Will your family be staying in Kansas City this spring break? Luckily, there are plenty of great activities to explore right here in the Kansas City metro. This spring break, use our “Design-a-Day” ideas for an adventure close to home or across town. We’ve provided several ideas for all ages, interests and budgets.
Choose three activities you would most enjoy for your adventure. Mark your favorites with an X.
___ Do-It-Yourself
___ Fun and Games
___ Fun Food
___ Get Active
___ Big Screen
___ Bonus Pick
Next, gather your loved ones and choose from our Design-a-Day ideas below. Experiences are organized by regions of Kansas City for your convenience.
Kansas City, Kan.
- Do-It-Yourself — The Kansas City, Kansas Public Library (multiple locations) has free activities for every age and interest, including toddler story time, crochet and sewing, coding and yoga. To check the class schedule, visit KCKPL.org.
- Fun and Games — Dave & Buster’s (locations in Legends Outlets and Overland Park) is a fun location for kids and adults alike. With hundreds of games, various food options and big screen TVs, your family will have a blast. Check DaveAndBusters.com for specials, including half price games every Wednesday.
- Fun Food — Fritz’s Railroad Restaurant (locations in Kansas City, Kan.; Shawnee; and Crown Center) is a favorite stop for every KC kid. They will delight in watching their burgers and fries get delivered to the table by train. FritzsKC.com
- Get Active — Visit Zip KC (12829 Loring Rd., Bonner Springs). With over a mile of zip lining reaching nearly 55 miles per hour from 65-foot towers, this attraction will appeal to Kansas City’s thrill-seeking families. Zip KC is known for scenic views, nature hikes and heart-pounding adventure. Check out ZipKC.com for more information.
- Big Screen — Catch a movie at AMC Legends 14 (1841 Village West Pkwy.). AMC Stubs members can enjoy 50 percent off tickets on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Visit AMCTheatres.com for more information.
- Bonus Pick — For the animal lover, visit Manna Meadows (16842 Metro Ave., Bonner Springs). Get up close and personal with fluffy alpacas on a farm tour. Tours typically last 1 1/2 hours and end with a chance to shop for alpaca products in the farm store. Schedule a visit at MannaMeadowsAlpacas.com.
Crown Center
- Do-It-Yourself — Hallmark’s Kaleidoscope (290 E. 29th St.) is a free interactive studio that allows children to use leftover materials from Hallmark’s manufacturing processes. Adults will enjoy stopping by the Hallmark Visitors Center next door to learn more about the history of the iconic company. For hours and reservation information, visit HallmarkKaleidoscope.com.
- Fun and Games — Sea Life Kansas City (2475 Grand Blvd.) is a family-friendly aquarium full of fish, turtles, sharks, stingrays and an interactive touch pool. Check their website for coupons and combo deals for both Sea Life Aquarium and its neighboring attraction, Legoland Discovery Center. VisitSeaLife.com
- Fun Food — For a fun and interactive experience, visit Chip’s Chocolate Factory (Crown Center Shops, Level 2). Schedule a tour of the store, learn about how chocolate is made and go home with delicious samples. Check out ChipsChocolateFactory.com for more information.
- Get Active — Walk The Link from Crown Center to Union Station, where you will find not only a beautiful, historic building, but also Science City (30 W. Pershing Rd.), a nearly 100,000-square-foot educational and interactive space with more than 300 exhibits for kids of all ages. Purchase tickets in person or at ScienceCity.UnionStation.org.
- Big Screen — While at Union Station (30 W. Pershing Rd.), check out the largest movie screen in Kansas City, the Extreme Screen Theatre, which shows a mixture of classic movies, educational documentaries and family-friendly first-run movies. A visit to this 400-seat theater is also a budget-friendly outing, with tickets starting at around $4. ExtremeScreen.UnionStation.org
- Bonus Pick — Visit The Coterie Theatre (Crown Center Shops, Level 1) for a production geared towards all ages. Lilly and the Pirates, based on the book by Phyllis Root, will be showing live March 24-May 3. When Lily’s parents are shipwrecked, she must overcome her fear of the sea, defeat pirates and save her parents. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit TheCoterie.org.
Lee’s Summit
- Do-It-Yourself — At Potter’s Haven Art Studio (292 SW Blue Pkwy.) your family will bond while getting creative in this paint-your-own pottery studio with projects starting at $8. For walk-in hours, check PottersHavenArtStudio.com.
- Fun and Games — K1 Speed Indoor Go Kart Racing (2911 NE Independence Ave.) is a great destination for adults and teens who have a need for speed. This attraction features indoor go-kart racing, an arcade and food. K1Speed.com
- Fun Food — Located in historic Downtown Lee’s Summit, Poppy’s Ice Cream & Coffee House (307 SE Douglas St.) is a fun, friendly spot to stop for a cold treat or a warm coffee. For something different, try their espresso-covered ice cream. PoppysIceCream.com
- Get Active — Craft Putt (locations in Lee’s Summit and Overland Park) is a locally owned space with custom indoor putting courses for all skill levels. With a full bar and delicious pub food, your whole family will enjoy the experience. CraftPutt.com
- Big Screen — Lee’s Summit is home to both AMC Theatres and and B&B Theatres. A movie is always a fun spring break activity, especially when the KC weather is unpredictable. Catch a budget-friendly matinee for the best savings. AMCTheatres.com, BBTheatres.com
- Bonus Pick — Missouri Town Living History Museum (8010 E. Park Rd.) is a living history museum with over 25 buildings dating 1822-1860. Your family will experience what life was like in Missouri right before the Civil War. Open from April to November, this is a great bonus pick to put on your list. Check the Jackson County Parks and Recreation site for more information: MakeYourDayHere.com.