# Things to do with kids in Miami County, KS

> 10 upcoming family events and 3 places and ongoing programs in Miami County, KS, in the Kansas City area. Listings whose address ZIP code is in this county (Census Bureau ZIP-to-county file). Dates and times are Central Time. Today is Wed, Nov 11.

Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about
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## Events ahead

- [Walk and Read at the Arboretum: Clever Crow](https://grassyknees.com/kansas-city/activities/walk-and-read-at-the-arboretum-clever-crow--listing-73eda0122b9993d672850fc8) — Oct 19 – Nov 25 · Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens · All ages · With admission · checked Oct 20. A StoryWalk-style "walk and read" along the paths of the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, featuring the children's nonfiction picture book Clever Crow by Chris…
- [Luminary Walk – Traditional Weekends](https://grassyknees.com/kansas-city/activities/luminary-walk-traditional-weekends--listing-18abc3b1ede72b827b67b7ca) — Fri, Nov 27 (+7 more dates) · Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens · Paid · checked Oct 14. 27th annual holiday light walk at the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens. Traditional weekend evenings feature garden paths with sparkling lights, live music, luminary…
- [Luminary Walk at Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens](https://grassyknees.com/kansas-city/activities/luminary-walk-at-overland-park-arboretum-and-botanical-gardens--listing-15c4df49b96c5356179f2433) — Nov 27 – Dec 19 · 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM · Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens · All ages · From $16 · checked Nov 5. A cherished Johnson County winter tradition for over a quarter-century, the annual Luminary Walk transforms the Overland Park Arboretum into an ethereal wonderland of flickering…
- [Paola Mayor’s Tree Lighting Ceremony & Santa Visit](https://grassyknees.com/kansas-city/activities/paola-mayor-s-tree-lighting-ceremony-and-santa-visit--listing-a599b4b7d7fbc4acdbe7eb18) — Fri, Nov 27 · 6:00 PM · Park Square, Paola · Free · checked Nov 9. The mayor lights Paola's Christmas tree on Park Square and Santa makes a visit. Everyone is welcome, and the Chamber plans to share more details closer to the date.
- [Discovery Day Crafts at the Overland Park Arboretum](https://grassyknees.com/kansas-city/activities/discovery-day-crafts-at-the-overland-park-arboretum--listing-be6c10290b47944ba94b1210) — Tue, Dec 1 · 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens · Free · checked Oct 20. On the first Tuesday of each month the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens runs Discovery Day, a free make-and-take nature craft for young children. Crafting supplies are…
- [Spring Hill Hometown Holidays](https://grassyknees.com/kansas-city/activities/spring-hill-hometown-holidays--listing-ccb4ad042444154323423745) — Fri, Dec 4 · 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM · Spring Hill Civic Center · All ages · Free · checked Nov 9. Spring Hill elementary students lead caroling before the mayor lights the tree, followed by photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Families can also join a flashlight candy cane hunt…
- [Holiday Magic on Broadway (Louisburg)](https://grassyknees.com/kansas-city/activities/holiday-magic-on-broadway-louisburg--listing-e9bd26c9287164b9136fb0c9) — Sun, Dec 6 · 3:30 PM · Fox Hall and downtown Broadway, Louisburg · checked Nov 9. Louisburg's downtown holiday celebration along Broadway, with the Elliott family tree lighting followed by a light-up parade. Santa visits by appointment at City Hall.
- [Pictures With Santa at Louisburg Cider Mill](https://grassyknees.com/kansas-city/activities/pictures-with-santa-at-louisburg-cider-mill--listing-29afc8c637392dc1d2bb3b6d) — Sat, Dec 12 · 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM · Louisburg Cider Mill Country Store · Free · checked Oct 14. Santa visits the Louisburg Cider Mill Country Store during the holiday season; the store is decorated for Christmas with seasonal merchandise, cider and apple cider donuts. Part…
- [Luminary Walk – Electric Glow (low-sensory nights)](https://grassyknees.com/kansas-city/activities/luminary-walk-electric-glow-low-sensory-nights--listing-f5cb7205458d1b1e527ce585) — Wed, Dec 16 (+5 more dates) · Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens · Paid · sensory-friendly · checked Oct 14. Limited-capacity, electric-lights-only nights of the Overland Park Arboretum Luminary Walk with smaller crowds, aimed at guests with low-sensory needs who want a calm, easy…
- [Spring Hill Gingerbread House Decorating Contest](https://grassyknees.com/kansas-city/activities/spring-hill-gingerbread-house-decorating-contest--listing-c42f3020368c01c5c89e338e) — Mon, Dec 21 · 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM · Spring Hill Community Center · Free · checked Nov 9. Families and teams decorate gingerbread houses in a free holiday contest at the Spring Hill Community Center, run by the Spring Hill Recreation Commission.

## Places and ongoing programs

- [Cottonwood Tales Story Time at the Overland Park Arboretum](https://grassyknees.com/kansas-city/activities/cottonwood-tales-story-time-at-the-overland-park-arboretum--listing-2105ccee8d04254b66674592) — First Saturday of each month at 10:00 a.m. (next listed: Nov. 7, 2026) · Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens (Education Center) · Paid · checked Oct 20. Cottonwood Tales is the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens' first-Saturday story time for young children, led by O.P. the Bookworm and Miss Laurel. Families gather at 10…
- [Louisburg Cider Mill Fall Harvest & Cider Days](https://grassyknees.com/kansas-city/activities/louisburg-cider-mill-fall-harvest-and-cider-days--listing-0ac0182da79eda061eee0d7c) — Open daily through late autumn; Monday–Saturday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Sunday 9:00 AM – 6:00… · Louisburg Cider Mill & Country Store · All ages · Free · checked Nov 5. Located just a short scenic drive south of the Kansas City metro in Miami County, the historic Louisburg Cider Mill has been an essential autumn pilgrimage for regional families…
- [Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens Autumn Nature Trails](https://grassyknees.com/kansas-city/activities/overland-park-arboretum-and-botanical-gardens-autumn-nature-trails--listing-633aa3ad2bc6ef9ff05a802a) — Open daily Tuesday–Sunday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM; closed Mondays · Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens · All ages · From $3 · checked Nov 5. Spanning 300 stunning acres in southern Johnson County, the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens offers an extraordinary natural retreat where families can immerse…

## Recently ended

- [Louisburg Cider Mill Family Farm (fall season)](https://grassyknees.com/kansas-city/activities/louisburg-cider-mill-family-farm-fall-season--listing-0749dbe9c674d2440e6f4008) — ended Sun, Nov 1

## Nearby

- Towns in Miami County, KS: [Overland Park, KS](https://grassyknees.com/kansas-city/towns/overland-park-ks) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/kansas-city/towns/overland-park-ks.md), [Louisburg, KS](https://grassyknees.com/kansas-city/towns/louisburg-ks) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/kansas-city/towns/louisburg-ks.md)
- [Things to do with kids in Kansas City](https://grassyknees.com/kansas-city) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/kansas-city.md)
- [This weekend in Kansas City](https://grassyknees.com/kansas-city/this-weekend) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/kansas-city/this-weekend.md)

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