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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
KANSAS CITY OCTOBER 24 & 25, 2026 TRUMAN SPORTS COMPLEX, LOTS N & O Dozer Day® is like going to a fair, only our rides are real heavy construction equipment. […]
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: […]
Families can see autumn from above on ZIP KC's Tower Tour, the attraction's most popular experience. The two-hour adventure crosses the Kansas River valley canopy from Bonner Springs. Participants must […]
Neewollah (Halloween spelled backwards) began in 1919 as an effort to provide positive activities for kids of all ages in place of the typical Halloween pranks that occurred in the […]
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...
Combine Halloween fun with a love of big trucks at Lenexa’s Truck or Treat. Families can meet the crews behind the city’s impressive equipment, explore vehicles, enjoy hands-on activities and […]
Kick off Halloween with big thrills — and even bigger wheels. This event brings out the best of touch a truck and trunk or treat. Kids will have a blast […]
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, […]
Run, ride and play while making new friends. The Lenexa Rec Center and the Lenexa Old Town Activity Center open their gyms for kids ages 5 and under from 9 a.m. to […]
Celebrate Halloween with us at Boo at the Zoo! Bring the kiddos in their family-friendly costumes and join us for this not-so-scary, safe trick-or-treating experience on Saturday and Sunday, October […]
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, […]
Step back in time and discover the art of candle making as it was practiced on the early American frontier. Join us at Fort Osage National Historical Landmark for a […]
Every Saturday 10am-12pm Parents Skate Free (rentals not included)
Enjoy a morning of live music with Lullabies & Little Ears! This interactive concert features a sax quartet performing children’s songs, classical favorites, jazz, and more. Children ages 0–12 and […]
Join us for a weekend of kid’s trick-or-treating at the Patch! Wear your Halloween costume and enter our Costume Contest at 12:15pm each day. The top 3 family-friendly costumes in […]
The MTC Kids Jam concert series is specially designed with families in mind! Join us in the MTC lobby at 10 a.m. for art activities, followed by an hour-long concert […]
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...
Trunk or Treat with Police - Oct. 24, 2026, 3 - 5 p.m. 8500 Antioch Rd Overland Park, KS 66212-3503 Join the Overland Park Police Department for a fun, spooky […]
Dress in your Halloween costume and experience our fall living history activities. Admission includes a hayrack ride, games, crafts, and candy stations sponsored by local businesses. Admission: $3 per person […]
Celebrate fall with MSM at our Fall Festival! Join us for a night packed with fall fun, including a corn hole tournament, pumpkin painting contest, baking contest, bonfire, games, and […]
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, […]
Calling all dinosaurs and dragons, fairies and mermaids, superheroes and hometown heroes! Join your friends at Wonderscope after hours for a unique family-friendly evening of fun! It’s time for MONSTER […]
Make your GloWild experience even more memorable with A Pirate's Feast, an exclusive family-friendly dining package at the Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium. Join a lively crew of pirates as […]
OCT 23 - 24 | 7pm Does space scare you? It should. Join us for "Pottery Under the Stars: Spooky Edition," where art and astronomy collide in a hands-on Star […]