Wild Nocturnal Hike at Prairie Park Nature Center
2026-08-01 20:30 - 22:00 (America/Denver) | Prairie Park Nature Center, 2730 Harper St., Lawrence, Kansas, 66046, United States
Embark on a nocturnal hike with a naturalist at the Prairie Park Nature Center Preserve and observe the
wildlife that emerges at night. Catch glimpses of bats, coyotes, raccoons, opossums, and more with
handheld red lights. Children aged 2 and under can enter for free when accompanied by a registered
adult.

Jurassic Journey
2026-08-02, 2026-08-03, 2026-08-04, 2026-08-05, 2026-08-06 | 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

Festival of Music – Choral
2026-08-02 - 2026-08-03 | 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

Heatwave Half Marathon - Kansas City
2026-08-02 07:00 - 10:00 | English Landing Park, Parkville MO, 136 South Main Street, Parkville, Missouri, 64152, United States
Race Day Schedule 5:30-6:45am Packet Pickup 6:55am Kids Dash (Meet at the Start Line and we will walk participants out to the starting area) 7:00am National Anthem and Race Start! Results and Awards are live and available at the Registration tent immediately following your finish! Every Registration Includes Great Swag – designer shirt Custom medal Chip-timing with live results and awards Free photos FREE Kona Ice at the finish line! Plenty of fun! Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one! *Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $17! *Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt! More Than a Run Because we’re all about fun, family-friendly events that welcome every pace and fitness level. This spring race is the perfect chance to challenge yourself, enjoy creative swag, and be part of an encouraging, affordable, and inclusive community. Whether you’re chasing a PR or just showing up for the fun, we’re here to cheer you on every step of the way. Run your race, your way. 5K/10K/Half- Marathon & Relay registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and a custom finisher medal! 1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and a custom finisher medal! The kid’s dash is a fun, untimed dash for our kiddos ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specifically crafted medal for our kids’ dash event! (If your child wants to run the kid’s dash, and doesn’t want the SWAG, they are welcome to run with us on race day for free!)

Slime Time Sundays
2026-08-02 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!

Free Weekend Fun: Nouveau Notes
2026-08-02 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.

Gym for Me
2026-08-03 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-08-05 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

Toddler Time at Ceramic Cafe
2026-08-03 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.

Indoor Playground
2026-08-03 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

Open Gym
2026-08-03 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-08-05 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

KC Contemporary Dance Youth Training Program
2026-08-04 - 2026-08-07 | The Bauer, W 18th St
KC Contemporary Dance is hosting a youth training program for intermediate/advanced dance students aged 10+. The workshop will take place on Tuesday and Thursday morning, with a performance opportunity during the Fluid Frames production on Friday evening. Dancers will train in contemporary and ballet technique, as well as improvisation, and choreography development. Please email info@kccontemporarydance.org for additional information.

Tot Time Swim
2026-08-04 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

Discovery Day at the Arboretum
2026-08-04 09:00 - 12:00 | Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, 8909 W. 179th St., Overland Park, Kansas, 66013, United States
Craft time awaits on the first Tuesday of the month at the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens. Little explorers are in for a treat as they immerse themselves in the enchanting world of nature and creativity. Each month, a new make-and-take project unfolds on Discovery Day. Crafting supplies are included, and the projects are available on a first-come, first-served basis to the first 100 participants.
The first Tuesday of the month also happens to be Free Admission Day at the Arboretum, so entry into the gardens and this project are all free!
2026 projects:
January 6 – Bird binoculars
February 3 – Paint and art show
March 3 – Ladybug rock painting
April 7- Flower press
May 5 – Paper bag kites
June 2- Paper spinner and/or Pinwheel
July 7 – Grass hair planters
August 4 – Nature journals
September 1 – Build a bug and/or Bug hotel
October 6 – Bat rockets
November 3 – Leaf suncatchers
December 1 – Bean mosaic art

Lenexa Farmers Market - Tuesdays
2026-08-04 09:00 - 13:00 | 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.

Preschool Indoor Playground
2026-08-04 09:30 - 11:30 | Merriam Community Center, 6040 Slater St., Merriam, Kansas, 66202, United States
Drive, pull or push your favorite Little Tykes vehicles. Parents must supervise their children. $2 per child or free for members. Merriam.org

Snoopy! at Union Station
2026-08-04 10:00 - 12:00 | Union Station, 30 West Pershing Road, Kansas City, Missouri, 64108, United States
Snoopy, Lucy, Charlie Brown, Peppermint Patty, Linus, and Sally all come to vivid and musical life onstage in this happy musical. A review of the London production noted “…this is a show for all ages and all seasons – and as a sunny summer’s entertainment, could hardly be bettered. The musical retains the fast, sharp comic appeal and instantly recognizable characterizations of the line-drawing originals…with the tuneful ease of the light, bright melodies and witty lyrics.
Prices: General Admission $12, Union Staton Members $10
Show Times: Tue – Thur 10 am, Fri 10 am & 12 pm, Sat 2 pm

Backyard Specialists Pay For Play
2026-08-04 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.

I AM Frozen Dessert Cafe Tuesday Happy Hour
2026-08-04 14:00 - 18:00 | Kansas
Buy any 2 Drinks at regular menu price and your 3rd is FREE every Tuesday 2PM-6PM @ I AM Frozen Dessert Cafe.

Preschool Playground
2026-08-05 09:30 - 11:30 | Olathe Community Center, 1205 E Kansas City Rd, Kansas, United States
Interactive playtime with slides and tunnels for kids ages 9 months–6 years. $5. Register at OlatheKS.org
Every Wednesday, from Oct.-March when school is in session, space is provided for gross motor activity such as tumbling, running, jumping as well as sensory activities. Parent supervision required.

Open Play
2026-08-05 10:00 - 12:00 | Kaw Prairie Community Church, 9421 Meadow View Dr., Lenexa, Kansas, United States
Join for a special storytime, themed craft time, and open play in the gym and playplace. KawPrairie.org

World Breastfeeding Week- Ice Cream Social
2026-08-05 10:00 - 12:00 | Clay County Public Health Center, 800 Haines, Liberty, Missouri, 64068, United States
In celebration of breastfeeding and its benefits to children and families, Clay County Public Health’s WIC program will host a free event on Wednesday, August 5 from 10am until noon. Breastfeeding mothers, their children, and support people are invited to join in the fun. There will be an ice cream bar, community partners sharing resources, and helpful items raffled off throughout the event. Also, Mid-Continent Public Library will host story time at 10:30 and 11:15, plus Reading Rocker will offer free books. This institution in an equal opportunity provider.

Supervised Play + Co-Working
2026-08-05 16:00 - 19:00 | Kansas
Happening every Wednesday!
These sessions are designed for moms (or dads) to get work done while their kids play.
Kids will play in the enclosed play area with a staff member. These events are not drop-off.
Tickets are non-refundable.
$14/child (Siblings over 7 are free. Use code “SIBLINGDEAL”.)
Members get 50% off.
Attend 3 times in a row and your next visit is free!
Food and drinks are available for purchase, or bring your own peanut-free snacks. Story and snack included in every session!
Socks and waivers required. We do have cute grippy socks available for purchase for only $3!
If you have questions, text or DM 816.298.0955

Family Night: Lenexa Public Market
2026-08-05 17:00 | Lenexa Public Market, 8750 Penrose Ln., Lenexa, Kansas, 66219, United States
A place to eat, have conversation and let kids be kids. While the Lenexa Public Market is a family-friendly location every day of the week, Wednesdays are Family Night from 5 to 8 p.m. Best part? It’s free, no registration required (except for special events).

What to expect:

activities that you can play at your table like coloring pages and classic board games
outdoor yard games such as sidewalk chalk and cornhole (summer and fall)
balloon artist who can create twisted balloon decorations of favorite characters and animals
dinner specials from select merchants
rotating activities like donut and cupcake decorating that may require pre-registration and purchase of tickets (view Public Market calendar for special Family Night events)

Night at the Arboretum
2026-08-05 17:00 - 21:00 | Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, 8909 W. 179th St., Overland Park, Kansas, 66013, United States
Experience the Arboretum after dark! See and learn about live hawks from Operation Wildlife, stargaze with the Astronomical Society of Kansas City, and take a glow hike at 5 p.m. or 6:30 p.m. The evening also features family activities, fire pits and more, all included with regular Arboretum admission.
