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Hopping Into Your Childhood Dreams

A new interactive children's experience is coming, Summer Moon expands to Missouri, and KC is living on island time.

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August 10, 2023

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Hopping Into Your Childhood Dreams

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Behind the North Kansas City skyline's hopping rabbits lies an extraordinary project years in the making — The Rabbit hOle, an immersive children's literature museum.

  • Tales Come To Life: Visionaries Debbie Pettid and Pete Cowdin are bringing beloved stories to life in a 165,000-square-foot space, offering an 'Explor-A-Storium' experience with exhibits that encompass well-known tales such as No, David! and Harry The Dirty Dog.

  • Family Friendly: 2023 will mark the grand opening of The Rabbit hOle, where visitors of all ages can step into the pages of classic children's books and discover new narratives in an enchanting environment. Think St Louis’ City Museum, but with a bend toward children’s books.

  • Another World: With a desire to make kids feel like they fell down Alice’s rabbit hole and found another room, The Rabbit hOle will feature things like the Great Green Room from "Goodnight Moon" which is meticulously recreated, with a telephone that plays a narration by Thacher Hurd, the illustrator's son.

You can follow their progress and contribute to their fundraising efforts on their official website. While no timeline has been set, they hope to open by this Fall.

Opening

Taking Missouri To The Moon

Summer Moon

Missouri's first Summer Moon Coffee, the Austin-based coffee chain known for its oak-roasted coffee and signature Moon Milk, is opening its doors in Lee’s Summit.

  • Family Affair: Mother-daughter duo Shelly and Kiersten Graham, who were captivated by Summer Moon Coffee during a trip to Texas, are bringing Missouri’s first store to Lee’s Summit, making it the second location in the metro.

  • Franchise Grows: Summer Moon’s 56th location will open this Saturday at a 1,550-square-foot location inside Summit Fair Shops Shopping Center at 699 NW Blue Parkway.

  • Wood-Fired Coffee: The Summer Moon Concept was predicated on a method of kiln roasting with oak wood creating a distinctive flavor for coffee lovers. The signature Moon Milk, with its seven secret ingredients, has also garnered a dedicated fanbase for those who love a latte on the sweeter side.

The grand opening will take place on Saturday at 7 am, where the first 50 guests will receive exclusive swag bags, and everyone can enjoy complimentary coffee and Moon Milk samples while supplies last.

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Island Time On The Plains

Lei Away

Kansas City is bringing a tropical oasis to Labor Day weekend with the Lei Away festival, a celebration of island vibes and creativity right in the heart of the plains.

  • Island Time: The festival, happening from September 1-3, is set to capture the spirit of the islands in locations across the Crossroads and North Kansas City, offering a variety of events, from rum tastings and ukulele lessons to movie screenings and more.

  • Ohana Means Family: HiTides Coffee owner Johnny Dawbarn, has partnered with other tropical enthusiasts including the owners of the Tiki Bar T-Shirt Club, The Creeper’s Cove, and The Black Flamingo to put this event on.

  • Mahalo, Friends: With over 20 Island-inspired vendors pitching in to make this happen, including special merch from Made Mobb, why wouldn’t you grab your board shorts and soak in all three days?

To Discover the full range of events and details check out Lei Away’s website here.

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