Ongoing Family Fun Events in Kansas City
This is your guide to Indoor Gyms, Storytimes, Museums, Family Friendly Dining, and great family fun ALL WEEK long!!! Note: Click here to search our Database of Museums, Attractions, and Places to Go in Kansas City. Click here for our Guide to Story Time Schedules in Kansas City for children 0-3.
EVERYDAY
Arboretum Sculpture Exhibit 8-7:30 OP Arboretum. 19 new sculptures will be on display for you to see. 913.344.8656
Cave Springs Nature Ctr Tue-Fri, 10:00-4:00, 8701 E Gregory Blvd, KCMO. Enjoy this nature center, historic site, park & trails. 816.358.CAVE
Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead 9:00-5:00, Deanna Rose Farmstead (OPKS). Free outdoor petting zoo and park. 913.897.2360
Don’t Forget Your Manners Leawood Comm Ctr. Your group of kids ages 6-12 will learn about manners in a fun, creative way! Great for scouts! Pre-reg. 913.339.6700 x154
Financially Alert Kids Leawood Comm Ctr. Kids ages 6-12 will learn skills for a lifetime of money management. Great for scouts! Pre-reg. 913.339.6700 x154
It’s BIG Exhibit Thru Jan 2010, 9-5:00 Tue-Sat National Archives at KC (400 W Pershing Road). Feature big documents, big events, big personalities, and big ideas from the region's history. 816.268.8000
Jesse James Farm 9:00-4:00, Kearney. Visit the famous home of Frank and Jesse James! 816.736.8500
John Wornall House Tue-Sat, 10:00-4:00, Sun 1:00-4:00 (6115 Wornall Rd). Experience the daily life of a prosperous, pre-Civil War family. 816.444.1858
Kaleidoscope Family Time Crown Ctr. Call for our Mon-Fri sessions. Sat: 9:50, 10:40, 11:30, 1:10, 2:00 & 2:50. Free hands-on art for all ages! 816.274.8301
KidScape Exhibit Thru January 2010, Johnson Co Museum. Kids learn about community & meet some of the area’s most talented citizens. 913.715.2550
LEGO Ocean Adventure Exhibit Wonderscope. A 1,200-sq-ft hands-on exhibit that invites kids to dive into an undersea world. 913.268.4176
Map & Compass Clinic By appt, Ernie Miller Nature Ctr. Learn the basics of reading a map & compass. Great activity for scouts! 913.831.3355
The Money Museum Federal Reserve Bank of KC. Free guided & self-guided tours. See a wall of $$, 200 years of coins, money shredder & more! 800.333.1010 x 2683
Mother’s Day Out (Ages 3-5) Sponsored by JoCo Parks & Rec at the Roeland Park Comm Ctr. For details call 913.722.1198
Nelson-Atkins FREE Audio Tours Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. Families can enjoy a free audio tour & learn about the Shuttlecocks! 816.751.1ART
Air Zone Open Play Mon-Sat, 10:00-11:30, Air Zone. A great place for kids 2+ to run, jump and play! Socks req’d, $6/child. 816.468.9663
Tomahawk Ridge Open Swim Noon-8:00 Tomahawk Ridge Comm Ctr. Bring the kids to the pool and beat the heat! $5 residents, $6 non-residents. 913.895.6390
Roeland Park Open Swim Noon-5:00, Roeland Park Aquatic Ctr. Fun for all ages; 2 and under swim free! 913.432.1377
Midwest Aquatics Open Swim Mon-Fri, Midwest Aquatics. Buy a 6 month Family Swim Pass for $56.965. 913.402.0403
Outdoor Classroom OP Arboretum (8909 W 179th). AM & PM classes by age. Learn about plants & animals through games, stories & hikes. Pre-reg. 913.897-2991
RMC at Wonderscope The Recycled Materials Ctr is full of educational items & craft supplies for home, school or church projects 913.268.4176
Shatto Milk’s Farm Tour An amazing field trip for scouts, homeschoolers & kids home on vacation. Sample the freshest milk in KC & a unique gift shop! 816.930.3862
Spanish Immersion Program (11648 W 135th, Overland Park). Learn Spanish through games, songs & fun. Mon-Sat classes for children. Pre-reg. 913.685.3300
Youth Volunteer Corps Kids ages 11-18 can join us during the week & every Saturday for service-learning projects! 913.432.9822 x 305
MONDAY
Chartroose Caboose 11-9, Lenexa location. Free kids meal for kids 12 & under with an adult purchase. 913.660.0180
Mid-Town Play Place 10-Noon, Westport Roanoke Comm Ctr. Little ones age 0-5 can play on the indoor playground. $1/child. 816.784.5200
Mom’s Monday 9:30-noon, Paradise Park. Moms receive free admission to the Edutainment Ctr with the purchase of a full priced child admission. 816.246.5224
Mommy & Me Bumper Bowling 10:00, Summit Lanes (803 SW Oldham Pkwy,
Lee’s Summit). $3 includes game, shoe rental & drink. 816.524.3322
Music With Mar 6:30, St. Mary’s Manor (Blue Springs). Music & movement help to teach early childhood development skills. 816.616.2916
Open Gym 9:30-11:30, Edge Gymnastics (Liberty). Special time just for preschoolers and homeschoolers. $5 members, $7 non-members, $3 kids under 2. 816.407.9555
Parent’s Day Out 9:30-2:30, St. Mark’s UMC (Overland Park). Children will enjoy structured activities while parents enjoy time away. 913.722.0449
Toddler Town 10-Noon, Roger T Sermon Comm Ctr. Kids 0-5 can play on our indoor playground! $1 per child. 816.325.7370
Tumbling 6:00 – 6:30, Providence YMCA/Family Ball Ctr. Kids ages 3-5 will learn basic tumbling skills. $20 members, $32.50 non-members. 913.378.9622
Up, Up & Away @ Red Robin Certain Red Robin locations. Balloon sculptors entertain the family & special deals for the kids. Check the location near you for their night!
TUESDAY
After School @ Paint Glaze & Fire 4:15, Ceramics & Coffeehouse at Paint, Glaze & Fire (Overland Park). Create some cool projects to keep or give as gifts. Pre-reg. 913.661.CLAY
Book Club 11:00, Pottery Barn Kids (Leawood and Country Club Plaza). Kids of all ages are invited for this special story time! Potterybarnkids.com
Chat & Chew 4:00, Plaza Library. Book lovers in grades 3-5, this is for you! We play games & READ great books. See the Kid Corner Desk for a copy of each book 816.701.3481
Craft & Story Time 10:30, Borders in Olathe (119th & Strang Line). Join us for stories & crafts! 913.764.0336
Evening Storytime 7:00 Lackman Library. Stories, rhymes and music geared for kids 3-6. Kids are welcome to come dressed in their pajamas! 913.495.7540
Family Night 5-7:00 Chick-Fil-A Olathe. Bring the family together through food and fun. Purchase an adult combo meal and get a kids 4-pack nugget meal free. 913.829.7600
Family Story Time 6:30, Plaza Library. For families who can’t make daytime story time! We’ll read books, make music & crafts. 816.701.3481
KC Juggling Club 6:00, Community School of the Arts. Watch or learn to juggle in a fun & friendly environment. Free. 816.531.4022 x1002
Kids Incorporated 2nd Tue, First Baptist Church (Independence). Activities and support group for parents and children ages birth to 5. 816.903.0188
Mom's Connection 10:00, Northland Cathedral. Moms, come enjoy a great time of food, fun, chatter, and life lessons with other moms just like you. Childcare provided. 816.796.3584 (MEETS 2ND TUES THRU MAY)
Air Zone Open Play 12:30-2:00, Air Zone. A great place for kids 2+ to run, jump and play! Socks req’d, $6/child. 816.468.9663
Preschool Indoor Playground 9:30-11:30, Irene B French Comm Ctr. Get the energy out of your toddler and let them run, slide, and climb! $2/child. Closed 11/26. 913.322.5550
Up, Up & Away @ Red Robin Certain Red Robin locations. Balloon sculptors entertain the family & special deals for the kids. Check the location near you for their night!
Yoga for the Exceptional Child 4:15, Meadowbrook UMC. For the special needs child ages 7-11. Helps your child feel calm, confident & develop a sense of well-being. 816.413.7644
WEDNESDAY
Mid-Town Play Place 10-Noon, Westport Roanoke Comm Ctr. Little ones age 0-5 can play on the indoor playground. $1/child. 816.784.5200
Baby Bounce 10:30, Plaza Library. Stories & fun for the little ones. Start them reading
early with this great program. 816.701.3481
Car Seat Check 2nd Wed, 4:00-5:30, Van Chevrolet (I-29 & Vivion Road). Be sure your car seats are properly installed. 816.413.2557
Children’s Story Time Hour 2:00, North KC Library. Bring children of all ages to a story time and crafts session! Pre-reg 816.221.3360 x1012
Discount Skate Family Night 6:30-8:30, Landmark Skate Center. Family of 4 skates for $12 including skates! $3.50 for individual and skates. 816.524.2000
Family Book Club 2:30, Boardwalk Library. On the 4th Wed, bring the family for a book review, small group discussion and hands-on activity. Ages 4+, pre-reg 816.741.9011
MOPS Play Day Clinton, MO. All summer! Play days for moms & kids - locations vary. ClintonMoChamber.com
Open Ball 3:00-5:00, Hillcrest Comm Ctr. Youth 17 and under play basketball. Free with high school ID or $3/person. 816.784.7000
Open Gym 3:00-4:00, Blue Valley Rec. Trampolines, mats, tubes, balance beams and more for kids! 913.685.6000
Open Play 6:00-7:30, Air Zone. A great place for kids 2+ to run, jump and play! Socks req’d. $6/child. 816.468.9663
Story Time with Michella 10:00, St. Joseph Borders. 816.279.6111
Indoor Playground 9:30-11:30, Sylvester Powell Comm Ctr. A great way for kids ages 0-6 to get some energy out. $2/child. 913.722.8206
Tiny Tot Skate Time 9:30-10:00, Skate City (Overland Park). Kids ages 3-6, join in on the fun with roller skating & a snack! 913.888.6668
Toddler Town 10-Noon, Roger T Sermon Comm Ctr. Kids 0-5 can play on our indoor playground! $1 per child. 816.325.7370
Tumbling 6:00 – 6:30, Providence YMCA/Family Ball Ctr. Kids ages 3-5 will learn basic tumbling skills. $20 members, $32.50 non-members. 913.378.9622
Up, Up & Away @ Red Robin Certain Red Robin locations. Balloon sculptors entertain the family & special deals for the kids. Check the location near you for their night!
Wednesday Morning Story Time 10:00, Barnes and Noble (Oak Park Mall). For beginning readers ages 5-8. 913.492.8187
THURSDAY
Li’l Legends Kids Club 1st Thu, 10:00, Legends at Village West. Great kid entertainment and hands-on activities! 913.788.3700
Martial Arts 6:00, Providence YMCA/Ball Family Ctr. Have fun, learn respect and discipline and get a great workout. $20 members, $33 non-members. KansasCityYMCA.org
Miss Elaine’s Story Time 10:00, Overland Park Borders (91st & Metcalf). Miss Elaine reads the best stories every time! 913.642.3642
Mocking Tots 10:30, KC Zoo. Children 3-5 will dance and sing while learning about animals! 816.513.5723
Mommy and Me 10:00 North Cross United Methodist Church (1321 Vivion Road). Fun activities for adults as well as kids birth – 5. 3rd Thur except December. 816.741.7070
MOPS Meeting 9-10:30, Presbyterian Church of Stanley. We meet every 3rd Thursday of each month. Childcare available with a reservation. 913.681.8180
Mothers and More 7:00, Villages of Jackson Creek (Indep). Meet with other moms and be encouraged as you walk this journey together! 816.795.6731 1st Thursday
Air Zone Open Play 12:30-2:00, Air Zone. A great place for kids 2+ to run, jump and play! Socks req’d. $6/child. 816.468.9663
Parent’s Day Out 9:30-2:30, St. Mark’s UMC (Overland Park). Children will enjoy structured activities while parents enjoy time away. 913.722.0449
Preschool Indoor Playground 9:30-11:30, Irene French Comm Ctr. Get the energy out of your toddler and let them run, slide, and climb! $2/child. Thru 3/30/09 and closed 11/26. 913.322.5550
Preschool Story Time 10:00, KC Museum. Stories with historical focus, new themes every month. 816.483.8300
Story Time 10:00, Borders (9108 Metcalf). For ages 2-5 every Thursday. 913.642.3642
Story Time 11:00 Reading Reptile. $2/child ages 3-6 for a story and an activity. Paid reservations req’d. 816.753.0441
Story Time @ Barnes and Noble 11:00, Country Club Plaza. For preschool children ages 3-6. 816.753.1313
Toddling Troops Walking Club 9:00, KC Zoo. Club members are invited to route their path along the animal trails. Special events, activities & more. 816.513.5805
FRIDAY
Family Fun Night 7:00, Oak Park Library. Guest storytellers, musicians, crafts, games & more. Free fun for the family! 913.752.8700
Feed the Critters 3:00, Burr Oak Woods Nature Ctr. Join us as we feed our resident critters. 816.228.3766
Friday Night Films 7:00 Reading Reptile. Join us for free big screen 16mm kids' films, ages 3+. 816.753.0441
Melodies in Motion 9:30 – 10:15, Olathe Bible Church. Music class for ages 0-4 and their parents. Instruments, movement, story time for $8 per family. 913.768.6974
Mid-Town Play Place 10-Noon, Westport Roanoke Comm Ctr. Little ones age 0-5 can play on the indoor playground. $1/child. 816.784.5200
Mommy and Me Movies 11:00, Trailridge Cinema. Parents or caregivers can bring babies (even crying ones!) to the movies. $2.50/person. 913.596.8435
Munchkin Open Gym 10:00-11:15. Elite Gym (13600 W 108th St, Lenexa).
Indoor playground: inflatables, obstacle course, tree house, trampoline. 913.469.5554
My Gym Open Gym 12:45-1:45, My Gym Children’s Fitness Ctr (135th & Antioch). A place for kids up to age 8 to climb, slide, tumble & play! 913.685.9005
Open Ball 3:00-5:00, Hillcrest Comm Ctr. Youth 17 and under play basketball. Free with high school ID or $3/person. 816.784.7000
Open Gym 9:30-11:30, Edge Gymnastics (Liberty). For preschoolers and homeschoolers – a chance to run and jump! $5 members, $7 non-members, $3 kids under 2. 816.407.9555
Open Gym Playgroup 9:30-11:30, Crossroads Christian Church (Shawnee). Kids 5 and under can run, jump and play in the gym. 913.544.5915
Pint Size Playtime 10-Noon, Harris Park Comm Ctr. Kids ages 2-5 can play with jump ropes, balls, hula hoops, tumbling mats and more. $3 res, $4 non-res, 816.969.1500 THRU MAY 2010
Preschool Friday Fun Stories 10:30, Plaza Library. Stories, songs & art for the preschool set. 816.701.3481
Toddler Town 10-Noon, Roger T Sermon Comm Ctr. Kids 0-5 can play on our indoor playground! $1 per child. 816.325.7370
SATURDAY
Aqua Mom 8:15, Midwest Aquatics. Designed for expectant mothers! Increase strength & energy while reducing fatigue & back pain. 913.402.0403
Build & Grow Workshop 2nd Sat, 10:00, various Lowe’s locations. Let the experts at Lowe’s show you how to build a simple wooden project with your kids. 816.246.2004
Children’s Open Gym 4:30-6:45, JCC (5801 W 115th St). Kids 12 and under have open gym time to run around and play! 913.327.8010
Children’s Story Time 11:00, Barnes & Noble (Town Ctr Plaza). The kids enjoy a story--you browse the stacks. 913.491.4535
Craft & Story Time 2:00, Borders in Olathe (119th & Strang Line). Join us for stories & crafts! 913.764.0336
Home Depot Kid’s Workshop 1st Sat, 9-Noon, all locations. Drop in to make a keepsake wooden project, with a little help from the experts. Kids love it! 816.931.7434
Kidz Club 2nd Sat, 10:00 – noon, Metro North Mall (lower level center court balloon area). A fun craft and snack for kids 12 and younger. 816.436.7800
Landmark 2 Skate 2:30-4:30, Landmark Skate Ctr (Lee’s Summit). Bring the whole family for an afternoon of skating! $4.50 each, skates $1.00. 816.524.2000 Liberty Farmers’ Market Thru Oct 31, 7:00-noon Mommy & Baby Class 11:00, Gymboree (Parkville). Parents/caregivers & their babies ages birth-6 mos. 816.505.3344
Mother Nature Reads 10:00, Lakeside Nature Ctr (Swope Park). Children will enjoy a story, craft & the chance to meet one of our animal friends. 816.513.8960
Open Swim 2:00-6:00, Centennial Pool-Plex. Cost is $3.25 for 4 years and older. 816.228.0137
Parent’s Night Out 6:00-9:00, Edge Gymnastics (Liberty). $7 member, $9 non-member. 5 and under must be accompanied by adult. Snacks may be purchased. Pre-reg. 816.407.9555
Recreational Swimming Noon-4:00, Tony Aguire Comm Ctr. $2 adults and youth. 816.784.1300
Saturday Story Time 11:00, OP Borders (120th & Metcalf). Kids will enjoy this time of stories & crafts. 913.663.2356
Saturday Story Time 11:00 & 2:00, Barnes & Noble, Country Club Plaza. The kids enjoy a story--you browse the stacks. 816.753.1313
Special Needs Parents' Night Out 1st Sat, 5:30-8:30, Legacy Christian Church (OP & Olathe). Drop off your special needs child (age 3+) for a fun night of 1-on-1 care. Pre-reg. 913.962.5271.
Story Time with Michella 10:00, St. Joseph Borders. The kids will be intrigued with this great storyteller! 816.279.6111
SUNDAY
Chartroose Caboose - Free kids meal for kids 12 & under with an adult purchase. Lenexa @ 12976 87th, (913) 660-0180
Ernie Miller Nature Center 1:00-5:00. Come experience and enjoy nature! 913.764.7759
Fun-Run Indoor Play Center 11-6, 1919 Industrial Drive (Liberty). Inflatables, dual lane slides, bounce houses and more! Different rooms for different age groups! Socks req’d, $7.50/child. 816.781.0386
Landmark 2 Skate 2:30-4:30, Landmark Skate Ctr (Lee’s Summit). Bring the whole family for an afternoon of skating! $4.50 each, skates $1.00. 816.524.2000
Feed the Critters 3:00, Burr Oak Woods Nature Ctr. Join us as we feed our resident critters. 816.228.3766
Movies at the Woods 3:30, Burr Oak Woods (Blue Springs). Join us for a nature film after we feed the critters. 816.228.3766
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