🌳 June 10–14, 2026 · Platte City, Missouri

Marsh Family Reunion 2026

A week to gather, eat, laugh, explore Kansas City, visit church history sites, play games, and enjoy time together as family.

DatesWednesday, June 10 – Sunday, June 14
Location22350 Grass Pad Road, Platte City, MO 64079
Cost$50 per person · Venmo @Jack-Marsh-6

Welcome

Everything is planned, but most activities are optional. Come to what sounds fun and enjoy the time together.

About the reunion

We will be staying together at a large private Airbnb in Platte City, just north of Kansas City. There will be space to hang out, eat together, play games, relax outside, and enjoy the property.

The food will be purchased ahead of time, and different families will help cook meals. We will figure out meal assignments after everyone arrives on Wednesday.

The door code will be shared privately.

Payment

The reunion cost is $50 per person to help cover shared food and supplies.

Venmo: @Jack-Marsh-6

For questions, contact Jack.

Schedule

Times may shift a little as needed. Optional activities are marked so no one feels pressured to do everything.

Wednesday, June 10

Arrival Day
3:00 PM
Check-in begins

Arrive, unload, and start settling in.

3:00–5:30 PM
Settle in

Room assignments, unpacking, bringing in food, and exploring the property.

5:30 PM
Dinner: Tacos

Ground beef, corn tortillas, lettuce, tomatoes, onion, cheese, salsa, sour cream, avocado, beans, and chicken.

6:30–10:00 PM
Casual family hangout

Games, visiting, pool table, shuffleboard, movie room, firepit, and relaxing.

Optional

Thursday, June 11

Temple + Royals Day
7:30 AM
Breakfast

Bagels, cream cheese, yogurt, juice, strawberries, blueberries, granola, hard-boiled eggs, and peanut butter.

8:30 AM
Leave for the temple

Carpool as needed.

9:30–11:00 AM
Temple baptisms

Kansas City Missouri Temple.

Optional
12:00 PM
Quick lunch

Hot dogs, hot dog buns, chips, fruit, gluten-free hot dog buns, and baked beans.

12:30 PM
Leave for Kauffman Stadium

Drive is about 47 minutes.

1:10 PM
Royals game vs. Texas Rangers

Tickets are optional. Families may buy tickets separately or coordinate together.

Optional
6:00 PM
Dinner: Pasta

White sauce, noodles, gluten-free noodles, grilled chicken, and garlic bread.

7:00–10:00 PM
Evening hangout

Firepit, board games, cards, movie room, and visiting.

Friday, June 12

Choose Your Adventure
7:30 AM
Breakfast

Eggs, bacon, toast, potatoes, and bananas.

9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Optional day trips

Choose church history sites, Worlds of Fun / Oceans of Fun, or stay at the Airbnb for games and outdoor activities.

Optional
12:00 PM
Flexible lunch

Sandwiches with bread, lettuce, tomato, deli meat, leftover bacon, cheese, and gluten-free bread.

5:30 PM
Dinner: Baked potato bar

Potatoes, chili, bacon, cheese, sour cream, butter, chives, and salad.

6:30 PM
Group photo

Golden hour family picture.

7:00–8:00 PM
Family Talent Show

Bring a song, skit, story, trick, joke, instrument, magic trick, or anything fun.

8:00–10:00 PM
Firepit, s’mores, games, and visiting

Board games, card games, Magic tournament, movie room, or relaxing.

Saturday, June 13

Kansas City Exploration
7:30 AM
Breakfast

Pancakes, sausage, and eggs.

8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Optional Kansas City activities

River Market, KC Zoo, Zona Rosa, LEGOLAND, SEA LIFE Aquarium, or stay at the Airbnb.

Optional
12:00 PM
Flexible lunch

Potato ham soup and rolls, or lunch while out depending on your activity.

5:30 PM
Dinner: BBQ

Pulled pork, potato salad, coleslaw, and beans.

7:00–10:00 PM
Final reunion night

Firepit, games, movies, storytelling, and hanging out together.

Sunday, June 14

Checkout + Church
7:30 AM
Breakfast

Muffins, granola bars, bananas, yogurt, and hard-boiled eggs.

8:30–10:30 AM
Pack, clean, and load vehicles

Help leave the Airbnb in good shape.

11:00 AM
Airbnb checkout

Everyone out by 11:00 AM.

12:00 PM
Attend church together

2700 Ensign Dr, Platte City, MO.

After church
Farewells and travel home

Thanks for coming!

Optional Activities

Pick what works for your family. Staying at the house and relaxing is always a good option too.

At the Airbnb

  • Firepit
  • Trail walks
  • Cornhole
  • Ladder toss
  • Water balloon toss
  • Pool table and shuffleboard
  • Board games and card games
  • Movie theater

Church History Sites

  • Temple Lot
  • Independence Visitors’ Center
  • Liberty Jail
  • Adam-ondi-Ahman
  • Far West Temple Site
  • Haun’s Mill
  • Haun’s Mill Stone
  • Three Witnesses Monument
  • Eight Witnesses Monument

Kansas City Options

  • Royals game
  • Worlds of Fun
  • Oceans of Fun
  • River Market / Farmers Market
  • Kansas City Zoo
  • Zona Rosa
  • LEGOLAND Discovery Center
  • SEA LIFE Aquarium

About the Airbnb

This will be our home base for the reunion.

Where we’re staying

We’ll be staying together at a large private Airbnb in Platte City with plenty of room to hang out, eat together, play games, and relax. Room assignments will be figured out after everyone arrives.

  • Large kitchen and dining space
  • Game room with pool table and shuffleboard
  • Movie theater
  • Outdoor space, firepit, pond, and room to roam
Door code: The door code will be shared privately with family and will not be posted on the website.

View Airbnb Photos & Details

Meals

Food will be purchased ahead of time. Meal prep assignments will be figured out Wednesday after arrival.

RSVP: Please fill out the reunion form so we know who is coming, how many people are in your group, what nights you’ll be there, and any dietary needs.

Fill Out the RSVP Form

Wednesday

DinnerTacos with beans and chicken

Thursday

BreakfastBagels, yogurt, fruit, granola, eggs
LunchHot dogs, chips, fruit, baked beans
DinnerPasta, grilled chicken, garlic bread

Friday

BreakfastEggs, bacon, toast, potatoes, bananas
LunchSandwiches
DinnerBaked potato bar

Saturday

BreakfastPancakes, sausage, eggs
LunchPotato ham soup, rolls
DinnerBBQ pulled pork, potato salad, coleslaw, beans

Sunday

BreakfastMuffins, granola bars, bananas, yogurt, hard-boiled eggs

What to Bring

A few helpful things to make the week more fun.

🏊Swimsuit
🎲Board games
🃏Card games
👟Comfortable shoes