Things to do with kids in Kansas City — November 2026

Through Jan 3

Animal Crossing Aquarium Tour at SEA LIFE

SEA LIFE Kansas City Aquarium (Crown Center)

With admissionAll ages

Sun, Nov 1 · 3:00 PM

Autumn Gnome

Painting with a Twist - Kansas City, KS - Overland Park

From $37All ages

Sun, Nov 1 · 10:00 AM

Día de los Muertos Festival at the Nelson-Atkins

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art

FreeAll ages

Through Nov 1

Electric Poe at Union Cemetery (The Coterie)

Union Cemetery

PaidAges 10+

Sun, Nov 1 · 2:00 PM

Fall Trees Reflected

Painting with a Twist - Kansas City, KS - Overland Park

From $39All ages

Through Nov 30

GloWild: Hidden Treasure lantern festival

Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium

PaidAll ages

Through Nov 1

Louisburg Cider Mill Family Farm (fall season)

Louisburg Cider Mill

From $15.99

Sat, Oct 31 · 11:00 AM

Penguin March at the Kansas City Zoo

Helzberg Penguin Plaza, Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium

With admission

Through Nov 25

Walk and Read at the Arboretum: Clever Crow

Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens

With admissionAll ages

Sun, Nov 1 · 2:00 PM

Youth Symphony of KC Fall Concert: Debut & Classical Orchestras

Yardley Hall at the Midwest Trust Center

PaidAll ages

Mon, Nov 2 · 6:30 PM

3D Printing: Intro to Tinkercad (South Branch Library)

South Branch Library

Mon, Nov 2 · 6:30 PM

Art Nite: Printing & Popcorn (Bonner Springs Library)

Bonner Springs Library

Mon, Nov 2 · 2:00 PM

Mystery Novel Escape Room for Kids

Oak Park Library

Tue, Nov 3 · 9:00 AM

Discovery Day Crafts at the Overland Park Arboretum

Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens

Free

Tue, Nov 3 · 4:00 PM

R.E.A.D. to a Pet with Pets for Life (Leawood Pioneer Library)

Leawood Pioneer Library

Free

Wed, Nov 4 · 10:00 AM

Babes in the Woods: Fall Scavenger Hunt

Burr Oak Woods Conservation Nature Center

Wed, Nov 4 · 10:00 AM

Giggle Time Children's Program (Tomahawk Ridge Community Center)

Tomahawk Ridge Community Center

Free

Wed, Nov 4 · 3:30 PM

Leaf Dishes with EPIC Arts Clay Studio

Mr. & Mrs. F. L. Schlagle Library

Ages 4+

Wed, Nov 4 · 10:30 AM

Preschool Animal Tales Storytime at Ernie Miller (Nov–Dec themes)

Ernie Miller Nature Center

From $3Ages 2–6

Wed, Nov 4 · 4:00 PM

Survival Skills: First Aid and Atlatl

West Wyandotte Library

Wed, Nov 4 · 5:00 PM

Touch-a-Truck Family Night (Lenexa Public Market)

Lenexa Public Market

Thu, Nov 5 · 5:30 PM

Crafting Through the Seasons for Kids (Merriam)

Merriam Community Center

From $6Ages 3–12

Thu, Nov 5 · 3:30 PM

Teen Drop-In Art Making at the Nelson-Atkins

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art

Free

Thu, Nov 5 · 6:00 PM

World of Dance Series for Kids and Teens (Main Library)

Main Library

Ages 5–18

Fri, Nov 6 · 5:00 PM

Basics of Cooking for Kids (George Owens Nature Park)

George Owens Nature Park (The Lodge)

From $10Ages 5–12

Fri, Nov 6 · 10:30 AM

Beginner Bird Walk (Discovery Center)

Anita B. Gorman Conservation Discovery Center

FreeAges 8+

Fri, Nov 6 · 5:00 PM

Family Fun Night at Powell Community Center

Powell Community Center

Free

Fri, Nov 6 · 2:00 PM

Mystery Novel Escape Room for Teens (Leawood Pioneer Library)

Leawood Pioneer Library

Free

Fri, Nov 6 · 7:00 PM

Owl Prowl at Ernie Miller Nature Center (Ages 8+)

Ernie Miller Nature Center

From $14Ages 8+

Fri, Nov 6 · 5:30 PM

The Hunt at Meadowbrook Park

Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse

From $13

Sat, Nov 7 · 11:00 AM

Autumn Highland Calf

Painting with a Twist - Kansas City, KS - Overland Park

From $37All ages

Sat, Nov 7 · 2:30 PM

Conservation Families: Primitive Skills Stations

Burr Oak Woods Conservation Nature Center

Sat, Nov 7 · 3:30 PM

Craft with a Critter

Burr Oak Woods Conservation Nature Center

Ages 12+

Sat, Nov 7 · 10:00 AM

Fall Bazaar at Union Cemetery

Union Cemetery Park

Free

Sat, Nov 7 · 1:00 PM

Game Day in the Stacks (Plaza Branch)

Plaza Branch

Sat, Nov 7 · 10:00 AM

Girls Who Code Club (Grades 3-5)

West Wyandotte Library

Sat, Nov 7 · 10:30 AM

Hike with a Naturalist at Lakeside Nature Center

Lakeside Nature Center

Free

Sat, Nov 7 · 10:00 AM

Inlet Dance Theatre: What Do You Do With a Problem?

Yardley Hall, Midwest Trust Center (JCCC)

From $10

Sat, Nov 7 · 11:00 AM

Lee's Summit Annual Veterans Day Parade: America 250

Downtown Lee's Summit

Free

Sat, Nov 7 · 10:00 AM

Mother Nature Reads – Storytelling for Children

Lakeside Nature Center

Free

Sat, Nov 7 · 10:00 AM

R.E.A.D. to a Pet with Pets for Life (Oak Park Library)

Oak Park Library

Free

Sat, Nov 7 · 10:00 AM

SSSSnakes: Snakes Through the Seasons (Discovery Center)

Anita B. Gorman Conservation Discovery Center

FreeAll ages

Sat, Nov 7 · 8:30 AM

Youth Basketball Clinic for K–6th Grade (De Soto)

De Soto City Hall Gymnasium

From $30

Sun, Nov 8 · 10:00 AM

Second Sunday Free Days at the Toy and Miniature Museum

The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures

FreeAll ages

Mon, Nov 9

Sensory Friendly Monday at Wonderscope

The Regnier Family Wonderscope

Mon, Nov 9 · 7:00 PM

Youth Symphony of KC Fall Chamber Music Concert (free)

Nonprofit Village

FreeAll ages

Through Dec 31

The Pigeon Gets a Big Time Holiday Extravaganza! (The Coterie)

The Coterie Theatre (Crown Center)

PaidAll ages

Wed, Nov 11 · 5:00 PM

Family Board Game Night with Cardboard Corner Cafe (Lenexa)

Lenexa Public Market

FreeAges 5+

Wed, Nov 11 · 6:00 PM

Veterans Day Celebration (Liberty)

1600 S Withers Rd, Liberty (event location as listed)

All ages

Thu, Nov 12 · 7:30 PM

360 ALLSTARS Urban Circus at Yardley Hall

Yardley Hall, Midwest Trust Center (JCCC)

From $25All ages

Thu, Nov 12 · 4:00 PM

Christkindl at Moonlight Market & Mayor's Christmas Tree Lighting (Shawnee)

Downtown Shawnee

Thu, Nov 12 · 2:00 PM

Homeschool Thursday: Navajo Code Talkers Mini Breakout

Main Library

Ages 5–18

Thu, Nov 12 · 10:30 AM

Preschool Planetarium Program: Zoo in the Sky (Ernie Miller)

Ernie Miller Nature Center

From $6

Fri, Nov 13 · 4:00 PM

A Thousand Words: The Art of Children's Illustration — Exhibition Reception

Central Resource Library

Free

Fri, Nov 13 · 4:30 PM

Cosmic Bingo Family Night (Leawood City Hall)

Leawood City Hall - Oak Room

From $20All ages

Fri, Nov 13 · 7:00 PM

Owl Prowl at TimberRidge Adventure Center (Ages 8+)

TimberRidge Adventure Center

From $14Ages 8+

Fri, Nov 13 · 10:30 AM

Tiny Explorers Stroller Adventures at the Nelson-Atkins

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art

FreeAges 0–2

Fri, Nov 13 · 5:00 PM

Youth Game Nights at Joe E. Amayo Community Center

Joe E. Amayo Community Center

FreeAges 5+

Sat, Nov 14 · 10:00 AM

Build-A-Plush Workshop (Merriam)

Merriam Community Center

From $15All ages

Sat, Nov 14 · 11:00 AM

Family Fun Fiesta (Irene H. Ruiz Branch)

Irene H. Ruiz Branch

Sat, Nov 14 · 10:15 AM

JAM Session: Rainbow Lightcatchers

Museum at Prairiefire

From $5

Sat, Nov 14 · 11:00 AM

Leawood Fire Department Open House

Leawood Fire Station #1

FreeAll ages

Sat, Nov 14 · 2:00 PM

Little Board Game Club (West Wyandotte Library)

West Wyandotte Library

Ages 3–7

Sat, Nov 14 · 9:00 AM

Saturday STEM Seminar: Above and Beyond, Life as an Aerospace Engineer (Brad Lucht)

Regnier Extreme Screen at Union Station

Free

Sat, Nov 14 · 1:00 PM

SciFun Saturday: National Recycling Day at the Museum at Prairiefire

Museum at Prairiefire

FreeAll ages

Sat, Nov 14 · 10:00 AM

Star Wars Day at Indian Creek Library

Indian Creek Library

Sat, Nov 14 · 10:30 AM

Where Did My Hat Gogh?

Painting with a Twist - Kansas City, KS - Overland Park

From $37All ages

Sat, Nov 14 · 7:00 AM

Wilderness Run at Shoal Creek Living History Museum

Shoal Creek Living History Museum

From $30Ages 6+

Sun, Nov 15 · 2:00 PM

A Snowy Winter Cardinal

Painting with a Twist - Kansas City, KS - Overland Park

From $39All ages

Mon, Nov 16 · 6:30 PM

Kid Entrepreneur Class (South Branch Library)

South Branch Library

Ages 6–17

Mon, Nov 16 · 5:30 PM

Sunrise on the Reaping Release Party (Teens)

Main Library

Ages 12–18

Tue, Nov 17 · 10:15 AM

Little Explorer's Club: Solar System

Museum at Prairiefire

From $5Ages 3–5

Wed, Nov 18 · 6:00 PM

Intro to Soldering (Lenexa City Center Library)

Lenexa City Center Library

FreeAges 13+

Wed, Nov 18 · 5:30 PM

STEAM TEAM: Turkey Artbots

Main Library

Ages 8–18

Thu, Nov 19 · 5:30 PM

Family Bingo Night at Eisenhower Community Center

Eisenhower Community Center

Free

Thu, Nov 19 · 10:00 AM

Little Acorns: Talkin' Turkey (Burr Oak Woods)

Burr Oak Woods Conservation Nature Center

FreeAges 3–6

Fri, Nov 20 · 3:00 PM

Children's Mercy Science Friday at Wonderscope

The Regnier Family Wonderscope

With admission

Fri, Nov 20 · 10:30 AM

Preschool Turkey Wobble (Meadowbrook)

Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse

From $11Ages 2–5

Thu, Oct 29 · 8:30 AM

School's Out and Winter Break Day Camps at the Kansas City Zoo

Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium

From $65

Through Dec 22

Winterland: A Holiday Cirque Experience

Grand Theater, Crown Center Shops

Paid

Sat, Nov 21 · 10:30 AM

Artful Tales: Storytelling at the Nelson-Atkins

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art

Free

Sat, Nov 21 · 10:00 AM

Earth Keepers – a Native Wildlife Event

Lakeside Nature Center

Free

Sat, Nov 21 · 9:00 AM

Low Sensory Morning at the Nelson-Atkins

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art

Free

Sat, Nov 21 · 3:00 PM

Natural Winter Wreaths at Schlagle Library

Mr. & Mrs. F. L. Schlagle Library

All ages

Sat, Nov 21 · 3:00 PM

Neon Mountain Blacklight Paint!

Painting with a Twist - Kansas City, KS - Overland Park

From $39All ages

Sat, Nov 21 · 11:00 AM

Saturday Event

Painting with a Twist - Kansas City, KS - Overland Park

From $29All ages

Sat, Nov 21 · 4:00 PM

Saturday Night Out drop-off night at The J (ages 4-11)

J Clubhouse at The J

From $70Ages 4–11

Sat, Nov 21 · 10:00 AM

Trees & Trails: Discover the Forest at Swope Park

Swope Park – Wudchuk Run Trailhead

Sat, Nov 21 · 2:30 PM

Turkey Bowling at Line Creek

Line Creek Community Center

With admission

Sun, Nov 22 · 2:00 PM

Fall Pumpkin Truck

Painting with a Twist - Kansas City, KS - Overland Park

From $39All ages

Sun, Nov 22 · 5:30 PM

Trip the Light Fantastic Bike Ride through Christmas in the Park

Frank White Jr. Softball Complex (ride through Christmas in the Park)

Free

Mon, Nov 23 · 9:00 AM

Ernie Miller Kids' Day Out: Thanksgiving and Winter Break (Ages 5-10)

Ernie Miller Nature Center

From $45Ages 5–10

Mon, Nov 23 · 10:00 AM

Fun Family Film: Toy Story 5 (West Wyandotte Library)

West Wyandotte Library

Mon, Nov 23 · 8:00 AM

Kids' Day Out Break Camps at the Johnson County Museum

Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center (Johnson County Museum)

Mon, Nov 23 · 10:00 AM

Minecraft Education: Hour of Code Escape Estate

West Wyandotte Library

Tue, Nov 24 · 2:00 PM

A Little Mean and Green Family Paint!

Painting with a Twist - Kansas City, KS - Overland Park

From $29All ages

Tue, Nov 24 · 12:30 PM

Lego Club Drop-In (Bonner Springs Library)

Bonner Springs Library

Tue, Oct 27 · 5:30 PM

Loteria Night (North-East Branch)

North-East Branch

All ages

Tue, Nov 24 · 6:00 PM

Mystery Novel Escape Room for Teens (Lenexa City Center Library)

Lenexa City Center Library

Free

Tue, Nov 24 · 9:30 AM

Scandal in the Schoolhouse: Historic Escape Room at Lanesfield

Lanesfield Historic Site

Paid

Through Dec 31

Christmas in the Park at Longview Lake

Christmas in the Park (Frank White Jr. Softball Complex / Longview Lake Campground)

FreeAll ages

Wed, Nov 25 · 5:00 PM

Christmas in the Sky at Longview Lake Beach

Longview Lake Beach

FreeAll ages

Wed, Nov 25 · 5:00 PM

Fall Family Pumpkin Patch

Painting with a Twist - Kansas City, KS - Overland Park

From $39All ages

Wed, Nov 25 · 2:00 PM

Family Craft and Film: Brother Bear

Main Library

Ages 2–18

Wed, Nov 25 · 9:00 AM

Free Day at the Johnson County Museum (Thanksgiving week)

Johnson County Museum (Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center)

Free

Fri, Oct 23

Donutology Day at Wonderscope

The Regnier Family Wonderscope

With admission

Through Dec 20

Hallmark Christmas Experience at Crown Center

Crown Center Square

With admission

Fri, Nov 27

Luminary Walk – Traditional Weekends

Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens

Paid

Fri, Oct 30 · 3:00 PM

Maker Space Workshop at Wonderscope

The Regnier Family Wonderscope

With admission

Fri, Nov 27 · 4:00 PM

Warm Rustic Snowman Family Paint

Painting with a Twist - Kansas City, KS - Overland Park

From $41All ages

Sat, Nov 28 · 10:00 AM

1880 Visit with Saint Nicholas

Shoal Creek Living History Museum

From $5

Sat, Nov 28 · 11:00 AM

Happy Penguin Family Paint

Painting with a Twist - Kansas City, KS - Overland Park

From $29All ages

Sat, Nov 28 · 4:00 PM

It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas!

Painting with a Twist - Kansas City, KS - Overland Park

From $39All ages

Sat, Nov 28 · 2:00 PM

Mini Makers Market (South Branch Library)

South Branch Library

Ages 6–17

Sat, Nov 28 · 1:30 PM

Traditional Nature Crafts (Burr Oak Woods)

Burr Oak Woods Conservation Nature Center

FreeAll ages

Sun, Nov 29 · 2:00 PM

Lil Gnomie Java Love

Painting with a Twist - Kansas City, KS - Overland Park

From $39All ages