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Whether you’re in Overland Park for an adults’ weekend and need a date night, or, if you have loaded all the kids up and road-tripped to Overland Park and are in need of a free Friday night activity, be sure to head to Downtown Overland Park.

You may have driven right by this hidden gem on your way in to town and had no idea. Tucked inside the campus of Johnson County Community College is the Carlsen Center, Johnson County’s performing arts center.

When the leaves change, the temperatures drop, and everything pumpkin spice appears on the shelves of your market, it’s apparent autumn has finally arrived.

Everyone comes to the Kansas City area having heard of our legendary barbecue (and it’s a well-deserved reputation!) but the exciting news is that the beverages we produce are gaining increasing national attention, too.

Boulevard Brewing Co. leads the way as our best known brewery, producing two

Golf has just become ridiculously fun for all—the serious player and the total novice like me. Topgolf opened in late June, and the wow factor is definitely here. It’s a driving range on steroids with upscale amenities that’s enjoyable in any season, hot or cold.

My husband and I, along with our

My family loves to visit the Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead. It's one of my children's favorite places to go! You'll find that it is the perfect place for any child to explore - no matter their age or personality (my children vary considerably). Here's a look at Deanna Rose through my

My daughter, Elyse, turns six next month and has had her eye on the Doll of the Year, Grace Thomas, from American Girl. That is a slight under exaggeration since she daily flips through the American Girl catalog. I decided to surprise her with Grace as an early birthday present and take her to

One of my favorite outdoor destinations with my 5 and 3 year old kids is Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead. For an outing more extraordinary than a visit to the park, but not quite as big and audacious as the zoo, we opt for a morning or afternoon at the Farmstead. It is an experience we never tire

Saving money is always a bonus when exploring a new place. Here's a week worth of frugal family fun in Overland Park.

Day 1: The Children's Farmstead

Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead is a wonderful local petting zoo that is free for guests of all ages Monday through Thursday. For $1 you can feed a