Description Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday with a once–in–a–lifetime event at Shawnee Town 1929 Museum! Located just 10 miles outside downtown Kansas City, visitors can explore 250 years of America’s History as they walk through “snapshots in time” across the museum park. Visit scenes from the American Revolution and the earliest Kansas settlers on up to […]
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 […]
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...
During our annual Sheep Shindig, experience the full journey of wool from sheep to shawl! Watch our flock receive their annual shearing, try your hand at spinning and weaving, and explore the wool-making process from shearing to carding with our living history interpreters. Discover the importance of wool in 19th-century life while enjoying family-friendly fun, […]
Join us for the 10th annual Tower 2 Tower 5K! Walk or run with your family and friends to celebrate National Drinking Water Week! We will also have a mini fun run for the littles. Everyone will get a T-shirt and a reusable water bottle. To celebrate hitting "level 10" together, this years theme will […]
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 are locally grown, raised or made within 250 miles or throughout Kansas. Each Saturday and Tuesday during the outdoor season, you can expect a great […]
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, the Independence Farmers Market is THE place to be! What to Expect: 🍅 Farm-fresh fruits & vegetables straight from local growers 🍯 Artisan goods including […]
Reel in the fun at the 43rd annual Kids' Fishing Derby! Aspiring anglers ages 2 to 15 are invited to "seas the day" and show off their fishing skills in this FREE fin-tastic family event. Enjoy casting contests, raffles, and off-the-scales excitement as you compete for prizes awarded for the three top three heaviest fish […]
Reel in the fun at the 43rd annual Kids' Fishing Derby! Aspiring anglers ages 2 to 15 are invited to "seas the day" and show off their fishing skills in this FREE fin-tastic family event. Enjoy casting contests, raffles, and off-the-scales excitement as you compete for prizes awarded to the top three heaviest fish in […]
Join Us at 9 a.m. the First Saturday of Every Month. While Supplies Last.
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, fingerplays and movement activities foster pre-reading skills. Fun for the whole family. Space is limited. Pick up a free ticket at the Questions Desk when […]
Let curiosity take root at Cottonwood Tales! Your little ones are invited to join O.P. the Bookworm, Miss Laurel and friends on the first Saturday of each month (except July) at 10 a.m. for an interactive story time filled with nature-themed tales, fingerplays and musical fun. We’ll gather at the Education Center or head outdoors […]