Ringing in 2017: a Look Back at Our Big Party

Along with our friends from PinstripesPrairiefire and Pediatric Partners, P.A., Kansas City Moms Blog rang in the “noon year” with a BIG party! 

 Upon arriving at Pinstripes, our guests were greeted with free valet parking and horse-drawn carriage rides sponsored by Prairiefire along with a hot chocolate stand sponsored by Costco – Overland Park

From face painting, caricatures, food, entertainment and interactive vendor experiences, there was plenty to see and do at Noon Year’s Eve. We built with Legos, checked for teddy bear heartbeats, posed for selfies, learned about the Earth’s rotation and played our hearts out. Prairiefire brought a carnival-like atmosphere to Noon Year’s Eve with their Bozo the Clown-inspired Grand Prize Games with sweet rewards for every child. For the mamas needing to feed or change babies, we treated them to a cozy, comfortable lounge thanks to our friends with Baby Love Baby Fair

Noon Year's Eve at Pinstripes

Noon Year's Eve at Pinstripes

One of our favorite Kansas City performers, Funky Mama, gave an entertaining performance that got everyone moving. Make sure to connect with her website and on social media to catch her 2017 shows! 

Noon Year's Eve at Pinstripes

We did some Whip and Nae Nae, the Electric Slide and more with a DJ that had more energy than a toddler.

No party is complete without noise makers, right? Thanks to Pintervention for bringing a great New Year’s Eve-themed craft for everyone to enjoy again this year!

Noon Year's Eve at Pinstripes

Pinstripes caters to families all year round, but bowling was an especially popular way to ring in the new year with both our youngest and oldest guests. 

The excitement culminated with a milk and cookie toast and balloon drop courtesy of Decadent and Emler Swim School

Noon Year's Eve at Pinstripes

Noon Year's Eve at Pinstripes

Who’s ready to do it again next year?! We’ll see you then. Same date, even more fun.

Event Sponsors, Vendors and Giveaway Sponsors

Baby Love Baby Fair

College Nannies and Tutors of Overland Park

 Costco, Overland Park

Decadent

Emler Swim School

Face Fancies

Farmers Insurance

Fat Brain Toys

Fine Tooners

K.C. Beard Balms

KCSourceLink

Kendra Scott

Lakeshore Learning

Little Sunshine’s Playhouse

Museum at Prairiefire

Paint Glaze & Fire

Paradise Park

Pediatric and Laser Dentistry

Pediatric Partners, P.A.

Pinstripes

Pintervention

Play-Well TEKnologies

Shear Madness, Haircuts for Kids

Thrivent Financial

We Rock the Spectrum

Woodroof Chiropractic and Acupuncture

A special thank you to our event photographers, Faces You Love Photography and Amber Dawkins Photography.  

Sarah McGinnity
Sarah grew up in Manhattan, Kansas (Go Cats!), she moved to Minnesota where she met her husband, Shea. Realizing how much she hated snow in May, she convinced him to move to Kansas City in 2010. Together they have lived in Midtown, Waldo, the Plaza, and now Overland Park. Sarah is mom to 10-year-old, Henry, 7-year-old Clark and 5-year-old Lucy. She has her master’s in urban administration and is passionate about making Kansas City a more equitable and supportive community. In between the crazy, she likes to drink coffee, run, hike, travel as much as possible, and experience all things Kansas City!