Come join us August 1st to celebrate the lazy days of Summer. Bring your friends and help pass the time. These day includes concession specials, coordinated games and prizes every hour from 12:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Admission is half price with a canned food donation for Shawnee Community Services.
913 Day
Honor the 913 area code with exclusive discounts and specials at local shops and restaurants.
The Science of Guinness World Records
Anyone, anywhere can be a record-breaker. And science can explain the incredible and help you develop your record-breaking skills and abilities. All around the world, people are pushing themselves to achieve new and amazing things. From the world’s smallest stop motion film (hint: it’s measured in nanometers), to the most drum beats in 60 seconds (2,109… or 35 per second!), to the most consecutive pinky pull-ups (36!), the world is full of fascinating people achieving strange and incredible feats.
Now, for the first time ever, we’re looking into the SCIENCE behind these mesmerizing accomplishments with The Science of Guinness World Records exhibit.
Go behind the scenes and see what it takes. Hear the stories of those who set out to break new ground and succeeded. Learn the secrets, then TRY IT YOURSELF! Challenge your friends, your family, your classmates, or even other visitors.
Times: Mon – Sat 10am to 5pm, Sun 11am to 5pm
Pricing: Adults $17.50, Seniors $16.00, Children $15.00, Members $13.50, and Children 0-3 Free
LEGO Bluey “Duck Cake” Build Event
Join us in store for a special LEGO Bluey “Duck Cake” build. This event is ideal for children ages 4-10 but LEGO enthusiasts of all ages are welcome. Due to the limited number of kits available, please contact our store if this is an event you are interested in participating in to reserve your spot today!
Various times and Barnes & Noble locations: Plaza, Zona Rosa, and Blue Springs
Heartland Book Festival
On October 11, the 3rd Heartland Book Festival offers a full day of programming for readers and writers of all ages. Enjoy author talks, panel discussions, workshops, storytimes, book signings, regional vendors, food trucks, and more.
Admission is free, but entry tickets are required. Seating for individual events and activities is available first come, first served until spaces reach capacity.
Featured Children’s Book Authors Include:
Derrick Barnes, ‘The Incredibly Human Henson Blayze’
Adib Khorram, ‘Bijan Always Wins’
John Hare, ‘Field Trip to Dinosaur Valley’
Brian Gehrlein, ‘The Book of Rules’
Christine Taylor-Butler, ‘Save the…Polar Bears’
Fun arts and crafts opportunities also available!
FALL KICKOFF at Evangel
You’re invited to join us for our FALL KICKOFF on Sundays, September 7, 14 & 21 at 9 or 10:45. These services will be encouraging, challenging, & life-changing. PLUS, everyone will have a chance to enter to win an awesome giveaway each week! LEGO sets, Royals tickets, Chiefs party packs — and our GRAND PRIZE*: tickets + parking pass to see our Kansas City Chiefs! We hope you’ll join us!
*To be eligible to win the Grand Prize, one must be registered on all three Sundays of FALL KICKOFF 2025 [9/7, 9/14, 9/21]. Grand Prize drawing will take place during 10:45 service on 9/21. Winner does not need to be present to win.