School's Out!
This winter when school’s out, treat your bunch to classic family fun!
Bowling
Many local alleys host school’s out specials or mom and tot days perfect for little ones! Call the alley near you for details. Read a complete guide to KC area bowling alleys.
Skiing
You don’t have to travel far to enjoy a day on the slopes! Snow Creek (1 Snow Creek Dr., Weston, MO, 816.640.2200) is the region’s nearest ski and snow board facility. They offer lessons for beginners and group packages.
Ice Skating
Indoor and outdoor rinks abound in KC! Take a spin on the ice at one of these rinks.
Indoor
- Ice Sports Arena 19900 Johnson Dr., Shawnee, KS, 913.441.3033
- HCA Midwest Community Ice 19100 E. Valley View Pkwy., Independence, MO, 816.795.7577
- Line Creek Community Center Ice Rink 5940 NW Waukomis Dr., Kansas City, MO, 816.513.0760
Outdoor
- The Ice at Park Place 11565 Ash St., Leawood, KS
- Crown Center Ice Terrace Crown Center, 2500 Grand Blvd., Kansas City, MO
- Linden Square NE 70th & N. Cherry, Gladstone, MO
- The Rink at Burlington Square 6109 NW 63rd Ter., Kansas City, MO, 816.249.2600
Roller Skating
Remember the last time you laced up the skates and took a spin on the rink? Local rinks host family sessions in the winter when school is out. Some also offer great family nights, perfect for the working parent! Call and check websites for current schedules:
- B & D South Skate Center: 13903 E. Noland Ct., Independence, MO, 816.252.1084. ’50s Skate Night: Sun., 7:00-9:00. Admission and skate rental 50 cents each.
- Landmark Skate Center: 701 SW Oldham Pkwy., Lee’s Summit, MO, 816.524.2000. Wednesdays are Family Fun Night: Family of four skates for just $12.00 (skates included). Admission is just $3.75 for individuals.
- Northland Rolladium: 1020 Kent St., Liberty, MO, 816.792.0590. Wednesdays are Cheap Sk8: 99-cent skate rental plus 99-cent admission, 7:00-9:00.
- River Roll Skate Center: 4720 NW Gateway Ave., Kansas City, MO, 816.587.0131. Family night on Tuesdays, 6:30-9:30. $5 admission includes skates.
- Skate City South: 10440 Mastin St., Overland Park, KS, 913.888.6668. On Sundays: 4:00-6:00 admission is $5 and includes a slice of pizza!
- Winnwood Skate Center: 4426 NE Winn Rd., Kansas City, MO, 816.452.1171. Saturday matinee: 1:00-4:00, $4 admission plus $2 skate rental.
- Skate City Shawnee: 9800 W. 62nd Ter., Shawnee, KS, 913.262.0711. Gospel Skate is the first Sunday of the month: 7:00-9:30, $6 each.