It’s HERE! Just a quick reminder - don’t miss the CROWN CENTER PUMPKIN PATCH this Saturday, October 11, 2008. This weather (crossing fingers and saying prayers over here) looks good. So, check it out!

It’s fantastic fun. Take a look at all of the fun activities in our Crown Center Pumpkin Patch feature from last week. And all of the fun benefits our community partner, Children’s TLC. They do fabulous work for fabulous children. We can’t think of a better beneficiary for this fun day!

And don’t miss our list of the other PUMPKIN PATCHES around KANSAS CITY!

FABULOUS FAMILY ACTIVITY!!!!! You won’t want to miss this–and, it’s for a good cause; all proceeds benefit Children’s TLC. What could be better? The activity is the 12th Annual Crown Center Pumpkin Patch, presented by KPMG. Saturday, October 11 is the date, with Sunday, October 12 being the rain date. The place–Crown Center Square, at 25th and Grand Blvd in KCMO. The time–10am until 4pm. (And don’t forget to wear your costume!!) Now, for the good stuff!!

The whole day will be packed with fun things to do, including a petting zoo, carnival booths, games, inflatables, concessions and live entertainment. And did I mention PUMPKINS? How about 30,000 pounds of them?!? There will be FREE admission and parking at Crown Center Square. At the event, tickets may be purchased for $0.50 each, and these can be used for pumpkins, games, etc.

Here’s the fantastic lineup of LOCAL talent:

• 10:00 am Miller-Marley Performers
• 12:00 pm Berkley Matthews
• 12:30 pm Costume Parade and Contest
• 1:00 pm The Doo Dads
• 2:00 pm Dino O’Dell
• 3:00 pm Oogles ‘n’ Googles

As previously mentioned, this day of family fun benefits one of KCKidsFun’s community partners, Children’s TLC. The mission of CTLC is to provide therapeutic and educational services for children with disabilities in an environment which fosters their independence and celebrates their successes. CTLC was established in Kansas City in 1947 and is located at 31st and Main Street. No child is denied services due to inablity to pay. That’s where WE come in–grab the family, head out to the Crown Center Pumpkin Patch, and support a great cause!!

If you are unable to make it down to Crown Center on the 11th, or, if you just can’t get your fill of pumpkins, check out our comprehensive listing of city-wide pumpkin patches. There’s lots to do in the next few weeks…don’t miss out!

You’ll want to check out The RED Development Duck Derby at Brush Creek on the Country Club Plaza.  Sunday, June 29 is the date–from noon to 4:00 pm.  The Duck Derby provides an opportunity to raise funds for and awareness of Children’s TLC. CTLC, located at 31st and Main in KCMO, currently serves over 550 children with special developmental and healthcare needs in SEVEN area counties.  KCKidsFun is proud to count CTLC as one of our community partners.

You can adopt one or more of the 15,000 racing ducks!  In addition to the sheer spectacle of seeing all of those ducks in Brush Creek, there will be a Kids’ Zone featuring inflatables, games, a Wonderscope exhibit, face painting and entertainment.  There are some out-of-this-world prizes for the top finishing ducks…including a new Harley-Davidson Sportster and even a pair of diamond stud earrings!  Have some fun and support a great cause!