Enjoy extraordinary shows, exhibits, and family fun. Our top picks for April in Kansas City are here:
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Apr 8, 2023
Worlds of Fun Opening Day
Join us in 2023 as we celebrate 50 years of fun, life-long memories and cherished traditions, while also embarking on a new, exciting journey that will take guests on incredible adventures for years to come.
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Feb 11, 2023 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
FUNVILLE: What do you want to be?
Will your child be a firefighter, a schoolteacher, a race car driver, or maybe, President of the United States? In FUNVILLE, children experience grown-up occupations in a kid-friendly setting.
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Apr 4, 2023
Don't Let The Pigeon Drive The Bus! The Musical
Whatever you do, don’t let the Pigeon star in his own musical production! Featuring an innovative mix of actors, puppets, songs, and feathers—plus a script written by Mo Willems.
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Apr 11, 2023 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
National Geographic Live Presents Life on the Vertical – Special Engagement Mark Synnott, Climber
Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
Mark Synnott is a man ever on the brink of new discovery. A big wall rock-climber of the highest order, he’s made legendary first ascents of some of the world’s tallest, most forbidding walls, from Baffin Island to Pakistan.
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Apr 15, 2023 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Spring Fling at Science City
Science City’s newest signature event, Spring Fling, debuts on Saturday, April 15, 10am-5pm! Bring your entire family for an exciting day jam-packed full of hands-on activities, interactive demos, Mr. Stinky Feet performances, Face Painters, & more.
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Shawnee County Parks & Recreation
Apr 7, 2023 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Tulips at Twilight
Old Prairie Town/Ward-Meade Botanical Garden Winner of Best Event in NE Kansas in the Best of Topeka 2021 awards, come see 25,000 tulips illuminated and more than 50 lighted displays including larger-than-life flowers as you stroll along the gar...
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riders of KCNRR
Apr 8, 2023 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Kansas City Northern Railroad Easter Train
Come join the Easter Bunny at Kansas City Northern Railroad's first train ride in 2023. Rides are still $0.75 and lots of fun. Lots of new additions at the train. Saturday, April 8, 10a-4p. Free lolly pops for all the kids.
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Dec 29, 2024 10:00 a.m. - noon
Brunch and Bingo: Chicken N Pickle OPKS
Chicken N Pickle: Overland Park
Hang out with us every Sunday for free BINGO!
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Mar 30, 2023
Into the Woods
Culture House and Störling Dance Theater
The story follows a Baker and his wife, who wish to have a child; Cinderella, who wishes to attend the King's Festival; and Jack, who wishes his cow would give milk.
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Apr 1, 2023 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Easter Egg-fari
Hop on over to the Kansas City Zoo for some egg-cellent fun! Meet the Easter Bunny, who left themed enrichment for some of the animals and also hid eggs around the Zoo! Coloring sheets and crayons will be available in the lobby and agendas with e...
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JCPRD
Apr 1, 2023 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Trucks and Big Rigs for Kids
Have you ever wondered what the inside of that big rig or tractor looks like? Do you have a child who loves trucks? Bring them out to the park to explore trucks, tractors, construction, and city vehicles up close. Crawl, climb, and sit in the dri...
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Apr 7, 2023 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Kids' Day Out at the Johnson County Museum
Come have fun when school is out! Discover history through hands-on activities and exploration of KidScape and museum exhibits, play games, and enjoy down time.
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Apr 8, 2023 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Easter: 1860s Style
Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop and Farm
Prior to the middle of the 19th century, the celebration of Easter as a formal holiday was generally limited to Catholic, Lutheran, Moravian and Episcopalian denominations who had strong liturgical traditions.
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adobestock
Apr 8, 2023 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Easter Bunny visits the Cider Mill
The East Bunny will be appearing at the Louisburg Cider Mill, so bring your kiddos out to have their picture taken with the bunny and then enjoy some cider donuts and an apple cider slush.
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JCPRD
Apr 15, 2023 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Dogs Day Out
Calling all dog owners! Bring your dog out to Meadowbrook Park for a day of fun, games, a costume contest, treat scavenger hunt, photo booth, vendors and more! Melissa’s Second Chances will be on site with adoptable dogs as well!
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Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain
Apr 15, 2023 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
George Hinchliffe's Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain
Returning for their fifth appearance at MTC, the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain has become not only a national institution, but also a worldwide phenomenon.
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Apr 16, 2023 noon - 5:00 p.m.
Flights of Fancy
The kites of Great American Kites & Events will take flight over the lawn of the picturesque MCC-Longview campus in the heart of national kite month, with awe-inspiring mega kites, power kites, stunt kites, and more.
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Kansas City Zoo
Apr 21, 2023 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
KCZoo Conservation Lecture Series An Evening with Geoff York
Start your Earth Day early! Polar Bears International (PBI) is the only conservation organization solely dedicated to wild polar bears. Through research, education, and advocacy, they work to inspire people to care about the Arctic and its connec...
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Leawood P&R
Apr 22, 2023 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Earth Day Bike & Trike Celebration!
Join us for a celebration of Earth Day in Ironwoods Park. All are welcome to bring and use their favorite non-motorized mode of transportation. Travel to different places in the park to learn about the many “mini biomes” it includes. What kinds o...
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Kansas City Zoo
Apr 22, 2023 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Party for the Planet
Join the Kansas City Zoo and Rotary Club 13 as we celebrate Mother Earth with a Party for the Planet. Learn about conservation, pollinators, and the migration path of monarch butterflies by visiting booths from local organizations around the zoo....
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