Six-Stop Tour: Northland Excursions for the Family

Spend a day enjoying shopping, dining, laughing, playing, and a bit of history in the Northland!

• Enjoy Nature

  Autumn is a lovely time to enjoy a nature hike, and Amity Woods Nature Trail is perfect! This concrete nature trail is just under a mile long. If you’re adventurous, you can scope out more nature by taking a detour along one of the looped wood-chip side trails. The trail is accessible and open year-round, and leashed pets are permitted.

• Family Fun

  Play is the name of the game at Main Event. This family fun center offers bowling, billiards, laser tag, gravity ropes course and more. The arcade is a favorite for all ages with dozens of games to choose from. Main Event also offers a full restaurant and bar, so you can spend an entire afternoon or evening at this attraction.

• Fun and Games pt. 1

  The Kansas City Improv and Dinner Theater is a great spot for a date night. They bring in great comedic talent and serve delicious food.

• Fun and Games pt. 2

  Draftcade is a retro arcade bar where all ages may play (under 16 must be accompanied by an adult) until 8:00, and adults can play later. Enjoy vintage arcade games you remember from your youth! 

• Gather Together

  Central Park at Zona Rosa is the Northland’s ultimate gathering space. The park features beautiful green space with fountains, children’s play area, shaded swings, covered seating and a main stage where you can enjoy live music and entertainment. The venue will be the hot spot for Zona Rosa’s events throughout the year, including the annual holiday lighting ceremony.

• Old Meets New at the Library

  Mid-Continent Public Library – Woodneath is located in the Shoal Creek area. The Woodneath Children’s Literacy Center is state of the art. One of the most unique features is the Espresso Book Machine that prints, binds and trims a paperback book in minutes. You may purchase and print a book of your choice or bring your own book for self-publishing.

• Take a Spin on the Ice

  Opening in November, ice skating at the Rink at Zona Rosa is yours to enjoy. The attraction is open for public ice skating, curling, pond hockey, special events and more. They offer day passes and multiple visit passes, and you may bring or rent skates.  They also offer ice skating lessons, curling lessons and special events throughout the season.