Looking for the best family-friendly events in Kansas City this May? Our curated guide highlights the top things to do in KC with kids, from free festivals and outdoor celebrations to live performances, interactive exhibits, and hands-on activities for all ages. Whether you’re planning a fun weekend outing, searching for unique date night ideas, or hoping to explore the city’s best spring events, you’ll find something for everyone.
Discover can’t-miss May events in Kansas City, including local shows, family attractions, and memorable experiences happening across the metro all month long.
LEGO® F1® – themed ‘Build the Thrill Event’
April 16 – May 25 During Opening Hours Get ready to race at this exclusive LEGO® F1® – themed ‘Build the Thrill Event’ only at LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Kansas City! […]
Stems: A Garden Soirée
Stems is a spring-forward celebration bursting with flowers, flavor, music, and community. Held at the beautiful Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, this all-inclusive event features culinary tastings from dozens […]
Washed Ashore
WASHED ASHORE: ART TO SAVE THE SEA TRAVELING EXHIBIT IN TOPEKA, KANSAS From May through September 2026, the Topeka Zoo & Conservation Center, in collaboration with the Topeka Rotary Club, […]
The Wizard of OZ
Follow the yellow brick road to magic and adventure! Playing atSpencer Theatre By L. Frank Baum With Music And Lyrics By Harold Arlen and E.Y. Harburg Background Music By Herbert […]
The Pigeon Comes to Kansas City: A Mo Willems Exhibit
The Pigeon Comes to Kansas City: A Mo Willems Exhibit May 23 – Sept 7: open during store hours You are invited into the imagination, whimsy, and humor of Mo Willems. […]
Lenexa Playground Passport
Go for the goal this summer! Explore Lenexa’s playgrounds, solve the secret code and score! Kids ages 2–12 have from May 29 to Aug. 28, 2026, to visit 16 of […]
Movie in the Park: Lilo & Stitch
Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy a free outdoor movie night at Movie in the Park featuring Lilo & Stitch! This live-action reimagining of the Disney classic tells […]
Bark at the Park
Bark at the Park is our series of nights at The K with fan’s best friend. This year we are turning the Hall of Fame Pavilion into a paw-some “off-leash” […]
Oceans of Fun Opening Day
Celebration at the Station
Kansas City Symphony Celebration at the Station: Celebration at the Station is the Kansas City Symphony’s annual Memorial Day weekend concert presented by Bank of America. Now in its 22nd […]
United We Play
FROM SANDLOTS TO STADIUMS, FIRST FAMILIES TO YOUR FAMILY, EXPERIENCE AN ALL-NEW, ALL-STAR EXHIBITION CELEBRATING THE SPORTING SPIRIT. As Kansas City welcomes the world for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Harry […]
School of the Soldier
Attention! Fall in and experience life in the US Army in 1812 as you learn the military drill and manual of arms that soldiers would practice every single day. Then […]
Star Wars Day
Our powers have doubled since the last time we met. Star Wars™ Day is back in a big way! We’re turning The K into a Star Wars™ fan’s dream on […]
Shrek: The Musical
Watch Shrek: The Musical with Theatre in the Park. Laugh through this gloriously green tale of acceptance, unexpected romance and beauty in unexpected places. May 22 – 24: 8 PM […]
Four Free Nights at inspireU
We’re thrilled to offer four special evenings at inspireU — completely free of charge — thanks to the generous support of the Leah Spratt Charitable Trust*. This is a wonderful […]
Member Swap Sundays
Introducing Swap Sundays! ✨ Starting this Sunday, February 15, Kansas Children’s Discovery members enjoy FREE admission to InspireU and Wonderscope, just show your Kansas Children’s Discovery Center membership card! Plus, […]
Enchanted Tea Party
Join our woodland animals for an enchanted tea party at the nature center! Wear your favorite princess dress, fairy outfit, or whatever makes you feel magical! We will provide the […]
Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art Low Sensory Morning
We invite participants into the museum an hour before we open to the public in order to provide a quiet and low-stimulating environment where you can enjoy hands-on artmaking activities […]
Food on the Missouri Frontier at Fort Osage
Enjoy the sights and smells of history in the making! See live demonstrations of hearth cooking, as well as food preservation and preparation techniques from the early 1800s. Walk through […]
Advanced Theatre Camp
Our Advanced Theatre Camp takes young performers behind the scenes and into every corner of what makes a production truly come alive! Choose one class or sign up for all […]
Beginner’s Theatre Workshops
Ready to step into the spotlight? We have a summer camp where kids can shine! Our Beginner’s Theatre Workshops are 7 fun-filled weeks where kids ages 5-15 can learn the […]
Mom-osa Mother’s Day Brunch
Sunday, May 10, 2026 | 10am — 1pm Brunch? Done. Mimosas? Poured. Moms? Absolutely glowing. We’ve got a table full of mom’s favorites—and a seat just for her. Add a […]
Free Days at the Museum
Bring the whole family to Free Days at the Museum. Occurring on every second Sunday of the month, Free Days provide greater access to The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures’ […]
Jurassic Journey
Experience a brand-new prehistoric passage featuring animatronic dinosaurs and fossils. Learn how hands-on science reveals dinosaurs that once ruled the ancient world. New limited-time exhibit filling nearly 5,000 saft in […]
The Story of US: America at 250
The Story of US: America at 250 explores the ideals, conflicts and turning points that shaped the nation. Featuring historic documents on loan from the National Archives—many seldom seen outside Washington, […]
Cub & Scouts BSA Day
Scouting America enjoys a day at the Zoo! Active Cub Scouts and Scouts BSA in uniform will receive FREE admission and one parent/guardian accompanying them will receive a $3 discount […]
Wildwood Open House
Take a shot at archery, go fishing for bass and crappie (catch and release), walk through the cabins and woods, check out the treehouse, and relax by the campfire. Oh, […]
MTC Kids Jam – Uncle Jumbo
Enjoy a free family concert with art activities, upbeat songs and dance-alongs for kids! Grammy nominee Uncle Jumbo layers heartfelt lyrics with messages of positivity that inspire young minds to […]
Shakespeare’s “As You Like It”
May 7th – 9th, 2026EVENING SHOWS AT 700pm,200PM MATINEE ON MAY 9THTCH Stage & Studio Theater, Oak Park Mall2nd Floor, Nordstrom Wing95th & Quivira, Overland Park, KS “As You Like […]
Carnival of the Animals and Other Delights
Saint-Saëns’s enchanting Carnival of the Animals — a witty, whimsical and dazzling showcase. Complementing it is the world premiere of Michael Stephen Brown’s Endangered Carnival: A Zoological Fantasy, an ingenious […]
If You Give A Mouse A Cookie
Theatre for Young America is thrilled to present If You Give a Mouse a Cookie, a live performance adaptation of Laura Numeroff’s beloved book. Families love this laugh-out-loud story of […]
Scout Appreciation Month
CALLING ALL SCOUTS Inspire your scout’s imaginations with educational play that harnesses the limitless creative possibilities of LEGO® bricks. All through May, scouts in uniform get FREE entry plus 30% off […]