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 […]
Running August 14 - 22 at Theatre in the Park OUTDOOR - 7710 Renner Road Rated PG | Runs Approx 2.5 Hours
Join us for a week of BOT themed activities
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 […]
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 Worlds of Fun in 2026. Directors are encouraged to create an account as soon as possible. Sessions fill up quickly and are only available on […]
Step back in time and experience a unique taste of tradition during Lost Trail Days at the Mill. This immersive experience features a one-hour guided journey through the history, making, […]
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 […]
So much happened before Dorothy dropped in. WICKED, the Broadway sensation, looks at what happened in the Land of Oz... but from a different angle. Long before Dorothy arrives, there […]
Celebrate the 250th birthday of America by attending the Missouri State Fair which has operated since 1901 in Sedalia, Missouri. It includes daily concerts, exhibits and competitions of animals, homemade […]
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, […]
Join us for a CPR Certification event at CPKC Stadium in partnership with KC Current. 📅 August 15 ⏰ 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Gain the skills and confidence to […]
Friends of the Zoo members can enter early to beat the heat each weekend in July and August.
Join us for one of four 30-minute yoga classes amidst kitten mischief and cuteness in the Great Plains SPCA Training Room in Merriam, Kansas. What a cat-tatstic way to spend […]
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, […]
Ages: 5 and up, Experience Mary's Lake with a self-guided paddling adventure! Pick up your ticket at Prairie Park Nature Center, stroll to the lake, and grab your kayak or […]
Take command in a historic training exercise for military officers. In this Kriegsspiel, or wargame, battle the fog of war as you write orders, plot out your movements on a […]
An exciting event dedicated to our early learners! A FAMILY-FUN DAY, FULL OF SCIENCE PLAY! THIS YEAR’S THEME EXPLORES COMMUNITY. KidFEST Schedule Dinosaurs in your Backyard | 10:00 – 4:30 PM Location: Dino Lab Guests will be tour the dino lab to learn more about the fossils that can be found here in Kansas and Missouri, […]
There's something truly spectacular about the blend between Summer and Autumn when the colors of Kansas scenery create the ideal backdrop for outdoor fun. Over 20 photo ops + 60 […]
Harrisonville Community Church hosts the Annual Smoke’n for Jesus BBQ Competition and Community Meal, with the support and partnership of other local community churches. Together, we seek to reach the […]
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...