your student can get scholarships, grants, and student loans.