
When the winter doldrums set in, our daily guide to Family Fun in Kansas City will help keep the “I’m bored!” at bay.
Especially on Monday
Moms FREE Monday 9:30-8:00, Paradise Park. Moms are free at the Children's EduTainment Center with a paid child's admission. 816.246.5224, Paradise-Park.com
KidScape Mon-Sat, 10:00-4:30, Johnson County Museum. Hands-on exhibit immerses young children in a colorful, exciting environment. Free admission. 913.715.2552, JoCoGov.org/dept/museum/home
Power Hour 1:00-3:00, Little Monkey Bizness. Special $5 admission 1:00-3:00 on Mondays and Wednesdays. 913.631.7000, ShawneeMission.MonkeyBizness.com/open-play
Toddler Takeover Mon, Wed & and Fri mornings, KC North Community Center. Bring little ones and let them run and play in the gym. Cost: $1/session. 816.784.6100, KCParks.org
Open Jump Daily, Urban Air in Overland Park. Monday – Thursday: 4PM to 8PM, Friday: 4PM to 11PM, ,Saturday: 10AM to 11PM, Sunday: 10AM to 8PM. Urban Air Overland Park is an attractive solution to a common problem: needing one place to entertain kids of every age. http://www.urbanairtrampolinepark.com/overland-park-kansas-trampoline-park/
Especially on Tuesday
FREE Open Play Tue-Thu, 8:00-8:00; Fri, 8:00-4:00; Sat-Sun, 9:00-Noon, Parkside Coffeehouse (Cedar Ridge Christian Church). Indoor playground and toys for children and coffeehouse. 913.393.3000
Jumperoo Tues & Fri, 9:00-12:00, Urban Air in Overland Park. Includes access to Indoor Playground & Trampoline Attractions for ages 5 and under. http://www.urbanairtrampolinepark.com/overland-park-kansas-trampoline-park/
Toddle Time Tue & Wed, 9:00-11:00, Matt Ross Community Center. Tunnels, games, puzzles… lots for your little one to play and learn. $1-2/child. 913.895.6390, OPKansas.org
Story Time for Babies 9:15-9:45, Lee’s Summit Branch MCPL. Designed to instill a foundation for early literacy through play and one-on-one interaction. MyMCPL.org/events
Tots on Tuesday Third Tue of each month, 10:00-11:00 or 11:00-Noon (choose a session), Kemper Museum. Dress up, play color-matching games, try on crazy hats and read stories with a trendy twist. 816.753.5784
Open Jump Daily, Urban Air in Overland Park. Monday – Thursday: 4PM to 8PM, Friday: 4PM to 11PM, ,Saturday: 10AM to 11PM, Sunday: 10AM to 8PM. Urban Air Overland Park is an attractive solution to a common problem: needing one place to entertain kids of every age. http://www.urbanairtrampolinepark.com/overland-park-kansas-trampoline-park/
Especially on Wednesday
Pop 'n Play on Alternating Wednesdays 9:00-11:00, Johnson County Museum. Activities designed especially for your 9-month- to 3-year-olds. Fee: $1/child, members free. 913.715.2552, JoCoGov.org/dept/museum/home
Toddle Time Tue & Wed, 9:00-11:00, Matt Ross Community Center. Tunnels, games, puzzles…lots for your little one to play and learn. $1-2/child. 913.895.6390, OPKansas.org
Pixie Skate 9:30-11:00, Skate City. Bring your little one out to the rink! $5/child. 913.888.6668
Baby Bounce Story Time 9:30, Plaza Branch. Bring your infant (newborn to 18 months) for a fun story time every Wednesday. 816.701.3481
Power Hour 1:00-3:00, Little Monkey Bizness. Special $5 admission 1:00-3:00 on Mondays and Wednesdays. 913.631.7000, ShawneeMission.MonkeyBizness.com
Family Skate Night 6:30-8:30, Landmark Skate (701 SE Oldham Ct., Lee's Summit). Special skating session just for families. 816.524.2000, Landmark2Skate.com
Open Jump Daily, Urban Air in Overland Park. Monday – Thursday: 4PM to 8PM, Friday: 4PM to 11PM, ,Saturday: 10AM to 11PM, Sunday: 10AM to 8PM. Urban Air Overland Park is an attractive solution to a common problem: needing one place to entertain kids of every age. http://www.urbanairtrampolinepark.com/overland-park-kansas-trampoline-park/
Especially on Thursday
Story Time for Babies 9:15-10:00, Liberty, Raytown and Boardwalk Branches MCPL. Designed to instill a foundation for early literacy through play and one-on-one interaction. MyMCPL.org/events
Bumper Bowling 10:00, Mission Bowl ‘n Olathe. Moms and tots enjoy bowling. Cost: $3/each includes one game, shoes and small drink. 913.432.7000
Nature Story Time 10:00 & 11:00, George Owens Nature Park. Children are invited to participate in a nature focused story time and craft. 816.325.7115
Open Jump Daily, Urban Air in Overland Park. Monday – Thursday: 4PM to 8PM, Friday: 4PM to 11PM, ,Saturday: 10AM to 11PM, Sunday: 10AM to 8PM. Urban Air Overland Park is an attractive solution to a common problem: needing one place to entertain kids of every age. http://www.urbanairtrampolinepark.com/overland-park-kansas-trampoline-park/
Especially on Friday
Jumperoo Tues & Fri, 9:00-12:00, Urban Air in Overland Park. Includes access to Indoor Playground & Trampoline Attractions for ages 5 and under. http://www.urbanairtrampolinepark.com/overland-park-kansas-trampoline-park/
Creative Story Time 10:30, Ceramic Café, Paint pottery and enjoy a story. $9.50/child. 913.383.0222
Story Time at Wonderscope 10:30 & 11:15, Wonderscope Children’s Museum. Free with admission. New stories and activities each week in ArtWorks Exhibit. Wonderscope.org
Junior Jaunts Third Friday of the month, 10:15-11:00, Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. Bring your baby in a stroller or carrier for an adult-focused, yet infant-friendly, mini museum tour. Free. Nelson-Atkins.org
Paint Me a Story Alternating Fridays, 10:30, Paint, Glaze & Fire. Paint a ceramic piece, listen to a story and enjoy a snack. $15/child. 913.661.2529
Family Night 6:30, Kansas City Public Library Plaza Branch (4801 Main St). Free weekly programs include concerts, puppet shows, theater, magicians and more. 816.701.3481
Family Fun Night 4:00-9:00, Little Monkey Bizness. Admission is only $6 for kids to climb and bounce the evening away. 913.631.7000, ShawneeMission.MonkeyBizness.com
Open Jump Daily, Urban Air in Overland Park. Monday – Thursday: 4PM to 8PM, Friday: 4PM to 11PM, ,Saturday: 10AM to 11PM, Sunday: 10AM to 8PM. Urban Air Overland Park is an attractive solution to a common problem: needing one place to entertain kids of every age. http://www.urbanairtrampolinepark.com/overland-park-kansas-trampoline-park/
Especially on Saturdays
First Saturday Roller Roo & Second Saturday Disney Skate 10:00-Noon, Skate City (10440 Mastin, Overland Park). Early bird skating is just $5.25/skater; $2/skate rental. 913.888.6668
Weekend Family Activities 1:00-4:00, Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art (4525 Oak St, Kansas City). Art activities led by museum guides. Nelson-Atkins.org
Lowe’s Build ’n Grow Lowe’s stores across the Metro. Free building workshops where kids make their own mini construction projects. LowesBuildAndGrow.com
Home Depot Kids Workshops Home Depot stores across the Metro. Free workshops for children where kids build wooden projects to keep. Workshops.HomeDepot.com
Open Jump Daily, Urban Air in Overland Park. Monday – Thursday: 4PM to 8PM, Friday: 4PM to 11PM, ,Saturday: 10AM to 11PM, Sunday: 10AM to 8PM. Urban Air Overland Park is an attractive solution to a common problem: needing one place to entertain kids of every age. http://www.urbanairtrampolinepark.com/overland-park-kansas-trampoline-park/