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march
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listen
Visit Ernie Miller on March 2-3 and 30-31 for Animal Tales Story Time. Join a park naturalist for animal stories and surprises. Ages 2-6. Pre-reg at 913.826.2800.
watch learn
The Culture House presents Shrek: The Musical March 11-13. See the story of a green ogre and his sidekick, Donkey, who save the land from an evil lord. CultureHouse.com Head to Colonial Gardens on March 13 for Kids Club. A hands-on way for kids to learn how to plant, when and what to plant in spring! Pre-reg at ColonialGardensKC.com.
explore
March 18 is Free Day at the Johnson County Museum. Explore KidScape and our signature exhibition, Becoming Johnson County, with your family. JCPRD.com/Museum
shop
The Friends of the
Library Book Sale
is March 26-27 at Olathe Indian Creek. Shop for adult, teen and children’s books, DVDs and more, all priced $1 or less. OlatheLibrary.org
1 Monday
Discovery Kits 9:00, Overland Park Arboretum. Visit the arboretum and pick up a monthly kit for your family to enjoy and be creative with. Available at ticket kiosk. ArtsAndRec-op.org/arboretum
The Snowy Day and Other Stories Thru March 30, streaming. The Coterie presents Mesner Puppets’ production of The Snowy Day and Other Stories. TheCoterie.org
2 Tuesday
Happy Birthday, Dr Seuss! Take time to read some of your favorite Dr Seuss stories today. Search “Seuss” on KCParent.com for Seussian inspiration!
Read & Sing with Mr Stinky Feet 10:00, MCPL360. Featuring the book Sullen Sally, songs about feelings and a fun activity. Facebook.com/mcpl360
Animal Tales Story Time 10:30, Ernie Miller Nature Center. For ages 2-6. Join a park naturalist for animal stories and surprises geared for preschool age children. Pre-reg at 913.826.2800.
3 Wednesday
Outdoor Ice-Skating 10:00, Crown Center Ice Terrace. Kansas City’s original outdoor ice-skating rink, the Crown Center Ice Terrace is celebrating its 48th season. Pre-reg at CrownCenter.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.
4 Thursday
Little Critters Day Out 9:00, Ernie Miller Nature Center. Enjoy a snack, make a craft, play games and meet an animal visitor. Ages 3-5. Pre-reg at 913.826.2807.
Toddler Time 10:00, Ceramic Café. On Thursdays from 10:00 to 2:00, toddlers 5 and under can paint one selected item for just $10! CeramicCafeKC.com
Eat, Drink, Play “Family Fun” Virtual. Tune in and hear a one-hour program of great chamber music and prepare a treat along with chef Philip Rodgers. Tickets at JCCC.edu/midwest-trust-center.
5 Friday
Jumperoo 9:00, Urban Air (Overland Park). A special time when entire park is open for children 5 and under with a parent. Jump, bounce and crawl! UrbanAirTrampolinePark.com
Spring Open House Today & tomorrow, Downtown Lee’s Summit. Retail shops and restaurants will be participating and have exciting new products for spring! DowntownLS.org
Johnson County Home & Garden Show Today & tomorrow, Overland Park Convention Center. Explore innovative home products and see hundreds of experts, all under one roof.
Moms Night Out 7:00, Westside Family Church (Lenexa). We will laugh, have fun and build new and deeper friendships. All moms welcome. WestsideFamily.church
6 Saturday
Outdoor Ice-Skating 10:00, Crown Center Ice Terrace. Kansas City’s original outdoor ice-skating rink, the Crown Center Ice Terrace is celebrating its 48th season. Pre-reg at CrownCenter.com.
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BRIDGING THE GENDER DIVIDE: TOYS THAT BUILD STEM SKILLS / THROUGH SEPTEMBER 5, 2021
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Early Explorations 10:00 or 2:00, Nerman Museum. Learn about colorful characters and make a printed superhero self-portrait. Ages 5-7. Pre-reg at NermanMuseum.org.
Discover Nature: What Fishes Want 10:00, Burr Oak Woods. Explore tried and tested fishing methods, learn new skills and share some of your own. Pre-reg at MDC.mo.gov/events.
Roaring Through the ’20s 10:00, Kearney Historic Museum. Enjoy a variety of displays depicting daily life in the 1920s in Kearney and the surrounding area. 816.903.1856
Public Tours 11:00, Cedar Cove. Tour Cedar Cove with an experienced guide. See these epic animals and learn about them. Tours start every half-hour. SaveOurSiberians.org
7 Sunday
Early Explorers 9:30, Science City. Bring the younger set to visit the new Early Explorations areas designed for babies and toddlers. Pre-reg at ScienceCity.com.
Visit Incredible Pizza 11:00, Incredible Pizza. Bring the family to enjoy the buffet along with indoor rides and lots of games! Visit KCParent. com for a coupon! IncrediblePizza.com
8 Monday
Mom & Me Bumper Bowling 9:30, Summit Lanes. For just $3 per person, you get a game, shoe rental and drink on Mondays and Wednesdays. SummitLanes.com
Polar Bear Passage 10:00, Kansas City Zoo. Visit Nuniq, the zoo’s newest polar bear at home in the Polar Bear Passage. Reserve a time online and plan a visit with the family. KansasCityZoo.org
PBS Writers Contest Thru March 31. Calling all authors and illustrators K through third grade! Send in your best stories and illustrations to the PBS Kids Writers Contest. KansasCityPBS.org/write
9 Tuesday
Drive-Thru History Tuesdays 9:00, Missouri Town 1855. Drive into Missouri Town to explore the village and visit with our living history interpreters. MakeYourDayHere.com
Little Acorns 10:00 or 1:00, Burr Oak Woods Nature Center. Come learn about the many baby animals that are walking, skipping and jumping out in the spring sun! Pre-reg at MDC.mo.gov/events.
Open House 8:30, Whitefield Academy. Come take an inside look at our loving, Christian culture and vibrant learning environment. Pre-reg at WhitefieldAcademyKC.org.
Retro Story Time 10:00, Johnson County Museum. Enjoy a story from long ago, read by a special guest from the 1950s All-Electric House. You’ll also get to make a craft. Pre-reg at 913.715.2570.
The Snowy Day and Other Stories Thru March 30, streaming. The Coterie presents Mesner Puppets’ production of The Snowy Day and Other Stories. TheCoterie.org
11 Thursday
Singing More Mother Goose 10:00, MCPL360. Singer Suzie Sutton teaches the melodies of favorite Mother Goose nursery rhymes. Facebook.com/mcpl360
Toddler Time 10:00, Ceramic Café. On Thursdays from 10:00 to 2:00, toddlers 5 and under can paint one selected item for just $10! CeramicCafeKC.com
Shrek: The Musical Thru Saturday, the Culture House. A green ogre and his sidekick, Donkey, save the land from an evil lord and rescue a princess. CultureHouse.com
12 Friday
Bridging the Gender Divide 10:00, National Museum of Toys and Miniatures. Exhibit explores how toys once marketed to boys have evolved over time to encourage all children. 816.235.8000
Sweetheart Bingo 1:30, Shawnee Town 1929. Enjoy 10 games of bingo and prepackaged snacks. Prizes include gift cards and gift packs. Pre-reg at ShawneeTown.org.
Family Bingo Night 6:00, Roeland Park Community Center. We’ve added twists and treats to make the game more active, silly and a family night to remember! Pre-reg at JCPRD.com.
13 Saturday
Indoor Triathlon 7:00, Gladstone Community Center. Start with a 10-minute swim, then cycle for 30 minutes and finish with a 20-minute run/ walk. Pre-reg at GladstoneCommunityCenter.com.
Jumperoo 9:00, Urban Air (Lenexa). A special time when entire park is open for children 5 and under with a parent. Jump, bounce and crawl! UrbanAirTrampolinePark.com
Kids Club 10:00, Colonial Gardens. A handson way for kids to learn how to plant, when to plant and what to plant in spring! Pre-reg at ColonialGardensKC.com.
Topeka IrishFest Lite 11:00, Mater Dei Parish Hall. Join in person or order and enjoy at home. Reserve your time for the dine-in or carryout at TopekaIrishFest.com.
14 Sunday
St Patrick’s Day 4-Miler 8:00, Corporate Woods. Sign up for the greatest Gaelic gathering this side of the Atlantic. Check out the Kids Fun Run. Pre-reg at StPatricksDay4MileRun.com.
Public Tours 11:00, Cedar Cove. Experience Cedar Cove with an experienced guide. See these epic animals and learn about them. Tours start every half-hour. SaveOurSiberians.org
American Girl Doll Club 1:00, Wyeth-Tootle Mansion. Explore a doll’s historical time period through a variety of activities, craft session and snack. Pre-reg at 816.232.8471.
15 Monday
Open Play 11:00, Urban Air (Overland Park). During spring break week, the park opens early or open play. Bring the kids to run, jump and burn energy! UrbanAirTrampolinePark.com Spring Break Camps Thru Friday, Johnson County Parks & Rec. JCPRD is offering several different spring break camp options! Check them all out and pre-reg at JCPRD.com.
Camp Imaginarium Thru Friday, KCYA. Spend spring break with KCYA! Camp immerses students into the world of performing art. Offered three different weeks. Pre-reg at KCYA.org.
16 Tuesday
Family Field Trip Days 10:00 or 1:00, Lanesfield Schoolhouse. Experience a bit of life in 1904— from life on the farm and completing chores to schooling. Pre-reg at 913.715.2570.
Tots on Tuesday 10:30, streaming. Sing songs, read books, explore art and make your own creation with a Kemper Museum educator. Pre-reg at KemperArt.org.
17 Wednesday
ST PATRICK’S DAY
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. Babysitting and CPR Classes 10:00, Olathe Indian Creek Library. The best sitter is a safe sitter! Learn how to handle emergencies when caring for children. Pre-reg at OlatheLibrary.org.
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Leavenworth St Patrick’s Day Parade Noon, Fourth & Walnut. Celebrate all things Irish with a parade. Visit website for guidelines. LVIrish.com
18 Thursday
Free Day 9:00, Johnson County Museum. Visit the museum for free! Explore KidScape and our signature exhibition, Becoming Johnson County. JCPRD.com/Museum
Early Explorers 9:30, Science City. Bring the younger set to visit the new Early Explorations areas designed for babies and toddlers. Pre-reg at ScienceCity.com.
Living History 10:00, Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop and Farm. Activities may include horsepowered plowing, blacksmith demonstrations, stagecoach rides and more! Mahaffie.org
19 Friday
Family Fridays 10:00, IBEX Climbing Gym. Every Friday children 12 and under are free with purchase of adult day pass. Kids rental gear included. 816.228.9988
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Mario Kart Tournament 6:00, Gladstone Community Center. Participants will be competing in Mario Kart 8. Snacks and bottled water provided. Pre-reg at GladstoneMO.Activityreg.com.
The Lost Treasure 7:00, Midwest Trust Center. Follow giant puppets, Nathan Ready and a Quetzal bird into a mysterious cave in search of treasure! JCCC.edu/midwest-trust-center
20 Saturday
Roaring Through the ’20s 10:00, Kearney Historic Museum. Enjoy a variety of displays depicting daily life in the 1920s in Kearney and the surrounding area. 816.903.1856
Public Tours 11:00, Cedar Cove. Tour Cedar Cove with an experienced guide. See these epic animals and learn about them. Tours start every half-hour. SaveOurSiberians.org
The Amazing Family Race 4:00, Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse. Use clues to play games, solve puzzles and have fun. Pizza and Popsicles provided. Pre-reg at JCPRD.com.
21 Sunday
PBS Writers Contest Thru March 31. Calling all authors and illustrators K through third grade! Send in your best stories and illustrations to the PBS Kids Writers Contest. KansasCityPBS.org/write Mom & Me Bumper Bowling 9:30, Summit Lanes. For just $3 per person, you get a game, shoe rental and drink on Mondays and Wednesdays. SummitLanes.com
Polar Bear Passage 10:00, Kansas City Zoo. Visit Nuniq, the zoo’s newest polar bear at home in the Polar Bear Passage. Reserve a time online and plan a visit with the family. KansasCityZoo.org
23 Tuesday
Drive-Thru History Tuesdays 9:00, Missouri Town 1855. Drive into Missouri Town to explore the village and visit with our living history interpreters. MakeYourDayHere.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.
24 Wednesday
Discovery Kits 9:00, Overland Park Arboretum. Visit the arboretum and pick up a monthly kit for your family to enjoy and be creative with. Available at ticket kiosk. ArtsAndRec-op.org/arboretum Bridging the Gender Divide 10:00, National Museum of Toys and Miniatures. Exhibit explores how toys once marketed to boys have evolved over time to encourage all children. 816.235.8000
The Snowy Day and Other Stories Thru March 30, streaming. The Coterie presents Mesner Puppets’ production of The Snowy Day and Other Stories. TheCoterie.org
25 Thursday
Toddler Time 10:00, Ceramic Café. On Thursdays from 10:00 to 2:00, toddlers 5 and under can paint one selected item for just $10! CeramicCafeKC.com
Visit Incredible Pizza 11:00, Incredible Pizza. Bring the family to enjoy the buffet along with indoor rides and lots of games! Visit KCParent. com for a coupon! IncrediblePizza.com
26 Friday
Jumperoo 9:00, Urban Air (Overland Park). A special time when entire park is open for children 5 and under with a parent. Jump, bounce and crawl! UrbanAirTrampolinePark.com
Friends of the Library Book Sale 10:00, Olathe Indian Creek. Shop for adult, teen and children’s books, DVDs, CDs and CD audio books, all priced $1 or less. OlatheLibrary.org
How Do I Become an Architect? 2:00, Linda Hall Library Virtual. Join for an interactive Q&A session to learn about coursework, internships and more! LindaHall.org
Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt 8:00, Hidden Valley Park. Help find more than 2,000 eggs with your flashlight. Includes a snack, drink and a bag of candy. Pre-reg at BlueSpringsGov.com.
27 Saturday
Hippity-Hop Paint Party 10:00, Shawnee Civic Centre. Some “bunny” is coming to visit soon! Celebrate by following along to create a painting. Pre-reg at CityOfShawnee.org.
Easter Egg-Stravaganza 10:00, Rotary Park (Blue Springs). Visit with vendors; enjoy crafts, activities and yard games; and, of course, hunt for eggs! BlueSpringsGov.com
Winter Farmers Market 10:00, Lenexa Civic Campus. Place a pre-order for favorite goodies and cool season vegetables. Lenexa.com Discovery Kits 9:00, Overland Park Arboretum. Visit the arboretum and pick up a monthly kit for your family to enjoy and be creative with. Available at ticket kiosk. ArtsAndRec-op.org/arboretum
Visit Incredible Pizza 11:00, Incredible Pizza. Bring the family to enjoy the buffet along with indoor rides and lots of games! Visit KCParent. com for a coupon! IncrediblePizza.com
Easter Egg Hunt 1:00, Westside Family Church. Attend Palm Sunday service and then take part in an egg hunt and lunch! WestsideFamily.church/
Easter Car-Nival 4:00, Lenexa United Methodist Church. Drive through parking lot and enjoy game and candy stations. LenexaUMC.org
29 Monday
Grow a Reader 10:00, MCPL360. Join library staff for story times for your littles—and maybe for you too! Enjoy stories and songs. Facebook.com/mcpl360
Polar Bear Passage 10:00, Kansas City Zoo. Visit Nuniq, the zoo’s newest polar bear at home in the Polar Bear Passage. Reserve a time online and plan a visit with the family. KansasCityZoo.org Jumperoo 9:00, Urban Air (Lenexa). A special time when entire park is open for children 5 and under with a parent. Jump, bounce and crawl! UrbanAirTrampolinePark.com
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.
Animal Tales Story Time 10:30, Ernie Miller Nature Center. For ages 2-6. Join a park naturalist for animal stories and surprises geared for preschool age children. Pre-reg at 913.826.2800.
31 Wednesday
Early Explorers 9:30, Science City. Bring the younger set to visit the new Early Explorations areas designed for babies and toddlers. Pre-reg at ScienceCity.com.
Bridging the Gender Divide 10:00, National Museum of Toys and Miniatures. Exhibit explores how toys once marketed to boys have evolved over time to encourage all children. 816.235.8000
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take note: march ’21
March 1: Peanut Butter Lover’s Day
Sylas and Maddy’s, multiple locations, SylasAndMaddys IceCream.com. Sylas and Maddy’s makes fresh homemade ice cream, including scrumptious peanut butter-themed flavors like Peanut Butter Freak and Peanut Butter Crunch! March 11: Popcorn Lover’s Day Since 1937, Velvet
Crème Popcorn Company has been serving popcorn that is “smooth like velvet and rich as creme.” The store features two giant popcorn containers on either side of the front door, welcoming visitors for a fun photo op. VelvetCremePopcorn.com.
March 12: Plant a Flower Day The
passionate horticulturalists at one of Family Tree Nursery’s three local locations are always on hand to help you select the perfect plants for your yard. Head to this gardeners’ paradise where you can find the perfect flower (or other plants) to enjoy. FamilyTreeNursery.com
March 13: National Genealogy Day The Midwest
Genealogy Center (MGC) is one of the United States’ preeminent resources for family history. The 52,000 square feet of space houses all the free resources needed to research your family history. MyMCPL.org/genealogy
March 14: Potato Chip Day Local
March 3: National Anthem Day “The
grocers stock Guy’s Potato Chips, a Kansas City original. In 1938, Guy Caldwell began to prepare and sell peanuts using a peanut roaster in the Star Spangled Banner” back of a Kansas City storeroom, eventually expanding became our national his business to include chips. True to their Kansas City roots, anthem on March 3, their Legendary Barbeque potato chips are one of the 1931, when President most popular and best loved varieties. Herbert Hoover signed a congressional March 17: St. Patrick’s Day Visit resolution making it so. KCParent.com for events around town Do your kids know all celebrating the holiday. Did you know the words? This might that the first ever St. Patrick’s Day Parade NEED COPYbe a good day to occurred in New York City in 1762? practice.
March 23: World Agriculture Day Bonner Springs is
home to the National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame, a great place to visit and learn about farming. AgHallOfFame.com March 25: Waffle Day Kate’s
Kitchen and Ronnie’s Restaurant serve up diner-style meals with the freshest ingredients and friendly service. Even among a variety of breakfast items, waffles remain a favorite. Adventurous patrons love “the King,” waffles topped with warm peanut butter, bananas, powdered sugar and butter! KatesKitchenKC.com
March 29: National Mom and Pop Business Day This is a
great time to support locally owned small businesses. Learn about some of our favorite local businesses at MadeInKC.co/ pages/shop-local.
