Upcoming Events in KC

Aug 15, 2020 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Fun and Games: Play in the Garden.

The transformative power of play, combined with the benefits of fresh, midwestern summer air are the focus of our summer exhibition, Fun and Games: Play in the Garden. Read more

Outdoor

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Aug 15, 2020 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Family Yogatime in the Gardens

Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens

Family Yoga gives children and families the opportunity to tell a story through yoga poses while learning about the natural world. Read more

Class or Workshop, Outdoor

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Aug 15, 2020 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Hands-on History

National World War I Museum and Memorial

History is brought to life in this family-friendly program in which kids of all ages are invited to handle Great War artifacts. Read more

Accessible, Class or Workshop, Exhibit, Featured Events, Indoor

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Aug 15, 2020 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Evening in the Park

Shawnee Theatre in the Park

Join us for a free, laid back party in the park. Bring your blankets, chairs, a ball/Frisbee, and enjoy time with your family and friends. Read more

Featured Events, FREE, Outdoor

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Aug 15, 2020 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Stargazing at Powell Observatory

Powell Observatory

The public is also invited to view our general meeting presentations on Facebook starting at 7:00 PM on the fourth Saturday of every month. Read more

Class or Workshop

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Aug 15, 2020 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

COVID-19 and College Planning

Kansas City Area

Join us as Jason Anderson, college and career planner, helps answer your questions about how Covid-19 has changed the landscape for your college junior or senior. Learn about the transition to online learning, taking a gap year, favorable trends ... Read more

FREE

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Aug 10, 2020 - Aug 14, 2020

Back to School Challenge (Virtual)

This is a virtual event

We are entering a once-in-a-lifetime back to school season! Covid-19 cases have almost hit 17M globally and close to 700K people have lost their lives. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that kids head back to the classroom, but many p... Read more

FREE

Family on Purpose

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Aug 16, 2020

Missouri State Fair 2020: Youth Livestock Show

Missouri State Fairgrounds

Today, the Missouri State Fair announced that the traditional fair will pivot to a youth livestock show, Aug. 13-23, 2020. In 1901, the Fair began as a showcase of Missouri agriculture. Read more

Featured Events, Festival, Live Performance, Outdoor

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Aug 16, 2020

Run for the Sloths!: Virtual Event

Kansas City Zoo

Although we aren’t able to offer physical 4-mile and 1-mile events as usual this September, we can offer participants something that might be even better - the chance to sleep in for the sloths. Read more

Featured Events

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Aug 16, 2020 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Dinosaur Road Trip!

Union Station

Pack your camera and buckle up for the ultimate family adventure as we take an epic, “Highway of Fun,” road trip across North America. Read more

Exhibit

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Aug 16, 2020 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Fun and Games: Play in the Garden.

Powell Gardens

The transformative power of play, combined with the benefits of fresh, midwestern summer air are the focus of our summer exhibition, Fun and Games: Play in the Garden. Read more

Outdoor

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Aug 16, 2020 1:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Sunday Afternoon Free Program

Prairie Park Nature Center

A 30-minute free program on nature topics will be presented each day. Programs may include a short video, slide show and of course going outdoors to enjoy birds, wildflowers, bugs or a stroll through the park. All ages are welcome. Children under 14 Read more

Accessible, FREE, Indoor, Story Time

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Aug 17, 2020

Missouri State Fair 2020: Youth Livestock Show

Missouri State Fairgrounds

Today, the Missouri State Fair announced that the traditional fair will pivot to a youth livestock show, Aug. 13-23, 2020. In 1901, the Fair began as a showcase of Missouri agriculture. Read more

Featured Events, Festival, Live Performance, Outdoor

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Aug 17, 2020

Run for the Sloths!: Virtual Event

Kansas City Zoo

Featured Events

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Aug 17, 2020 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Dinosaur Road Trip!

Union Station

Pack your camera and buckle up for the ultimate family adventure as we take an epic, “Highway of Fun,” road trip across North America. Read more

Exhibit

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Aug 17, 2020 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Mad Science Demonstrates Fire and Ice

Kansas City Area

Witness an incredible demonstration of fire and ice. The Mad Science gang will conjure up foggy dry ice storms, floating giant beach balls, and other flashy reactions that go POOF! Registration will close 30 minutes prior to the start of the prog... Read more

FREE

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Aug 17, 2020 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

MacGyver Magic

Kansas City Area

Magic doesn't have to be complicated and expensive. Learn easy-to-perform tricks that can be made from ordinary items you may already have at home. This is a great way to begin adding magic to your life. To enjoy this virtual program, go to our M... Read more

FREE

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Aug 18, 2020

Missouri State Fair 2020: Youth Livestock Show

Missouri State Fairgrounds

Today, the Missouri State Fair announced that the traditional fair will pivot to a youth livestock show, Aug. 13-23, 2020. In 1901, the Fair began as a showcase of Missouri agriculture. Read more

Featured Events, Festival, Live Performance, Outdoor

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Aug 18, 2020

Run for the Sloths!: Virtual Event

Kansas City Zoo

Featured Events

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Aug 18, 2020 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Dinosaur Road Trip!

Union Station

Pack your camera and buckle up for the ultimate family adventure as we take an epic, “Highway of Fun,” road trip across North America. Read more

Exhibit

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