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Midwest Ability Summit
2026-08-22 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Denver) | Overland Park Convention Center, 6000 College Blvd, Overland Park, Kansas, 66211, United States
A Metro wide ability expo for those with disabilities, their families, caregivers and healthcare professionals. Resources ranging from education seminars to booths for service providers, governmental agencies and Not for Profit agencies. There will also be adaptive sports and recreational demos. This event is planned by an all volunteer committee and is a 501C3 non profit organization.

LV Arts at the Park
2026-08-22 10:00 - 15:00 | Stubby Park, 1501 S 4th St, Leavenworth, Kansas, 66048, United States
LV Arts at the Park is a one-day, outdoor festival featuring a juried art fair, art contest, live performances, and immersive art activities. This year’s theme, “Art in Motion,” will be reflected throughout the park with music, food, activities, and artwork from local artists!
Our Featured Artist for this year’s LV Arts at the Park is KC Aerial Arts. We wanted to fly high, and this performance will live up to that standard. Make sure to join us at LV Arts at the Park on August 22nd at Stubby Park for amazing local performances as well as our headlining acrobats!

LV Arts at the Park: Art in Motion
2026-08-22 10:00 - 15:00 | Stubby Park, 1501 S 4th St, Leavenworth, Kansas, 66048, United States
Art in Motion is the theme for the 4th annual LV Arts at the Park event! This celebration of the arts is a one-day, outdoor festival featuring a juried art fair, art contest, live performances, and immersive art activities for all ages. Showcase performer is KC Aerial Arts. Come explore art in new and exciting ways, with music, food, activities, and artwork from local artists like you!

Family Storytime
2026-08-22 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.

Safety Day
2026-08-22 09:00 - 13:00 | Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead, 13800 Switzer, Overland Park, Kansas, 66221, United States
Safety Day at the Farmstead provides families the opportunity to interact with and learn from members of emergency services, hospitals and safety organizations. Sponsored by Children’s Mercy, Safety Day is a FREE event!Join us for a day of learning, discovery and fun! Kids can hop aboard a fire truck, check out a police cruiser and meet local emergency heroes. Learn about everything from poison control to water safety, and don’t miss the Drive-Thru Child Car Seat Check. This is a great opportunity for families to explore important safety topics while enjoying hands-on activities and emergency vehicles. Note: Safety vehicles are scheduled to attend but some may be called away for public service.

Great Plains SPCA Puppy Yoga
2026-08-22 09:00 - 11:30 | Great Plains SPCA, 5428 Antioch Dr., Merriam, KS, 66202
Join us for one of four 30-minute yoga classes amidst puppy mischief and cuteness in the Great Plains SPCA Training Room in Merriam, Kansas. What a puptatstic way to spend a Saturday morning! The cost is $35 per session and benefits the animals at Great Plains SPCA.
Please bring your own yoga mat.
Kids 8 and up are welcome to join with a paid spot!
Namaste.

Tiny Tot Triathlon
2026-08-22 09:00 - 11:00 | Little Mill Creek Park, W. 79th Street &; Cottonwood Street , City of Lenexa, Kansas, 66216, United States
Bike, run and splash your way to the finish line! Young racers will tackle a bike course, a run course and an inflatable water slide before earning a finisher medal. Choose from beginner or intermediate distances. Parental assistance required. Cost: $7. Ages 3–9. Register at Lenexa.com/TinyTotTri

Independence Farmers Market
2026-08-22 08:00 - 13:00 | Independence Uptown Market, 211 W. Truman Road, Independence, Missouri, United States
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 honey, jams, baked goods & more
🌸 Handmade crafts, jewelry & unique gifts
🧺 Something new to discover every single week
📅 Saturdays from May to October (except the weekend of SantaCaliGon)
🕗 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
📍 Uptown Market | 211 W. Truman Rd. | Independence, MO
We do accept SNAP and Double Up Food Bucks.
Bring the family, a friend, your reusable bags, and some cash – and get ready to shop local and experience an Independence summer tradition!

Lenexa Farmers Market - Saturdays
2026-08-22 08:00 - 12:00 | The Commons: Lenexa Civic Campus, 17101 W. 87th St. Pkwy., City of Lenexa, Kansas, 66219, United States
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 selection from dozens of vendors. While shopping, enjoy the ambience with live music, yard games and featured artists.

Jumperoo (toddler time)
2026-08-22 08:00 | Urban Air Adventure Park Lenexa, 8540 Maurer Rd., Lenexa, KS, 66219, United States
Thursday, 9am-10am & Sunday, 8am-10am
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 Deluxe attractions. Usually $22.99 + socks! This allows access to all trampolines, our tubes & slides playground, foam pit, warrior course (ball pit)….& more!
Confirm Urban Air Lenexa Special Event Schedule Here

Festival of Music – Choral
2026-08-22 - 2026-08-23 | Worlds of Fun, 4545 Worlds of Fun Ave, Kansas City, Missouri, United States
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 a first-come, first-served basis.
Instrumental
May 8, 9, 10, 15, 16 & 17
Choral
May 2 & 3

Jurassic Journey
2026-08-22, 2026-08-21 | 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

Parkville Days Festival
2026-08-21 18:00 - 2026-08-23 17:00 | Downtown Parkville, , Parkville, Missouri, United States
The annual Parkville Days festival celebrates our charming historic town and features a variety of family-friendly entertainment.
Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy live music along the Missouri River and on Main Street. There will be family fun throughout the weekend, including the Evans Midland Empire Carnival, starting Friday at 6 pm. Browse arts & crafts, retail, food, and specialty vendors. Take a helicopter ride over Parkville and the Missouri River. Participating downtown shops will host their “end-of-summer” promos and specials…and much more!

Bluey's Big Play
2026-08-21 18:00 - 2026-08-23 15:00 | Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, 1601 Broadway, Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Bluey’s Big Play is returning to the Kauffman Center for five shows this August! Since premiering in Australia in 2020, Bluey’s Big Play has toured globally across the UK, Ireland, Canada, the U.S., Europe, Singapore, South Africa and the UAE and has been seen by millions of fans worldwide.
Featuring brilliantly created puppets, this theatrical adaptation of the Emmy® award-winning children’s television series is packed with music, laughter and fun for the whole family. Audiences of all ages will get to see Bluey, Bingo, Mum (Chilli) and Dad (Bandit) as they’ve never seen them before when Bluey and her family embark on this unique live-show adventure before your very eyes.

Auditions for Finding Nemo Jr. and Footloose
2026-08-21 16:00 - 21:00 | Village Presbyterian: Antioch Campus, 14895 Antioch Rd, Overland Park, Kansas, United States
Students ages 8-18 are invited to audition for First Act Theatre Art’s fall productions, Finding Nemo Jr. and Footloose! Students of all ability levels are encouraged to audition and experience the joy of performing onstage. Students with disabilities are encouraged to audition, supported by First Act’s full inclusion HEART program.

Open Gym
2026-08-21 12:00 - 13:00 | 360 Gymnastics, 431 N. Lindenwood Dr., Olathe, Kansas, United States
Enjoy the open gym with your toddler. $5. Register at KC360Gym.com

Indoor Playground
2026-08-21 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

Creative Storytime
2026-08-21 10:30 - 12:00 | Ceramic Café, 9510 Nall Ave, Overland Park, Kansas, United States
Ceramic Cafe offers a fun story and paint time every Friday. We read a book, then the kids get to paint a ceramic item that goes along with the story and finish with a snack. What a deal and a fun way to share a creative activity with a little one. We start at 10:30 on Fridays. No reservations needed unless you want to come with a large group. $18 per child + tax.

Tales, Tails, & Trails
2026-08-21 10:30 - 11:30 | Prairie Oak Nature Center, 14701 Mission Rd., Leawood, Kansas, United States
Get ready for an adventure in nature every Wednesday morning at the Prairie Oak Nature Center! Join us for a fun-filled hour of nature-themed story time, exciting animal encounters, and a refreshing hike through the scenic trails of Ironwoods Park.
Each week brings a new theme and a chance to “meet” a different animal friend! No need to register—just show up and let the outdoor fun begin! Perfect for curious kids and nature-loving families!

Story Hour
2026-08-21 10:30 - 11:15 | The Rabbit hOle, 919 E 14th Ave, North Kansas City, 64116
Wednesdays & Fridays – 10:30-11:15
Each week listen to a read aloud in the Goodnight Moon Room at The Rabbit hOle followed by a themed craft. Recommended ages 3-7

47th Annual Ethnic Enrichment Festival
2026-08-21 - 2026-08-23 | Swope Park, Meyer Blvd. and Swope Parkway, Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Join us as we celebrate all the wonderful cultures that make Kansas City a wonderful and diverse place to call home. Enjoy food, music, crafts and dance from around the world.
Friday, August 21 | 6 – 10 p.m.
Saturday, August 22 | Noon – 10 p.m.
Sunday, August 23 | Noon – 6 p.m.
Swope Park Bandstand, 4177 Pavilion Road
Adult: $5 | 12 and under: Free with Adult | Free Parking | Purchase tickets>>
Sorry, NO Pets Allowed. Must show certificate for service/comfort animals. 2026 EEF Program 7.30

Kauffman Center Presents Bluey's Big Play
2026-08-21 - 2026-08-23 | Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, 1601 Broadway, Kansas City, Missouri, United States

Children’s Mercy Science Friday
2026-08-21 | The Regnier Family Wonderscope Museum of Kansas City, 433 East Red Bridge Road, Kansas City, Missouri, United States
A team of scientists from Children’s Mercy’s Research Institute will lead our friends in exciting scientific exploration in an approachable, relatable and age-appropriate way. Program begins at 3pm in the Design Lab. Free with admission or membership.

WonderBaby & Me
2026-08-20 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-08-20 09:30 - 10:30 | The Regnier Family Wonderscope Museum of Kansas City, 433 East Red Bridge Road, Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Weekly class for infants 3–18 months and their grown-ups, too! Register at Wonderscope.org

Pay for Play
2026-08-20 10:00 - 17:00 | Backyard Specialists, , Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Plan a playdate for your children and their friends at the amazing outdoor showroom. $2 cash per child.
BackyardSpecialists.com/pay-for-play/

Backyard Specialists Pay For Play
2026-08-20 10:00 - 17:00 | Backyard Specialists of KC, 2227 E. Kansas City Road, Olathe, Kansas, 66061, United States
Backyard Specialists is the premier outdoor play spot in Olathe, and surrounding areas when you are looking for great outdoor fun! Plan a play date for your children and their friends at our amazing outdoor showroom.
Play-for-Play Includes:

HUGE Outdoor display area, all fenced in.

Play on our Swing Sets, and Basketball Goals (don’t forget your basketballs) Sorry, but the trampolines are not available for play

Snack area to enjoy a treat (you may bring your own food and drinks)

$2 Cash or $4 Credit per kid (ages 18 months & up)

Available Tuesday and Thursday from 10 – 5

*Closed all major holidays.

Toddler Time at Ceramic Cafe
2026-08-20 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.

Tot Time Swim
2026-08-20 09:00 - 11:00 | Powell Community Center, 6200 Martway St, Kansas, 66202, United States
Toddlers will enjoy the shallow pool and play equipment. Non-members are welcome to drop-in for pool use with the purchase of a daily pass of $9. Free for PCC members. Merriam.org
