# Things to do with kids in Merriam, KS

> 6 upcoming family events and 0 places and ongoing programs in Merriam, KS (Johnson County, KS), in the Kansas City area. Listings whose address is in this town. Dates and times are Central Time. Today is Sat, Oct 24.

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## Events ahead

- [Spooky Cottages for Teens](https://grassyknees.com/kansas-city/activities/spooky-cottages-for-teens--listing-d9d7179112f136c1238d3be3) — Thu, Oct 29 · 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM · Merriam Plaza Library · Free · checked Oct 14. Teen edition of the Halloween cottage craft at Merriam Plaza Library: build and decorate a spooky miniature cottage on a MakerSpace-made base. No craft experience needed; free…
- [Halloween Parade at Merriam Community Center](https://grassyknees.com/kansas-city/activities/halloween-parade-at-merriam-community-center--listing-e283294bceca3424fca3e118) — Fri, Oct 30 · 11:15 AM – 12:00 PM · Merriam Community Center · Free · checked Oct 16. Merriam Parks & Recreation holds a short daytime Halloween parade at the Merriam Community Center on the Friday before Halloween. Children march in costume and collect candy…
- [Crafting Through the Seasons for Kids (Merriam)](https://grassyknees.com/kansas-city/activities/crafting-through-the-seasons-for-kids-merriam--listing-f63f80a21f7f4c1f60f50ef1) — Thu, Nov 5 (+1 more date) · 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM · Merriam Community Center · Ages 3–12 · From $6 · checked Oct 16. Crafting Through the Seasons is a monthly hands-on craft hour for children ages 3 to 12 at the Merriam Community Center. Each session has its own theme and uses a mix of natural…
- [Build-A-Plush Workshop (Merriam)](https://grassyknees.com/kansas-city/activities/build-a-plush-workshop-merriam--listing-1e6785b4adb63a616dd3a028) — Sat, Nov 14 · 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM · Merriam Community Center · All ages · From $15 · checked Oct 16. At this one-hour workshop children build their own stuffed animal to take home. Each kit includes the animal, a wishing star to tuck inside, stuffing, a birth certificate and a…
- [Christmas in the Courtyard (Merriam Tree Lighting)](https://grassyknees.com/kansas-city/activities/christmas-in-the-courtyard-merriam-tree-lighting--listing-b62472ab9429f398e1376b88) — Fri, Dec 4 · 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM · Merriam Community Center · All ages · Free · checked Oct 16. Christmas in the Courtyard is Merriam's annual holiday lighting night at the Merriam Community Center. Local elementary school choirs sing carols, and Mayor Bob Pape lights up…
- [Breakfast with Santa (Merriam Community Center)](https://grassyknees.com/kansas-city/activities/breakfast-with-santa-merriam-community-center--listing-c569c734b5b2ee7180e1ea48) — Sat, Dec 5 · 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM · Merriam Community Center · From $8 · checked Oct 16. Merriam Parks & Recreation hosts a morning Breakfast with Santa at the Merriam Community Center. The 90-minute event includes a pancake breakfast, a holiday craft, games and…

## Recently ended

- [Halloween Happenings & Trunk or Treat (Merriam)](https://grassyknees.com/kansas-city/activities/halloween-happenings-and-trunk-or-treat-merriam--listing-a91054734ba766bbcef50547) — ended Sat, Oct 17

## Nearby

- [Things to do with kids in Johnson County, KS](https://grassyknees.com/kansas-city/counties/johnson-county-ks) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/kansas-city/counties/johnson-county-ks.md)
- Other towns in Johnson 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), [Olathe, KS](https://grassyknees.com/kansas-city/towns/olathe-ks) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/kansas-city/towns/olathe-ks.md), [Lenexa, KS](https://grassyknees.com/kansas-city/towns/lenexa-ks) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/kansas-city/towns/lenexa-ks.md), [Shawnee, KS](https://grassyknees.com/kansas-city/towns/shawnee-ks) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/kansas-city/towns/shawnee-ks.md), [Leawood, KS](https://grassyknees.com/kansas-city/towns/leawood-ks) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/kansas-city/towns/leawood-ks.md), [Prairie Village, KS](https://grassyknees.com/kansas-city/towns/prairie-village-ks) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/kansas-city/towns/prairie-village-ks.md), [De Soto, KS](https://grassyknees.com/kansas-city/towns/de-soto-ks) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/kansas-city/towns/de-soto-ks.md), [Mission, KS](https://grassyknees.com/kansas-city/towns/mission-ks) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/kansas-city/towns/mission-ks.md), [Edgerton, KS](https://grassyknees.com/kansas-city/towns/edgerton-ks) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/kansas-city/towns/edgerton-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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