Parade of Hearts in KC
This spring, the Parade of Hearts is taking Kansas City by storm! Local artists showcase their creativity with 154 hearts across the metro and give families a great way to explore the city. You’ll find hearts both in your own neighborhood and off the beaten path. Challenge your friends to see how many photos you can snag with local hearts before they’re gone! The hearts will be on display through the mid-June. Find more info at TheParadeOfHearts.com.
A Few of the Hearts in the Southland:
Martin City Volleyball Beach (13105 Holmes, Kansas City, MO)
Tanner’s Bar & Grill in Red Bridge Shopping Center (11134 Holmes, Kansas City, MO)
Wonderscope Children’s Museum (433 E. Red Bridge, Kansas City, MO)
Alexander Majors House (8201 State Line Rd., Kansas City, MO)
This trio of hearts is conveniently located near Red Bridge and Holmes. Visit the Mid-Continent Public Library at Red Bridge and check out some new books and sign up for the summer reading program. Grab an ice cream at Cookies and Creamery or enjoy lunch at one of many great restaurants in the Red Bridge Shopping Center. You can head south on Holmes for classic barbecue at Jack Stack, as well. Also in the Southland, visit the Alexander Majors House and learn about the founding of the Pony Express. This is a great stop en route to the Waldo and Plaza area hearts.
A Few of the Hearts in Johnson County:
119th & Metcalf (Northeast corner, in front of Burnt End BBQ, Overland Park)
Taco Bell (7100 W. 119th St., Overland Park)
Quivira Park (11901 Quivira Rd., Overland Park)
University of Kansas Health System Sports Medicine and Performance Center (8302 W. 125th St., Overland Park)
Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead (13800 Switzer Rd., Overland Park)
Price Chopper (7201 W. 151st St., Overland Park)
You’ll find hearts across Johnson County. Some of our favorites are perfect for a park day (Quivira Park), a barbecue lunch (119th & Metcalf) or a spring outing with the kids (Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead). Many are located near shopping centers or businesses, making them easy to capture during a day of errand running.
Country Club Plaza
Six Hearts on the Country Club Plaza (in front of Charlie Hustle, in Penguin Courtyard, in front of Capital Grill, in front of Eddie V’s, in front of Hallmark and at Neptune Courtyard)
You’ll find several great hearts at the Country Club Plaza, including a heart commemorating Kansas City’s firefighters, a delicious ice cream themed heart and a Plaza inspired design. Enjoy shopping on the Plaza, take in the iconic architecture and art throughout the district and grab a treat at Shake Shack. You’ll find great locally made products at Made in KC. Then, pop over the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art to explore the free museum and find the heart on the grounds.
Downtown Kansas City
Central Library (14 W. 10th St., Kansas City, MO)
Across the street from Town Pavilion (1111 Main St., Kansas City, MO)
Berkley Riverfront (1298 Riverfront Dr., Kansas City, MO)
Crown Center (2450 Grand, Kansas City, MO)
Union Station (30 W. Pershing, Kansas City, MO)
National WWI Museum and Memorial (2 Memorial Dr., Kansas City, MO)
You can drive or take the streetcar to catch many great hearts at Kansas City’s most beloved landmarks. Catch Pete the Cat at the Coterie, play at Science City, learn history at the National WWI Museum, check out new books and enjoy rooftop views at Central Library and enjoy a lovely day at one of the city’s best biking and kite flying parks, Berkley Riverfront, also home to the Mahomes heart.
These are just a few of our favorite spots to discover great hearts across the metro.
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Cookies and Creamery
Cottontale KC presents its new mobile concessions cart and ice cream shop! Featuring Signature Creamwiches, Horchata Hot Cocoa, & other local treats/ too!! Book the ice cream trike for your event today!
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The Regnier Family Wonderscope Museum of Kansas City
Wonderscope is the region's only non-profit children's museum that focuses on STEAM -- Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math for children under age 8.
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Mid-Continent Public Library - Red Bridge Branch
Amenities ADA Accessible Assistive Technology Book Drop Copy Machine Early Literacy Station Fax Machine Free Wi-Fi Google Fiber Meet and Eat Mobile Printing Public Computers Remote Printing Wellness Room
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Jack Stack Barbecue Martin City
Fans of Jack Stack consider this "barbecue heaven" with its welcoming neighborhood character -- just right for big parties or quiet dinners with the family.
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Alexander Majors Home
Built in 1856, the Alexander Majors House originally served as the base of operations for Majors’ overland shipping company, Russell, Majors & Waddell.
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Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead
Visitors can see more than 250 animals and birds, learn about growing flowers and vegetables, or experience an Indian encampment, a one-room country schoolhouse and a turn-of-the-century main street.
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Jack Stack Barbecue Country Club Plaza
Our Country Club Plaza location brings world-class barbecue to Kansas City's premier shopping and tourist destination. Stop by and enjoy The Plaza's Spanish architecture from our outdoor patio.
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Country Club Plaza
It was designed in 1922 as the nation's first suburban shopping district. Since then, it's open-air public art gallery has continuously added to its collection, with fountains, sculptures and murals.
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Brush Creek on the Country Club Plaza
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Crown Center
Crown Center is the place for pure entertainment. With exciting events and unique attractions. A center full of locally owned shops and restaurants. And two luxury hotels so you can stay at the center of it all.
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LEGOLAND Discovery Center
Legoland Discovery Center Kansas City offers a fun, highly interactive and educational 2-to 3-hour indoor experience. Based on the ever-popular Lego® brick, Legoland Discovery Center provides a range of interactive play areas.
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Sea Life Kansas City
This aquarium experience will get you up close and face-to-face with amazing underwater creatures such as sharks, octopus, our green sea turtle named Gertrude, stingrays, sea stars, seahorses, jellyfish and thousands of colorful fish! A favorite a...
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Arvin Gottlieb Planetarium at Union Station
Combining interactive astronomy education with spectacular public shows and night sky viewing opportunities, the Arvin Gottlieb Planetarium continues to be one of Kansas City's greatest connections to the night sky.
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Science City at Union Station
Kansas City’s Science Center, Science City at Union Station Kansas City, is a dynamic, hands-on science center featuring nearly 200 individual interactive exhibits and daily programming. Kids of all ages experience the amazing world of science fir...
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Union Station
A place for great adventure. Where Kansas City Connects. All of these phrases – and more – are regularly used to describe Union Station. Visitors of all ages, from all places and for all reasons tie Union Station to special and magical moments.
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National WWI Museum and Memorial
The National WWI Museum and Memorial is America’s leading institution dedicated to remembering, interpreting and understanding the Great War and its enduring impact on the global community. Named one of the top 25 museums in the United Sta...
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Berkley Riverfront Park
Kansas City began along the Missouri River. At Berkley Riverfront, the historic relationship to this vital natural resource continues. It is a scenic oasis, a place for community, activity, entertainment and relaxation within an urban landscape.
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Bar K Dog Bar
Bar K is a unique new destination featuring a modern bar, restaurant, event space and dog park.
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Kansas City Public Library - Central Branch
The Central Library serves as the main resource library for the system. It houses the major library departments, including: Customer Service, Central Reference, Special Collections, Youth Services, Document Delivery, Collection Maintenance and more.
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Quivira Park
Quivira Park is a 44.3-acre community park conveniently located at 119th and Quivira, yet serenely set right along Indian Creek and the bike/hike trail.