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At Dinosaurs: Land of Fire and Ice™, families can travel back in time to explore the prehistoric world of dinosaurs. From oozing volcanoes to icy terrain, this FREE exhibit sparks scientific curiosity about the Cretaceous period. Plan your adventure to Crown Center today!
Happy Friday! We were teased with some nice weather earlier this week, which may change this weekend. But hey, no snow in the forecast! 🤞
🎉 12 things to do this weekend
🏅 Two local attractions named top 10 in the U.S.
🥪 Mouthwatering sandwiches at Bay Boy
🏠 House Hunch
📲 This week’s most-clicked stories
P.S. In case you haven’t noticed, we love eating around here. If you do too, don’t forget to grab your Daily Dine Card or sign up to join our first-ever Dinner Club. Both of these programs not only support KC Daily but also local businesses and restaurants. Bon appétit!
Events
Weekend Roundup 🎉
KC Daily
The holidays are behind us, the Chiefs are out of the playoffs, and the weather is looking chilly, but don’t let that distract you from having a great weekend! Here are 12 ideas to fill your calendar:
All Weekend Long
🏡 KC Remodel + Garden Show - The 32nd annual KC Remodel + Garden Show runs all weekend at the American Royal Center. Meet 300+ exhibitors, catch BBQ celebrity-chef Kevin Bludso live on stage, and more!*
🍴 KC Restaurant Week - Explore 240+ participating restaurants across the metro while supporting local causes today through January 18th.
🎣 KCMO Boat & Fishing Show - Catch boat deals, pro-angler demos, and a hands-on stingray exhibit inside Bartle Hall at the KC Convention Center. Kids 16 & under FREE!
🎻 Brahms’ Fourth Symphony - The Kansas City Symphony presents Brahms’ fourth and final symphony with guest conductor Roderick Cox. Nightly shows Fri-Sun.
💥 Monster Jam - The high-flying show roars into the T-Mobile Center with massive trucks, world champion drivers, and jaw-dropping stunts. Five shows, pit party access available!
Friday
🏒 Mavs vs. Oilers - The Kansas City Mavericks welcome the Tulsa Oilers to Cable Dahmer Arena with puck drop at 7:05pm.
Saturday
🎄 KCMO Free Tree Disposal - Christmas tree still hanging out in your living room? Dispose of it for free at three KCMO leaf & brush drop-off centers from 8-5.
🎤 Miles Nielson & The Rusted Hearts - The Illinois-based rock band takes the stage at Knuckleheads at 8pm.
🏺 Saturday Social Wheel Throwing - Flex your creativity by creating your own hand-built planter at the Belger Arts Center from 6:30-8:30pm.
🥕 Farmers Market + River Market Flea - Head to the city market to grab goods from local vendors as well as vintage apparel and accessories. Kicks off at 9am.
Sunday
🖼️ A Beautiful Disruption - A multisensory experience at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art transporting guests into the world of Claude Monet, Vincent van Gogh, and Paul Cézanne.
🪀 Free Days at the Museum - It’s the second Sunday of the month, which means free admission to The National Museum of Toys & Miniatures! Open 10-4.
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Awards
Two KC Attractions Land in Top 10 According to USA Today 10Best
Atlas9
After weeks of voting, the USA Today 10Best Reader’s Choice winners were announced, and two Kansas City spots cracked the top 10.
Enter The Reel World: Atlas9, the immersive, narrative-driven experience that opened in KCK in September, landed at No. 2 for Best New Attraction.
All the Smoke: The Museum of BBQ, the world’s first-and-only museum dedicated to barbecue, landed at No. 10 for Best New Museum.
Have you visited Atlas9 or The Museum of BBQ?
Food & Drink
Local Restaurant Spotlight: Bay Boy
Bay Boy
Bay Boy offers the flavors of San Francisco right here in Kansas City, serving specialty sandwiches on Dutch Crunch rolls. The West Plaza shop is perfect for a quick and tasty lunch, or you can pick it up to go.
🍴 Sandwiches, lunch, fast
📍4706 Holly St., Kansas City, MO 64112
Bay Boy is, without question, one of the best spots to grab a sandwich in Kansas City. We’re proud to partner with them on our 2026 Daily Dine Card!
Real Estate
House Hunch 🏠
Listing by Jeff Yacos, Real Broker, LLC
Can you guess the price of this Kansas City area home based on just one photo?
Ready to see this house for yourself? Schedule a showing with Becca Hageman with GRID at Compass Realty Group!
ICYMI
This Week’s Most-Clicked Stories 📲
The four-floor penthouse at 909 Walnut in downtown Kansas City hits the market this spring for the first time ever.
KC Restaurant Week kicks off today, and 240+ local restaurants are participating this year!
We had some wonderful mid-week weather, and we had some fun comparing January 2025 to January 2026.
Palm Tree Club was named the best new restaurant in Kansas City for 2025 according to a KC Star readers’ poll.
The first-ever KC Daily Dinner Club is coming to the Crossroads on January 22nd at 6:30pm. Grab your seat!
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— Nick Hageman | Co-Founder @ KC Daily
