Democracy isn’t only written in founding documents or decided at the ballot box — it’s lived every day. For 250 years, people across the United States have claimed, challenged, and […]
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 […]
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, […]
The Pigeon Comes to Kansas City: A Mo Willems Exhibit May 23 - Sept 7: open during store hours You are invited into the imagination, whimsy, and humor of Mo Willems. […]
Regnier Extreme Screen MAY 29 — AUG 27 | MON — SAT 10:00am One hundred years ago, areas of great natural beauty were declared protected for eternity. A team of […]
Go for the goal this summer! Explore Lenexa's playgrounds, solve the secret code and score! Kids ages 2–12 have from May 29 to Aug. 28, 2026, to visit 16 of […]
Read, Score, Roar! The Summer Reading Program is an initiative that aims to promote reading and literacy to children, teens and adults. Each summer, the Library offers programs and events […]
Liv Love Collective offers Ready Set Dance classes, Occupational Therapy, Speech, Tutoring, and Social groups. Our dance studio and sensory gym feature a parent lounge, safe play space, and birthday […]
Kick off a Summer of Reading! Get ready to kick off a Summer at MCPL like no other! With the theme Read, Score, Roar, readers of all ages will sprint […]
Festival of Butterflies (July 16-August 2) returns for a special 30th-year celebration, inviting guests of all ages to reflect on three decades of wonder, discovery, and the magic of pollinators at Powell Gardens. This year […]
Experience 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 […]
Shop gently used name-brand clothes, shoes and back-to-school essentials for kids and families.
2026 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 […]
Back to School/Fall/Winter Event July 25-29, 2026 Rhea Lana's of South Johnson County offers families a convenient way to purge their gently used childrens items! The perks offered to […]
Featuring more than 100 works from the Mucha Trust Collection, this exhibition traces Mucha’s rise from a struggling artist in Paris to an international sensation – and explores the enduring […]
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 […]
As Kansas City prepares to host the global soccer competition, Crown Center will become “The Center of Summer Soccer” with FREE activities on Crown Center Square to provide family entertainment […]
At Eagles summer camps your kiddos can expect to learn gymnastics, make obstacle courses, create crafts, play sooooo many gym games and have lessons in yoga, science, cooking & more! […]
Embark on a magical journey through Powell Gardens where life-size dragons and magnificent creatures await around every turn. During Dragons and Fantastic Beasts, guests are invited to explore, play, and […]
Each week listen to a read aloud in the Goodnight Moon Room at The Rabbit hOle followed by a themed craft. Recommended ages 3-7
Climb aboard an Old West, mule-drawn wagon for an easy tour of the Independence Square, home of three historic “westward ho” trails. Several historical itineraries are offered. They might include: […]
For Pete the Cat, life is an adventure no matter where you wind up. So, the minute the groovy blue cat meets The Biddles, he gets the whole family rocking. […]
Looking for something meaningful and fun for your child this summer? Join our therapist-designed Summer Skill-Building Workshops, where kids grow confidence, learn to manage emotions, and build healthy connections in […]
Friday, July 17 through Sunday, July 26, 2026 You are cordially invited to the Great Plains Theatre castle to enjoy the fairy tale you know and love. Dance the night […]
Kids and adults can walk, jog or race short courses, then enjoy medals and Farmstead fun.
Lace up your shoes for the 26th Annual Georgia's Chicken Fun Run/Walk at the Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead! Participants of all ages are welcome to register and enjoy an epic […]
Jumperoo 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...
Fresh 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 […]
Our 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, […]
Friends of the Zoo members can enter early to beat the heat each weekend in July and August.
Friends of the Zoo members can enter early to beat the heat each weekend in July and August.
We will have free open play for guests participating in getting their car seat spot cleaned from Eco Seat for $20. All others will be charged regular price $14.50/child for […]
The 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, […]
The art of paper marbling dates back to the 12th century in Japan and China and expanded into Europe in the 1600s, making its way to America by the 1800s. […]
Create paper shuttlecock sculptures and explore scale with gallery activities. Fun Spot: Lobby Level, Bloch Building | 11am-3pm Create a paper shuttlecock sculpture inspired by badminton while exploring the concept of […]
Join 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...
Set in 5th Century Britain, the Roman Empire is in disarray. Britain warlords continually battle for the right to be chief ruler of the land. Raised by Merlin the Magician, […]
Experience Anna and Elsa’s story of sisterhood, magic and true love in this Broadway musical for ages 6 and up.