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It’s time for another giveaway…this one comes courtesy from our friends at KC Pumpkin Patch/KC Corn Maze.  If you’ve never been…this place is FUN! Located just a few minutes south of Olathe off of I-35, it’s easy to find: simply take I-35 South to exit 207 (Gardner, KS), turn north on Gardner Rd and take your immediate left onto 191st Street.  KC Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze are on your left!  Contest– 8 winners, each gets a Family Pass for one-day admission to KC Corn Maze!

The Pumpkin Patch features several NEW attractions– Charlotte’s Web, Great Pumpkin Slide, Black Mamba and Pete’s Dragon.  You’ll also find thousands of u-pick pumpkins, a tricycle track, hill slide, zip line, pumpkin express wooden train and more!  (The favorite in our house is the Pumpkin Cannon!) And, don’t worry about a shortage of fall-festival snacks…you’ll find plenty of funnel cakes, kettle corn, hotdogs, cider doughnuts and homemade fudge. What a fantastic way to spend a fall day!

In honor of the 25th Anniversary of the Royals’ 1985 World Series victory, the Corn Maze has been transformed into a “Royals” Maze! You’ve got to see it to believe it!

KC Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze is open September 25, 2010 through October 31, 2010– 7 days a week.  KC Pumpkin Patch hours are:  Monday-Thursday, 9am-3pm, Fridays 10am-6pm, Saturdays 10am-6pm and Sundays noon-6pm.  General admission is $8 on weekends ($5 during the week, but not all areas are open) and 1/2 price for military.  Under 1= free.  Pumpkins are an additional fee.

KC Corn Maze hours are: Fridays 6pm-10pm, Saturdays 10am-10pm and Sundays 12pm-6pm.  Admission is $8 and under 4 is free.

To enter the contest and win one of the 8 family passes to KC CORN MAZE:  please leave your name and city as a comment below.  It’s that easy!  Entries will be accepted until 8am, Thursday August 26, 2010.  8 winners randomly drawn.  Good luck!

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Must be 21 years of age to enter and win.  Only one entry per household will be considered. No substitutions or transfers. Giveaway prize is not redeemable for cash.  By entering, winner consents to allow the use of his/her name for promotional purposes without further compensation. Winner releases all sponsors of liability regarding use and enjoyment of the prize. No purchase necessary to enter or win.

It’s that time of year…the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus is coming to Kansas City! You can catch the show Wednesday, Sept. 8 through Sunday, Sept. 12, 2010 at Sprint Center.

This year, in honor of the 200th birthday of one of the founders of The Greatest Show On Earth^®, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey^® announces the call for Kansas City-area nominations for The Barnum Award.

The award honors the spirit of P.T. Barnum and his inspirational contributions to society by identifying and celebrating children age six to 14 who give back to their own communities in creative, fun, and innovative ways. Nominations are now being accepted for Kansas City children and can be submitted online at www.TheBarnumAward.com through Friday, August 27, 2010.

Three local award recipients will be chosen by a panel of distinguished local luminaries, and will receive award medals and grants to fund future local service projects. The Gold Barnum Award Recipient will receive a $1,000 grant, the SilverBarnum Award Recipient will receive a $750 grant, and the Bronze Barnum Award Recipient will receive a $500 grant to fund future community service endeavors.  Nationally, over $150,000 in grants will be distributed!

Nominees will be judged on the impact of their accomplishments, creativity and innovation, and their inspiration to others relating to their cause. Nominators are required to be over the age of 21. The Kansas City-area recipients will be recognized at an award ceremony prior to the start of the opening night performance of ZING, ZANG, ZOOM^®on Wednesday, Sept. 8, at 7 p.m. at Sprint Center.

You’ll want to check our “Special Offers” page for CIRCUS TICKET DISCOUNTS/PROMO CODE!  You can save $5 per ticket on certain performances. Offer expires on September 1, 2010 at 7pm or while supplies last.  To purchase tickets, click here and enter code “kckids”.

UPDATE AUG 14, 2010:  TICKET WINNER!!!!

***Congratulations to Lori Smith– our lucky winner!  (Lori will be contacted via private email with all of the details!)***

Lori will receive a 4-pack of tickets to Schlitterbahn Vacation Village Waterpark in Kansas City, KS– thanks to our friends at KC Pumpkin Patch. With fall right around the corner, it’s a great time to check out and “like” their Facebook page so you can be in-the-know on anything and everything pumpkin!!!

Many thanks to all who entered.  Enjoy these last precious days of summer with your families and friends!  ~K&K

The Reading Reptile is celebrating the Grand Opening of a bakery!  And it sounds amazing!  Head over to Le Petit Rouge (“Little Red” for you non-Francophiles!) at Reading Reptile on Saturday, August 14, 2010 from 11am-4pm and join in the fun.  If you place an order for a birthday cake or dozen cupcakes, you’ll receive a coupon for 20% OFF your next book purchase at the Reading Reptile!  I absolutely LOVE the names of the treats to be had at the Fairytale Bakery; I can’t wait to try the “Robin Hood”– insanely intriguing and I’m sure equally delicious.  If you’re not familiar with Reading Reptile, it’s a fabulous, locally-owned bookseller located in Kansas City’s Brookside neighborhood at 328 W. 63rd St.  Enjoy!