There are many proven benefits for children who study the performing arts, but this pursuit can come with financial burdens. Thankfully, there are many local organizations that provide free or reduced tuition opportunities for qualifying area youth.

From the lawn of the Nelson-Atkins to a hill above Parkville, Kansas City has plenty of delightful mini golf courses just waiting to be discovered. Here's a guide to the best places to putt-putt around the metro.

Passing through parts of the Crossroads, the Westside and Rosedale neighborhoods, Southwest Boulevard hosts some of the best Hispanic food in the Kansas City area. Take a drive down the road with these restaurants, bars, stores and breweries.

Learning doesn't need to stop when we leave school. Here are some "adult field trips" to get you out of the office or house, and see aspects of Kansas City through an entirely different lens, from tours of iconic buildings to hyper-specific workshops.

From Café Cà Phê’, the city's first dedicated Vietnamese coffee shop, to the many restaurants slinging traditional phin drip, the beloved beverage can be found all around the Kansas City metro.

Don’t let the End-of-Summer Scaries get you down, because Kansas City still has so many fun things to do, from swimming pools to festivals to sweet treats. Here's where to start.