Darren Thomas
Enjoy extraordinary shows, exhibits, and family fun. Our top picks for August in Kansas City are here:
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Aug 1, 2024
Soak Up Summer Giveaway
KC Parent magazine is giving away 100 Family 4-Packs and tickets (valued at $3000) to your favorite Kansas City attractions!
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Sep 12, 2024 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Disney100: The Exhibition
Your most Magical Disney experience awaits. The Walt Disney Archives has opened its Vault of Treasures, showcasing hundreds of objects – more than 250 Artifacts and Works of Art, Costumes and Props, and Incredible Memorabilia.
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Jun 18, 2024
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
When Charlie Bucket and the others find their golden tickets, their boring lives explode with color and confections beyond their wildest dreams.
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Kauffman Center/Bluey.
Aug 17, 2024 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Bluey's Big Play – The Stage Show
Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
Kauffman Center Presents With Tobin Entertainment Grab the sticky geckos, break out the duck cakes and alert the grannies! It’s time to meet the much-loved Heeler family, who will be coming to Kansas City with Bluey’s live show, Bluey’s Big Play...
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Jul 18, 2024 9:00 a.m.
Festival of Butterflies
Festival of Butterflies invites nature enthusiasts of all ages to celebrate the Midwest’s most whimsical pollinator at Powell Gardens. Spend a day outdoors exploring tropical and native butterflies alongside stunning botanic displays.
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Sep 14, 2024 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
DORA's Scavenger Hunt at the Zoo
Get ready to go exploring with your kids with help from DORA! Join us at the KCZoo now through September 15 as we host a special scavenger hunt filled with lots of fun animal facts for a one-of-a-kind learning adventure for the family.
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Linda Hall Library
Aug 1, 2024 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
STEM Futures Showcase
Are you or do you know a student who is interested in a career in STEM? Join the Linda Hall Library Business Leadership Council and partners on Thursday, August 1st from 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM for a STEM Futures Showcase day! Geared towards student...
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Aug 1, 2024
Teacher Appreciation Month at Sea Life
MO & KS teachers go FREE at SEA LIFE Aquarium Kansas City August 1st-31st with valid school/district ID or pay stub. Promo only available at Walk-Up and is subject to eligibility and availability.
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Aug 1, 2024
Teacher Appreciation Month at Legoland
Teachers! Celebrate Back-to-School all August long @ LEGOLAND Discovery Center Kansas City🍎🎓 Current certified MO and KS teachers can receive FREE entry at LEGOLAND Discovery Center with valid school/district ID or pay stub at Walk-Up only!
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Tanganyika Wildlife Park
Sep 13, 2024
Penguin Swims
If you've ever watched our penguins paddle around Troublemaker's Cove and thought "I wish that was me", this is your chance! Get in the water with a few of our feathered friends and our expert keeper will help you touch, pose for photos, and play...
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Aug 3, 2024 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Legends Back to School Bash
Gear up for the new school year with fun activities, live entertainment, and more! Plus, grab all your Back-to-School must-haves so everyone is ready rock the first day 🏫
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Aug 8, 2024
Missouri State Fair
Enjoy the 2024 Missouri State Fair, August 8-18 in Sedalia, featuring an impressive line-up of fun family entertainment for all ages is included in your price of admission!
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Aug 16, 2024
Ethnic Enrichment Festival
The Ethnic Enrichment Commission of Kansas City is proud to present one of the largest gatherings of multiculturalism - focusing on the traditional cultures found here in our home, Kansas City, and its surrounding metro area.
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Union Station
Aug 7, 2024 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Dog Days of Summer in Science City
Science City is celebrating the Dog Days of Summer. Learn about different breeds of dogs around the world, see how animal brains differ from human brains, and a special dog-themed story time for our early learners. Hopefully, the weather won’t be...
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Aug 24, 2024 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Deaf Cultural Festival
Visit our Deaf Cultural Festival—a festival honoring the rich history of Deaf and hard of hearing art, identity, and empowerment. Encounter and learn about American Sign Language through hands-on art activities and entertainment.
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Jul 28, 2024
Johnson County Fair
We have been celebrating all of the best in Johnson County while preserving the agricultural heritage of the community since 1939. The Johnson County Fair is a free fair except the carnival and nightly arena events. Don't miss out on the fun!
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Aug 16, 2024
816 Day
Kansas City Power & Light District
816 Day is the annual city-proclaimed celebration of Kansas City culture, featuring live entertainment, branded events, and special deals. On this day, community connectedness is strengthened by local business and resident pride.
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Unmistakably Lawrence
May 28, 2024
Lawrence Summer of Fun
Looking for ways to keep the kids entertained this summer? Look no further than the Summer of Fun Pass! Here are just a few reasons why you should sign up today: It's completely free! You'll get access to exclusive discounts and prizes without...
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Aug 2, 2024
Missouri Back to School Tax Free Shopping Weekend
Certain back-to-school purchases, such as clothing, school supplies, computers, and other items as defined by the statute, are exempt from sales tax for this time period only.
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Courtesy of Crown Center
Aug 2, 2024 6:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.
WeekEnder: Barbie
Cap off your work week with top local bands and favorite food trucks on Crown Center Square. Finish the evening with a famous flick under the stars. The festivities begin at 6 PM with the local band and food trucks. Movies begin at approximately ...
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