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Native Arts in Miniature

National Museum of Toys and Miniatures 5235 Oak St., Kansas City

Native Arts in Miniature explores diverse tribal traditions, family heritage, and creative innovations expressed by Native American artists working in miniature. Video interviews and written interpretation highlight artists’ voices discussing […]

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. […]

Sport and Spectator Exhibit

Nerman Museum 12345 College Boulevard, Overland Park

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 […]

The Berlin Wall: A World Divided

Union Station 30 West Pershing Road, Kansas City

The Berlin Wall. A World Divided. combines multiple perspectives and experiences through a unique collection of artifacts, media and diverse testimonies. The exhibition traces the origins and rise of the Cold […]

Sword and Sorcery Weekend at Science City

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

Parents! ✨ Something magical is brewing at Science City! ⚡ Join us August 29–30 for Sword and Sorcery Weekend! Don’t miss this epic weekend of family fun filled with potions, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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: […]

Wicked at Kansas City Music Hall

Kansas City Music Hall 301 W 13th St , Kansas City

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 […]

Free Weekend Fun: Mini to Monumental

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art 4525 Oak Street, Kansas City

Create a paper shuttlecock sculpture inspired by badminton while exploring the concept of scale. Using paper and colorful materials, experiment with size to discover how scale changes the way we […]

Slime Time Sundays

Slime Time Sundays
Createarium Art Studio 110 N Bridge St, Smithville

Every Sunday at 1 PM, their studio transforms into a colorful, glittery, sensory-filled slime paradise! Bring the kids (or your inner kid!) for an afternoon of creativity, unique color combos, […]

Free Weekend Fun: Nouveau Notes 

Free Weekend Fun: Time for Art
Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art 4525 Oak St., Kansas City

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...

Natsu Matsuri 2026 (Japanese Summer Festival)

Merriam Marketplace 5740 Merriam Dr., Merriam

🎐 Tickets are now on sale for Kansas City’s 3rd annual Japanese Summer Festival! 🎐 Join us on Sunday, August 30 for a day of celebrating Japanese culture and community! […]

Woof Fest

Woof Fest
KC Wheel 2485 Jefferson Street, Kansas City

Get ready for the most tail-wagging event of the year! Woof Fest is coming to the KC Wheel, bringing together dog lovers, their four-legged best friends, and a great cause. […]

Sunday Family Fun: Pottery Experience for Families

Belger Crane Yard Studios 2011 Tracy Avenue , Kansas City

Come join us for a fun family clay experience on select Sundays from 6:30PM-8:30PM when we open the doors for you and yours (ages 7 and up*) to make some […]