City Market

The event-based $30 to $40 flat parking fee surprised and angered some who live and work in the traffic-heavy district. Event pricing will continue in other parts of downtown.

Located just a block away from the former Bo Lings location that closed in 2021, Bo’s Kitchen boasts a smaller, limited menu with some of their most popular dishes. Owners Richard and Theresa Ng hope it will appeal to diners who want to grab-and-go.

Kansas City native Jon Lovitch is a full-time gingerbread man who holds the Guinness World Record for the “largest entirely edible gingerbread village." To make this year's display at City Market, it took 300 pounds of gingerbread and 1,800 pounds of icing.

Since 2021, Art Garden KC has brought together Kansas City artists every Sunday to share their crafts. Their annual holiday Merry Market will run weekends at City Market from Black Friday until Christmas.

Whether you are shopping for that next birthday party, adding to your personal collection, or curious about toy history, the Kansas City area is filled with unique, locally-owned businesses — including a marble maker, a doll hospital, and a Japanese blind box store.

Joy Broils is dedicated to helping others find time to unwind. With the holiday season in full swing, she hopes her curated gift boxes push people take time for themselves.

Craig Hansen has been selling his elephant garlic at the City Market for nearly 15 years. But with his retirement and plenty of sales closer to his home in Webb City, he won't be coming to Kansas City as often.

Sandy Wiehe has been running a stall for her business, San-Man Gardens, for years at the weekend farmer’s market. She knows the people like it hot, and she delivers.