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Read ArticleThe Best Parks to Visit this Fall
Cooler weather has arrived in Kansas City, and it has brought an explosion of color with it! Here are some of the best parks for...
Read ArticleKansas City’s Ultimate Halloween Guide: Trick (& Trunk)-or-Treats by Date
No tricks here—just treats! Kansas City families have dozens of fun, free, and frightfully festive ways to celebrate Halloween. Browse our list of the best...
Read ArticleYour Guide to Pumpkin Everything in KC
Let’s be honest — fall is really just a celebration of that great orange gourd: the pumpkin. A trip to the pumpkin patch is on...
Read ArticleAdventure Awaits at KC Pumpkin Patch
My family was gathering for a photo under the towering KC Pumpkin Patch sign, and I was doing that awkward mom scan—looking for someone kind...
Read ArticleOctober Festivals in KC
Celebrate fall in Kansas City! Discover top festivals this October — GloWild, Oktoberfest, Neewollah, farm tours, arts & crafts, rodeos, and more. GloWild: Legends &...
Read ArticleBaby’s First Fall at Louisburg Cider Mill
Explore Louisburg Cider Mill’s Country Store, enjoy live music, sip fresh cider, and savor donuts that taste like autumn itself.
Read ArticleFall Magic at Carolyn’s Pumpkin Patch
From pumpkin donuts to pig races and the iconic Mega Slide, Carolyn’s Pumpkin Patch is packed with autumn fun for the whole family.
Read ArticleJohnson Farms Plants & Pumpkins: Fall Fun for the Whole Family
Make this fall unforgettable with a family trip to Johnson Farms, where fall traditions meet nonstop fun.
Read ArticleStep Back in Time at GloWild: Time Traveler at the Kansas City Zoo
Experience a glowing time-travel adventure filled with lanterns, games, rides, and surprises at the Kansas City Zoo’s GloWild: Time Traveler event.
Read ArticleBest of September
Looking for the best family fun this September in Kansas City? The KC Parent team has rounded up the top events, festivals, and activities happening...
Read ArticleAugust Festivals in Kansas City
Discover August festivals in Kansas City—fairs, music, food, and family fun all month long. Your go-to guide for end-of-summer celebrations.
Read ArticleBest Apple Picking Farms Around Kansas City for Fall Fun
Discover the best apple picking farms in Kansas City! From cider slushes and tractor rides to pumpkins and corn mazes, explore the perfect autumn getaways for the whole family.
Read ArticleSunflower Season: Where to Find Picture-Perfect Fields in Kansas
Every summer and early fall, something magical happens across Kansas! Fields come alive in brilliant waves of yellow as sunflowers stretch toward the sky. Whether...
Read ArticleSummer Freebies for Kansas City Kids
Turn Good Grades and Great Reads into Free Summer Fun
Read ArticleLight Up the Sky: KC’s Ultimate Guide to Fourth of July Fireworks & Festivals
From big city displays to small town charm, the KC metro knows how to celebrate the Fourth. Whether you're after parades, food trucks, or just...
Read ArticleKC’s VBS Guide
Plan your summer with KC’s 2025 VBS Guide—faith-filled fun, crafts, and games at free or low-cost VBS spots, sorted by state and date.
Read ArticleKC’s Ultimate Guide to U-Pick Farms for Families
Looking for a sweet summer adventure? This nostalgic and practical guide rounds up the best U-pick farms across the Kansas City area-from strawberries and sunflowers to apples and pumpkins. Packed with parent pro tips and kid-friendly extras!
Read ArticleKC’s Summer Movie Guide
From $2 indoor matinees to free outdoor films under the stars, explore family movie nights, drive-ins, and special screenings happening all summer in KC!
Read ArticleOut-of-This-World Star Wars Snacks for May the 4th and Beyond
Celebrate May the 4th with BB-8 pancakes, Baby Yoda quesadillas, blue milkshakes, and chewy Chewie cookies-fun and tasty treats from a galaxy not so far...
Read ArticleUnique Overnights Near KC
It’s time for a romantic overnight getaway near Kansas City! Make memories and stay in a covered wagon at Isinglass Estate, a converted silo at The Silos at Prairie Vale, or a luxury suite at Cedar Crest Lodge.
Read ArticleSpring Blooms and Bites
Don't Touch That Flower by Alice Hemming, illustrated by Nicola Slater, will capture any child with its playful illustrations and delightful lessons about what causes...
Read ArticleFestivals Across Kansas City
Get ready for a season packed with art, music, food, festivals, and family fun across Kansas City and beyond. From colorful street fairs to moving concerts and lively cultural celebrations, there’s something unforgettable waiting for everyone.
Read ArticleSpringtime Adventures in Kansas City
Fountains, sports, farmers markets and flowers-spring in Kansas City is nothing short of spectacular! Celebrate the season Kansas City-style as vibrant outdoor activities, local flavors...
Read ArticleBest Indoor Winter Fun in Kansas City
Stay entertained this winter with Kansas City’s best indoor attractions! From hands-on museums to creative arts, active play, and animal encounters, there’s fun for everyone.
Read ArticleSuper Bowl Family Fun: Kansas City Style
Discover these fun and family-friendly ways to celebrate the Chiefs’ Super Bowl appearance! From stadium tours to themed treats and crafts, this guide is packed with activities to help you show your Chiefs pride and create unforgettable memories.
Read Article10 Unique Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day for Families in Kansas City
Discover 10 unique ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day in Kansas City! From shopping at Made in KC to enjoying Andre’s chocolates, make this year unforgettable.
Read ArticleSome of the Best Sledding & Tubing Hills in Kansas City
From Blue Springs, to Shawnee, to Leawood, this is our list of best sledding hills in the Metro. Be active, go sledding, and make memories today!
Read ArticleThree Favorite Soup Spots
Treat your family to a delicious steaming bowl from Kansas City’s own eateries where local chefs know how to create tasty, filling and nutritious soups for every palate!
Read ArticleDIY Planet Costumes
Create unique planet costumes for Halloween with this fun DIY project! Using balloons, paper mache, and some paint, you can craft vibrant, out-of-this-world costumes with your kids.
Read ArticleKansas City’s Fall Festival Guide
From apples to pumpkins, crafts to carnivals, ethnic festivals, and much much more… celebrate everything autumn at a local fair.
Read ArticleFood Factories & Farms
Kansas City is home to local farms, orchards, chocolate shops and factories where many delicious foods are produced right before your eyes.
Read ArticleA Christmas-Lovers Product Guide
If you love Christmas, you’ll love these fun decorations, delicious goods, cute clothes and holiday-inspired toys!
Read ArticleApple Picking Day Trips
It’s apple picking season! These local farms are great day trip destinations for families.
Read ArticleKC’s Water Fun Guide
Spraygrounds, wakeboarding lessons, daring water rides, pools and waterparks… discover the best places to cool off this summer in KC!
Read Article40 Free Ideas for Summer Fun in KC
Olivia Bock updated this article on 6/2/25 to replace the concluded Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood® exhibit with Crown Center’s current summer exhibit. Tip: You'll find many...
Read ArticleKC’s Favorite Dog Parks
National Dog Day is Aug. 26. Celebrate with a day at the park with your favorite four-legged friend!
Read ArticleSeven Reasons Parents Should Send Their Kids to Camp
Singing “Kumbaya,” telling scary stories around the campfire, sleeping in a bunk bed, sharing sunscreen and bug spray, rolling up a sleeping bag and cooking s’mores-the lore of summer camp is storied!
Read ArticleKansas City’s Ultimate Christmas Fun Guide
Your complete guide to new and old Christmas traditions in Kansas City!
Read ArticleThe Best Gifts for the Holidays
The winners of the National Parenting Product Awards are our top picks for your children this year.
Read ArticleWalkin’ (or Drivin’) in a Winter Wonderland
The whimsy of winter wonderlands awaits at these gardens, parks, and historic sites.
Read Article21 Ideas for Wet and Wild Summer Fun at Home
Here’s a list of ways to stay cool midsummer at home and add some excitement into the second half of your kids’ break from school.
Read ArticleDate Night Ideas: Indoor Options
Fun, indoor activities are a must when the weather gets cooler. Check out one of these great options!
Read ArticleSpending A Summer Day at The Legends with the Family
The Legends, located in Village West in Kansas City, Kansas, is an outdoor shopping center with over 100 businesses across more than a million square feet. Discover great ways to spend a day at The Legends with kids and teens.
Read ArticleI Got to Drive a Zamboni… and You can too!
If you’re like many hockey fans and ice skaters you’ve thought that it might be fun to ride… or even better… DRIVE the Zamboni! Now, you CAN at Cable Dahmer Arena in Independence.
Read ArticleThe Addams Family: Review
Simply say “The Addams Family,” and fingers start snapping. The show is delightfully campy in its spooky, kooky humor, full of fun songs that keep the plot moving, and portrayed delightful by a ghoulishly talented cast. Fans of The Addams …
Read Article50 Fun Ideas Under $5 for a Summer of KC Fun
Stretching the family budget while making the most of summer break is every parent’s dream. Celebrate the season with these free and cheap local ideas!
Read ArticleTop Toys for Christmas 1985-2015
When the first issue of KC Parent was published in 1985, Cabbage Patch Kids were at the height of their popularity and appeared under a lot of Christmas trees. Today, top toys include electronics, as well as old favorites such as Legos and …
Read ArticleWhere Our Food Comes From: 4 Farm Tours for KC Kids
Do your children ever ask where their food comes from? With Missouri and Kansas both sharing a rich agricultural heritage, KC families can enjoy a tour of local farms and gardens and learn the answers firsthand!
Read Article5 Spring Break Getaways 5 Hours (or less) from Kansas City
An urban vacation, an Ozark mountain getaway, wild animals and water adventures, or the opportunity to step back in time… discover 5 fabulous family getaways only 5 hours (or less) from KC!
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