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Win FREE tickets to Seussical, Jr.!

 

 

Are you looking for a fun way to celebrate Dr. Seuss's birthday soon?  We've listed a ton of fun crafts, snacks and other activities over on our Dr. Seuss Pinterest board.  And, we've got the ultimate giveaway that will add to that fun! 

We're giving away FIVE (yes, 5!) family 4-packs to this weekend's Seussical, Jr. CYT performance at YouthFront Auditorium in Shawnee Mission.

Winners will be able to choose from the following showtimes:

Friday, February 24th - 7:00 pm
Saturday, February 25th - 2:00 pm
Saturday, February 25th - 7:00 pm
Sunday, February 26th - 2:00 pm

Monster Jam + Phineas & Ferb in Kansas City + a Ticket Giveaway

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UPDATE:  Congratulations to our winners - Beth R. & Liz Wise!

This upcoming weekend is jam-packed with TONS of family fun making its way into the metro!  First off, Disney's Phineas & Ferb:  The Best LIVE Tour EVER! has added a 7 p.m. showtime on Saturday February 11, 2012 at the Independence Events Center, in Independence, Missouri.

The live performance is an interactive show that brings the ever-popular Disney characters to life using humor, song, dance and fun! 

Independence Events Center is located at 19100 E. Valley View Parkway and they offer free parking and easy access off of I-70, HWY 40 and MO 291.  Tickets for this show can be reserved online by clicking here.  There are also discount tickets available still.  SAVE $5 on regularly priced tickets when you click here to buy then type "FERB" into the box marked "Advance or Promotion Ticket Selection".

And, as if that weren't enough, Advance Auto Parts is bringing Monster Jam to the metro area over at the Sprint Center in the Power & Light District of Kansas City, Missouri.  There are 4 shows this weekend spanning from February 10 - 12, 2012. 

If you're a monster truck fan, you won't want to miss these special appearances by: 

• Grave Digger
• Monster Mutt
• El Toro Loco
• Grinder
• Ramminator
• Ramunition
• Bad Habit Incinerator

Plus, it's the 30th Anniversary of Grave Digger this year! Tickets to either show on Saturday or Sunday can be bought via the Sprint Center Box Office, through Ticketmaster, or by calling 1-800-745-3000

What's even better than bringing you the info about these to fun family-friendly events this weekend?  How about GIVING YOU TICKETS to both of these events??!  That's right - we've got a family 4 pack of tickets for each show to give away.  We'll pick TWO winners to receive either the Phineas & Ferb tickets OR the Monster Jam tickets--both will be good for this weekend's events and shows.  Here's what we've got:

• 4 tickets to the Saturday February 11th show at 7 p.m. for Phineas & Ferb (@ Independence Center)
• 4 tickets to the Friday February 10th show at 7:30 p.m. (@ Sprint Center)
  

To be entered to win:

1) You MUST be a subscriber to our Weekly e-News (click here to subscribe);

AND

2) You MUST leave a comment here on this blog post telling us what ticket package you'd rather win and why.

BONUS ENTRIES:  For bonus entries, "Like"this post on Facebook by clicking the "Like" button below AND leave us a comment on our Facebook page!  If you're on Pinterest, follow us and "Repin" our giveaway for an EXTRA entry!  After you've completed these bonus entry steps, leave us a separate comment here letting us know you did so that we can give you the additional entries!

We will randomly draw two winners on Friday February 10, 2012 from all eligible entries received.  Winner will be notified and will need to respond via email in order to claim tickets for either prize.

Good luck!

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Animal Tales & Trails exhibit at Crown Center

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Beginning February 4, 2012 there's a wildly fun exhibit making its way to Crown Center.  Animal Tales & Trails is an interactive habitat that will give children the opportunity to learn about some of the most fascinating creatures.  The exhibit will be open from February 4 through April 29, 2012 in the Crown Center Shops showplace.  It will be a FREE attraction open during regular shop hours and will feature several interactive stations and a reading area. Kids will delight in swinging like monkeys, climbing into an "eagle's nest", sliding down a penguin slide and more.

What's even more exciting is that Crown Center is giving one lucky person the chance to win a private safari adventure party at the exhibit for up to 20 kids!  To register for the giveaway simply visit www.CrownCenter.com/Animal by March 1, 2012 to register. 

Photo credit: Crown Center

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WIN Tickets to see The Fresh Beat Band LIVE in Kansas City!

It's finally  come - our first GIVEAWAY of 2012, and it's a biggie!  We first told you about The Fresh Beat Band back in November and now we've got your chance to win tickets!  They're on a 15-week, 50-city tour across the US and they'll be stopping by for a fun show on February 24, 2012 at The Midland in Kansas City's Power & Light District for a 5 p.m. show.

So, wanna win?  Just check out all the different ways to enter:

 

The Fresh Beat Band LIVE in Kansas City

 

Get your little preschoolers ready to rock, roll, and boogie with Nickelodeon's ever-popular group, The Fresh Beat Band, who will be in Kansas City later this winter!  They're on a 15-week, 50-city tour across the US and they'll be stopping by for a fun show on February 24, 2012 at The Midland in Kansas City's Power & Light District for a 5 p.m. show.

The Fresh Beat Band will be performing hits from seasons one, two and three of the live-action music series that teaches preschoolers about music appreciation and how to express their feelings through movement, song and instrumental music.  Fresh Beat Band party packages, which include a meet and greet with The Fresh Beat Band, will also be available for purchase.

In addition, the band’s new music video and single “Just Like A Rock Star,” will debut on Nickelodeon and iTunes on Tuesday, Nov. 29.  The song will be featured on the first The Fresh Beat Band soundtrack which spans all three season of the TV series and will be available in January.  Both the soundtrack and the tour will showcase the Fresh Beats catchy preschool-friendly tracks from “Here We Go” to “Stomp the House.”  The Fresh Beats recently released singles, “Here We Go” and “A Friend Like You,” have been mainstays at the top of the iTunes children's music chart since their debut.  

Tickets go on sale this Friday November 18th at 10 a.m. 

We'll also have YOUR chance to win FREE tickets to the show! Just be sure and subscribe to our Weekly e-News (it's FREE!) so you won't miss our giveaway announcement!

{Ticket Giveaway}: "Yo Gabba Gabba! LIVE!" at KC Music Hall!

Remember a while back when we brought you the fun announcement that Yo Gabba Gabba! LIVE was coming to the KC metro?  Well, November 6th will soon be upon us and if you've not gotten your tickets yet, now's the time! 

Yo Gabba Gabba LIVE is coming to Kansas City for two amazing shows -- 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. at the Kansas City Music Hall on November 6, 2011.

Tickets for both shows are still available from the Ticketmaster box office, AND we've got a family 4-pack of tickets to give away to one of YOU!  These are a retail value of over $158!

Want the deets on how to enter?  Just read on!

 

Good luck!

Jim "Mr. Stinky Feet" Cosgrove Video Contest

Calling all creative Kansas Citians! Our very own pal, Jim "Mr. Stinky Feet" Cosgrove, is hosting his very own music video contest and he needs your help!  If you've ever thought to yourself "hey, I should be in videos!", now's your chance!  What's in it for you?  Cash and fame, of course!  Here's the scoop on entering the contest:

Choose from one of four songs from Jim's latest release “Swimming in Noodles” and interpret it in a video format however you want.  Feel free to use animation, live actors, paper cut-outs, claymation, stick figure drawings – the possibilities are endless!  The contest is open to all ages and skill levels. Involve the kids -- it's sure to be great fun!

You can download the songs for free from Jim's website here.  Select the item "Music Video Tunes" and place it in your shopping cart.  At checkout use the coupon code "VIDEO" to get the download for free.

Your song choices will be:

Hang on Mama (Mama   Disappeared in a Pile of Laundry)
Just Like You
Cookie Time
Chips &   Salsa

For more details on how to enter, check out the "Mr. Stinky Feet's Video Contest" page on Facebook. Deadline to submit your video is November 14, 2011.

Jim and his band The Hiccups will review the videos and pick the three they like best. Then they will issue awards:

First   Place:   $300
Second   Place:   $200
Third   Place:   $100

Everyone who submits a video will get a cool certificate of participation and a free “Rockin’ the Library” CD.

The winning videos will be featured on Jim's website, on his YouTube channel, and will be shown at live concerts during the fall and winter tours.  Of course, we here at KCMetroMoms.com will be sharing it with all of you, our loyal readers and fans!

Jim wanted us to also share the fine print with you all:

Submit all finished videos by Monday, November 14, 2011, by mailing a hard copy version of the video on DVD in an Mp4 format to:

Video Contest, PO Box 8156, Prairie Village, KS 66208

You may also submit a video by emailing a version via a secure file delivery service like YouSendIt or SEND6 or sharefile to: joan@jimcosgrove.com

By submitting a video to this contest you agree to assume legal liability for any issues arising from the video and you consent to having the video broadcast online, on television, and at live concerts without compensation. 

All submissions become the property of Hiccup Productions, Inc., and will be treated with respect, dignity, and honor!  Thank you!!

So what are you waiting for??  Submit your entry today! Good luck and happy rockin' out!

"Beat the Heat" T-Bones Baseball Ticket Giveaway!

It's no secret that it's been hot, hot, hot!  Speaking of hot -- who doesn't love a hot dog in the summertime?  And, speaking of hot dogs -- don't they go great with baseball?  And, speaking of baseball -- wouldn't you and the family love to head out to Community America Ballpark and check out some T-Bones Baseball before summer's end?  Of course you would!

So, we're sending you to check them out for FREE!  Just submit your best photo for how to beat the summer heat and win 5 FREE tickets for the game on Wednesday August 3, 2011 at 7:05 p.m.  How do you and your family beat the heat?  Swimming?  Indoor crafts?  Games? Movies?  Whatever and however you do it, share it with us!  Here's how to enter:

1. Join our coveted email list and stay in-the-know about the latest giveaways, events, and all-around KC goodness!
   
   
2. Upload your photo onto our Facebook wall!  Be sure and select a photo that shows how you (or your kids) beat the heat this summer!
   
   
3. Leave us a comment below (here on our blog) that you have completed BOTH steps and you will automatically be entered to WIN! 

Entry period runs from July 25, 2011 through July 29, 2011. One winner will be selected at random and be notified via email (so make sure you share a valid address with us in the steps above) and will have one day to respond to accept the tickets. If winner does not accept or fails to respond, we will draw another name/winner.

THE Ultimate Summer Staycation Giveaway

We're in the full swing of Summer here in Kansas City and we are THRILLED to announce THE Ultimate Summer Staycation Giveaway that starts TODAY! We've teamed up with one of Kansas City's most favorite local businesses, KC Pumpkin Patch, to bring you the granddaddy of ALL giveaways this summer!

You - our loyal readers and followers - have shared with us how you feel KC's got SO much to offer and that you'd LOVE the opportunity to experience it all with your family. You voiced, we heard! This prize pack is chock-full of what's sure to be your ticket to some great family fun this summer! You won't need (or want) to go anywhere else once you check out all the fun that's in store right here, in your very own backyard!

So, let's get right to the details:

THE Ultimate Summer Staycation Giveaway is a prize pack which includes the following:

• Family 4-pack of admission tickets to Schlitterbahn Kansas City Waterpark.
• 20 FREE Activity Admission passes to Paradise Park in Lee's Summit (good for one FREE attraction each).
• Family 4-pack of tickets to Kansas City T-Bones game on August 3, 2011 @ 7:05 p.m.
• Family Day Pass to KC Pumpkin Patch good for upcoming 2011 fall season.
• Family Day Pass to KC Corn Maze good for upcoming 2011 fall season.
• Gift certificate good for one dozen FREE cupcakes from Smallcakes.

There WILL be a winner! Why not you? Here's what you need to do to get entered to WIN this one-of-a-kind exclusive giveaway!

1. Join our coveted email list and stay in-the-know about the latest giveaways, events, and all-around KC goodness! (As part of this giveaway, we'll also add you to the KC Pumpkin Patch email list for special offers and promotions!)
   
   
2. "Like" KCMetroMoms.com AND KC Pumpkin Patch on Facebook, if you haven't already, so that you don't miss out on family fun events!
   
   
3. Leave us a comment below that you have completed all THREE steps and you will automatically be entered to WIN!
   
   
4. Lastly, we'd love for you to show us some "Like" by clicking the "Like" button at the bottom of this post! This step is appreciated & completely optional! :)

Entry period runs from June 29, 2011 through July 12, 2011. Winners will be selected at random and be notified via email (so make sure you share a valid address with us in the steps above) and will have one day to respond to accept the prize pack. If winner does not accept or fails to respond, we will draw another name/winner.

Thank you SO much for you support over the years! We can't thank you ENOUGH! Good luck!

We're Celebrating 4 Years of KC Goodness!

We're 4 today!  Yes, it was 4 years ago on this very day, May 22nd, that KCMetroMoms.com went LIVE on the web bringing you what NO other online resource had ever done!  And although we've changed our look over the years, our mission has ALWAYS remained the same - keeping Kansas City families connected to their community, local resources, events, and local businesses.  It's all here; all in one spot! 

Yes, we've been imitated over the years (hey, we don't mind it) by many but we still love being your #1 online resource.  Exciting things are happening here -- things we just can't reveal just yet, but we KNOW you're going to love them!  Be sure and stay informed of happenings here as well as in the metro by subscribing to us here and connecting with us on Facebook and Twitter.

And, what would be a birthday celebration be without gifts, right?  No, no, you're not going to have to even leave your SEAT to enjoy these gifts.  Well, ok, maybe you are because they all involve you and your family going someplace fun in the metro!  Yes, we've got gifts - for YOU!

To celebrate our special birthday, we've got a prize pack consisting of the following:

• 4 tickets to KC Jiggle Jam happening next weekend!
• Family passes to KC Pumpkin Patch -- our favorite Fall spot in the metro!
• Family passes to KC Corn Maze - another Fall favorite for the whole family!
• 4 tickets to see Max & Ruby Bunny Party LIVE at the Midland this June!
• 4 tickets to a T-Bones baseball game - a great place to round out the upcoming Memorial Day weekend because on Mondays, kids eat FREE at the game!
• 10 tickets to the Just For Her Expo -- KC's best women's event in the metro, also happening this June!

Want to win? It's easy!  Just follow these steps:

1. Leave us a comment here about what you love about us! Don't be shy! We love compliments!
2. Join our coveted email list and stay in-the-know about the latest giveaways, events, and all-around KC goodness!
3. We'd also LOVE it if you clicked the "Like" button at the bottom of this post, but totally not required to be entered to win!

That's it!  Now just sit back, relax and stay tuned as we pick a winner (using Random.org generator) on Wednesday May 25, 2011!

Finally, we want to thank YOU, our loyal readers for hanging in there with us and sharing us with so many of your family and friends!  Please know that you are appreciated and we'll keep doing our best to bring you the best info for families in Kansas City!  We love you guys!