Brookside Plaza Women-Owned Businesses Host Event
Shoppers in Kansas City can collect stamps at participating stores during the Women-Owned Weekend event.
Updated on Oct. 25, 2026 in Local Shops
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Small businesses on a specific block in Brookside Plaza are participating in a collaborative event for Women-Owned Weekend. Customers visiting these stores can collect stamps in a business passport as part of the celebration.
Why it matters
The event highlights the local economic impact of a block where every business is women-owned. It encourages neighborhood foot traffic while supporting local entrepreneurs in the Kansas City area.
The event spans the block at 63rd Street and Brookside Boulevard, where every storefront is female-led. Participating shops provide a stamp-based business passport for visitors to track their stops.
The players
Foo's Fabulous Custard Company
A local custard shop in Brookside Plaza co-owned by Leah Krieger and Megan Reilly.
Shop Local KC
A local business entity that operates retail locations at both Crown Center and Brookside Plaza.
Maison Design and Builds
A design and construction firm that serves as the newest business on the block at 63rd and Brookside.
The details
During the event, customers collect stamps by visiting various women-owned stores in the neighborhood to complete their passports. The block features a mix of long-standing institutions and newer arrivals, such as Maison Design and Builds, which is the newest shop on the block. Foo's Fabulous Custard Company, a local fixture, is co-owned by Leah Krieger and Megan Reilly, who took over operations after the previous owner retired.
Timeline
The Women-Owned Weekend event takes place in October 2026.
The signature cookie dough crumble at the custard shop was first created 25 years ago.
The Home Front
The collaborative effort follows the community-engagement pattern established by the national Women-Owned Week holiday. It reflects a growing trend of hyper-local shopping districts consolidating their brand identity to drive neighborhood commerce.
If you plan to visit Brookside Plaza, look for the business passport at participating shops to collect your stamps. Use this time to explore the block at 63rd Street and Brookside Boulevard to support local entrepreneurs.
The takeaway
The Women-Owned Weekend event offers a chance to explore a uniquely women-led business block in Kansas City. Consider visiting these local shops in October to pick up your passport and support the neighborhood economy.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by KSHB 41 Kansas City News.
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