10 Top Picks for April in Kansas City
April in Kansas City is the time for wonderful Spring family outings in KC and terrific places to go with kids in Kansas City. Don't miss these 10 great places to go in KC this Spring!
10 Top Picks for April in Kansas City!
Visit the Farm... the Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead that is!
- When, Where, What: The Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead (13800 Switzer, Overland Park, KS) is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., April 1 to Oct. 31. During the summer (Memorial Day to Labor Day), the Farmstead is open until 8 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday. Admission is FREE Monday-Thursday, and $2/ea Friday-Sunday. 913.897.2360
- Why We LOVE It: The Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead is one of our family's FAVORITE outings in Kansas City! The children love feeding goats, watching horses, turkeys, prairie dogs, bison, and chickens. My girls LOVE taking pony rides, but they also offer wagon rides, mining, and fishing. Explore the Dairy Barn, pond, petting zoo, one-room country schoolhouse and the Indian Encampment. The children's butterfly garden is a great place to play or take a photo. Nothing says spring quite like a day at the farm!
Cheer for the Boys in Blue at The K!
- When, Where, What: OPENING DAY at The K is April 5 at 3:10 PM! And that is JUST the beginning of Baseball Season in KC. Watch the Royals win as you enjoy a Friday Night Fireworks Game, T-Shirt Tuesday, Sunday Fun Run, or other terrific game. 816.921.8000 kansascity.royals.mlb.com
- Why We LOVE It: Watching the Kansas City Royals is a spring family tradition! It's always fun to watch a game at Kauffman Stadium and now its EVEN more fun with the new Kids Zone... we LOVED the carousel, mini-golf, great bar-b-q and family games last year and we're excited to enjoy more fun at The K in 2010!
Watch the Wizards!
- When, Where, What: The Wizards home games are hosted at CommunityAmerica Ballpark 1800 Village West Parkway, Kansas City, KS. See the Wizards Schedule for information and tickets.
- Why We LOVE It: If you're a Soccer Mom, you know just how much kids LOVE the sport! What could be more fun for a budding young athlete than a day watching the pros play with the family?
Shop at Kansas City's Farmers' Markets!
- When, Where, What: Kansas City's Farmers' Markets start opening ALL Month long! With over 30 markets to choose from, ranging from small to large all across the metro, there is something for the locavore in all of us. Check out our Guide to Kansas City Farmers' Markets and read great tips for buying local farm fresh produce and discover a Farmers' Market near you.
- Why We LOVE It: We're fortunate to have so many terrific Farmers' Markets in Kansas City to choose from. If you want to eat organic, fresh, locally grown produce, or you are looking for plants for your own garden, or local honey, Amish baked goods, or even live animals... Kansas City's Farmers' Markets have it all! Several even boast live music and entertainment. This is an excellent family outing on a Spring Saturday... you have fun and finish a chore all at once!
Meet a Princess at Crown Center!
- When, Where, What: Meet Princesses at Crown Center! Visit the enchanted castle and have your photo taken with Cinderella (April 10), Snow White (April 17) or Sleeping Beauty (April 24). Professional photos available for a fee, or you may bring your own camera. Then, enjoy the Fairy Tale Village, the latest FREE exhibit for children at Crown Center (2500 Grand Blvd., KCMO)! 816.274.8444
- Why We LOVE It: Fairytale Village is a magical hands-on world where stories come to life as you walk into a world of make-believe. My girls loved exploring an enchanted castle, walking through the magical forest, visiting the "Three Little Pigs" in their house of bricks, and greeting Rapunzel, Pinocchio, and the Seven Dwarfs. Children bake with "The Little Red Hen" and try to avoid giants, trolls, and the Big Bad Wolf throughout the village! Fairytale Village is a fantastic rainy day or any day outing for the whole family and a visit with a princess is an added bonus!
STOMP in Kansas City!
- When, Where, What: STOMP will be in Kansas City on April 9th at the Midland. www.stomponline.com
- Why We LOVE It: STOMP, the international sensation, is making its return to Kansas City in April. STOMP is an all percussion performance full of creativity, humor and amazing rhythm. The performers use everything from brooms to tin cans, plastic tubes to playing cards.... even the kitchen sink as they transform every day objects into musical instruments. STOMP is a show you'll never forget.
Go on an Adventure at TimberRidge!
- When, Where, What: TimberRidge Adventure Center (12300 S. Homestead Ln. Olathe, KS) is hosting their annual Open House on April 17th. 913.856.8849 www.jcprd.com
- Why We LOVE It: If you have not seen TimberRidge Adventure Center yet, now is your chance! During the annual Open House, choose from several activities: canoeing, kayaking, pedal boating, hiking, BB-gun shooting, and archery. Visit and see all the programs and amenities that TimberRidge has to offer.
Celebrate Kite Flying Season!
- When, Where, What: Check out the Flights of Fancy Festival on April 17th from 11am-4pm on the Longview Community College Campus Lawn. Mega kites of the Kansas City Kite Club grace the skies over the campus. Pack a picnic, bring your own kite and check out this local FREE Festival! www.mcckc.edu/LV40th, or visit your favorite park and go fly kites! Check out our Guide to the Best Places to Fly Kites in Kansas City! Do you have a favorite Kite Flying Park? Email kristina@kcparent.com and let us know!
- Why We LOVE It: What is childhood without the memory of kite flying? Can you think of a better way to spend a windy day in Kansas City? We can't!
Create art on the Sidewalk at Chalk Walk KC!
- When, Where, What: Check out Chalk Walk KC on April 24th & 25th at Concourse Park (200 S. Benton Blvd, KCMO). This FREE, family-friendly event transforms the dull, grey concrete sidewalks of Concourse Park into a colorful collection of masterpieces. www.chalkwalk.org/Chalk_Walk/Home.html
- Why We LOVE It: Chalk Walk is a FREE public sidewalk chalk drawing festival every year in the heart of the Historic Northeast Neighborhood. Children, parents, and amateur artists create sidewalk chalk masterpieces, play colorful games of Tic-Tac-Toe and enjoy live "art in action" and music at this annual festival.
Cinderella: The Musical!
- When, Where, What: CYT proudly presents Rodgers & Hammerstein's beloved musical "Cinderella" at the YouthFront Auditorium (4715 Rainbow Blvd, Shawnee Mission KS) April 29 - May 1. Call 913.681.3318 for tickets. www.cytkc.org
- Why We Love It: CYT always enchants with their fairy tale performances and "Cinderella" is sure to delight the entire family! The musical is full of humor, romance, and magic. Follow Cinderella as she accomplishes the "Impossible" with the help of her fairy Godmother and leaves her "Own Little Corner" for a magical evening at the Prince's ball.
Still looking for more great family fun ideas in Kansas City? Check out our Kansas City Calendar of Events and Going Places in Kansas City on KCParent.com.