⛲️ Splish, Splash, Taking a Bath

Pick Your Playhouse: Area high school students in construction and manufacturing programs built all 13 of this year's playhouses, which include a Firehouse Adventure Station, Storybook Cottage, Tiny Timber Cabin, Ice Cream Express, and more. The display is free and open to the public during regular Science City hours outside in the Haverty Family Yards.

Future Builders: The Parade of Playhouses is a part of "Foundations for the Future Week," presented by the Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City. All 13 playhouses are available to purchase at auction, with proceeds directly benefitting Science City.

Wild Night: As the sun drops, the Zoo transforms into an after-hours party featuring a curated lineup of local, national, and international DJs. The Sobela Ocean Aquarium will be open until 11pm, Helzberg Penguin Plaza will be open all evening, the carousel runs all night, the train runs until 9pm, and the Flying Flamingo zip line is available until 9pm.

Party Like an Animal: Food trucks and cash bars will be on-site, and bringing an old electronic device to recycle earns you a free drink ticket at the bar. Parking is free, but ridesharing is encouraged. Valid photo ID is required. Tickets are transferable (the name on the ticket doesn't need to match), and the event is rain or shine with no refunds.

Warm Welcome: Rather than the typical one- or two-person infrared setups, 180° is built around a large-format sauna accommodating 35 to 40 people at once, paired with cold plunges, communal areas, and guided programming. The environment will be phone-free, with guests encouraged to unplug and unwind.

Health-Focused: Founder Kyle Steppe and co-founder Carrie Bacon are working to close a $600,000 funding round by May before moving into construction. Sessions are expected to start at $39, with bundled passes available at discounted rates.

🍕Northland ‘Za: Pizza Tascio will open its newest location at 7109 NW Barry Rd next Monday, April 13th. They are celebrating with a $500 gift card giveaway!

💵 Tax Time: Kansas City voters voted in favor of renewing the 1% earnings tax for five more years in Tuesday’s vote. The tax applies to salaries or wages of those who live or work in KCMO.

🔜 Coming to Lenexa: Three new retail tenants have been announced for the $57 million Lenexa City Center development: Clementine’s Ice Cream, Hammer & Nails, and Power Life Yoga Barre Fitness.

🍣 Southern Sushi: An all-you-can-eat sushi bar called 69 Sushi will open soon at Stanley Station in South Overland Park

🎬 KC on the Big Screen: John Travolta's directorial debut, "Propeller One-Way Night Coach," was partly filmed in KC using local talent and locations, and will premiere at the Cannes Film Festival next month. It hits Apple TV on May 29th.

🔠 Game On: Yesterday’s average SCRMBLD solve time was 2:49. Can you beat today’s? Developed in Kansas City, SCRMBLD pits you against the clock to find the 7-letter word in 8 scrambled letters.

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