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 […]
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 […]
June 12, 2026 - December 6, 2026 H. Tony and Marti Oppenheimer Gallery; Dean E. Thompson Gallery, First Floor FREE and open to the public Sport and Spectator celebrates […]
Peter Parker devotes his life to protecting New York City as a full-time Spider-Man. But as the demands on him intensify, the pressure sparks a surprising physical evolution that threatens […]
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 […]
10:00am George Owens Nature Park1601 Speck Rd., Independence, MO 64057 Make Thursday mornings in June and July your new fishing tradition! Young anglers of all skill levels can drop in to practice casting, learn new tips, and enjoy being outside near the water! Bring your own rod or borrow one of ours. $5 per session […]
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 […]
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 […]
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: […]
Rhea Lana's of the Northland is your premier destination for an upscale children’s consignment experience. As a locally owned event, we bring together over 1,500 local families selling close to 175,000 gently used, high-quality items at unbeatable prices. From newborn to teen clothing and shoes to toys, baby gear, furniture, and more, you’ll find everything […]
Toddlers will enjoy the shallow pool and play equipment. Non-members are welcome to drop-in for pool use with the purchase of a daily pass of $9. Free for PCC members. […]
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 […]
Drive, pull or push your favorite Little Tykes vehicles. Parents must supervise their children. $2 per child or free for members. Merriam.org
This program is offered each Tuesday at 10 am and 2 pm and is included with museum admission or membership. Weekly class for infants 3–18 months and their grown-ups, too! […]
This program is offered each Tuesday at 10 am and 2 pm and is included with museum admission or membership. Weekly class for infants 3–18 months and their grown-ups, too! […]
Tuesday, August 11, 2026 10:00am–11:00am Merriam Plaza Library During this high-energy interactive performance, children are invited to join a musical “safari” where they meet different animals from all over the […]
Plan a playdate for your children and their friends at the amazing outdoor showroom. $2 cash per child. BackyardSpecialists.com/pay-for-play/
Buy any 2 Drinks at regular menu price and your 3rd is FREE every Tuesday 2PM-6PM @ I AM Frozen Dessert Cafe.