Kansas City Museum

Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, officially begins Nov. 1, but local Kansas City events kick off as early as Saturday, Oct. 19. The holiday is a chance for Kansas City's Latino community to gather and honor deceased loved ones.

Kansas City had one of the largest garment districts in the nation, and the industry was the second-largest employer in the metro. An institution that tells the story of the downtown Garment District will close this month.

Throughout the Kansas City area, historic homes dating back nearly 200 years are opulently decorated for the holidays, demonstrating how the Christmas season was celebrated in years gone by. These venues show off their festive décor with tours, events, and performances during December.

At the Kansas City Museum, a new exhibit organized by Kansas City nonprofit reStart Inc. shows photos, videos and stories by photographer Randy Bacon that capture the unexpected circumstances that led local residents to homelessness and the resilience that helps some find their way out.

Pendleton Heights is Kansas City's second oldest residentially-designed neighborhood, with the vibrant Scarritt Renaissance neighborhood right nearby. Here's your guide to exploring the area's historic Victorian homes, notable landmarks, parks and community gardens.

Once a lumber baron's residence then a science museum, a restored Corinthian Hall now tells Kansas City's story.

The Kansas City Museum will reopen to the public on Oct. 21, after a $22 million renovation project. The Beaux-Arts style mansion was the scene of a fundraiser last month hosted by the Kansas City Museum Foundation to celebrate its new look.

The mirror ball that hung from the ceiling inside El Torreon at 31st and Gilham witnessed some of the wildest moments in Kansas City’s music history: the roaring '20s, a roller skating craze, and a 1970s rock 'n' roll haze. After years in storage, this cultural touchstone is back on the scene.

Kansas City is searching for solutions to keep hundreds of people without homes warm during the approaching winter months. Plus, an iconic artifact that witnessed some of the city's wildest music moments makes a comeback at the newly-renovated Kansas City Museum.

The Fairy Princess is as much a part of the Kansas City holiday tradition as the Plaza lights, and has endured for more than 80 years. These days you can find her spreading holiday cheer at the Kansas City Museum.