June Calendar of Fun
Aquarium Month: In honor of Aquarium Month, head to Sea Life Kansas City and touch sea creatures, watch scuba divers, learn about stingrays and experience the new “Claws” exhibit.
Dairy Month: Take a tour of Shatto Dairy Farm (9406 N. Hwy. 33, Osborn, MO, 816.930.3862), a working dairy farm and milk bottling company offering tours to groups of any size. On June 21, visit Shatto for their annual free Family Day. This free event celebrates June as dairy month and thanks the entire metropolitan region for supporting Shatto Milk Company, the area's true local family dairy farm. Enjoy entertainment, hayrides and free samples.
National Candy Month: KC is home to many fabulous candy shops and candy makers, but one of the most exquisite has to be Christopher Elbow (1819 McGee St., Kansas City, MO). Each piece of candy is a tiny work of art, painted to make a beautiful snack or an even more beautiful gift.
June 1, Superman’s Birthday: No one is certain where Smallville, KS, childhood home of Superman, is supposed to be, but last year Hutchinson residents renamed their community Smallville for one day in June to celebrate the boyhood home of one of the world's most recognizable superheroes. This year, they are hosting a Smallville Festival on June 19-22 with Superman-themed fun.
June 7, National Crayon Day: Treat the kids to lunch at Crayola Café then enjoy free art at Kaleidoscope, where kids create their own art projects with melted crayons under a black light in a glow-in the-dark room.
June 12, Red Rose Day: Enjoy the roses at Loose Park (51st & Wornall, Kansas City, MO), a 75-acre park with a beautiful rose garden. After taking photos with your favorite flowers, play on the playground, walk the trails or cool off in the free sprayground.
June 15, Father’s Day: Search our calendar for a complete guide to local events and free admission attractions in honor of Dad.
June 19, Butterfly Day: Visit the Butterfly Garden at Lowenstein Park (1901 NW Lowenstein Dr., Lee’s Summit, MO), where flowers have been planted to attract butterflies.
June 21, First Day of Summer: Celebrate with a frozen treat at your favorite ice cream shop!
June 24, Eat Cereal Day: Treat your kids to frozen yogurt today! Did you know that favorite cereals are a popular frozen yogurt mix-in? Read our guide to Frozen Yogurt to find a fro-yo treat shop near you.