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United We Play

Harry S. Truman Presidential Library 500 US Hwy. 24, Independence

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

Topeka Zoo & Conservation Center 635 SW Gage Blvd., Topeka

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

Crown Center 2450 Grand Blvd, Kansas City

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. […]

Lenexa Playground Passport

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

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 […]

Summer Camps at Liv Love Collective

Liv Love Collective 6701 west 121st street suite 103, Leawood

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 […]

Summer at MCPL: Read, Score, Roar!

MCPL

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 at Powell Gardens

Powell Gardens 1609 NW US Hwy. 50, Kingsville

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 […]

Leavenworth County Fair

Leavenworth County Fairgrounds 405 W 4th St, Tonganoxie

July 28 - August 1 , 2026 Leavenworth County Fair at a Glance Come and enjoy a classic American experience at the Leavenworth County Fair!  You and your family can […]

Jurassic Journey

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

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 […]

Ongoing

Nelson- Atkins Museum of Art Timeless Mucha

Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art 4525 Oak St., Kansas City

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 […]

Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art Low Sensory Morning

Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art 4525 Oak St., Kansas City

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 […]

Eagles Summer Camp

Eagles Gymnastics 209 W. 135th st, Kansas City

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! […]

Dragons and Fantastic Beasts

Powell Gardens 1609 NW US Hwy. 50, Kingsville

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 […]

Story Hour

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

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

Historical Covered Wagon Tours

Pioneer Trails Adventures 223 N. Main St., Independence

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: […]

Pete the Cat

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

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. […]

Summer Skill-Building Workshops

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 […]

Vacation Bible School

Puppets * Bible lesson * memory verse * crafts * games * snacks * prizes

The Good, the Bad, and the Funny

Englewood Arts Center 10901 E Winner Rd , Independence

A brand-new summer camp taught and directed by Martin City Melodrama at EA for theatrical arts! This camp teaches the young theatre artist classic comedy of yesteryear. Charlie Chaplin, Buster […]

Creative Storytime

Creative Storytime
Ceramic Café 9510 Nall Ave, Overland Park

Do you have a pre-schooler that just LOVES TO PAINT? Ceramic Cafe offers a fun story and paint time every Friday. We read a book, then the kids get to paint a ceramic item that goes along with the story and finish with a snack.

Indoor Playground

Indoor Playground
Mill Creek Activity Center 6518 Vista Drive , Kansas

Mill Creek Activity Center. Toddlers can explore on soft climbing structures, slides and sensory activities. Ages walking to 5 yrs. $6 per child. Available Mondays and Fridays from 11 AM-12 […]

Open Gym

Open Gym
360 Gymnastics 431 N. Lindenwood Dr., Olathe

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

July Final Friday in Downtown Parkville

Downtown Parkville , Parkville

Historic downtown Parkville invites you to close out the month in style at Final Friday—an evening of shopping, dining, drinks, and live music in one of the region’s most charming […]

Friday Night Family Fun: Tech Toys with Mr. Metachess

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

Explore technology in a tabletop adventure with micro robots. Mr. Metachess, the mobile maker and game hosting service, brings a collection of HEXBUG remote-controlled toys and more, guiding children through […]