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 […]
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Events for May 16, 2026
All Day
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! […]
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, […]
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, […]
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 […]
Painted Gardens
Save the date for Painted Garden (May 2-June 21, 2026)! 🎨 Powell Gardens welcomes Painted Garden as joy and color sweep through the Gardens. This year’s display is a celebration […]
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 […]
Jurassic Journey
Science City at Union Station 30 W. Pershing Rd., Kansas CityExperience 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 […]
Festival of Music – Choral
Worlds of Fun 4545 Worlds of Fun Ave, Kansas City2026 Registration Is Now Open Worlds of Fun Festival of Music is returning in 2026! Don’t miss this chance to be part of the fun and excitement of performing at […]
Ongoing
Youth Pickleball League
Get ready to serve, rally, and have fun in our Youth Pickleball League—where kids aged 11–16 learn the game, sharpen their skills, and enjoy friendly competition in a positive, supportive […]
Jumperoo (toddler time)
Urban Air Adventure Park Lenexa 8540 Maurer Rd., LenexaJumperoo is a special time when the park opens before normal operating hours to welcome the 5 & under jumpers and their parent/guardian to jump, bounce, & crawl around safely. For $10.99 + socks ($3.49/pair - required) there is access to our Delu...
Lenexa Farmers Market – Saturdays
The Commons: Lenexa Civic Campus 17101 W. 87th St. Pkwy., City of LenexaFresh fruits and vegetables, meat, eggs, dairy, baked goods, market staples, plants and flowers, body care products, ready-to-eat foods, beverages and more. The Lenexa Farmers Market sells only products that […]
Independence Farmers Market
Independence Uptown Market 211 W. Truman Road, IndependenceOur Summer & Fall Farmers Market is BACK! Whether you’re stocking up on fresh, locally grown produce, hunting for handcrafted goods, or just looking for a reason to get outside, […]
Food on the Missouri Frontier
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Family Storytime
Johnson County Library - Central Resource Branch 9875 W 87th St, Overland ParkThe whole family will enjoy this flexible Storytime. Hearing stories is a great way to spend time with your kids and help them foster a love of reading. Stories, songs, […]
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 […]
Penguin March
Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium 6800 Zoo Dr., Kansas CityJoin us for one of our coolest traditions—Penguin March at Helzberg Penguin Plaza! Watch as these charismatic penguins waddle, explore, and parade through the plaza while enjoying the fresh outdoor air […]
Free Weekend Fun: Nouveau Notes
Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art 4525 Oak St., Kansas CityJoin us in Bloch lobby to create your own time telling tool! Then join us in the galleries to learn how different civilizations approached the concept of time. Visit Museum Guides to explore both historical and modern methods of telling time in a...
Ice Cream Social
Step back in time and savor the sweet tradition of gathering for ice cream and live music. Join us at the replica bandstand (gazebo) — where early Lenexans once came together for […]
End of School Bash
We are excited to host this End of School Community Event!! Join us for this annual event hosted by our Kid City ministry. There will be bounce houses, food, face […]
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 […]