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Open Gym
2026-04-20 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Denver) | 360 Gymnastics, 431 N. Lindenwood Dr., Olathe, Kansas, United States
Enjoy the open gym with your toddler. $5. Register at KC360Gym.com

Indoor Playground
2026-04-20 11:00 - 12:00 | Mill Creek Activity Center, 6518 Vista Drive , Kansas, 66217, United States
Mill Creek Activity Center. Toddlers can explore on soft climbing structures, slides and sensory activities. Ages walking to 5 yrs. $6 per child.
Available Mondays and Fridays from 11 AM-12 PM.
Register at JCPRD.com

Toddler Time at Ceramic Cafe
2026-04-20 10:00 - 14:00 | Ceramic Café, 9510 Nall Ave, Overland Park, Kansas, United States
On Thursdays from 10-2, Toddlers (5 and under) get to paint one of our selected items for just $15.

Splash With Me: Lenexa Rec Center
2026-04-20 10:00 - 11:30 | Lenexa Rec Center, 17201 W. 87th St. Pkwy., Lenexa, Kansas, 66219, United States
Let your little ones splash, play and build confidence in the water during this morning swim time just for them. Soft toys are welcome. Swim diapers and swim suits are required for children that are not bathroom trained. Only U.S. Coast Guard-approved flotation devices are allowed. Adult supervision is required.
We host Splash with Me at two locations, Flat Rock Creek Pool in the summer and the Lenexa Rec Center year round. Program is canceled on City-observed holidays.
Two Locations:
Lenexa Rec Center indoor pool 17201 W. 87th St. Pkwy., Lenexa, KS 66219
Monday through Friday, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Call 913.477.PLAY (7529) for planned schedule modifications. Cost: Free for Lenexa Rec Center members / $2 per person for nonmembers.
Flat Rock Creek Pool 13120 W. 103rd St., Lenexa, KS 66215 Monday through Friday, 10 to 11:30 a.m. (June through early August only)
Call 913.477.7100 for planned schedule modifications. Cost: Free for outdoor pool members / $2 per person for nonmembers.

Forest Friends
2026-04-20 10:00 - 11:00 | Kemper Outdoor Education Center, 8201 Jasper Bell, Blue Springs, Missouri, United States
Join us for our April Forest Friend theme, MudVenture where we will get delightfully messy as we explore the wonders of mud! Through story time, hands-on mud finger painting, and a puddle-jumping hike along our nature trail, explorers will engage their senses and curiosity in the great outdoors. Come ready to splash, squish, and discover!

Mornings with Mommy: Storytime
2026-04-20 10:00 - 10:45 | Mt. Olive Lutheran Church & School, 9514 Perry Lane, Overland Park, Kansas, 66212, United States
Join us for free monthly storytimes for children ages 0-5 with books, songs, and rhymes followed by open play and socializing. Although this is a free event, please reserve your child’s place as space is limited.

OPENING THE VAULT: THE STORY OF US Exhibition Opening
2026-04-20 09:00 - 17:00 | Harry S. Truman Presidential Library, 500 US Hwy. 24, Independence, Missouri, United States
WHAT
Exhibition Opening: OPENING THE VAULT: THE STORY OF US
WHEN

Monday, April 20, 2026
9 am: Museum Opens to the Public
10 am: Ribbon Cutting Ceremony; Exhibition Opens
4-6 pm: Media Preview Window

WHERE
Harry S. Truman Library Presidential Library & Museum
500 West U.S. Highway 24, Independence, Missouri
WHY

Get a first look at this remarkable collection of 21 rarely seen documents from the vaults of the National Archives.
Paired with artifacts and images from the Truman Library’s collections, these landmark records reveal democracy in action, illuminated by the voice and values of President Harry S. Truman.
This limited time exhibition – April 20-May 24 – is a highlight of the region’s America250 celebration.

BACKGROUND
Rare original documents on display include a Treaty of Paris Broadside (1787); the Bill of Rights, Senate Revisions (1789); the Louisiana Purchase (1803); and the North Atlantic Treaty (1949).
This is the largest collection of National Archives documents touring America’s Presidential Libraries during its Opening the Vault tour, launched to commemorate America’s 250th anniversary.
The exhibition also includes remarkable artifacts from the Truman Library collection, including Elaine de Kooning’s abstract expressionist portrait of President John F. Kennedy and a portrait of Benjamin Franklin given to President Truman by French President Charles de Gaulle.

Gym for Me
2026-04-20 09:00 - 11:00 | Lenexa Rec Center, 17201 W. 87th St. Pkwy., Lenexa, Kansas, 66219, United States
Lenexa Rec Center; Old Town Activity Center
A fun open gym where young children can play with balls, tunnels and other age-appropriate equipment. Price is $3 per person (including guardians).Free for Lenexa Rec Center members when hosted at the Rec Center. Lenexa.com

Jurassic Journey
2026-04-20, 2026-04-19 | Science City at Union Station, 30 W. Pershing Rd., Kansas City, Missouri, United States
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 Science City
9 Animatronic Dinosaurs
Interact with Paleontologists, touch dinosaur bones, compare skulls & More!

FREE WITH SCIENCE CITY ADMISSION

Free Weekend Fun: Nouveau Notes
2026-04-19 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-18 13:00 - 16:00 | Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, 4525 Oak St., Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Free | Drop-in event (no registration required)
Fun Spot: Lobby Level, Bloch Building | 1–4 pm
Design your own postcard inspired by the work of Alfonse Mucha.
Gallery Activity: Gallery 128 | 1–4 pm
Explore how artists combined colors, shapes and lines to create stunning creations with the help of Museum Guide volunteers.

Slime Time Sundays
2026-04-19 13:00 - 14:00 | Createarium Art Studio, 110 N Bridge St, Smithville, MO, 64089
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, sparkles galore, and now… scents! From fruity to fizzy to downright magical, you get to customize it all. It’s messy, fun, and totally unforgettable — see you Sunday for Slime Time!

Nelson-Atkins Passport to India
2026-04-19 10:00 - 16:00 | Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, 4525 Oak St., Kansas City, Missouri, United States
South and Southeast Asian cultures come to the Nelson-Atkins at this radiant cultural festival.
Enjoy vibrant artmaking, performances, and storytelling based in South and Southeast Asian cultures.

Paint Rocks for the Penguins
2026-04-19 10:00 - 15:00 | Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium, 6800 Zoo Dr., Kansas City, MO, 64132, United States
Join us for a rock-painting party! Did you know that penguins use rocks for courtship, building nests, and even protection for their eggs? A male penguin may search hours to find the perfect stone to present to a female. On Sunday, April 19, guests can gather near Helzberg Penguin Plaza to paint pebbles for the penguins in our care.
The fun begins at 10 am and will last until 3 pm or we run out of rocks (the penguins can only use a limited number so one rock per person, please!) The decorated pebbles will be given to the penguins the following weekend for a World Penguin Day celebration on Saturday, April 25.
Activities are included in the price of Zoo admission or membership.

Earth Day at Lakeside Nature Center
2026-04-19 10:00 - 14:00 | Lakeside Nature Center, 4701 E. Gregory Blvd., Kansas City, Missouri, United States
FREE! Learn about the habitats of Swope Park and the animals living there. StoneLion Puppets will present two shows. There will also be arts and crafts activities!

11 a.m. – StoneLion Puppets
Noon – Opossum
1 p.m. – StoneLion Puppets

Cedar Cove: Public Tours
2026-04-19 | Cedar Cove Feline Sanctuary and Educational Center, 3783 Hwy. K68, Louisburg, KS, United States
Come meet our feline friends! Experience Cedar Cove Feline Conservatory with an experienced guide. See these epic animals and learn about their characteristics and behaviors!
Cedar Cove is a non-profit conservation and education center committed to the care and preservation of wildlife species and their habitats while educating the public on the importance of maintaining healthy ecosystems and the impending dangers of ecological collapse.
Entrance and exit will be outside our main building, but we have 2 restrooms in the building so you will be allowed in the building to use them but not allowed in the building otherwise.
Children 3 and under FREE and do not count towards group total!
Saturday:

Tours starting every half hour, beginning at 11:00. Groups will be limited to (20).

Gates Closed and Last Tour starts at 1:30pm

12:30, 1:00 and 1:30 tours will watch 2:00 pm feeding.

Sunday:

Tours starting every half hour, beginning at 11:00. Groups will be limited to (20).

Gates Closed and Last Tour starts at 1:30pm

12:30, 1:00 and 1:30 tours will watch 2:00 pm feeding.

"Alice in Wonderland, Jr." Presented by The Culture House School of Theatre
2026-04-18 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-04-18 14:00 - 16:00 | The Culture House Studio Theater, 14808 West 117th Street, Olathe, KS, 66062, United States
When young Alice finds herself in a strange world where everything seems upside down, she must find her way home…and find herself along the way. As she travels through Wonderland, she encounters all of the iconic characters that audiences have come to love: including the ever-tardy White Rabbit, the grinning Cheshire Cat, a cool Caterpillar, the wacky Mad Hatter, and the hot-tempered Queen of Hearts.
Alice in Wonderland JR. features Disney favorites such as “The Golden Afternoon,” “The Unbirthday Song,” and “Painting the Roses Red” along with brand-new songs, including music from the 2010 live-action film. Whether this is your first experience with Alice or your hundredth, you’ll fall in love all over again with this timeless story of adventure, imagination, and pure fun!
PERFORMANCE DATES:
Thursday, April 16th: 7pm
Friday, April 17th: 7pm
Saturday, April 18th: 2pm & 7pm

Celebrate the Earth, Make Sustainable Art! - Gr. 3-5
2026-04-18 14:00 - 16:00 | Johnson County Community College, 12345 College Boulevard, Overland Park, Kansas, 66210, United States
Ever wonder where artists find all their cool materials? Kids will explore the museum’s collection to see how different materials are used, then create their own mixed-media masterpiece with supplies from the JCCC Sustainability team.

The Culture House Presents: Alice in Wonderland
2026-04-18 14:00 - 16:00 | The Culture House Stage and Studio, 11167 W. 95th St., Overland Park, KS, 66214, United States
When young Alice finds herself in a strange world where everything seems upside down, she must find her way home…and find herself along the way. As she travels through Wonderland, she encounters all of the iconic characters that audiences have come to love: including the ever-tardy White Rabbit, the grinning Cheshire Cat, a cool Caterpillar, the wacky Mad Hatter, and the hot-tempered Queen of Hearts.
Alice in Wonderland JR. features Disney favorites such as “The Golden Afternoon,” “The Unbirthday Song,” and “Painting the Roses Red” along with brand-new songs, including music from the 2010 live-action film. Whether this is your first experience with Alice or your hundredth, you’ll fall in love all over again with this timeless story of adventure, imagination, and pure fun!

Build-A-Boat
2026-04-18 14:00 | George Owens Nature Park, 1601 S. Speck Rd., Independence, Missouri, 64057, United States
Anchors aweigh!

We’re setting sail on Lake Lorraine with our first Build a Boat event!

In this program you will use a variety of building materials to create your own boat, but that’s not all! We’ll be putting these watercrafts to the test! Whoever’s boat can hold the most weight wins the bragging rights!
We will have duct tape, cardboard, popsicle sticks, and other miscellaneous building supplies, but if you think you have the ultimate material for a heavy duty ship, bring it along for the utmost advantage!
This event is $5 per boat, so come with a team to build an epic sea-faring vessel or challenge yourself to work alone on your own boat.
Enjoy an afternoon lakeside building your boats with us! We can’t wait to see what you create!

Mr. Stinky Feet and the Hi-Tops Concert
2026-04-18 10:30 | KU Edwards Campus, 12610 Quivira, Overland Park, Kansas, 66213, United States
🎶 Get ready, KC… the dancing is about to begin!
A local favorite is back! Mr. Stinky Feet and the Hi-Tops are bringing their high-energy, feel-good fun to the KU Edwards Campus—and you’re invited 🎉
📅 Saturday, April 18
🕥 10:30 a.m.
📍 KU Edwards Campus Quad, 12610 Quivira Road
✨ Know before you go:
• Bring chairs or blankets
• Indoor bathrooms available
• Free to attend—no tickets needed
Presented by KU Edwards Campus & The Lied Center of Kansas. Grab your crew and come ready to move—it’s going to be a morning full of music, laughter, and fun for all ages!

Touch a Truck at the KCZoo
2026-04-18 10:00 - 15:00 | Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium, 6800 Zoo Dr., Kansas City, MO, 64132, United States
Bring the kids to see and explore a variety of vehicles and equipment that keep our community safe and growing, including some that are used often at the KCZoo! They can also meet the professionals who build, protect, and serve Kansas City to learn more about their jobs and how they use this equipment to do them.
Touch a Truck is FREE with Zoo admission or membership, and will be held rain or shine.
*For the well-being of the animals in our care and all guests, noise levels will be kept to a minimum, including sirens, horns, and other loud sounds.

Earth Day – A Native Wildlife Event
2026-04-18 10:00 - 14:00 | Lakeside Nature Center, 4701 E. Gregory Blvd., Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Explore nature in the city and learn what you can do to support native wildlife in our area.

10:30 am – Hike with a Naturalist – Habitats. For more information, go here.
11:00 am – Puppet Show – StoneLion Puppet Theatre
12:00 pm – Meet our Virginia Opossum
1:00 pm – Puppet Show – StoneLion Puppet Theatre

From 10 am to 2 pm

Learn about the wildlife of Swope Park and how to preserve them
Explore the gardens, forest, pond and marsh around Lakeside Nature Center
Arts and crafts will be available

Dance Mode Party, For Real Life!
2026-04-18 10:00 - 13:00 | Zona Rosa, 8640 N Dixson Ave, Kansas City, Missouri, 64153, United States
We’re throwing the ultimate dance party with your favorite friends, Bluey & Bingo! Join us for a paw-some celebration and special activities for friends.
Saturday, April 18, 2026 10am – 1pm
Central Park (green space in front of Bravo)
Details:
+ Dance & get your photo with Bluey & Bingo
+ DJ
+ Coffee & Breakfast from the Bravo patio
+ Sweet Treats & FroYo from Fifth & Emery Frozen Yogurt and Chocolate
+ Balloon Artist, Giant Bubble Fun
+ Ballpit & life-size Bluey coloring wall
+ Park Hill Robotics Club, Trobots 5013 showing their custom-built robots
+ Tenant & Sponsor booths with activities
+ AND, be one of the first to get the NEW 2026 Zona Rosa Coupon books!
This is a FREE event, please bring a donation to help KC Pet Project. Requested items: dry or canned dog/cat food, collars and leashes (new or used), peanut butter, tie-outs/tethers, large & XL wire crates or any pet carriers (new or used)

Paddle for the Planet: Help Clean-Up Mary's Lake
2026-04-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Prairie Park Nature Center, 2730 Harper St., Lawrence, Kansas, 66046, United States
Join us for a morning of canoeing while learning about conservation topics for all ages! Discover how invasive jellyfish entered our lakes, the dangers of harmful algal blooms, and how you can help save endangered aquatic wildlife. No canoeing experience necessary, and we provide life jackets, paddles and canoes for up to three people, as well as a few single kayaks.

Early Childhood Panther Playdate: Sweet Storytime
2026-04-18 10:00 - 11:00 | Oakhill Day School, 7019 North Cherry Street, Gladstone, 64118
Looking for a fun and interactive way to spend time with your little one? Think Mommy and Me—but with an Oakhill twist!
Oakhill Day School invites you to our free Panther Playdates—engaging, hands-on experiences designed just for Early Childhood students (18 months – Prekindergarten) and their parents. Whether you’re an Oakhill family or new to our community, these playdates are the perfect way to connect, explore, and make new friends while your child learns and plays.
Each playdate is a chance to bond, laugh, and create lasting memories together—and parents stay and participate! So grab a friend, bring the little ones, and join us for some fun.

Family Storytime
2026-04-18 10:00 - 10:30 | Johnson County Library – Central Resource Branch, 9875 W 87th St, Overland Park, Kansas, 66212, United States
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 you arrive.

YMCA of Greater Kansas City - Healthy Kids Day
2026-04-18 09:00 - 13:00 | North Kansas City YMCA, 1999 Iron Street, North Kansas City, Missouri, 64116, United States
FREE family fun day at the Y! For every age, stage, and ability.
Multiple Zones for All Ages. One Awesome Day.
Healthy Kids Day is a free, high-energy celebration of movement, wellness, and family fun. Come ready to play, explore, and make memories with community partners who bring the wow. Plus, have a chance to win prizes, including a YMCA Family membership!
Bounce, run, create, learn, and repeat. Every zone is designed for easy flow and nonstop fun.
Sports Skills & Mini-Clinics
Family Field Day Zone
STEAM Fun
Healthy Kids Wellness Corner
Community Partner Row
DJ/Music Energy by Hot 103 Jamz!
Food Trucks
Hydration Station
And more!
For more information, view our website: https://kansascityymca.org/hkd
