playdates

Weekly

Open Gym Mon.-Thu., 9:30 Kaw Prairie Community Church (Lenexa). Grab a coffee from the coffee shop and hang out with friends while your kiddos get their energy out on hot days! KawPrairie.org/info

Toddler Time Mon. & Thu., 10:00, Ceramic Café. Toddlers 5 and under can paint a selected item for only $12! CeramicCafeKC.com

TUESDAY

Preschool Indoor Playground 9:30, Merriam Community Center. Drive, pull or push your favorite Little Tikes vehicles. Parents must supervise their children. $2/child.

Visit Sea Life 10:00, Sea Life Aquarium. Bring the kids to see the Doodle Reef, the touch pool, Stingray Bay and more! Purchase tickets online at VisitSeaLife.com.

Pay for Play Tue. and Thu., 10:00, Backyard Specialists. Plan a playdate for your children and their friends at our amazing outdoor showroom. BackyardSpecialists.com/pay-for-play

Wednesday

Retro Story Time Second Wednesday of the month, 10:00, Johnson County Museum. Hear stories from long ago, read by a special guest from the 1950s All-Electric House. Craft activity included. Pre-reg at 913.831.3359.

Preschool Story Time First and third Wednesday of the month, 10:30, Ernie Miller Nature Center. Visit the nature center for stories, songs and surprises geared to preschool children. Pre-reg at JCPRD.com.

Visit Legoland 10:00, Legoland Discovery Center. Take the kids to the ultimate indoor playground for the biggest fans of Lego. Purchase tickets at LegolandDiscoveryCenter.com.

SATURDAY

Little Acorns 10:00, Anita Gorman Discovery Center. Join volunteer naturalists for a fantastic journey through forests, streams and other magical places as they read select books. Register at 816.759.7300.