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 redefined democratic ideals through their choices, voices, and communities. This new exhibition explores how everyday experiences of Johnson Countians have shaped the meaning of Life, […]
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 S. Truman Presidential Library & Museum invites you to explore United We Play: Kicking It with the Trumans—a new exhibition showcasing the power of sports […]
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 influence of his imagery across illustration, design, and pop culture. Don’t miss the companion exhibition, Mucha’s Muses: Sarah Bernhardt and the Spirit of Art Nouveau. […]
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, will bring the internationally recognized Washed Ashore® exhibit to Topeka. This powerful outdoor exhibit features six monumental sculptures of ocean animals, all created from discarded […]
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 and art in the galleries. Visual resources, hand fidgets, a low sensory break room and other accommodations will be provided. This is an activity for […]
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. Many familiar characters will be featured, including best friend duo Elephant and Piggie, faithful companion Knuffle Bunny, Naked Mole Rat, and of course, The Pigeon! Activities […]
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 modern-day explorers takes an off-trail adventure through the national parks of the USA, showing the beauty of the parks that is awe-inspiring. Price: General Admission […]
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 Lenexa's 27 playgrounds in this year's Playground Passport. Pick up a free passport at the Lenexa Rec Center or Old Town Activity Center. Learn more […]
Liv Love Collective offers Ready Set Dance classes, Occupational Therapy, Speech, Tutoring, and Social groups. Our dance studio and sensory gym feature a parent lounge, safe play space, and birthday party/event rentals—helping kids learn, grow, and shine in a fun, supportive community.
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 into stories, build reading streaks, and celebrate every reading win along the way. As Kansas City buzzes with international soccer excitement this summer, MCPL is […]
At Eagles summer camps your kiddos can expect to learn gymnastics, make obstacle courses, create crafts, play sooooo many gym games and have lessons in yoga, science, cooking & more! […]
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 […]