Kansas City · MO / KS

Things to do with kids in Kansas City

110 family events in the next 30 days, plus 52 places and ongoing programs. Every listing links to the organizer’s own page, and shows the date we last checked it (latest check 2026-10-14). Dates are in Central Time.

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Upcoming family events

Through Nov 1Louisburg Cider Mill Family Farm (fall season)Louisburg Cider Mill · Children 2 and Under: Free · Monday — Thursday: $15.99; Friday — Sunday: $18.99; Children 2 and Under: Free; parking free
Through Oct 18Pumpkin Hollow at Deanna Rose Children's FarmsteadDeanna Rose Children's Farmstead · Ticket required for anyone 1 year and older · $10-15 Non-Members | $9 FOF Members
Through Oct 31 · 10:00 AMBrick or Treat at LEGOLAND Discovery CenterLEGOLAND Discovery Center Kansas City (Crown Center) · Families · Event included with admission (tickets from $21.99)
Through Nov 1 · 6:30 PMElectric Poe at Union Cemetery (The Coterie)Union Cemetery · for families with AGES 10+ · Ticketed special engagement (not part of the Spotlight Pass); prices not printed on pages read
Wed, Oct 14 · 2:30 PMFamily Craft and Film: Coco (2017)Main Library · For children and teens ages 5-18 and their families only. (registration form: age 4 to 18) · Check official pricing
Through Nov 30 · 6:00 PMGloWild: Hidden Treasure lantern festivalKansas City Zoo & Aquarium · All ages · Separate GloWild ticket required; prices vary by date (see operating calendar); FOTZ member discounts. Postcard to Adventure tickets not valid.
Through Oct 31 · 9:30 AMKeebler Spookie Stripes Safari at the ZooKansas City Zoo & Aquarium · Families · FREE With Admission
Thu, Oct 15 · 10:00 AMLittle Acorns: Little Brown BatsBurr Oak Woods Conservation Nature Center · Check age guidance · Check official pricing
Fri, Oct 16 · 6:00 PMGhoul's Night OutWestport-Roanoke Community Center · Check age guidance · All activities are free except for the Ghoul House. The Ghoul House is $5/person
Through Oct 25Kansas City Ballet: The Wizard of OzKauffman Center for the Performing Arts · Check age guidance · Ticketed; prices not printed on pages read
Fri, Oct 16 · 5:30 PMNight of the Living FarmDeanna Rose Children's Farmstead · all ages; Children 2 and Under are FREE · Non-Members $15 | FOF Members $14 | Children 2 and Under are FREE
Fri, Oct 16 · 6:00 PMSpooky Walk at Streamway ParkStreamway Park (parking at Broadmoor Park) · Check age guidance · Free
Sat, Oct 17 · 5:00 PM13th Annual Día de los Muertos Celebration at The Museum of Kansas CityThe Museum of Kansas City · All ages (children's face painting offered) · Admission: Pay What You Wish (advance tickets required)
Sat, Oct 17 · 10:30 AMHike with a Naturalist at Lakeside Nature CenterLakeside Nature Center · Check age guidance · Free
Sat, Oct 17 · 10:30 AMHorse Hooves in the Grass (at the Library) — DearbornDearborn Branch, Mid-Continent Public Library · All ages · Check official pricing
Sat, Oct 17 · 5:00 PMHOWLoween at the Discovery CenterAnita B. Gorman Conservation Discovery Center · Walk-in (all ages) · free
Sat, Oct 17 · 10:00 AMLansing Fall FestKenneth Bernard Park · Check age guidance · Check official pricing
Sat, Oct 17 · 4:00 PMSaturday Night Out drop-off night at The J (ages 4-11)J Clubhouse at The J · Ages: 4 to 11 · Community Cost: $70 for the first child, $35 for each additional child; Member Cost: $60 first child, $30 each additional
Sat, Oct 17 · 11:00 AMThere Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed a FlyWeston Branch, Mid-Continent Public Library · Ages 4 and up · Check official pricing
Sat, Oct 17 · 12:00 PMTricks and Treats at Worlds of FunWorlds of Fun · All ages · Park admission required; daily ticket prices not printed on pages read
Sat, Oct 17 · 2:00 PMTrunk-or-Treat at the Mr. & Mrs. F.L. Schlagle LibraryMr. & Mrs. F. L. Schlagle Library · EVERYONE is welcome (age groups: Children, Teens) · Check official pricing
Sat, Oct 17Weston Red Barn Farm Fall Festival WeekendsWeston Red Barn Farm · Check age guidance · No general admission or parking fee. Hayride to the pumpkin patch $4.50/adults $3.50/kids (2-17); Grain Train $3.50; maze $3.50; pony experience $7.50/rider; under 2 no charge
Sat, Oct 17 · 10:00 AMWhat's Out at Night – a Native Wildlife EventLakeside Nature Center · Check age guidance · Free
Sat, Oct 17 · 10:00 AMWinnie-the-Pooh's 100th Birthday Party!Central Resource Library · This drop-in event is fun for all ages. · Check official pricing
Sun, Oct 18 · 2:00 PMSwim Lesson Assessment at The JThe Indoor Pool at The J · Youth participant · Youth Participant: Free (registration required)
Mon, Oct 19 · 6:00 PMFrankentoys!Main Library · Teens 12 - 18 welcome. · Check official pricing
Tue, Oct 20 · 2:00 PMMovie: 'Ghostbusters' (Central Library)Central Library · Adults, Teens, Kids (audience tags) · Free movies
Tue, Oct 20 · 6:00 PMNightmare Before Christmas PartyMain Library · This event is for registrants age 10 to 18. · Check official pricing
Wed, Oct 21 · 5:30 PMKids sBOOKtacular Party (Raytown)Raytown Branch, Mid-Continent Public Library · Ages 6 and up · Check official pricing
Wed, Oct 21 · 5:00 PMLego Club (West Wyandotte Library)West Wyandotte Library · Ages 5-12. · Check official pricing
Wed, Oct 21 · 10:30 AMPreschool Storytime: Leaves, Legends & Little ExplorersErnie Miller Nature Center · Intended for ages 2-6 with adult · $3 per person; including adults; infants under 1 free
Wed, Oct 21 · 6:00 PMSewing Fun for KidsBlue Valley Library · This program is intended for ages 8-18. Attendees 7 and under must register with an adult caregiver. · Check official pricing
Wed, Oct 21 · 6:30 PMSpooky Storytelling at WoodneathWoodneath Library Center · Ages 8 and up · Check official pricing
Wed, Oct 21 · 5:30 PMSTEAM TEAM: Spooky Egg Tipping ToyMain Library · Ages 8 to 18 are welcomed to participate. Anyone under the age 9 must attend with an adult. · Check official pricing
Wed, Oct 21 · 10:30 AMStoneLion Puppets Presents: Stellaluna (Grandview)Grandview Branch, Mid-Continent Public Library · Ages 4 and up · Check official pricing
Through Jan 3 · 10:00 AMAnimal Crossing Aquarium Tour at SEA LIFESEA LIFE Kansas City Aquarium (Crown Center) · All ages · Included with SEA LIFE admission (tickets from $19)
Thu, Oct 22 · 5:00 PMNKC YMCA Trunk or TreatNorth Kansas City YMCA · Whole family · Cost not stated
Thu, Oct 22 · 9:00 AMPreschool: Little Critter's Day OutErnie Miller Nature Center · Age 3-5 (at least 3 yrs but less than 6 yrs); fully potty trained · $29 resident / $32 non-resident
Thu, Oct 22 · 4:30 PMSpooky Cottages for FamiliesDe Soto Library · Kids and Family (audience tag); perfect for families · free drop-in event
Fri, Oct 23 · 1:00 PMCreepy Cupcakes!South Branch Library · Children and their families (age groups: Children, Teens) · Check official pricing
Fri, Oct 23 · 5:00 PMFloating Pumpkin Patch (Tony Aguirre Community Center)Tony Aguirre Community Center · Check age guidance · Check official pricing
Fri, Oct 23 · 7:00 PMFull Moon Hike at Lexington Lake ParkLexington Lake Park – Shelter 1 · Adults and Ages 8+ with Adult · $12 / $13 nonresidents; including adults
Fri, Oct 23 · 10:00 AMJunior Chefs (9-14): Pasta Party with Chef VickyThe Culinary Center of Kansas City - Overland Park · Junior Chefs (9-14); kids-only · Price not shown in the class page text
Fri, Oct 23 · 6:00 PMLate Night at KC NorthKansas City North Community Center · Ages 6 – 13 · Pre Registration: $10 per child | $15 for two children; Day Of Drop Off: $15 per child
Fri, Oct 23 · 5:00 PMLinwood YMCA Fall Fest Trunk or TreatLinwood Family YMCA · Friends, family and neighbors · Free Community Event
Fri, Oct 23 · 6:00 PMTeen After-Hours: HalloTeenNorth Independence Branch, Mid-Continent Public Library · This program is designed for teens 13 and older. · Check official pricing
Fri, Oct 23 · 10:30 AMTotally Tots at the KemperKemper Museum of Contemporary Art · Ages 3–5 · FREE! Registration Required
Sat, Oct 24 · 10:00 AM1890 Midwest Hallowed EventShoal Creek Living History Museum · Adults and children ages 10 and older – $10; Children ages 3 to 9 – $5; Children ages 2 and under free · Adults and children ages 10 and older – $10; Children ages 3 to 9 – $5; Children ages 2 and under free
Sat, Oct 24 · 9:30 AMBoo at the ZooKansas City Zoo & Aquarium · Families; bags provided for children 12 and under · Free with Zoo admission or membership (general admission $22–$24 online)
Sat, Oct 24 · 5:30 PMCleaver YMCA Trunk or TreatCleaver Family YMCA · Whole family · Free
Sat, Oct 24 · 2:30 PMFall Public Hayride at Shawnee Mission ParkOak Ridge Parklands at Shawnee Mission Park · Ages 3 & Older; Children 2 and under are free · $13 / 14 nonresidents; children 2 and under free
Sat, Oct 24 · 10:00 AMJunior Chefs (9-14): Wizards, Wands & Whisks - A Magical Day in the Hogwarts KitchenThe Culinary Center of Kansas City - Overland Park · Junior Chefs (9-14) · Price not shown in the class page text
Sat, Oct 24 · 3:00 PMKirk YMCA Trunk or Treat Fall Block Party (Downtown KCMO)Kirk Family YMCA · open to children, teens, and adults · Cost not stated
Sat, Oct 24 · 10:30 AMLet’s Stick Together: A Celebration of Music with Mr. Stinky FeetSmithville Branch, Mid-Continent Public Library · All ages · Check official pricing
Sat, Oct 24 · 6:00 PMMonster Bash at WonderscopeThe Regnier Family Wonderscope · Aimed at ages 10 and under; family passes cover guests ages 2+ · Individual passes $15; family passes (up to 6 guests, ages 2+) $50. Not included with admission or membership.
Sat, Oct 24 · 1:00 PMPaint a Pumpkin ContestMain Library · Children and teens ages 5 to 18 are welcome to participate. · Check official pricing
Sat, Oct 24 · 9:00 AMSaturday STEM Seminar: Can we cure DIPG? (Monika Yadav, Children's Mercy Research Institute)Regnier Extreme Screen at Union Station · Geared toward grades 7-12 but also open to the public · General Admission: Free; registration required, walk-ups welcome
Sat, Oct 24 · 12:00 PMSpookfest in Science CityScience City at Union Station · All ages; costume contest categories Ages 0–4, 5–9, 10+ and Family · General admission $17.25 (excludes preservation fee); Union Station members free.
Sat, Oct 24 · 8:00 AMTruck or Treat (Lenexa)Municipal Services Service Center · Check age guidance · Free
Sat, Oct 24 · 5:00 PMTrunk-or-Treat (Leavenworth Parks & Recreation)Sportsfield Recreation Complex Parking Lot · Check age guidance · Check official pricing
Sat, Oct 24 · 11:00 AMWee Wonders DanceWithers Branch, Mid-Continent Public Library · Ages 4 and up · Check official pricing
Sat, Oct 24 · 2:00 PMWest Wyandotte Trunk-or-TreatWest Wyandotte Library · Age groups: Children, Teens · Check official pricing
Sun, Oct 25 · 2:00 PMApple Party!Main Library · For children 3 and up and their families. (registration form: age 3 to 18) · Check official pricing
Sun, Oct 25 · 6:30 PMFull Moon Hike at Burr Oak WoodsBurr Oak Woods Conservation Nature Center · Check age guidance · Check official pricing
Sun, Oct 25 · 3:30 PMSunday Fishing at TimberRidgeCatfish Lake at TimberRidge Adventure Center · Ages 5 & Older · $15 JoCo resident / $17 non-resident
Mon, Oct 26 · 6:30 PMOperation Wildlife Presents: Skins and SkullsWoodneath Library Center · Ages 8 and up · Check official pricing
Tue, Oct 27 · 6:00 PMFamily Bingo (Leawood Pioneer Library)Leawood Pioneer Library · Kids and Family (audience tag) · Check official pricing
Tue, Oct 27 · 10:30 AMIndoor Playground Costume ParadePowell Community Center · Check age guidance · Free
Tue, Oct 27 · 5:30 PMLoteria Night (North-East Branch)North-East Branch · a welcoming atmosphere for all ages · Check official pricing
Tue, Oct 27 · 7:00 PMSpooky SkateLine Creek Community Center · Check age guidance · Free admission w/ costume; $8 admission | $3 skate rental
Wed, Oct 28 · 10:30 AMEarly Learning: Silly Sensory Walk – TreesMeadowbrook Park · Ages 1-4 with an Adult · $6 / $7 nonresidents
Wed, Oct 28 · 5:30 PMFamily Night! Nature MandalasBurr Oak Woods Conservation Nature Center · family program · Check official pricing
Wed, Oct 28 · 6:00 PMTrunk-or-Treat Halloween Family Party (Main Library)Main Library · Ages 18 & under and families are welcome. · Check official pricing
Thu, Oct 29 · 4:00 PMBoo Bash (North-East Branch)North-East Branch · Seniors, Adults, Teens, Kids (audience tags) · Check official pricing
Thu, Oct 29 · 4:00 PMBook or Treat! (Southeast Branch)Southeast Branch · activities for all ages (audience tags: Adults, Teens, Kids) · Check official pricing
Thu, Oct 29 · 4:00 PMEnchanted Forest (Lenexa)Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park · Check age guidance · Free
Thu, Oct 29 · 4:30 PMSpooky Cottages for TeensMerriam Plaza Library · Teens (audience tag) · Check official pricing
Thu, Oct 29 · 6:00 PMTrunk-or-Treat with IPDIndependence Uptown Market · Check age guidance · This is a free, family-friendly event!
Fri, Oct 30 · 2:00 PMBoo Bash (Lucile H. Bluford Branch)Lucile H. Bluford Branch · all-ages (audience tags: Adults, Teens, Kids) · Check official pricing
Fri, Oct 30 · 4:30 PMCargo for Kids Community Trunk or TreatCargo Largo (southeast corner of retail parking lot) · Check age guidance · free community trunk-or-treat
Fri, Oct 30 · 10:00 AMFamily-Friendly Classic French Macarons with a Halloween TwistThe Culinary Center of Kansas City - Overland Park · Kids 5+ are welcome to attend (family class) · Price not shown in the class page text
Fri, Oct 30 · 5:00 PMFloating Pumpkin Patch (Southeast Community Center)Southeast Community Center · Check age guidance · Check official pricing
Fri, Oct 30 · 6:00 PMHistorical Hauntings at Shawnee Town 1929Shawnee Town 1929 · Check age guidance · $1 suggested donation
Sat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AM78th Annual Independence Halloween ParadeIndependence Square (Truman Courthouse) · Check age guidance · Check official pricing
Sat, Oct 31Book or TreatLeavenworth Public Library · Babies, Preschool, Elementary, Teens (age groups) · Check official pricing
Sat, Oct 31 · 9:30 AMBoos, Barks & Badges Halloween ParadeHoward Station Park · Check age guidance · Check official pricing
Sat, Oct 31 · 9:30 AMConservation Families: Forest Play DateBurr Oak Woods Conservation Nature Center · Registration required (All ages) · Check official pricing
Sat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AMFamily-Friendly Cake Wars! Halloween Cake Decorating CompetitionThe Culinary Center of Kansas City - Overland Park · families with kids 5+; each child must be registered with a paying adult · Price not shown in the class page text
Sat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AMFamily-Friendly Wizards, Wands & Whisks: A Magical Day in the Hogwarts Kitchen (Briarcliff)The Culinary Center of Kansas City - Briarcliff · designed for families with children ages 5 and up · Price not shown in the class page text
Sat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AMHalloween Train at Kansas City Northern Miniature RailroadKansas City Northern Miniature Railroad · Check age guidance · $2 per ride or 10 rides for $15
Sat, Oct 31 · 9:30 AMKC Symphony Petite Performance: Halloween SpooktacularHelzberg Hall, Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts · From Ages 0-6 · $8 per ticket
Sat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AMLanesfield School Fall Open HouseLanesfield Historic Site · Families · FREE
Sat, Oct 31 · 9:00 AMMildale Farm Fall FestivalMildale Farm · All Ages · Free Public Event
Sat, Oct 31 · 1:00 PMPumpkin Palooza (Waldo Branch)Waldo Branch · Seniors, Adults, Teens, Kids (audience tags) · Check official pricing
Sat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AMTrack or Trees: Printed Trick-or-Treat BagsAnita B. Gorman Conservation Discovery Center · Walk-in (all ages) · Check official pricing
Sun, Nov 1 · 10:00 AMDía de los Muertos Festival at the Nelson-AtkinsThe Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art · All ages · Free (free registration encouraged); parking $20 per vehicle
Sun, Nov 1 · 2:00 PMYouth Symphony of KC Fall Concert: Debut & Classical OrchestrasYardley Hall at the Midwest Trust Center · All ages (youth orchestra performance) · Ticketed; price not shown on event page
Mon, Nov 2 · 2:00 PMMystery Novel Escape Room for KidsOak Park Library · Kids and Family (audience tag) · Check official pricing
Wed, Nov 4 · 10:00 AMBabes in the Woods: Fall Scavenger HuntBurr Oak Woods Conservation Nature Center · Bring your little one · Check official pricing
Fri, Nov 6 · 5:00 PMFamily Fun Night at Powell Community CenterPowell Community Center · Check age guidance · Free
Fri, Nov 6 · 6:00 AMOpening Day Free Skate at Crown Center Ice TerraceCrown Center Ice Terrace · Check age guidance · FREE
Sat, Nov 7 · 2:30 PMConservation Families: Primitive Skills StationsBurr Oak Woods Conservation Nature Center · Conservation Families · Check official pricing
Sat, Nov 7 · 3:30 PMCraft with a CritterBurr Oak Woods Conservation Nature Center · Ages 12+ · Check official pricing
Sat, Nov 7 · 1:00 PMGame Day in the Stacks (Plaza Branch)Plaza Branch · Seniors, Adults, Teens, Kids (audience tags) · Check official pricing
Sat, Nov 7 · 11:00 AMLee's Summit Annual Veterans Day Parade: America 250Downtown Lee's Summit · Check age guidance · Participation is free
Sat, Nov 7 · 10:00 AMMother Nature Reads – Storytelling for ChildrenLakeside Nature Center · for children · Free
Sun, Nov 8 · 10:00 AMSecond Sunday Free Days at the Toy and Miniature MuseumThe National Museum of Toys and Miniatures · All Ages · Cost: Free (Reserve your tickets below).
Mon, Nov 9 · 7:00 PMYouth Symphony of KC Fall Chamber Music Concert (free)Nonprofit Village · All ages · The event is FREE
Through Dec 31The Pigeon Gets a Big Time Holiday Extravaganza! (The Coterie)The Coterie Theatre (Crown Center) · ALL AGES · Prices vary by show and date; highest Coterie ticket price is $25 plus fees
Thu, Nov 12 · 4:00 PMChristkindl at Moonlight Market & Mayor's Christmas Tree Lighting (Shawnee)Downtown Shawnee · Check age guidance · Check official pricing

Places and ongoing programs

Visit on your scheduleAmerican Jazz MuseumAmerican Jazz Museum · All ages; children 5 and under free · Adults $15; seniors (65+) $12; youth (6–18) $10; children (5-and-under) free; students & educators (19+ with ID) $12; members free.
Visit on your scheduleAnita B. Gorman Conservation Discovery CenterAnita B. Gorman Conservation Discovery Center · Check age guidance · Free nature programs each Saturday
Visit on your scheduleArabia Steamboat MuseumArabia Steamboat Museum · All ages; children 3 and under free · Children (3 and under) free; children (ages 4–14) $6.50; adults $16.50; seniors (60+) $15.50; groups of 20+ $14.50.
Visit on your scheduleArvin Gottlieb PlanetariumArvin Gottlieb Planetarium at Union Station · Children ages 0–2 free · General admission $8; Union Station members $5 (first visit free); children ages 0–2 free; evening laser shows $10; Planetarium + Science City $23.25.
Visit on your scheduleBurr Oak Woods Conservation Area and Nature CenterBurr Oak Woods Conservation Nature Center · Check age guidance · Check official pricing
Session in progressCreation Station (Wednesday crafts)Leavenworth Public Library · Elementary (age group) · Check official pricing
Visit on your scheduleCrown Center Ice Terrace (2026-2027 season)Crown Center Ice Terrace · Adults and children 4 and older - $10; Children under age 4 are FREE with paid admission; Children 12 and under must be accompanied by a paying adult. · Adults and children 4 and older - $10; under 4 free with paid admission; Skate Rental - $6; Season Pass: $140
Visit on your scheduleDeanna Rose Children's FarmsteadDeanna Rose Children's Farmstead · Families with children · Check official pricing
Visit on your scheduleDeanna Rose Children's FarmsteadDeanna Rose Children's Farmstead · Check age guidance · Check official pricing
Recurring / by appointmentFamily Storytime (Main Library, Saturdays)Main Library · geared towards guests over the age of 2 and their families · Check official pricing
Session in progressGarage Band for Beginners (KCYA, ages 8-11)Kansas City Young Audiences · Ages 8 to 11 · Tuition not shown on the calendar or class pages
Session in progressHands-on History at the WWI MuseumNational WWI Museum and Memorial · All ages · Complimentary with paid admission (youth 6–15 $11.50, adults $19.50)
Visit on your scheduleHarry S. Truman Presidential Library & MuseumHarry S. Truman Library & Museum · All ages; children 12 and under free · $12 adults; $10 seniors 62+; $10 veterans/military retired-disabled; $8 college students with ID; $5 youth 13–18; free for members and children ages 12 and under.
Visit on your scheduleJohnson County Museum and KidScapeJohnson County Museum (Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center) · All ages; under 1 free · $6 adults; $5 seniors 60+, veterans/active duty and students 18+; $4 children ages 1–17; under 1 free; $23 family daily maximum; members free. Museums for All: 50% off with SNAP EBT. Free day Wednesday, Nov 25, 2026; free passes at Johnson County Library branches.
Visit on your scheduleKansas City Zoo & AquariumKansas City Zoo & Aquarium · All ages; ages 2 and under always free · General admission $22–$24 online ($25–$28 at the gate); Jackson/Clay County residents $11–$12 online ($12.50–$14 at the gate) with ZIP code validation; ages 2 and under free; FOTZ members free.
Visit on your scheduleKemper Museum of Contemporary ArtKemper Museum of Contemporary Art · All ages · Free Admission
Visit on your scheduleLakeside Nature CenterLakeside Nature Center · Check age guidance · Check official pricing
Session in progressLearn To Play Hockey: Late Fall 2026 (Kansas City Ice Center)Kansas City Ice Center · Check age guidance · Price not shown on the page
Session in progressLearn to Skate: Early Winter 2026-27 session (Kansas City Ice Center, tentative)Kansas City Ice Center · Snowplow Sam 1 - 4 (Ages 3-5); Basic Skills 1 - 6 (Ages 6-13); Young Adult 1 (ages 14 - 19) · Price for this session not posted (Late Fall session was $105); Learn to Skate USA membership $20
Session in progressLearn to Skate: Late Fall 2026 session (Kansas City Ice Center)Kansas City Ice Center · Parent & Me (ages 2-5 with a parent), Snowplow 1-4 (ages 3-5), Basic 1-2 (ages 6-10), Basic 1 Teen (ages 11-13), Young Adult (ages 14-19) · $105 per 6-week session; Learn to Skate USA membership $20 (July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027) also required
Visit on your scheduleLEGOLAND Discovery Center Kansas CityLEGOLAND Discovery Center Kansas City (Crown Center) · Families with children · Tickets from $21.99; LEGOLAND Discovery Center + SEA LIFE combos from $29.99.
Recurring / by appointmentMovin' and Groovin' Rhyme Time (Lenexa)Lenexa City Center Library · Designed for ages 12 months to 24 months and a caregiver. Siblings welcome. · Check official pricing
Visit on your scheduleNational WWI Museum and MemorialNational WWI Museum and Memorial · All ages; children under 6 free · General admission: adults $19.50, seniors 65+ $15.50, military $15.50, youth 6–15 $11.50, children under 6 free; members free. Locals (Johnson, Wyandotte, Leavenworth KS; Jackson, Clay, Cass, Platte MO) $10 combo ticket Aug 1–Dec 30, 2026, in person with ID.
Visit on your scheduleNegro Leagues Baseball MuseumNegro Leagues Baseball Museum · All ages; kids 0–4 free · Adults $15; seniors (65+) $12; kids (5–12) $12; kids (0–4) free; active military free; veterans $10; members free.
Session in progressParent & Me Dance Class (KCYA, ages 3-6)Kansas City Young Audiences · Ages 3 to 6 with a parent; must be toilet trained · Tuition not shown on the calendar or class pages
Recurring / by appointmentParents' Night Out at RoKC Kids (Olathe)RoKC Kids (connected to RoKC Olathe) · Recommended ages: 6 - 11yrs (age exceptions by email request) · $32 for non-members (per kid); $18 for members (per kid); $7 add-on for pizza (per kid)
Session in progressPretend Players weekly acting class (TYA, ages 6-8)Union Station Kansas City · Ages 6-8 · Full year: $275; Full year 2 classes: $500; By semester: $150; By Semester 2 classes: $275
Visit on your schedulePublic Skate at Kansas City Ice CenterKansas City Ice Center · All ages; children 4 and under free · Admission (Ages 5 and up): $10.00; Skate Rental: $5.00; Children 4 and under: Free (includes skate rental); Seniors 60+: $4.00; Skate helper rentals: $5
Session in progressRetro Storytime at the Johnson County MuseumJohnson County Museum (Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center) · Preschoolers · Free for members; $2 for non-members (does not include admission to the museum and KidScape after the program)
Visit on your scheduleRoKC Kids indoor climbing and play space (Olathe)RoKC Kids (connected to RoKC Olathe) · Kids; day pass tiers for ages 5 and under and ages 6 and over · Kids Day Pass: Ages 5 & under $15 (rental gear included); Ages 6 & over $19 (rental gear +$10); full Olathe facility access +$10
Recurring / by appointmentRookies beginner music program at School of Rock Kansas City (Parkville)School of Rock Kansas City · typically ages 6 to 7-years-old (no previous musical experience) · Tuition not shown on the location page
Recurring / by appointmentRookies beginner music program at School of Rock Lee's SummitSchool of Rock Lee's Summit · typically ages 6 to 7-years-old (no previous musical experience) · Tuition not shown on the location page
Recurring / by appointmentSaturday Youth Art Classes at the Nerman MuseumNerman Museum of Contemporary Art (Johnson County Community College) · Grades K-2, 3-5 and 6-9 · Fees listed in the JCCC class search (not on this page)
Visit on your scheduleScience City at Union StationScience City at Union Station · All ages (spaces grouped 0-5, 6-12, 12+) · General admission $17.25 (excludes preservation fee); Union Station members free year-round.
Visit on your scheduleSEA LIFE Kansas City AquariumSEA LIFE Kansas City Aquarium (Crown Center) · All ages · Tickets from $19; SEA LIFE + LEGOLAND Discovery Center combos from $29.99; annual passes available.
Recurring / by appointmentShatto Milk Company Farm ToursShatto Milk Company · Children 2 and Under Free · Children 2 and Under Free; other prices on booking page
Visit on your scheduleShawnee Indian Mission State Historic SiteShawnee Indian Mission State Historic Site · All ages · Free admission (school groups $2.50 per student)
Visit on your scheduleSky Zone Lee's Summit trampoline parkSky Zone Lee's Summit · All ages; Toddler Zone for toddlers · Ticket prices not shown in page text
Session in progressSTEAM Spot!South Branch Library · Children in grades 1st—6th · Check official pricing
Session in progressStorybook Magic (Coterie Theatre School, Pre-K acting class)The Coterie Theatre School classrooms at Crown Center · Ages 3-5 (Pre-K); must be potty trained · $88 for the Midtown fall session
Recurring / by appointmentStorytime (Leavenworth Public Library)Leavenworth Public Library · Babies, Preschool (age groups) · Check official pricing
Session in progressStudio J Fall Art Workshop (ages 6-12)The J - Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City · ages 6-12, grades 1-5 · Members: $150; Community: $250 (full workshop series)
Session in progressTeen Side Quest FridaysCentral Resource Library · Open to all teens · Check official pricing
Session in progressTell-Tale Scenes of Horror (Coterie Theatre School, grades 5-12)The Coterie Theatre School classrooms at Crown Center · Grades 5th-7th and 8th-12th · Midtown $98; Overland Park $113 (per session)
Visit on your scheduleThe Museum of Kansas CityThe Museum of Kansas City · All ages · General Admission is FREE
Visit on your scheduleThe National Museum of Toys and MiniaturesThe National Museum of Toys and Miniatures · All ages; age 5 and under free · Adults (18–64) $12; 65+ $10; ages 6–17 $6; college students and military $6; age 5 and under free; Museums for All (EBT card) free; members free; second Sundays free.
Visit on your scheduleThe Nelson-Atkins Museum of ArtThe Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art · All ages · Free general admission; parking garage $20 per vehicle (free for members, veterans, active military and ADA placards).
Session in progressTiny Art (KCYA Community School of the Arts, ages 3-6)Kansas City Young Audiences · Ages 3 to 6; must be toilet trained · Tuition not shown on the calendar or class pages
Visit on your scheduleUrban Air Adventure Park LenexaUrban Air Adventure Park Lenexa · All ages; Shorty ticket for children 40" and under; some attractions have height, age or safety requirements · Unlimited Play $29.99; Parent Ticket $14.99 (with a child ticket); Urban Air Socks $4.49 (required); Shorty ticket price not shown in text
Recurring / by appointmentWeekly kids cooking classes at Young Chefs Academy LenexaYoung Chefs Academy Lenexa · KinderCooks: preschool and elementary aged; JuniorChefs; SeniorChefs (ages vary by experience) · Single Class $45; Monthly Membership $149 (memberships may carry a one-time registration and/or uniform fee)
Visit on your scheduleWonderscope Children's MuseumThe Regnier Family Wonderscope · Children under 2 free · Children ages 2–15 $16; adults 16 and over $16; under 2 free; members free; Museums for All $5 with EBT, SNAP or WIC card; military $14.
Session in progressYoung Birders ClubMr. & Mrs. F. L. Schlagle Library · This program is intended for ages 5+ to seniors in high school. A parent or guardian is required for any patron under the age of 9. · Check official pricing