Daily
- Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead Various times, Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead. Spend the day meeting farm animals, feeding goats, fishing, exploring gardens and enjoying hands-on pioneer activities in this beloved outdoor destination designed for young children and families. OPKansas.org
- Dozer and DINOZAUR Various times, Dozer (Leawood and south Overland Park). A sensory-rich play space where imagination, discovery and family fun collide in a sandbox. DozerKids.com
- Explorer Room 8:00, Matt Ross Community Center. A free, three-story playground where kids ages 2-10 can climb, slide and explore. OPKansas.org
- Gymnastics Open Gym Monday-Thursday, Fairway City Hall Multipurpose Room. Children play on gymnastic equipment in a 1,050-square-foot open gym space. Parents must watch their kids; pre-registration is required. FairwayKansas.org
- Indoor Play Park Monday/Tuesday/Thursday, 9:30, New Century Fieldhouse. Enjoy slides, soft structures and ride-on toys. $4. JCPRD.com
- Inspired Play Inspired Play Cafe. Attend a two-hour play session in this fun, educational and nurturing environment where little ones explore and caregivers may enjoy the calming cafe. InspiredPlayCafe.com
- Let’s Play Various times, Science City. An exhibit designed for children ages 3 and under, featuring safe, hands-on exploration in Babyscape, Pretend Play, Ramps & Runs and Air Play areas. ScienceCity.org
- MY Play Cafe Gardner, Lee’s Summit and Northland. A toddler- and preschool-friendly play cafe with imaginative play spaces for kids, plus coffee and treats. MYPlayCafe.com
- Open Gym Monday/Wednesday/Friday, noon, 360 Gymnastics. Enjoy the open gym with your toddler. $5. Register at KC360Gym.com
- Preschool Splash Monday-Friday, 9:00, Olathe Community Center. Enjoy a zero-depth splash area with a tree house, a rain cloud and fountains for children. OlatheKs.gov
- Story Times Visit MyMCPL.org or JoCoLibrary.org to find a complete list of story times.
- Toddler Fun Tuesday-Sunday, Foundry Church. Moms can enjoy coffee while toddlers play in a smaller indoor play area or a large gymnasium perfect for balls, scooters and ride-on toys. FoundryChurchKC.com
Monday
- Gym for Me Mondays and Wednesdays, 9:00, Lenexa Rec Center. A fun open gym time where young children can play with balls, tunnels and other age-appropriate equipment. For children 5 and under only. $3. Lenexa.com
- Indoor Playground Mondays and Fridays, 11:00, Mill Creek Activity Center. Toddlers can explore on soft climbing structures, slides and sensory activities. $6. Register at JCPRD.com
- Sensory-Friendly Mondays First Mondays, 9:00, Johnson County Museum. Enjoy KidScape in a low-sensory environment at a limited-occupancy session. Register at JCPRD.com
- Sensory-Friendly Mondays Second Mondays, 10:00, Wonderscope Children’s Museum. A time for families with children with sensory concerns to enjoy a more controlled play space. Registration required. Wonderscope.org
Tuesday
- Pay for Play Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:00, Backyard Specialists. Plan a playdate for your children and their friends at the amazing outdoor showroom. BackyardSpecialists.com
- Preschool Indoor Playground 9:30, Merriam Community Center. Drive, pull or push your favorite Little Tikes vehicles. Parents must supervise their children. $2. Merriam.org
- Toddler Town Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:00, Roger T. Sermon Community Center. Perfect spot for little ones to move, explore and play in a safe environment. $3 per child. IndependenceMo.gov
- WonderBaby & Me 9:30 and 2:00, Wonderscope Children’s Museum. Weekly class for infants 3-18 months and their grown-ups, too! Register at Wonderscope.org
Wednesday
- Giggle Time First and third Wednesdays, 10:00. Tomahawk Ridge Community Center. Enjoy a delightful children’s program with activities ranging from music and stories to puppet shows. OPKansas.org
- Retro Story Time Second Wednesdays, 10:00-10:45, Johnson County Museum. Preschoolers love stories from long ago, read by a special guest from the 1950s All-Electric House! Register at JCPRD.com
- Weekdays at KP 10:00, Kaw Prairie Church. Story time, crafts, cafe time and open play on soft mats, ride-on toys and climbing structures. KawPrairie.org
Thursday
- Nature Story Time Second and fourth Thursdays, 10:30, Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens. Hands-on nature fun with stories and exploration for little ones. OPKansas.org
- Jumperoo Toddler Time 9:00, Urban Air Lenexa. Kids 5 and under and their guardian are invited to jump, bounce and crawl around safely. UrbanAirLenexa.com
- Toddler Time Mondays and Thursdays, 10:00, Ceramic Cafe. Toddlers 5 and under can paint a selected item. CeramicCafeKC.com
- Tot Time Swim Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:00, Powell Community Center. Toddlers will enjoy the pool with shallow water and play equipment. $5-7. Merriam.org
Friday
- Ceramic Cafe Story Time 10:30, Ceramic Cafe. Little ones enjoy a story followed by a creative hands-on activity in a relaxed studio setting designed for early learners and caregivers. $18. CeramicCafeKC.com
- Power Hour 9:30, Mercury Gymnastics. Kids under 5 can explore the gym’s trampolines, low beams and foam pits. $10. MercuryGymnastics.com
- Toddler Gymnastics 9:30, Xtreme Gymnastics. Kids ages 2-5 can enjoy age-appropriate gymnastics equipment like foam pits and mini trampolines. $10. XGTKids.com
- Toddler Time First and third Fridays, 10:00, Blue Springs Fieldhouse. Children under 5 can play inside with cars, scooters, slides and a playhouse. $2-3. BlueSpringsGov.com
- Totally Tots One Friday each month, 10:30, Kemper Museum. This free program for 3- to 5-year-olds lets them sing songs, read books and explore art. Register at KemperArt.org
Saturday
- DIY Workshops First Saturdays, 9:00, Home Depot. With a parent’s help, toddlers can create hands-on projects and small crafts. HomeDepot.com
- Jumperoo Toddler Time 8:00, Urban Air (Overland Park and Lenexa). Kids 5 and under and their guardian are invited to jump, bounce and crawl around safely. UrbanAir.com
- Little Acorns Select Saturdays, 10:00, Anita Gorman Discovery Center. Join volunteer naturalists for a fantastic journey through forests, streams and other magical places as they read select books. Register at MDC.MO.gov