Good things are growing at the neighborhood market
A Saturday gathering brings fresh produce, familiar faces, and a new reason to shop close to home.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2026
Good morning,
south KC.
Here’s what’s happening in your corner of the city.
Make local part
of your morning.
THE BIG STORY
Your quick catch-up
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A new chapter for a neighborhood bookshop
A small independent shop makes room for book clubs, curious readers, and a very comfortable chair.
The art of a slower Saturday
Coffee, an unhurried breakfast, and a sunny table: a simple recipe for a weekend close to home.
Neighbors turn an empty corner into a growing place
A proposed community garden puts shared work and fresh food at the center of the conversation.
Around the community
Explore more →Good things are growing at the neighborhood market
A Saturday gathering brings fresh produce, familiar faces, and a new reason to shop close to home.
Neighbors turn an empty corner into a growing place
A proposed community garden puts shared work and fresh food at the center of the conversation.
What to know before the fall plant swap
Bring a cutting, take a plant, and compare notes with fellow gardeners.
A taste of south KC
Explore more →The art of a slower Saturday
Coffee, an unhurried breakfast, and a sunny table: a simple recipe for a weekend close to home.
Inside the kitchen at Juniper Table
A fictional neighborhood café puts seasonal ingredients and a short, thoughtful menu first.
Five ways to spend a morning close to home
From a quiet cup of coffee to a walk with a friend, simple plans make a memorable morning.
Arts & Culture
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Meet the makers opening their studio doors
An afternoon of open studios offers a closer look at the creativity around the corner.
An evening for art, conversation, and a fresh perspective
A new group exhibition explores the everyday details that often go unnoticed.
The people behind a neighborhood arts fair
Organizers describe a welcoming event where the making matters as much as the finished work.
Education
Explore more →Young readers find their next favorite story
A volunteer reading circle pairs a good book with a welcoming place to ask questions.
A reading room with room for everyone
A proposed after-school program starts with one simple idea: make it easy to belong.
Learning takes root beyond the classroom
Hands-on garden activities give a sample learning program an outdoor home.
Out & about
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Saturday neighborhood market
Martin City · Free · 09:00
Sep13
Featured · paid placement
Meet the makers: open studios
Waldo · $15 · 14:00
Sep14
A gentle walk together
Red Bridge · Free · 10:30
Sep15
Fall plant & seed swap
Grandview · Free · 09:00