2025 Local Holiday Market Guide

Get in the festive spirit with one of KC’s many maker markets this holiday season!

GuidesCarmen VajgrtDecember 5, 2025guides, Guides, Things to Do & See, Eating out, Things to Do, Meredith Schneider, Things to do, Tourism, Plaza, Christmas, Shopping, Makers, Makers and Doers, Shop small, Shop local, Holiday, Holidays, Gifts, Gift guide

7 Local KC Makers to Shop This Holiday Season

Keep your money local this holiday season, and give the gift of supporting some fantastic makers right here in KC!

GuidesMeredith SchneiderDecember 3, 2025guides, Guides, Things to Do & See, Eating out, Things to Do, Meredith Schneider, Things to do, Tourism, Plaza, Christmas, Shopping, Makers, Makers and Doers, Shop small, Shop local, Holiday, Holidays, Gifts, Gift guide

Cafe Corazón, A Beacon of Culture in KC

Caffeinating and sustaining the community while leading with heart, Cafe Corazón’s citywide footprint invites you to experience their culture.

Neighborhood Guide: Westside South

This vibrant neighborhood that has so much fantastic food and shopping to offer that we’re splitting the guide into two parts!

GuidesKelly BunchAugust 14, 2025guides, Guides, Neighborhood Guides, Shopping, Shop local, Kelly Bunch, Kelly Hollowell, Things to Do & See, Shopping guide, Eating out, Restaurant, Cocktails, Things to Do, Tourism, Local, Westside, Tacos, Kelly

Neighborhood Guide: Parkville

Parkville is the perfect place to spend your summer weekend exploring shops, restaurants, bars and more!

Neighborhood Guide: Westside Part 1

This vibrant neighborhood that has so much fantastic food and shopping to offer that we’re splitting the guide into two parts!

Neighborhood Guide: Liberty Square

Locals love Liberty Square– with a dose of history, cool street are and quaint shops & eateries, it’s easy to see why!

Neighborhood Guide: Independence Square

The nostalgic feel of Independence’s historic town square is worth a day trip!

Neighborhood Guide: West Bottoms

A guide to eating and drinking your way through the West Bottoms- after all, you’ll need fuel for all that antique-ing!

GuidesKelly BunchFebruary 5, 2025guides, Guides, Neighborhood Guides, Shopping, Shop local, Kelly Bunch, Kelly Hollowell, Things to Do & See, Shopping guide, Eating out, Restaurant, Cocktails, Things to Do, Tourism, Happy hour, Gifts, Wine, Local, West Bottoms

Local Flavors: Green Dirt Farm & Green Dirt on Oak

A true pioneer in the farm to table movement, Green Dirt on Oak opened its doors this year– bringing the full cycle of their cheese to life for hungry customers.

Makers & DoersPatrick MulvihillJanuary 6, 2025Business, entrepreneurship, Shopping, Shop local, Weston, Cheese, Green Dirt Farm, Restaurants, Farm to table, Crossroads, East Crossroads, Sheep, Patrick Mulvihill

Cedar Crest Lodge: A Natural Escape

A short drive from KC, find an all-seasons staycation that immerses you in nature.

GuidesHannah BerryDecember 17, 2024guides, Guides, Neighborhood Guides, Shopping, Shop local, Things to Do & See, Eating out, Restaurant, Things to Do, Tourism, Restaurants, Dining Out, Holiday, Staycation, Hotel, Hotels, Bed and breakfast, Hiking

14 Unexpected KC Places to Buy Holiday Gifts

Sometimes, you want to dodge the crowds and find one of those best-kept secrets for Santa’s list!

GuidesKaty SchambergerDecember 16, 2024guides, Guides, Neighborhood Guides, Shop local, Things to Do & See, Things to Do, Christmas, Holiday, Holidays, Shopping, Shop Local, Gifts, Gifting, Gift guide

Drinking Coffee in Kansas City: Garden House Cafe

Next up in our Drinking Coffee in Kansas City series— we head to KCK!

Makers & Doers, Food & DrinkMeredith SchneiderDecember 12, 2024Business, entrepreneurship, Coffee, Espresso, Drinks, Drinking Coffee in Kansas City, Coffee series, KC Coffee series, Meredith Schneider, KCK, Plants, Shopping

How to Beat the Post-Holiday Sunday Scaries with a Staycation at Loews

Here’s how to beat the post-holiday Sunday Scaries with a staycation at Loews!

GuidesCarmen VajgrtDecember 9, 2024guides, Guides, Neighborhood Guides, Shopping, Shop local, Things to Do & See, Eating out, Restaurant, Cocktails, Things to Do, Tourism, Happy hour, Carmen Vajgrt, Restaurants, Dining Out, Christmas, Holiday, Staycation, Loews, Hotel, Hotels, Mocktails

Local Flavors: Strawberry Hill Baking Company’s Povitica

A staple on your holiday table, Strawberry Hill Povitica has been baking up comfort food for generations.

Makers & DoersPatrick MulvihillDecember 2, 2024Business, entrepreneurship, Shopping, Holiday, Gifts, Baking, Bread, Gifting, Shop local, Bakery

Profile: Effing Candle Co.

Shop some locally poured candles with snark this holiday season!

Makers & DoersMeredith SchneiderNovember 15, 2024Business, entrepreneurship, Shopping, Candles, Holiday, Gifts, Midtown

Neighborhood Guide: Crestwood

Just on the edge of the Trolley Trail sits one of the most delightful blocks in all of KC– small but packed with unique, locally-owned spots to explore!