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, […]
Join us for our hearth baking workshop and learn how baking was done in the mid-19th century. You will be using simple historic recipes. Not only will you enjoy the delicious smell of baking, but you will also have the opportunity to taste what you baked. Period clothing is encouraged, but not necessary. All clothing […]
Lanesfield Historic Site is open to the public from 10:00am to 4:00pm on the second Saturday of each month. Admission is free! About the Site The limestone schoolhouse, the last […]
Every Saturday 10am-12pm Parents Skate Free (rentals not included)
Your favorite holiday shopping tradition is almost here! Invite your friends & family and join us for a day of shopping at this exciting annual event, benefiting the Lee's Summit […]
FREE crafts for kids, extra savings for parents Kids get a FREE: Craft, ID badge & lanyard Collector's pin each month + Craft Medallion after completing 6 crafts Extra 10% […]
Celebrate the season at the Inaugural Holiday Parade Procession at Independence Center on Saturday, November 14, 2026, starting at noon! Join us for a festive celebration bringing together families, businesses, […]
Join us in Bloch lobby to create your own time telling tool! Then join us in the galleries to learn how different civilizations approached the concept of time. Visit Museum Guides to explore both historical and modern methods of telling time in a...
GloWild: Hidden Treasure presented by Saint Luke’s returns to illuminate the Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium this fall with an all-new theme. Guests will step into a glowing nighttime expedition, […]
Step into the magical worlds of Studio Ghibli through the music of Joe Hisaishi. Featuring music from “Howl’s Moving Castle,” “Kiki’s Delivery Service,” “My Neighbor Totoro” and “Spirited Away,” this symphonic tribute brings beloved stories and unforgettable scores to life with the full power of the Kansas City Symphony. Experience a concert filled with wonder […]
Introducing Swap Sundays! ✨ Starting this Sunday, February 15, Kansas Children's Discovery members enjoy FREE admission to InspireU and Wonderscope, just show your Kansas Children's Discovery Center membership card! Plus, […]
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 […]