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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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. 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 […]
Create a beautiful harvest-themed arrangement with provided materials.
September 26th & 27th / October 3rd & 4th As soon as the leaves start showing off, we start dreaming of Ciderfest! 🍁🍎 Get ready for two weekends of classic, […]
September 26, 2026 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM September 27, 2026 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Join us for a weekend of family fun as our Shawnee location transforms into […]
Celebrate spooky season at Worlds of Fun with Tricks and Treats, a family-friendly daytime Halloween event full of mischievous tricks, tasty treats, and spook-tacular entertainment for all ages. This kid-friendly […]
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 […]
Step into Europa for a lively Bavarian celebration filled with authentic German food and beverage, toe-tapping music, and family-friendly entertainment. Each day kicks off with a festive Keg Tapping Ceremony […]
September 26th & 27th / October 3rd & 4th As soon as the leaves start showing off, we start dreaming of Ciderfest! 🍁🍎 Get ready for two weekends of classic, […]
Celebrate spooky season at Worlds of Fun with Tricks and Treats, a family-friendly daytime Halloween event full of mischievous tricks, tasty treats, and spook-tacular entertainment for all ages. This kid-friendly […]
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 […]
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: […]
Follow museum historians to surprise drink stops while exploring Prohibition-era stories; registration required.
9/26-9/27 Kids Farm Scavenger Hunt Travel across the Patch to discover Farmer Joe’s friends and favorite places in our Kids Scavenger Hunt Adventure! Each child will receive their own punch card at admissions. Once you find all the animals and places, show your card to a staff member in the Exit Barn and receive a […]
There’s nothing quite like fall at Family Tree Nursery. Join us at our Shawnee Location for Family Tree Nursery's Annual Fall Festival—a weekend filled with live music, dancing, local food, free kids' activities, and overflowing displays of mums and pumpkins, in-store specials, and plenty of autumn fun around every corner. Bring the family, meet up […]
Race Day Schedule 6:30-7:45am Packet Pickup 7:55am Kids Dash (Meet at the Start Line and we will walk participants out to the starting area) 8:00am National Anthem and Race Start! […]
Live Entertainment, Local Beer and Family-Friendly Fun All Weekend Long! Enjoy Kids Street, arts and crafts, German meals, beer and brat tents, the Biergarten, Rootbiergarten, German dancers and more. […]
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 […]
Now in its 95th year, the Plaza Art Fair is one of the longest-running and most celebrated art festivals in the country. Held on Kansas City’s historic Country Club Plaza, […]
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, […]
We noticed something… and we wanted to do something about it. We’ve seen so many moms in Northland asking: “Where can I meet other moms?” “My little one needs some […]
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...
Spend your Sunday evenings outdoors with free live music at the Grand Pavilion. Bring a lawn chair or blanket, pack a picnic and enjoy performances by local favorites. The fall […]
GloWild: Hidden Treasure presented by Saint Luke’s returns to illuminate the Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium this fall with an all-new theme. Guests will step into a glowing nighttime expedition, […]