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Free Games at the Commons, Then Donut King

Pool, arcade games and no cover at The Commons in Northtown, then fresh donuts at Donut King, open since 1969.

About $4–$12 for two1 hr 28 minEstimated fit
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Map of the stops for Free Games at the Commons, Then Donut KingA map of a neighborhood or two, not to scale, north at the top, with straight lines between stops. Stop 1, The Commons at Cinder Block Brewery, the start. Stop 2, Donut King, 1.4 miles from stop 1, 8 min drive. The route is about 1.4 miles end to end.BURLINGTON STMacken ParkI-298 min driveSTART The CommonsDonut King12N½ miFree Games at the Commons, Then Donut KingGamesFoodDriveStraight lines between stops, not driving directions.Not to scale, north up. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
The route is about 1.4 miles end to end. © OpenStreetMap

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Also close by
  • Cinder Block Brewery, brewery, 1 min walk from stop 1
  • FM Music Vintage Sounds, shopping, 1 min walk from stop 1
  • Driftwood Ceramics (Pots & Pints), art, 1 min walk from stop 1
  • Restless Spirits Distilling, drinks, 1 min walk from stop 1
  • Chicken N Pickle, games, 2 min walk from stop 1
  • McLain's Market (North Kansas City), coffee, 3 min walk from stop 1

The stops

  1. The Commons at Cinder Block BreweryThe games are free to play. Drinks and food are extra.about 55 min · 110 E 18th Ave, North Kansas City, MO 64116 · hours checked recently · then 8 min driveWebsite Google Maps Apple Maps
  2. Donut KingThe shop closes at 8 PM. Daily happy hour 2 to 4 PM: a donut and a small coffee for $1.99, per its own page. A planning estimate for two.about 25 min · 2320 Armour Rd, North Kansas City, MO 64116 · hours checked recentlyWebsite Google Maps Apple Maps

How the night flows

Play first, then go for donuts before the shop closes at 8.

Good to know

Reservations
Not needed
Parking
Confirm parking at each stop.
Getting around
Driving
Setting
Indoors
Alcohol
Optional
What to wear
Whatever you feel good in.

Before you go

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We last looked over this date on October 3, 2026. That is a review of the plan, not a promise that every detail is current.

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