• Wednesday, July 11 •
Hard hat tours
Take a hard hat tour of Corinthian Hall, the more than 100-year-old home of lumber baron Robert A. Long and his family. Kansas City Museum, 3218 Gladstone Blvd., Kansas City, Mo., will now host the free tours on Thursdays at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Museum Kids Summer Drop-ins
The Kansas City Museum will host its summer drop-in program on Wednesdays and Fridays in July and August from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cost is free. Drop in with your child for games, music, stories and arts & crafts. On July 11, Radio Disney will also join in on the fun from 11 a.m. to noon.
• Thursday, July 12 •
La Chalupa Farmer’s Market
Mattie Rhodes Community Center, 148 N. Topping, will host La Chalupa Farmer’s Market every Thursday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the Mattie Rhodes parking lot. EBT/SNAP cards will get extra dollars for local produce.
Thurs-Day Dreamin’
Join North-East Public Library, 6000 Wilson Rd., at 4:30 p.m. for Thurs-Day Dreamin’. Each Thursday will feature a creative activity ranging from games to crafts to workshops to movies and more! Most enjoyed by Tweens and Teens.
• Friday, July 13 •
KC Museum Summer Concert Series
Check out Kansas City Museum’s Summer Concert Series at 7 p.m. at the museum, 3218 Gladstone Blvd. Featured band is Run Little Rabbit which plays old-time string music. Cost is free.
Museum Kids Summer Drop-ins
The Kansas City Museum will host its summer drop-in program on Wednesdays and Fridays in July and August from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cost is free. Drop in with your child for games, music, stories and arts & crafts.
Story-Time and Craft
Join North-East Public Library for its weekly story time and craft at 10:30 a.m. This story time group promotes literacy in children with the participation of caring family members. This week’s theme is “pirates.”
• Saturday, July 14 •
Silly Saturday Stories
Join North-East Public Library for join fun stories, games and activities for children and their parents. It all begins at 1 p.m. at the library.
FitNFine
Learn about healthy habits to help you maintain a healthy weight during North-East Public Library’s FitNFine. Class begins at 1:30 p.m. at the library.
• Sunday, July 15 •
Sunday Family Movie
Check out North-East Public Library’s Sunday Family Movie at the library at 1:30 p.m.
Hard hat tours
Take a 90-minute tour of Corinthian Hall, the more than 100-year-old home of lumber baron Robert A. Long and his family, with Kansas City Museum Director Christopher Leitch. Visitors will see Corinthian Hall in mid-renovation, the bare interior of the building exposed for the first time in decades. Visitors will examine 100-year-old craftsmanship, see the ornate salon and library and view the exquisite stained glass windows. Advance registration is required and cost is $5. Tour begins at 12:30 p.m.
• Monday, July 16 •
Wimpy Club
Attention all fans of The Diary of a Wimpy Kid! North-East Public Library will host a book club at the library at 3 p.m. on Mondays in July where attendees can chat about the book, play games and create their own Wimpy Journals. Children ages 8 to 12 are welcome to attend and will receive a free copy of the book.
• Upcoming •
In the Pink of the Evening Summer Concert Series
Northeast Arts KC next installment of its summer concert series is on July 21 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Colonnade at Concourse Park. The concert will also include a round-up of area food truck vendors along Gladstone Boulevard. Featured band will be Beau Bledsoe and Zhanna, classic guitar and flamenco dancing.
Knights of Columbus Karaoke
Join Knights of Columbus Council 4613 for a night of karaoke, dance and music from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on July 20 at St. Anthony’s Parish Hall, 3208 Lexington, Kansas City, Mo. Food will be available for purchase.