Saddle up for a barnyard bonanza at the Farmstead, with animals, playgrounds, fishing, wagon rides and more! Join our mascot Ruby the Goat for a day of fun with over 250 animals, hands-on activities and live entertainment. Don't miss giveaways from K State Master Gardeners and SevenDays, while supplies last. Catch Mr. Stinky Feet on […]
Craft time awaits on the first Tuesday of the month at the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens. Little explorers are in for a treat as they immerse themselves in the enchanting world of nature and creativity. Each month, a new make-and-take project unfolds on Discovery Day. Crafting supplies are included, and the projects are […]
Your little ones will giggle and wiggle as they enjoy music, stories, puppets and free family fun on the first Wednesday of the month. Each month features new and exciting entertainers. This fun-filled event requires no registration – just come and join in the laughter and joy! March 6 - Musician Jane Christison April 3 […]
Come sing in a group as we sing and harmonize Simon and Garfunkel songs in a bar. No experience necessary. It is a fun time to sing with others.
Refine KC is a new Christian school founded in 2022 in the Northland! We offer a quality, affordable, personalized education to families seeking Christian education. Our niche is personalized learning for every student. Our model challenges students to pursue their personal best while achieving strong critical thinking skills. Our expectation is for students to develop […]
Jazz Storytelling is a free, family-friendly, interactive show taking place behind the museum, introducing young kids to the magic of jazz! Aimed at toddlers to early elementary schoolers, Jazz Storytelling is led by vocalist Lisa Henry, storyteller Brother John, drummer Mike Warren, and bassist Tyrone Clark. Their master storytelling skills bring an innovative, engaged approach […]
Our park meet-ups are back! Join us every first Friday at Meadowbrook Park in Prairie Village. We'll be at the inclusive playground on the east side, near the entrance off Roe Ave. Are you looking for an opportunity to get out and about with your little one and meet other moms? Then join us for […]
Experience this event through all your senses. Cafe Cà Phê, Kansas City’s first Vietnamese coffee shop, will provide free tastes of two specialty drinks created just for the Library’s 150th anniversary. Try their limited-quantity ABC Milk or LimeBerry, then listen to a story, make some crafts to take home, and watch the Reflections of Polynesia […]
Bring your family to the largest farmers market this season on April 6 at the Eat Local & Organic Expo. The Expo will be held at Johnson County Community College from 9 am - 3 pm. Watch your kids' knowledge of local food expand as they enjoy hands-on experience such as painting flower pots, practicing […]
This is a special event for children & adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or special needs to have an opportunity to meet first responders in our community. Members of the Shawnee Police & Fire Departments, Johnson County Med-Act and the Johnson County Sheriff's Office will be present to show off emergency vehicles and other […]
KC Food Circle kicks off farmers market season with the Eat Local & Organic Expo Saturday, April 6 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Johnson County Community College. This family-friendly farmers market is free and open to the public. RSVP WITH THIS LINK for a chance to win local food prizes. https://www.flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/MjA1NDk4 Shop with […]
Come sing in a group as we sing and harmonize Simon and Garfunkel songs in a bar. No experience necessary. It is a fun time to sing with others.
The Haberdasher Prince is a new opera for families. In a far-off land, a very musical king has a not-very-musical son. Everyone pretends to enjoy the prince’s terrible concerts, but a bold village girl refuses to play along. The king demands she be punished, but the prince shows mercy. Happily, the prince and the peasant […]
Opening Day for the 2024 Lawrence Farmers Market is coming up! Saturday, April 13th at 7:30am at 824 New Hampshire St.! Join us for our 48th year in Downtown Lawrence!
Come out to your Mission Hy-Vee for a special character breakfast on Saturday, April 13 from 8am-11am! Kids eat free breakfast buffet with purchase of an adult breakfast buffet.
Have you ever wondered what the inside of that big rig or tractor looks like? Do you have a child who loves trucks? Bring them out to Shawnee Mission Park in the Theatre in the Park parking lot to explore trucks, tractors, construction, and city vehicles up close on Saturday, April 13 from 10 a.m., […]
Not all classrooms have four walls! Join homeschool families from across the metro during the Kansas City Zoo’s Homeschool Days. Homeschool families will receive discounted tickets and meet other homeschool families all while learning from animal experts at our animal chats and experiences. To register, please visit https://kansascityzoo.org/event/homeschool-days
Please join City officials and members of the City of Fountains Foundation as we kick-off Fountain Day in the City of Fountains! Fountain Day is the day Kansas City, MO fountains return for the season. It is a Spring ritual and holiday unique to Kansas City.
Register for a day of growing our understanding of autism. This conference is for professionals within the disability field, teachers, caregivers, or anyone looking to learn more about autism. The CDC estimates the rate of autism diagnoses has nearly tripled over the past two decades, meaning more people than ever before are looking for insights, […]
Wine Tasting on the Terrace is a vital fundraiser for Friends of the Arboretum, as we raise our glasses to a brighter future. Your ticket isn't just an invitation to savor mouthwatering flavors; it's a commitment to nurturing growth, fostering education, and realizing transformative projects. With each sip, you contribute significantly to shaping the future […]
The Leawood Police Department is hosting a Kids Fishing Derby for ages 12 and under at the North Pond along Tomahawk Creek Pkwy (approximately 11401 Tomahawk Creek Pkwy). Bring the entire family to this fun, FREE event where children can learn to fish in the lake stocked with a variety of fish. Bring your pole! […]
Save the Date! Mission's Citywide Clean Up 2024 is scheduled for April 20 beginning with a kick-off breakfast and group photo at Beverly Park at 9:00 a.m. Individuals and group sign-ups can be completed at https://tinyurl.com/yd2x9c8m
Sunday, April 21 ǀ 10 a.m.–4 p.m. ǀ FREE Enjoy vibrant dances and music of South Asian cultures and participate in art and cultural activities – all centered around the theme of peace. In addition to the festival programming, guests are invited to explore the Nelson-Atkins collections of South and Southeast Asian art. Registration Although the […]
The legendary Flights Of Fancy community kite festival is back! Great American Kites & Events will take flight over the lawn of the MCC-Longview campus in the heart of national kite month, with awe-inspiring mega kites, power kites, stunt kites, and more including the world's largest windsock – three stories high and 200 feet long! […]
Join us for our second annual Royal Tea Party on Sunday, April 21st at Gladstone Community Center! There are two tea times – 2-3 p.m. and 4-5 p.m. The link to register is below. Your little one will enjoy: Meeting princesses (we will have FIVE princesses attending this year!) Doing crafts A dance party! Enjoying […]
It’s spring cleaning time! Help us upcycle – by transforming the Library’s leftover art supplies into something new and beautiful. We’ll provide the materials; you bring your imagination. Recommended for ages 3 and up.
he Overland Park Arboretum is excited to announce a special event in celebration of Arbor Day - a free tree and shrub seedling giveaway. This initiative aims to promote environmental awareness, encourage tree planting, and beautify our community. Available Seedlings: Rocky Mountain Juniper, Juniperus scopulorum Peking Cotoneaster, Cotoneaster acuifolius Chokecherry, Prunus virginiana Button Bush, Cephalanthus […]
Monarch Books & Gifts, the first independent bookstore in Overland Park, will be celebrating Independent Bookstore Day with children's readings, face painting, a prize wheel and juice and donuts beginning at 9:30 am on April 27th! In addition to our children's focused festivities in the morning the store will also be hosting preeminent Kansas City […]
Great fun for the entire family! See barnyard animals. Ride ponies and the train. Dive into a corn pile and learn how to harvest honey and milk a cow. See Great American Kites’ giant animal kites fly in the sky. Food trucks too. So much more to see and do! $10 for ages 13 and […]
Your little ones will giggle and wiggle as they enjoy music, stories, puppets and free family fun on the first Wednesday of the month. Each month features new and exciting entertainers. This fun-filled event requires no registration – just come and join in the laughter and joy! March 6 - Musician Jane Christison April 3 […]
Jazz Storytelling is a free, family-friendly, interactive show taking place behind the museum, introducing young kids to the magic of jazz! Aimed at toddlers to early elementary schoolers, Jazz Storytelling is led by vocalist Lisa Henry, storyteller Brother John, drummer Mike Warren, and bassist Tyrone Clark. Their master storytelling skills bring an innovative, engaged approach […]
Our park meet-ups are back! Join us every first Friday at Meadowbrook Park in Prairie Village. We'll be at the inclusive playground on the east side, near the entrance off Roe Ave. Are you looking for an opportunity to get out and about with your little one and meet other moms? Then join us for […]
Please join us for the 3rd Annual Olathe Culture Fest, taking place on Friday, May 3rd from 5 - 8 pm at the Johnson County Square in Downtown Olathe. This family-friendly event will feature food trucks, music, live performances, and a car show sponsored by the Olathe Leadership Lowrider Bike Club.
Wonder, explore, and learn with us. It’s FREE! Join us for a showcase of hands-on, engaging educational experiences for kids of all ages. Schedule 10 a.m. Unleash your child’s inner musician and make an instrument out of recycled crafts in the Midwest Trust Center (MTC) lobby, led by the Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art. If […]
Wackadoo! Join us for a Bluey Party! We will have games, crafts, snacks and more as we paw-ty down, Bluey style!
SHOP LOCAL THIS SPRING 🌸 at the 11th annual Spring Chick Event 🛍️ Over 120 local handmade vendors and boutiques 🛻 Tasty Food trucks 🍹 Mobile bars 👧🏼 👦🏼 Free kids craft corner 🎵 LIVE music & MORE! 🎉 ADMISSION IS FREE 🆓 Save the date 📆 Saturday, 5/4 - 10am-5pm Sunday, 5/5 - 11am-4pm […]
You don't want to miss the 2024 Brookside Art Annual! The 38th Anniversary show starts Friday, May 3rd at 5 pm and runs through Sunday, May 5th at 5 pm. The show is Kansas City’s first outdoor art show of the year, attracts top artists, is a favorite for many buyers and arts enthusiasts and […]
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