Kansas City's Summer Fun Guide

Summer in Kansas City is overflowing with fun! KC Parent has prepared all the information you need to plan the best summer ever... right at your fingertips!

Click on the Guide below for the scoop on what to do this summer in KC! 

BONUS: Find our top picks for Vacation as well!

• Kansas City's Summer Festival Guide

  It's Festival Season in Kansas City! Old-fashioned county fairs, food festivals, live performances and more... there is something for everyone!

• KC's Summer Reading Programs

  Encourage your child's reading adventure with incentive programs from local libraries and businesses!

• FREE (and Cheap) Summer Movies in KC

  Your guide to summer movies to enjoy with the whole family!

• KC Going Places 2024

• Strawberry Picking Season

  It's one of our favorite signs of spring... strawberry season.

• Kansas City's U-Pick Farms

  Sunflowers are in bloom and apples are ready to be picked!

• KC's Water Fun Guide

  Spraygrounds, wakeboarding lessons, daring water rides, pools and waterparks... discover the best places to cool off this summer in KC!

• Kansas City's Farmers Markets

  Kansas City is home to more than 30 farmers' markets including small markets selling organic produce to the City Market with more than 140 local vendors.

• Five "Secret" Places to Picnic in Kansas City

  Venture beyond your neighborhood park and enjoy a summer picnic at one of these unique places in Kansas City:

• KC's Best Ice Cream Shops

  We have your summer frozen treat cravings covered!

• Tanganyika Wildlife Park: Animal Lovers Paradise

  There is a magical zoo right in the heart of Kansas (near Wichita) where you can experience unbelievable animal interactions.

• Bike Trails in KC

  These are just a few of Kansas City’s nicest bike trails.

• 40 Things You Didn't Know You Could Enjoy in Kansas City This Summer

  This summer embark on fresh adventures with your kids exploring some of Kansas City’s favorite places and best-kept secrets.

• Hot Spots to Visit Animals in Kansas City

  Take your child on an outing to one of these favorite attractions and enjoy a great read-along book to make your experience even more special.

• Camping with Kids in the KC Area

  Kansas City offers many great opportunities to enjoy the outdoors, including boating, fishing, hiking, biking, horseback riding, stargazing, bird watching, nature journaling and more.

• Get Your DIY On

  Great places to experience DIY projects in Kansas City!

• Five Fabulous Summer Daycations in KC

  This summer, make memories locally by enjoying classic summer fun with the family.