August Fun Calendar

August: Family Fun Month Visit KCParent.com/summer for inspiration to enjoy the best family fun around town this season!

Aug. 1, Friendship Day Make plans to spend time with your best friend. Visit a new park, catch a movie, try a new restaurant or enjoy a favorite activity together.

Aug. 2, Ice Cream Sandwich Day Try a signature ice cream sandwich at Cookies and Creamery. Delicious, locally made ice cream sandwiched between two homemade cookies make this is the perfect summer treat.

Aug. 6, Wiggle Your Toes Day We can’t think of a better place to wiggle your toes than a local beach. Search “beaches” and “boating” on KCParent.com for tips for a great visit to our local lake beaches.

Aug. 9, Book Lovers Day Local bibliophiles are spoiled with so many terrific local libraries thanks to Mid-Continent Public Libraries, Olathe Public Library, Johnson County Libraries, Kansas City Kansas Libraries and more. Take time to visit a new library and discover what makes it special.

Aug. 12, World Elephant Day Head to the Kansas City Zoo to visit the spectacular Elephant Expedition, where KC’s resident pachyderms enjoy playing in water, basking in the summer sun and receiving general pampering courtesy of our zookeepers.

Aug. 16, Roller Coaster Day Spend the day at Worlds of Fun riding one of their seven world-class coasters.

Aug. 19, Aviation Day Take a daytrip to Atchison, KS, childhood home of America’s most famous female aviator, Amelia Earhart. Tour her childhood home and learn about her adventurous spirit.

Aug. 26, National Dog Day The metro’s Great Plains SPCA is a no-kill animal shelter. They offer volunteer opportunities for families of teens 13-15 with a parent or those 16 and up individually.

Aug. 30, Toasted Marshmallow Day Invite neighbors over to enjoy a night around the firepit. Roast marshmallows, share stories and laughs and make some new friends.