Places to Take Children in Kansas City
Very long, detailed list of things to do with your children here in KC!
Family Fun
- Airline History Museum - (816-421-3401) (http://www.airlinehistorymuseum.com) ages 5 and up.
- Big River Tours - ride on the Missouri River. All ages. (816-470-3206)
-Comedy City - ages five and up. Family appropriate humor. (http://www.comedycity.cc) (816-842-2744)
- Kansas City Museum and Planetarium - housed in an old mansion, old fashioned soda fountain in basement. (http://www.kcmuseum.com) (816-483-8300) ages preschool and up. Corinthian hall is undergoing major renovations, as is the history museum housed on property. The planetarium is now called the "Storytarium" and shows short films about the life of the Long Family (the family that owned Corinthian hall) and the history of Kansas City.
The gift shop is located in Hammer Hall, a building on property near the Storytarium. There are signs everywhere directing you towards the gift shop where you can read books about the history of Kansas City, as well as purchase trinkets, gifts, books, and memorabilia.
Around Christmas time, the Fairy Princess comes to the Kansas City Museum, so be sure to bring your children to that as well!
- Kansas City Southern Industries - railroad memorabilia, railcar, free. (816-983-1303)
- Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art - all ages, free. (http://www.nelson-atkins.org) (816-561-4000)
- Safety Street - ages 5-8, free. (816-513-6327)
- Crown Center - the Square has a sprayground in the summer, the Kaleidoscope craft area ages 5-12 (free), the Coterie Theatre ages 5 and up, ice skating in the winter, room next to Coterie has stuff for little ones sometimes, Fritz’s train restaurant, Crayola Café.
- Science City and Union Station. Science exhibits for kids. Imax theatre. Restaurants. Trains. 816-460-2020
- Loose Park - lake for ducks, rose garden, playground, great for picnics! 51st and Wornall.
- Kansas City Zoo - Admission: $6 all ages on Tuesday, otherwise A-$9.50, K-$6.50 (http://www.kansascityzoo.com) (816-513-5700) train $2.50, tram $.75 each way, boat $2,, $2 carousel rides, camel rides $3.
- Benjamin Ranch - hayrides, sleigh rides, rodeo. (http://www.benjaminranch.com) (816-761-5055) Ages 5 and up.
- Toddler Town - Mon, Wed, Fri mornings Oct. through Mar. - indoor play village for ages 1-5. (816-325-7370)
- Toddler Play Gym- Roeland Park Rec. Johnson Drive and Lamar. Tuesdays-Fridays @10 am. $2 ages 1-4
- Royals Games - Friday night fireworks. Great new kid’s area. http://mlb.mlb.com/schedule/index.jsp?c_id=KC
- I-70 Drive-In - (816-861-0500) all ages. 11 and under free. All year long.
- Twin Drive-In - Open April through October. All ages. 11 and under free. Playground. (816-257-2234)
- Longview Lake Park - model airplane, biking, swimming, boating, horseback riding, camping, 816-966-0131)
- The Legends - T-bones baseball, T-Rex restaurant, shopping, fountains, movie theatre, video games. I-70 and I 435 in Kansas http://www.legendsshopping.com/
- The Berry Patch - Cleveland, MO (816-618-3771); strawberry and blueberries you can pick with your kids. Mid-May to late August. All ages.
- Worlds of Fun. Snoopy land is great for toddlers. http://www.worldsoffun.com/ tickets cheaper at Hy-Vee.
- Paradise Park - Lee’s Summit (816-246-5224) (http://www.paradisepark.com); water play, ball pit, blocks and toy room, reading room, doll houses, outdoor dinosaur dig. All ages. Miniature golf, batting cages, go carts (for older kids). Child (2-9 years old) $9.00, Child (Under 2 years old) $4.50, Child (Under 1 year old) Free! Adult Admission $3.00. Mom is free on Mondays.
- Tunnel Town - Lee’s Summit (816-524-2002); tunnels, slides, balls. Infant to 12.
- Montgall Park Playground - 22nd and Agnes, behind Children’s Mercy, one of the most modern playgrounds
- Antioch Park - I-35, Shawnee mission pkwy exit. Right on Antioch. Great park with pond, ducks, playgrounds, small village of houses for kids to play in, shelters and picnic areas.
- Central Park - Gladstone (816-436-2200); three public pools including a baby pool, playground, 14 acres.
- Hodge Park - 7000 NE Barry Rd. - 1,029-acres, model airplane airfield, log cabins, buffalo and elk.
- Macken Park - North Kansas City; playground, walking path, wild turkeys.
- Penguin Park - on Vivion Rd.; playground, walking path.
- Watkins Mill - near Kearney; beautiful biking path through the woods and around the lake.
- Weston Bend State Park - Weston, MO; dirt path through the woods for hiking, nice in the fall.
- Liberty Hospital Teddy Bear Tour - (816-781-7200) (http://www.libertyhospital.org) kids wear doctor’s or nurse’s hat, use bed controls, see broken bones in radiology, see babies in nursery, Ages 4-6. Free.
- Shatto Milk Company - Osborn, MO; see cows, get a cookie and some of their yummy milk at the end of the tour, all ages. 816-930-3862
- English Landing Park - playground, walking trail, picnics, train watching
- Allredge Orchards - Platte City (816-330-3448); all ages, apples, peaches and pumpkins, hayrides in autumn.
- Vaughn Orchard - Weston (816-386-2900); pick apples and pumpkins in the fall, hayrides, all ages.
- Weston Red Barn Farm - Weston (816-386-5437) (http://www.westonredbarnfarm.com); pick your own crops, milo maze, hayride, horses and goats, all ages.
- Powell Gardens - South of Lee’s Summit off of 50 hwy. Beautiful gardens great for picnics, walks.
- Children’s Museum of Kansas City - (913-287-8888) (http://kidmuzm.org) Ages 2-9.
- Deanna Rose Farmstead - Overland Park 138th and Switzer. Nall to 135th, turn right to Switzer. (913-897-2360) http://www.deannarosefarmstead.org petting zoo, slides, tot-lot, wagon rides, feed baby goats in spring, all ages.
- Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens -913-685-3604 http://www.overlandparkarboretum.org
- Wonderscope Children’s Museum - Shawnee (913-268-4176) (http://www.wonderscope.org) ages 2-10.
- Paul Mesner Puppets - (816-756-3500) (http://www.paulmesnerpuppets.org)
- T-Bones Baseball - Wednesday Family Night, kids play area. http://www.tbonesbaseball.com/schedule/
- Kansas City Kite Club - 4th Sunday of the month. (http://www.kckiteclub.org)
- Dial-A-Story -story read over the phone 24 hours a day, stories change weekly. (816-701-3456)
- Air Zone - kids jump and play. Ages 2 and up. 6$ (816) 468-9663. Barry Road and North Oak
- Monkey Business- jump and play inside on rainy days. All ages. Great Mall of the Great Planes
- Cinemark Theatre. - Mission, KS. Free kids movies in June and July call (913) 789-7555 for dates and times
- Mom’s Day Out - Daily. Roeland Park Community Center (ages 3-5) 913-722-1198
- Nelson Art Gallery- lunch on the lawn and enjoy the sculpture garden
- Overnight Camping out- Shawnee Mission Park http://www.jcprd.com/parks_facilities/shawnee_mission.cfm
Weekly Events
Mondays
- Moms Monday @ paradise park - Free for moms from 9 am-noon. Lee’s summit 816-246-5224
- Music with Mar- Every Monday night @ 6:30 pm. St. Mary’s Manor in Blue Springs. Music and dancing build motor skills and brain power. 816-616-2916. Definitely worth the drive!
Tuesdays
- The Legends Movie Theatre - Free kids movies 10 am on Tuesdays and Wednesdays in June and July (816)428-2992
- Craft time at Wonderscope- 10-noon. Shawnee 913-268-4176 http://www.wonderscope.org ages 2-10.
- Zona Rosa Farmers Market Tuesdays 4 - 8 pm
Wednesdays
- Mommy and Me Bumper Bowling - Summit Lanes in Lee’s Summit Wednesdays 10:00 816-542-3322
- Burr Oak Woods Nature Center- tour the outdoors. feed the critters 3 pm on Wednesdays 816-228-3766
- The Legends Movie Theatre - Free kids movies 10 am on Tuesdays and Wednesdays in June and July (816)428-2992
- Open Gym- Blue Valley rec center. Trampolines, balance beams, 3-4 pm. 913-685-6000
- Tiny -tot skate time- 9:30-10:00. Skate City in OP. ages 3-6 roller skating and a snack 913-
- Parkville Farmers Market Wednesdays 2 - ? Saturdays 6:30 am - sellout
- Liberty Farmers Market Wednesdays 7 - 12 (Crowley Furniture)
- Downtown Overland Park Farmers Market - live music, great shopping. Open Wednesdays from 7:30am
Thursdays
- Half Pint Science - @ Science City. Ages 3-6. Discovery and projects 10 am to 1 pm (816-460-2020
Fridays
- Family Fun night- Fridays 7 pm. Overland Park Library. Stories, magicians, crafts, games. Free
- Burr Oak Woods Nature Center- tour the outdoors. feed the critters 3 pm on Fridays 816-228-3766
- Mommy and me movies - 11:00 Trailridge Cinema. $2.50 (913) 596-8435
- Kansas City Fire Museum, ages 5 and up (http://www.kcfiremuseum.com) (816-474-0200) free.
- North Kansas City Farmers Market Fridays 7 - 12
Saturdays
- Belton-Grandview and Kansas City Railroad - (http://www.orgsites.com/mo/beltonrailroad) Saturdays and Sundays (rain or shine) except holidays. Under 3 ride free.
- Build and Grow at Lowe’s Hardware - 10:00 on 2nd Saturday of the month. Make projects with the experts. Birdhouses, tool caddies, etc. to take home with you.
- Home Depot kid’s workshop - 9:00-1:00. On 1st Saturday of the month. (816)931.7434
- Story Time @ Barnes and Noble - Town Center. Saturdays at 11and 2. 913-491-4535
- Story and Crafts @ Borders - 10:30. 119th and Strang line. and OP locations
- Kansas City Fire Museum -ages 5 and up (http://www.kcfiremuseum.com) (816-474-0200) free.
- Family Fun @ Power and Light 3rd Sat. of the month. Noon-4. Games, crafts, radio Disney, 816-842-1045
- City Market Saturdays 6:30 - 3:30
- Parkville Farmers Market Saturdays 6:30 am - sellout
- Liberty Farmers Market Saturdays 7 - 12 (the square)
- Downtown Overland Park Farmers Market - live music, great shopping. Saturdays 6:30am
Sundays
- Belton-Grandview and Kansas City Railroad - (http://www.orgsites.com/mo/beltonrailroad) Saturdays and Sundays (rain or shine) except holidays. Under 3 ride free.
- River Market City Farmers Market Sundays 9 - 4
Big Events with Specific Dates
- Family Magic Show - one Saturday afternoon in February at the Roeland Park Community Center. (913-722-0039)
- Snake Saturday Parade - Saturday before St. Patrick’s Day in North Kansas City. (816-421-4438)
- St. Patrick’s Day Parade - downtown, March 17. (816-931-7373)
- Apple Fest - one weekend in October, in Weston. (816-640-2909)
- Snoopy’s Pumpkin Patch - October, Crown Center, $1 pumpkin to decorate there, other entertainment. (816-274-8444)
- Briarcliff Village Lighting - Sunday before Thanksgiving, caroling, free cookies, fireworks, Santa Claus
- The Mayor’s Christmas tree Lighting - Crown Center, day after Thanksgiving. (816-274-8444)
- Christmas Land - the Discovery Room next to the Coterie Theatre in the lowest level of Crown Center, lots of free fun for mobile kids, Santa
- Union Station Train Village- around Christmas, toy train setup
- Christmas on the River - Parkville, fireworks, horse drawn buggy rides in the park, Santa Claus. (816-741-7676)
- Christmas in the Park - Longview Lake Park, 300,000 lights, 175 animated figures. (816-795-8200 ext. 1225)
- Jiggle Jams - Crown center. Summer music fest for kids. Bouncers, crafts, fountain. Late May. $8
- Kite Festival -Longview Farms. Early May. Free
- Plaza Art Fair - Mid September. Kids tent, crafts, music, dancing. Free
Community Pools
- Roeland park aquatic center - open swim noon-5
- Shawnee Water park- Johnson Drive in Shawnee open swim 12:30 - 8 pm $8. http://www.cityofshawnee.org/pools/pools.html
- Splash cove - king drive in Shawnee Kansas 12:30 - 8 pm $8. http://www.cityofshawnee.org/pools/pools.html
- Adventure Oasis - 23rd St and 291 in Independence, MO 11 or 12 - 8 pm $8. http://www.ci.independence.mo.us/parksandrec/AdvenOasis.aspx
* Also check out Kansas City Parents magazine Free calendar of daily events http://www.kcparent.com/Calendar/Default.aspx
Family Fun
- Airline History Museum - (816-421-3401) (http://www.airlinehistorymuseum.com) ages 5 and up.
- Big River Tours - ride on the Missouri River. All ages. (816-470-3206)
-Comedy City - ages five and up. Family appropriate humor. (http://www.comedycity.cc) (816-842-2744)
- Kansas City Museum and Planetarium - housed in an old mansion, old fashioned soda fountain in basement. (http://www.kcmuseum.com) (816-483-8300) ages preschool and up. Corinthian hall is undergoing major renovations, as is the history museum housed on property. The planetarium is now called the "Storytarium" and shows short films about the life of the Long Family (the family that owned Corinthian hall) and the history of Kansas City.
The gift shop is located in Hammer Hall, a building on property near the Storytarium. There are signs everywhere directing you towards the gift shop where you can read books about the history of Kansas City, as well as purchase trinkets, gifts, books, and memorabilia.
Around Christmas time, the Fairy Princess comes to the Kansas City Museum, so be sure to bring your children to that as well!
- Kansas City Southern Industries - railroad memorabilia, railcar, free. (816-983-1303)
- Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art - all ages, free. (http://www.nelson-atkins.org) (816-561-4000)
- Safety Street - ages 5-8, free. (816-513-6327)
- Crown Center - the Square has a sprayground in the summer, the Kaleidoscope craft area ages 5-12 (free), the Coterie Theatre ages 5 and up, ice skating in the winter, room next to Coterie has stuff for little ones sometimes, Fritz’s train restaurant, Crayola Café.
- Science City and Union Station. Science exhibits for kids. Imax theatre. Restaurants. Trains. 816-460-2020
- Loose Park - lake for ducks, rose garden, playground, great for picnics! 51st and Wornall.
- Kansas City Zoo - Admission: $6 all ages on Tuesday, otherwise A-$9.50, K-$6.50 (http://www.kansascityzoo.com) (816-513-5700) train $2.50, tram $.75 each way, boat $2,, $2 carousel rides, camel rides $3.
- Benjamin Ranch - hayrides, sleigh rides, rodeo. (http://www.benjaminranch.com) (816-761-5055) Ages 5 and up.
- Toddler Town - Mon, Wed, Fri mornings Oct. through Mar. - indoor play village for ages 1-5. (816-325-7370)
- Toddler Play Gym- Roeland Park Rec. Johnson Drive and Lamar. Tuesdays-Fridays @10 am. $2 ages 1-4
- Royals Games - Friday night fireworks. Great new kid’s area. http://mlb.mlb.com/schedule/index.jsp?c_id=KC
- I-70 Drive-In - (816-861-0500) all ages. 11 and under free. All year long.
- Twin Drive-In - Open April through October. All ages. 11 and under free. Playground. (816-257-2234)
- Longview Lake Park - model airplane, biking, swimming, boating, horseback riding, camping, 816-966-0131)
- The Legends - T-bones baseball, T-Rex restaurant, shopping, fountains, movie theatre, video games. I-70 and I 435 in Kansas http://www.legendsshopping.com/
- The Berry Patch - Cleveland, MO (816-618-3771); strawberry and blueberries you can pick with your kids. Mid-May to late August. All ages.
- Worlds of Fun. Snoopy land is great for toddlers. http://www.worldsoffun.com/ tickets cheaper at Hy-Vee.
- Paradise Park - Lee’s Summit (816-246-5224) (http://www.paradisepark.com); water play, ball pit, blocks and toy room, reading room, doll houses, outdoor dinosaur dig. All ages. Miniature golf, batting cages, go carts (for older kids). Child (2-9 years old) $9.00, Child (Under 2 years old) $4.50, Child (Under 1 year old) Free! Adult Admission $3.00. Mom is free on Mondays.
- Tunnel Town - Lee’s Summit (816-524-2002); tunnels, slides, balls. Infant to 12.
- Montgall Park Playground - 22nd and Agnes, behind Children’s Mercy, one of the most modern playgrounds
- Antioch Park - I-35, Shawnee mission pkwy exit. Right on Antioch. Great park with pond, ducks, playgrounds, small village of houses for kids to play in, shelters and picnic areas.
- Central Park - Gladstone (816-436-2200); three public pools including a baby pool, playground, 14 acres.
- Hodge Park - 7000 NE Barry Rd. - 1,029-acres, model airplane airfield, log cabins, buffalo and elk.
- Macken Park - North Kansas City; playground, walking path, wild turkeys.
- Penguin Park - on Vivion Rd.; playground, walking path.
- Watkins Mill - near Kearney; beautiful biking path through the woods and around the lake.
- Weston Bend State Park - Weston, MO; dirt path through the woods for hiking, nice in the fall.
- Liberty Hospital Teddy Bear Tour - (816-781-7200) (http://www.libertyhospital.org) kids wear doctor’s or nurse’s hat, use bed controls, see broken bones in radiology, see babies in nursery, Ages 4-6. Free.
- Shatto Milk Company - Osborn, MO; see cows, get a cookie and some of their yummy milk at the end of the tour, all ages. 816-930-3862
- English Landing Park - playground, walking trail, picnics, train watching
- Allredge Orchards - Platte City (816-330-3448); all ages, apples, peaches and pumpkins, hayrides in autumn.
- Vaughn Orchard - Weston (816-386-2900); pick apples and pumpkins in the fall, hayrides, all ages.
- Weston Red Barn Farm - Weston (816-386-5437) (http://www.westonredbarnfarm.com); pick your own crops, milo maze, hayride, horses and goats, all ages.
- Powell Gardens - South of Lee’s Summit off of 50 hwy. Beautiful gardens great for picnics, walks.
- Children’s Museum of Kansas City - (913-287-8888) (http://kidmuzm.org) Ages 2-9.
- Deanna Rose Farmstead - Overland Park 138th and Switzer. Nall to 135th, turn right to Switzer. (913-897-2360) http://www.deannarosefarmstead.org petting zoo, slides, tot-lot, wagon rides, feed baby goats in spring, all ages.
- Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens -913-685-3604 http://www.overlandparkarboretum.org
- Wonderscope Children’s Museum - Shawnee (913-268-4176) (http://www.wonderscope.org) ages 2-10.
- Paul Mesner Puppets - (816-756-3500) (http://www.paulmesnerpuppets.org)
- T-Bones Baseball - Wednesday Family Night, kids play area. http://www.tbonesbaseball.com/schedule/
- Kansas City Kite Club - 4th Sunday of the month. (http://www.kckiteclub.org)
- Dial-A-Story -story read over the phone 24 hours a day, stories change weekly. (816-701-3456)
- Air Zone - kids jump and play. Ages 2 and up. 6$ (816) 468-9663. Barry Road and North Oak
- Monkey Business- jump and play inside on rainy days. All ages. Great Mall of the Great Planes
- Cinemark Theatre. - Mission, KS. Free kids movies in June and July call (913) 789-7555 for dates and times
- Mom’s Day Out - Daily. Roeland Park Community Center (ages 3-5) 913-722-1198
- Nelson Art Gallery- lunch on the lawn and enjoy the sculpture garden
- Overnight Camping out- Shawnee Mission Park http://www.jcprd.com/parks_facilities/shawnee_mission.cfm
Weekly Events
Mondays
- Moms Monday @ paradise park - Free for moms from 9 am-noon. Lee’s summit 816-246-5224
- Music with Mar- Every Monday night @ 6:30 pm. St. Mary’s Manor in Blue Springs. Music and dancing build motor skills and brain power. 816-616-2916. Definitely worth the drive!
Tuesdays
- The Legends Movie Theatre - Free kids movies 10 am on Tuesdays and Wednesdays in June and July (816)428-2992
- Craft time at Wonderscope- 10-noon. Shawnee 913-268-4176 http://www.wonderscope.org ages 2-10.
- Zona Rosa Farmers Market Tuesdays 4 - 8 pm
Wednesdays
- Mommy and Me Bumper Bowling - Summit Lanes in Lee’s Summit Wednesdays 10:00 816-542-3322
- Burr Oak Woods Nature Center- tour the outdoors. feed the critters 3 pm on Wednesdays 816-228-3766
- The Legends Movie Theatre - Free kids movies 10 am on Tuesdays and Wednesdays in June and July (816)428-2992
- Open Gym- Blue Valley rec center. Trampolines, balance beams, 3-4 pm. 913-685-6000
- Tiny -tot skate time- 9:30-10:00. Skate City in OP. ages 3-6 roller skating and a snack 913-
- Parkville Farmers Market Wednesdays 2 - ? Saturdays 6:30 am - sellout
- Liberty Farmers Market Wednesdays 7 - 12 (Crowley Furniture)
- Downtown Overland Park Farmers Market - live music, great shopping. Open Wednesdays from 7:30am
Thursdays
- Half Pint Science - @ Science City. Ages 3-6. Discovery and projects 10 am to 1 pm (816-460-2020
Fridays
- Family Fun night- Fridays 7 pm. Overland Park Library. Stories, magicians, crafts, games. Free
- Burr Oak Woods Nature Center- tour the outdoors. feed the critters 3 pm on Fridays 816-228-3766
- Mommy and me movies - 11:00 Trailridge Cinema. $2.50 (913) 596-8435
- Kansas City Fire Museum, ages 5 and up (http://www.kcfiremuseum.com) (816-474-0200) free.
- North Kansas City Farmers Market Fridays 7 - 12
Saturdays
- Belton-Grandview and Kansas City Railroad - (http://www.orgsites.com/mo/beltonrailroad) Saturdays and Sundays (rain or shine) except holidays. Under 3 ride free.
- Build and Grow at Lowe’s Hardware - 10:00 on 2nd Saturday of the month. Make projects with the experts. Birdhouses, tool caddies, etc. to take home with you.
- Home Depot kid’s workshop - 9:00-1:00. On 1st Saturday of the month. (816)931.7434
- Story Time @ Barnes and Noble - Town Center. Saturdays at 11and 2. 913-491-4535
- Story and Crafts @ Borders - 10:30. 119th and Strang line. and OP locations
- Kansas City Fire Museum -ages 5 and up (http://www.kcfiremuseum.com) (816-474-0200) free.
- Family Fun @ Power and Light 3rd Sat. of the month. Noon-4. Games, crafts, radio Disney, 816-842-1045
- City Market Saturdays 6:30 - 3:30
- Parkville Farmers Market Saturdays 6:30 am - sellout
- Liberty Farmers Market Saturdays 7 - 12 (the square)
- Downtown Overland Park Farmers Market - live music, great shopping. Saturdays 6:30am
Sundays
- Belton-Grandview and Kansas City Railroad - (http://www.orgsites.com/mo/beltonrailroad) Saturdays and Sundays (rain or shine) except holidays. Under 3 ride free.
- River Market City Farmers Market Sundays 9 - 4
Big Events with Specific Dates
- Family Magic Show - one Saturday afternoon in February at the Roeland Park Community Center. (913-722-0039)
- Snake Saturday Parade - Saturday before St. Patrick’s Day in North Kansas City. (816-421-4438)
- St. Patrick’s Day Parade - downtown, March 17. (816-931-7373)
- Apple Fest - one weekend in October, in Weston. (816-640-2909)
- Snoopy’s Pumpkin Patch - October, Crown Center, $1 pumpkin to decorate there, other entertainment. (816-274-8444)
- Briarcliff Village Lighting - Sunday before Thanksgiving, caroling, free cookies, fireworks, Santa Claus
- The Mayor’s Christmas tree Lighting - Crown Center, day after Thanksgiving. (816-274-8444)
- Christmas Land - the Discovery Room next to the Coterie Theatre in the lowest level of Crown Center, lots of free fun for mobile kids, Santa
- Union Station Train Village- around Christmas, toy train setup
- Christmas on the River - Parkville, fireworks, horse drawn buggy rides in the park, Santa Claus. (816-741-7676)
- Christmas in the Park - Longview Lake Park, 300,000 lights, 175 animated figures. (816-795-8200 ext. 1225)
- Jiggle Jams - Crown center. Summer music fest for kids. Bouncers, crafts, fountain. Late May. $8
- Kite Festival -Longview Farms. Early May. Free
- Plaza Art Fair - Mid September. Kids tent, crafts, music, dancing. Free
Community Pools
- Roeland park aquatic center - open swim noon-5
- Shawnee Water park- Johnson Drive in Shawnee open swim 12:30 - 8 pm $8. http://www.cityofshawnee.org/pools/pools.html
- Splash cove - king drive in Shawnee Kansas 12:30 - 8 pm $8. http://www.cityofshawnee.org/pools/pools.html
- Adventure Oasis - 23rd St and 291 in Independence, MO 11 or 12 - 8 pm $8. http://www.ci.independence.mo.us/parksandrec/AdvenOasis.aspx
* Also check out Kansas City Parents magazine Free calendar of daily events http://www.kcparent.com/Calendar/Default.aspx