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 tons of 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 ideas 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:
- Kansas City Calendar of Events
- Coupons for Kansas City Attractions
- KC Going Places: Searchable guide to 500+ Attractions in Kansas City
- KC Summer Festival Guide
- A - Z Guide to FREE Fun with Little Ones in KC
Days when you're looking for Indoor Fun:
- Real Pirates at Union Station
- 5 Coolest Movie Theaters in KC
- Lyle, the Crocodile at The Coterie
- B1G1 LEGOLand Tickets
- B1G1 Sea Life Tickets
- Fun at Science City this Summer
- Tips for the Best Day at Crown Center
- Kids Bowl Free
- FREE Kemper Museum of Modern Art
- Paint, Glaze & Fire
- Indoor Ice Skating
- Fave Foodie Destinations in KC
- Little Monkey Bizness Shawnee
- 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
- Indoor/Outdoor Brookside
- Painting at Got Art Gallery
Days when you're looking for Outdoor Fun:
- Kansas City's Pools & Waterparks
- Beaches and Boating in KC
- Berry Picking
- Fishing in Kansas City
- Powell Observatory
- U-Dig Potatoes
- The Berry Patch
- FREE Brumble's Forest Park in Grandview, MO
- FREE Kauffman Memorial Gardens
- Cool Summer Nights in KC
- Tips for the Best Day at Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead
- Indoor/Outdoor: Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop
- Favorite Miniature Golf at Cool Crest
- Feeding Fish at the Lake
- Drive-In Movies
- Ridin' the Rails in Belton
- Treasure Hunt in Kansas City
- Tips for Worlds of Fun
- Powell Gardens: LEGO Sculptures
- Fort Osage
- FREE Loose Park... Sprayground, Roses & Play
- FREE John Anderson Park Sprayground
- FREE Black Hoof Park
- FREE Antioch Park... Dodge Town, Fishing and More
- FREE 10 Waterfalls in KC
- FREE Kemper Outdoor Education Center & the Native Hoofed Animal Enclosure
Especially on Sundays
- Tour the Truman Farm Home (only open Fri, Sat, Sun in the Summer)
- Music in the Park: Overland Park
- Ridin' the Rails in Belton
- Lake Jacomo Cruise Tours
- Midland Railway Train Tours
- art + family = FUN at the Nelson
- Parkville Day Trip when the KCNRR Railroad is operating
- Kids Eat Free Deals on Sunday
- Beaches and Boating in KC... 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
- Least Crowded day to enjoy 5 Coolest Movie Theaters in KC
- Best Day for Parks (see Outdoor Fun above for many great recommendations)
- NOTE: Many Museums are closed on Monday - always call ahead!
- Best Day at Crown Center
- Kids Eat Free Deals on Monday
Especially on Tuesdays
- Open Late! Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead
- Family Night at Little Monkey Bizness Shawnee
- Best Day at Crown Center
- Toddle Time at Matt Ross Community Center
- Creative Storytime at Ceramic Cafe
- Kids Eat Free Deals on Tuesday
Especially on Wednesdays
- Farmers Market and Concerts! Day Trip Tips Historic Overland Park
- Farmers Market! Day Trip Tips Downtown Lee's Summit
- FREE Summer Movies at JCCC
- What's for Dinner? at Burr Oak Woods
- Frank & Ella's Day Out at Mahaffie
- Toddler Town on Tour in Independence
- Museum Kids Summer Drop-In at KC Museum
- Roller Skating when many local rinks offer Family Nights
- Kids Eat Free Deals on Wednesday
Especially on Thursdays
- Open Late! Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead
- Open Late! Best Day at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
- Bumper Bowling at Mission Bowl
- Nature Storytime at George Owens
- Frank & Ella's Day Out at Mahaffie
- Kids & Company Tours at the Kemper
- Midland Railway Train Tours
- FREE Family Fun Nights Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop
- Kids Eat Free Deals on Thursday
Especially on Fridays
- Open Late! Best Day at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
- Family Night at Little Monkey Bizness Shawnee
- Creative Storytime at Ceramic Cafe
- Paint Me a Story at Paint, Glaze & Fire
- Storytime at Shawnee Books & Toys
- Science Time at Capstone Dentistry
- Museum Kids Summer Drop-In at KC Museum
- Friday Family Night at Cool Crest
- Ice Cream Train Ride in Belton
- Kids Eat Free Deals on Fridays
Especially on Saturdays
- 2nd Saturday of the Month: FREE Sprint Family Fun Days
- Brookside - Farmers Market & Shopping
- Super Saturdays at Cool Crest
- Mother Nature Reads at Lakeside Nature Center
- Midland Railway Train Tours
- Ridin' the Rails in Belton
- Lake Jacomo Cruise Tours
- Day Trip Fort Scott when Trolley Tours are offered (Thurs, Fri, Sat)
- What's for Dinner? at Burr Oak Woods
- art + family = FUN at the Nelson
- 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 when the Trolley & Carousel Museum are both open
- Liberty Day Trip during Farmers' Market Season
- Kansas City Farmers' Market Guide
- Visit the Beach... we like this on weekends when we're able to spend all day!
- Kids Eat Free Deal on Saturdays
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