Explore Nightlife Spots For Painters, Dog Lovers, Gamers, and More

Whether your tastes run to enjoying a beer while you play fetch with Fido, sipping wine while you paint, or nursing a Donkey Kong cocktail during a pinball match, welcome to a whole new world of entertaining nightlife.


If You Love Something, Lock It Up On This Kansas City Bridge

Minor Park's Old Red Bridge in Kansas City brings an old world tradition to the midwest.


Frozen tree limb captured by Ed Roberts - local missouri photographer

January 29, 2002

A slow-moving ice storm moved across Kansas City leaving death and destruction behind. 400,000 homes faced the winter cold with no electricity and the streets and sidewalks were impassible.


Superbowl I Kansas City Chiefs

January 15, 1967

The Kansas City Chiefs appeared in the nation’s very first Super Bowl.


Dancers standing on their toes in 80's style clothing and sunglasses at Missouri performing arts center

January/February Events Worth the Drive

Our picks include a film festival, an ice carnival, and a dance group performing to songs by the Beatles.


MR340 Canoe Race

Dodging Barges, Hallucinating, and Lost on the Big Muddy: Inside the MR340

Hundreds of paddlers from around the world will undertake the MR340 next year, a grueling 340-mile race on the Missouri River from Kansas City to St. Charles. Get a taste for the adventure from these veteran competitors, and pick a point along the river to watch.


Nelson Atkins Museum Thinker

December 11, 1933

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art at 45th and Oak streets in Kansas City opened on this day.


December 2, 1878

Westport became a part of Kansas City on this date in history.


Dr. Benoist Troost Painted by George Caleb Bingham

November 17, 1786

Birthday of Dr. Benoist Troost. He was Kansas City's first physician, founded their first newspaper, and started the city's Chamber of Commerce. Troost Avenue is named for him.


World State Fair in Missouri

2019 Discover the Best of Missouri Life Awards

You voted. We counted. Now you can discover some best-kept secrets and surprises around the state in eight different categories, such as culture, destinations, food, lore and legend, and more.