Best of March
2023 Edition
Enjoy extraordinary shows, exhibits, and family fun. Our top picks for March in Kansas City are here:
For more inspiration, check out these seasonal guides:
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National Geographic Live Presents Mesoamerica Illuminated Diana Magaloni-Kerpel: Art Historian & Microarcheologist
Discover how the iconic Olmec heads of Mexico were created, explore the true meaning behind the imposing Teotihuacan pyramids and get a peek into the culture and daily life in the Mayan city of Chichen Itza. Art historian and microarcheologist Dr...
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Become A Sea Turtle Rescuer at SEA LIFE Kansas City
Ever wanted to be the hero? Now guests of SEA LIFE Kansas City can learn how to save the day for a sea turtle through their new limited time event, Sea Turtle Rescue.
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Only One Day a Year
This National Endowment for the Arts award-winning play intertwines present day with the last segregated days of Fairyland amusement park. Inspired by overlooked Kansas City history!
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MAYA: The Great Jaguar Rises
Taking a cultural-ecological approach, MAYA gives a holistic image of Maya culture and shows how it has developed over time in relation to its environment – from its classical peak to the present.
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FUNVILLE: What do you want to be?
Will your child be a firefighter, a schoolteacher, a race car driver, or maybe, President of the United States? In FUNVILLE, children experience grown-up occupations in a kid-friendly setting.
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Winter Reading Challenge: Humor Me
Whether it’s giggling, chuckling, chortling, or guffawing, everyone likes to laugh! That’s why Mid-Continent Public Library is excited to present you (and your funny bone) with the 2023 Winter Reading Challenge Theme: Humor Me
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Brunch and Bingo: Chicken N Pickle OPKS
Hang out with us every Sunday for free BINGO!
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Creative Storytime
Do you have a pre-schooler that just LOVES TO PAINT? Ceramic Cafe offers a fun story and paint time every Friday. We read a book, then the kids get to paint a ceramic item that goes along with the story and finish with a snack.
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Sensory-Friendly Days
Come enjoy the Johnson County Museum and KidScape in a comfortable, low-sensory environment. This limited-occupancy session is designed specifically for children with sensory processing differences and Autism Spectrum Disorders, and their familie...
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Family Night at the Lenexa Public Market
Every Wednesday is family night at the Lenexa Public Market! Bring the whole gang for free activities like a balloon artist, coloring pages, and classic board games including Connect4, checkers, tic-tac-toe and Jenga® .
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Honk Jr.
Feeling rather foul about himself, the little fowl finds himself on an adventure of self-discovery, all the while unknowingly outwitting a very hungry Cat.
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It’s OK to be Different – Stories by Todd Parr
Three contemporary stories by New York Times bestselling author and illustrator Todd Parr have been adapted for the stage! Ideal for young audiences, the hour-long production, “It’s Okay to Be Different – Stories by Todd Parr” features three book...
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Maple Sugaring Workshop
Yes, you can make maple syrup in Kansas! Join in this fun workshop by meeting at the Heritage Center a little ahead of 9:30 to check in. We'll be going to the Olathe Memorial Cemetery to learn how to tap trees from Mahaffie site manager, Tim Talbott.
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Early Literacy Fair
Parents and caregivers, along with their children ages birth through 6, are invited to an open house-style event to explore many of the Library’s early literacy resources. A variety of fun activities will be provided as we play and learn together...
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Prince/Princess Tea Party
Your youngster is cordially invited to our Princess and Prince Tea Party. Dress them in their best for music, dancing, games, tea, and cookies. This fun event is for ages 2-5 with an adult and is $8 per person, $9 nonresidents. Register online at...
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St. Patrick’s Day Parade Downtown Belton Main Street
Join us at Broken Hatchet Brewing to view the parade and enjoy Chef Aristos Food Truck! Food4:30-7:30. Beernoon-10pm. Parade 5-5:30
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St. Patrick's Day Parade Lexington, MO
Join us for a St. Patrick's Day Celebration beginning with the parade in Downtown Lexington.
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Martin City St. Patrick's Day Parade
St. Patrick’s Parade draws from across the Greater Kansas City area, especially communities along the south side and both sides of the state line.
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Lawrence St. Patrick's Day Parade 2023
The Lawrence St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee has been supporting the children of our community since 1988. As many of you have come to know, the St. Patrick's Day Parade of Lawrence is much more than a one day event.
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Kansas City's St. Patrick's Day Parade 2023
Theme : ’23 in KC: Our Irish Ancestry