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Evergy Festival of Lights

Powell Gardens 1609 NW US Hwy. 50, Kingsville

Evergy Festival of Lights Select evenings at Powell Gardens | 5-10 p.m. November 20-23, 28-30, December 4-6, 11-13, 19-23, 26-29, and January 2-3, 2026   During Evergy Festival of Lights at […]

Touchdowns & Tinsel

T-Shotz 660 NW Metro North Dr., Kansas City

Celebrate the holidays with us at T-Shotz! Join us for a classic, Kansas City holiday experience from November 28th through December 31st! Enjoy a themed menu and specialty cocktails in our main […]

Polar Express Showing

Polar Express Showing

Union Station 30 West Pershing Road, Kansas City

This is the story of a young hero boy on Christmas Eve who boards on a powerful magical train that’s headed to the North Pole and Santa Claus’s home. What […]

New Year’s Eve at Urban Air Adventure Park

Urban Air Adventure Park Lenexa 8540 Maurer Rd., Lenexa

Ring in the New Year at NOON! Urban Air’s annual Happy NOON Year Balloon Drop is back at both our Lenexa and Overland Park locations. Join us for the big […]

Ongoing

The Nostalgia Awakens: Retro Kenner Star Wars Action Figure Toys

National Museum of Toys and Miniatures 5235 Oak St., Kansas City

Embark on an intergalactic voyage to see The Nostalgia Awakens: Retro Kenner Star Wars Action Figure Toys, The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures' upcoming exhibition featuring EVERY action figure toy made […]

Jumperoo

Urban Air Adventure Park Lenexa 8540 Maurer Rd., Lenexa

Jumperoo is a special time where the park is open only for children 7 & under! We open the park early just for the little ones and their parents to […]

KC’s FAV Holiday Light Party | Winter Magic—Northland

Winter Magic at Platte Purchase Park 10400 Platte Purchase Drive, Kansas City

Join Us for Kansas City’s 6th Annual Winter Magic! Winter Magic 2025 | KC’s Favorite Drive-Thru Holiday Light Party ✨ More Lights! ✨ ✨ More Fun Songs! ✨ ✨ Even […]

Titanic: An Immersive Voyage

Union Station 30 West Pershing Road, Kansas City

Step aboard the world’s most captivating maritime legend — Titanic: An Immersive Voyage — opening NOV 8 at Union Station Kansas City. This breathtaking new exhibition brings the Titanic’s untold […]

Elf – The Musical TYA

Coterie Theatre 2450 Grand Blvd., Suite 144, Kansas City

November 11 - December 31, 2025 The beloved holiday classic comes to life on stage! Buddy, a young orphan, mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported to […]

Holiday Reflections

Union Station 30 West Pershing Road, Kansas City

Celebrate your holidays with all the nostalgia and tradition you love, plus brilliant new additions that will transport you and your entire family into pure holiday enchantment… – See the […]

Holiday Lights on Farmstead Lane

Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead 13800 Switzer, Overland Park

Turn your car into a glow mobile and head to Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead for a free, sparkling light show synced to festive music! Running nightly Nov. 27–Dec. 31, 5–10 […]

Union Station’s Holiday Classic Movies – Polar Express

Union Station 30 West Pershing Road, Kansas City

When a doubting young boy takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery that shows him that the wonder of life never […]

Gym for Me

Gym for Me

Lenexa Rec Center 17201 W. 87th St. Pkwy., Lenexa +1 more

Lenexa Rec Center; Old Town Activity Center A fun open gym where young children can play with balls, tunnels and other age-appropriate equipment. Price is $3 per person (including guardians).Free […]

Wonder Eve

The Regnier Family Wonderscope Museum of Kansas City 433 East Red Bridge Road, Kansas City

Wonderscope Children's Museum will host its annual Wonder Eve celebration, a festive event welcoming the new year with an array of fun and engaging activities for families. This year’s Wonder […]

We, the People: Exhibit

We, the People: Exhibit

National Archives at Kansas City 400 W. Pershing Rd., Kansas City

The National Archives at Kansas City is excited to announce that starting Tuesday, February 20, our We the People exhibit will be open to the public. Free, self-guided tours will be available Tuesday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Ripples: Water, Community, and You

Johnson County Museum 8788 Metcalf, Overland Park

Water is the lifeblood of human civilization, shaping our history, economy, and environment. “Ripples” explores how water has connected us all—past, present, and future.

Preschool Playground

Preschool Playground

Olathe Community Center 1205 E Kansas City Rd, Kansas

Interactive playtime with slides and tunnels for kids ages 9 months–6 years. $5. Register at OlatheKS.org Every Wednesday, from Oct.-March when school is in session, space is provided for gross […]

Open Playtime

The MiniKC Playroom 260 NE Barry Rd, Kansas City

Looking for a way to keep those little hands busy and hearts full this winter? From imaginative open playtime, to sensory-rich themed events, we've got you covered to keep your […]

Splash With Me: Lenexa Rec Center

Splash With Me: Lenexa Rec Center

Lenexa Rec Center 17201 W. 87th St. Pkwy., Lenexa

Let your little ones splash, play and build confidence in the water during this morning swim time just for them. Soft toys are welcome. Swim diapers and swim suits are required for children that are not bathroom trained.

Open Play

Open Play

Kaw Prairie Community Church 9421 Meadow View Dr., Lenexa

Join for a special storytime, themed craft time, and open play in the gym and playplace. KawPrairie.org

Zoo Year’s Eve

Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium 6800 Zoo Dr., Kansas City

Roar in the New Year at the Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium! Why wait until midnight to celebrate the New Year? We are kicking off the party early with a […]

Babies and Books

Babies and Books

Rabbit hOle 919 E. 14th Ave., North Kansas City

Come listen to a story with your little one, connect with other parents and guardians, and learn how you can make books accessible to your bitty babies. $5 per child. […]

Noon Year’s Eve Pajama Party Countdown

Lenexa Public Market 8750 Penrose Ln., Lenexa

Come dressed in your comfiest pajamas to count down to the new year. This family-friendly countdown (at 12 p.m. noon, instead of 12 a.m. midnight) will feature board games, giveaways, […]

NOON Year’s Eve

Kansas City Public Library - Plaza Branch 4801 Main Street, Kansas City

Is midnight a little too late to stay awake? Celebrate 2026 by ringing in the NOON year! We’ll mix kid-friendly mocktails, create noisemakers, and get ready to have a ball […]

Open Gym

Open Gym

360 Gymnastics 431 N. Lindenwood Dr., Olathe

Enjoy the open gym with your toddler. $5. Register at KC360Gym.com  

Noon Year’s Eve

Science City at Union Station 30 W. Pershing Rd., Kansas City

Enjoy a family‑friendly New Year’s celebration filled with science demos, activities and a balloon drop.