I f you've been following the 100 Days of Summer Blog you know we're more than half way to the finish, and that means 50+ great ideas for KC families!!! And, we're just scratching the surface of fun things to do in Kansas City!
To help families fulfill their Summer Bucket Lists and make the most out of the fun days ahead, this is your "What to Do Today Planner" - favorite posts are organized by the Best Day of the Week to visit, Indoor, Outdoor, and Day Trips!
Favorite Features for Planning the Perfect Day in Kansas City:
- FREE Summer Fun in Kansas City page for FREE Movies, Concerts, Events and more!
- Kansas City Calendar of Events
- Coupons for Kansas City Attractions
- KC Going Places: Searchable guide to 500+ Attractions in Kansas City
Days when you're looking for Indoor Fun:
- Tips for the Best Day at Crown Center
- Tips for the Best Day at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
- Kids Bowl Free
- Paint Your Own Pottery
- Indoor Ice Skating
- Toy & Miniature Museum
- Indoor/Outdoor: Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop
- Indoor/Outdoor: CoCo Key
- LEGOLand Discovery Center
- Sea Life Aquarium
- Little Monkey Bizness Shawnee
- John Wornall House Museum 1858
- The Library... more than Books!
- Tips for the Best Day at Paradise Park
- Repurpose something Old: Habitat for Humanity's ReStore
- FREE Tour of the Harley-Davidson Factory
- FREE KidScape at the Johnson County Museum
- Summer Fun at Home
- Once Upon a Mattress at the Coterie (thru August 5)
- Moms Night Out: 5 Under $5
- Make a Mess Outings
- Christmas in July
Days when you're looking for Outdoor Fun:
- Visit the Beach
- Berry Picking
- Fishing in Kansas City
- Powell Gardens: Fairy Forts & Fairy Houses
- Tips for the Best Day at the Kansas City Zoo
- Tips for the Best Day at Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead
- Indoor/Outdoor: Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop
- Indoor/Outdoor: CoCo Key
- Favorite Miniature Golf at Cool Crest
- Feeding Fish at the Lake
- Drive-In Movies
- Adventures for Thrill Seekers in KC
- Treasure Hunt in Kansas City
- Summer Fun at Home
- Fort Osage
- Make a Mess Outings
- One of the BEST Parks: Loose Park... Sprayground, Roses & Play
- One of the BEST Parks: John Anderson Park Sprayground
- One of the BEST Parks: Antioch Park... Dodge Town, Fishing and More
Weekdays... when attractions will be Less Crowded:
- Tips for the Best Day at Crown Center
- Tips for the Best Day at the Kansas City Zoo
- LEGOLand Discovery Center
- Sea Life Aquarium
- Indoor/Outdoor: CoCo Key
Eating Out & Food
- Dine with Dinosaurs at T-Rex Cafe
- KC Kids Eat Free Guide
- Favorite Family Friendly Dining in Kansas City
- Food Around the World in KC
- Favorite Foodie Destinations in Kansas City
- Best Hot Dogs in Kansas City
- Kona Ice
Especially on Sundays
- Tour the Truman Farm Home (only open Fri, Sat, Sun in the Summer)
- Parkville Day Trip when the KCNRR Railroad is operating
- Kids Eat Free Deals on Sunday
- Visit the Beach... we like this on weekends when we're able to spend all day!
Especially on Mondays
- Moms are FREE in the Children's EduTainment Center. Paradise Park
- Kids Eat Free Deals on Monday
- Early Monkey Special $5 Admission from 9am-10am M-Th: Little Monkey Bizness Shawnee
Especially on Tuesdays
- Open Late! Best Day at Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead
- FREE Fun at Parks in Independence from 6:30-8pm: Popsicles in the Park
- Kids Eat Free Deals on Tuesday
- Early Monkey Special $5 Admission from 9am-10am M-Th: Little Monkey Bizness Shawnee
Especially on Wednesdays
- Farmers Market and Concerts! Day Trip Tips Historic Overland Park
- Farmers Market! Day Trip Tips Downtown Lee's Summit
- Adventures in Learning at the Toy & Miniature Museum
- Kids Eat for $2.99 from 4pm-close: Dine with Dinosaurs at T-Rex Cafe
- Roller Skating when many local rinks offer Family Nights
- Museum Kids Summer Drop-Ins at the KC Museum
- Kids Eat Free Deals on Wednesday
- Early Monkey Special $5 Admission from 9am-10am M-Th: Little Monkey Bizness Shawnee
Especially on Thursdays
- Open Late! Best Day at Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead
- Open Late! Best Day at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
- FREE Family Fun Nights Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop
- FREE Concerts Summer Sounds at Park Place
- Day Trip Fort Scott when Trolley Tours are offered (Thurs, Fri, Sat)
- Kids Eat Free Deals on Thursday
- Early Monkey Special $5 Admission from 9am-10am M-Th: Little Monkey Bizness Shawnee
Especially on Fridays
- Summer Art Series on Fridays in July: KidScape at the Johnson County Museum
- Open Late! Best Day at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
- FREE Concerts! Day Trip Tips Downtown Lee's Summit
- Drive-In Movies
- Tour the Truman Farm Home (only open Fri, Sat, Sun in the Summer)
- Museum Kids Summer Drop-Ins at the KC Museum
- Day Trip Fort Scott when Trolley Tours are offered (Thurs, Fri, Sat)
- Kids Eat Free Deals on Fridays
Especially on Saturdays
- Farmers Market! Day Trip Tips Downtown Lee's Summit
- Third Saturday of the Month: FREE Sprint Family Fun Days
- Drive-In Movies
- Target B1G1 Saturdays: Once Upon a Mattress at the Coterie (thru August 5)
- Tour the Harley-Davidson Factory
- Tour the Truman Farm Home (only open Fri, Sat, Sun in the Summer)
- Day Trip Fort Scott when Trolley Tours are offered (Thurs, Fri, Sat)
- Parkville Day Trip when the KCNRR Railroad is operating
- Louisburg Day Trip when they feed the Big Cats on Saturdays and offer stargazing at the Observatory
- Leavenworth Day Trip Carousel Museum
- Liberty Day Trip during Farmers' Market Season
- Kids Eat Free Deal on Saturdays
- Kansas City Farmers' Market Guide
- Visit the Beach... we like this on weekends when we're able to spend all day!
When You're in the Mood for a Day Trip
- Day Trip Tips Parkville, Missouri
- Day Trip Tips Louisburg, Kansas
- Day Trip Tips Historic Overland Park
- Day Trip Tips Downtown Lee's Summit
- Day Trip Tips Leavenworth, Kansas
- Day Trip Tips Liberty, Missouri
- Day Trip Tips Atchison, Kansas
- Day Trip Tips Weston, Missouri
- Day Trip Tips Fort Scott, Kansas
- Day Trip Tips Independence, Missouri
- Day Trip Tips Lawrence, Kansas