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May 23, 2013
Things to Do With Kids In JoCo
In and Around Johnson County, KS
Hi,
Thanks to everyone who visited us at Turkey Creek Festival! We had so much fun seeing our fans and making new friends. My favorite comments were "Ahhhh, Macaroni Kid, I love you! Thanks for everything you do" and "I keep your page on my Kindle Fire!" Wow, that's the kind of stuff that keeps me cranking out newsletters week after week. What a great day!
This weekend we will be at Jiggle Jam at Crown Center! So if you are in town, come down and see us.
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We giveaway tons of prizes to our readers. This is a perk for being an e-newsletter subscriber and for reading the weekly emails! In the past four months we have given away: 4 tickets Yo Gabba Gabba at the Midland, four $25 gift cards to Papa Murphy's Pizza, 4 tickets to SPANK! The Fifty Shades Parody at the Midland, two $10 gifts card to U.S. Toy Store Leawood, $10 gift card to McDonald's, a $50 toy prize pack from U.S. Toy Store Leawood, 4 tickets to Disney on Ice at the Sprint Center, a $330 Snugli car seat, 4 tickets to Peter Cottontail III at the Kauffman Center, 4 tickets to STOMP at the Kauffman Center, Kidz ZonePefect bars, 4 tickets to SEALIFE Aquarium Kansas City, 4 tickets to Jiggle Jam.
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Have a great week!
Gail
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This Week's Macaroni Kid JoCo News
- Lara N. won 4 tickets to Jiggle Jam! Get the scoop on Jiggle Jam.
- New ticket giveaway: Read our article below for a chanc to win 4 tickets to A Day Out with Thomas Day at Midland Railway.
- Our sponsor U.S. Toy Store Leawood has a great end of the school year present for one lucky reader!
- Military families get free museum admission this Memorial Day at participating museums across the country.
- The farmers' market makes a great outing with the kids. Check out our updated list to Johnson County and Kansas City Farmers' Markets.
- School is almost out. Get ready to keep the learning going! We've got the scoop on all the Summer Reading Programs.
- Check out some great ideas for your kids in our JoCo Summer Camp Guide.
- Planning a birthday party? Our JoCo Birthday Party Guide may help.
- Click our sponsor ads for great opportunities:
- Save up to 20% at Math Monkey of Leawood
- Dr. Emily Day at Sunny Day Pediatric Dentistry is a great local mom, epxerienced dentist and special needs expert.
- If you are looking for an orthodontist, consider Roth & Moon Orthodontics with 3 convenient locations. New patients can get a free $150 Sonicare toothbrush.
- Johnson County Mothers & More is a great place to make some new mom friends and spend some grown-up time
- Our business directory is also full of great resources for you!
Day Out With Thomas®: The Go Go Thomas Tour 2013
TICKET GIVEAWAY: Midland Railway, May 31st, June 1-2, 7-9th, 2013
Bring your preschoolers to take the ride of their lives! Seen on the pages of favorite storybooks, in playrooms, and on the television screen, Thomas the Tank Engine® is adored by little engineers everywhere. Now, Thomas is pulling into the station for a larger than life experience at Day Out With Thomas®: The GO GO Thomas Tour 2013, visiting Midland Railway on May 31st, June 1-2 and June 7-9th, 2013. The event, now in its 18th year, is presented by HIT Entertainment and sponsored by MEGA Brands ...
KC Jiggle Jam Returns to Crown Center, May 25-26
Kid & Parent Approved!
It will be the most memorable Memorial Day Weekend your family will have!
The First festival of its kind in the Midwest, Jiggle Jam is designed to generate the most joyful sound in the world – that of families having fun together!
From classical to Rock – moms, dads, grandparents, aunts and uncles and of course kids will have fun hearing from over a dozen national and local entertainers. It’s the Nations Largest Independent Family Music Festival!
Featured entertainers will include Imagination Movers, Choo Choo Soul with Genevieve, Justin Roberts, Grammy ...
U.S. Toy Store Leawood
Sponsored End of School Giveaway!
U.S. Toy Stores bring to life the U.S. Toy Company vision to inspire learning, creativity and fun by offering carnival and party supplies, seasonal decorations, novelty toys, teacher materials, classroom supplies and toys. Started in a Kansas City, Missouri apartment in 1953 by founders Elvin and Francis Klein, US Toy Stores remains a family operated business and now has eight retail locations. Their stores ...
Memorial Day 2013
Free Museum Admission for Military
Johnson County, KS
Leglar Barn Museum (Lenexa)
Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop & Farm (Olathe)
Wonderscope Children's Museum (Shawnee)
Kansas City, MO
American Jazz Museum
Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
Toy and Miniature Museum
1855 Harris-Kearney House
Saturday, May 25 through Saturday, May 25 - Jiggle Jam Family Fest
Where: Crown Center Square, Kansas City, MOWhen: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PMWho: FamiliesHow: Purchase ticketsCost: $10 presale, $15 at the gate. $18 weekend pass available on line. Kids 2 and under are free.For more info: website
Sunday, May 26 through Sunday, May 26 - Celebration at the Station
Where: Union Station, Kansas City, MOWhen: 8:00 PMWho: EveryoneHow: Get there.Cost: FREEFor more info: website
Friday, May 24 through Friday, May 24 - Summer Camp Preview Day Camp at Pinnacle Gymnastics
Where: Pinnacle Gymnastics,
23803 W. 83rd Terrace,
Shawnee, KS 66227When: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PMWho: Ages 5 and upHow: Enroll online at www.pinnaclegymnasticskc.comCost: $40 member/$45 non-member. Save 10% when you enroll two or more children.
Friday, May 24 through Friday, May 24 - Kid's Day Out at Pinnacle Gymnastics
Where: Pinnacle Gymnastics,
23803 W. 83rd Terrace,
Shawnee, KS 66227When: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PMWho: Ages 3 and upHow: Enroll online at www.pinnaclegymnasticskc.comCost: $25/day $70/month. Save 10% when you enroll two or more children.
Saturday, May 25 through Saturday, May 25 - Make it & Take it at U.S. Toy
Where: U.S. Toy,
2008 W. !03rd Terrace,
Leawood, KS 66206When: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PMWho: Ages 0-6 with grown upHow: Drop byCost: FREEFor more info: Call Dave Adelman at 913-642-8247
Tuesday, May 28 through Tuesday, May 28 - Pajama Party Day Camp at Pinnacle Gymnastics
Where: Pinnacle Gymnastics,
23803 W. 83rd Terrace,
Shawnee, KS 66227When: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PMWho: Ages 6 and upHow: Enroll online at www.pinnaclegymnasticskc.comCost: $25 member/$27 non-member. Save 10% when you enroll two or more children.
Tuesday, May 28 through Tuesday, May 28 - Pajama Party Day Mini Camp at Pinnacle Gymnastics
Where: Pinnacle Gymnastics,
23803 W. 83rd Terrace,
Shawnee, KS 66227When: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PMWho: Ages 3-5How: Enroll online at www.pinnaclegymnasticskc.comCost: $25 member/$27 non-member. Save 10% when you enroll two or more children.
Tuesday, May 28 through Tuesday, May 28 - Summer Reading Kickoff Book Sale
Where: Indian Creek Branch Library, 12290 S. Blackbob Rd, Olathe, KS 66062When: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PMWho: EveryoneHow: Get thereCost: All sales final. Cash or check only.For more info: Website
Saturday, May 25 through Saturday, May 25 - Teen Anime Club at Central Resource Library
Where: Central Resource Library, 9875 W. 87th St, Overland Park, KSWhen: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PMWho: Teens ages 13-19How: Drop inCost: FREEFor more info: Website
Wednesday, May 29 through Wednesday, May 29 - Rock Star Day Camp at Pinnacle Gymnastics
Where: Pinnacle Gymnastics,
23803 W. 83rd Terrace,
Shawnee, KS 66227When: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PMWho: Ages 6 and upHow: Enroll online at www.pinnaclegymnasticskc.comCost: $25 member/$27 non-member. Save 10% when you enroll two or more children.
Wednesday, May 29 through Wednesday, May 29 - Music Mini Day Camp at Pinnacle Gymnastics
Where: Pinnacle Gymnastics,
23803 W. 83rd Terrace,
Shawnee, KS 66227When: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PMWho: Ages 3-5How: Enroll online at www.pinnaclegymnasticskc.comCost: $25 member/$27 non-member. Save 10% when you enroll two or more children.
Wednesday, May 29 through Wednesday, May 29 - Messy Morning
Where: B'nai Jehudah Preschool, 12320 Nall Ave, Overland Park, KS 66209.When: 9:30 AM - 11:00 AMWho: All kids 1-5 with grown-upHow: RSVP Sue at preschool@bnaijehudah.org or just drop in. Enter through main building doors and follow the signs!Cost: FREE
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