Kansas City is a vibrant metropolitan area with a wide range of activities happening around town. When the sun goes down and family attractions and museums close, there are still plenty of activities for adults and teens to enjoy in the evening.
Live music
In a city known for jazz, it’s easy and fun to find live music venues, both big and small. Try Green Lady Lounge in the Crossroads Arts District, The Blue Room near 18th & Vine or the hip piano bar Howl at the Moon in the Power & Light District. Lovers of music and the arts should also check out Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, Starlight Theatre and The Midland Theatre for shows, concerts and more.
Adventure
For those who enjoy a more grounded challenge, check out one of the area’s escape rooms. Shawnee, Kansas, resident Kara Thomas suggests Brkthrough KC. With locations in Leawood, Kansas, and the River Market in Kansas City, Missouri—and 10 different escape room experiences—Brkthrough KC is a popular, challenging and exciting nighttime activity.
Adults only
Lego lovers should plan to visit Legoland Discovery Center at Crown Center for their monthly adult nights that cater to patrons 18 and older. Adults can enjoy all the rides and attractions and use their creativity to build and explore. Reservations are required; check the Legoland website for dates and availability. This is truly a fun experience for the adult that is a kid at heart.
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Delicious dinner BBQ platter from Q39 in Kansas City, Missouri, USA with a rack of ribs, French fries, and cole slaw with a side of ketchup.
KC ’cue
Kansas City is famous for barbecue! If you enjoy exploring the city and sampling some mouthwatering treats that will have you declaring why Kansas City is the “Barbecue Capital of the World,” then download the KC BBQ Experience app. With the free app you can create your own barbecue tour, earn badges and trail-blaze through the city’s most delicious barbecue joints. Make this a regular family fun night or a night out with friends and taste your way around town.
Sporting events
If you haven’t heard, the Kansas City Chiefs are back-to-back Super Bowl champions! While we love our Chiefs, the city has many other sports for every fan to enjoy. Whether it’s the Kansas City Royals, Sporting KC, Kansas City Monarchs, KC Current or the Mavericks for hockey, you are sure to have a fun family night out or date night. Behind-the-scenes stadium tours are available by appointment and make a great evening activity for the dedicated fan.
Game time
For game lovers of all ages, visit one of the area’s game cafes where you can snack on delicious food and sip drinks or coffee while you play board games. Check out Cardboard Corner Cafe, with two Kansas locations in Overland Park and Lenexa; ReRoll Tavern in Kansas City, Missouri; Mission: Board Games in Downtown Mission, Kansas, or North Kansas City, Missouri; and Nirvana Coffee Bar and Game Lounge in Independence, Missouri. These venues are sure to provide hours of fun and laughs while you bond over board games.
For gamers who are looking for an arcade experience, check out Dave and Buster’s with Kansas locations in Overland Park and Kansas City. For those who want to experience laser tag, bowling, an obstacle course and arcade, give Main Event in Independence or North Kansas City, Missouri, and Olathe, Kansas, a try. For retro gamers, visit Up-Down KC on Southwest Boulevard in Kansas City, Missouri, for classic 1980s and 1990s arcade games, adult beverages and a fun atmosphere.
Chicken N Pickle Overland Park
Have you tried pickleball yet? A sport that combines elements from tennis, badminton and table tennis is growing rapidly in popularity. Venues like Chicken N Pickle, with multiple metro locations, offer a fun restaurant and bar atmosphere combined with pickleball courts that are a blast for families, company gatherings, date nights and leagues.
Kansas City is not just a place for family-friendly fun during the day, but it has a lot to offer for adults and teens in the evenings. From gaming to sports, barbecue to jazz, for the adventure lover and the kid at heart—Kansas City has nighttime fun for everyone.