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Pete the Cat at the Coterie.
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The Coterie presents Pete the Cat through May 17. With its Beach Boys musical vibe and ’60s feel, this show will have everyone in the family strumming and strutting. TheCoterie.org
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The Culture House presents Disney’s
High School
Musical April 1-3. Bring the kids and enjoy the beloved show that’s fun for the whole family. CultureHouse.com
Dive for eggs at an
Underwater Easter
Egg Hunt on April 15 at the Lenexa Rec Center. Search for eggs and exchange them for candy and prizes! Pre-reg at Lenexa.com/getactive.
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Head to the Kansas City Zoo April 23 for Party for the Planet. Learn about conservation, watch a movie and enjoy fun, interactive and educational activities! KansasCityZoo.org
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On April 30 head to Worlds of Fun for Opening Day. From the big thrill of the Patriot and Mamba to the little thrills of Planet Snoopy, Worlds of Fun has it all. WorldsOfFun.com
Farmstead Opening Day 9:00, Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead. Opening day for the farmstead! Bring the kids out to see the animals. 913.897.2360
Creative Story Time 10:30, Ceramic Café. Read a book, then paint a ceramic item that goes along with the story and finish with a snack. CeramicCafeKC.com
Homeschool Conference Today & tomorrow, KCI Expo Center. We’ve got something for everyone from the veteran homeschooler to those new to homeschooling. MidwestHomeschoolers.org
Disney’s High School Musical Thru Sunday, TCH Olathe Conservatory. Enjoy the beloved show that’s fun for the whole family. CultureHouse.com
The Miracle Worker Thru Sunday, City Theatre of Independence. Annie Sullivan forms a bond with Helen Keller and shows her ways of reaching others. CityTheatreOfIndependence.org
First Fridays 7:00, Crossroads Art District. Art galleries, retailers and other participating art venues located in the Crossroads Art District showcase art. KCCrossroads.org Adult Easter Egg Hunt 7:00, Hidden Valley Sports Complex. Enjoy time by the fire before heading out for the hunt, where you can win raffle prizes. Pre-reg at 816.228.0137.
Family Night Hike 7:30, Ernie Miller. On this guided night hike, visit the habitats as the sun sets and the animals of the night explore the darkness. Pre-reg at 913.826.2800.
2 Saturday
Farmers Market 8:00, Downtown Lee’s Summit. Purchase a variety of fresh produce, plants, meat, baked goods, handmade crafts and more. DowntownLS.org
Farmers Market 9:00, Independence Uptown Market. Shop for locally grown foods and a variety of handcrafted items. CI.Independence.mo.us
Easter Egg Dive 9:00, the View Community Center. Race to gather as many eggs as possible in hopes of finding the special egg! Pre-reg at GrandviewParks.org.
Girl Scout Day 9:30, Kansas City Zoo. Girls in branded apparel will receive a free admission. Participate in activity stations. KansasCityZoo.org Patterns in Painting 10:00 or 2:00, Nerman Museum. Learn about patterns in art and create a watercolor resist painting. Ages 5-7. Pre-reg at NermanMuseum.org.
Mother Nature Reads 10:00, Lakeside Nature Center. Nature themed story time for little ones in the library on the first Saturday. LakesideNatureCenter.org
Birds: Nests Are the Best Various sessions, Anita B Gorman Discovery Center. Join a naturalist on a hike to discover a variety of nests built by different birds. Pre-reg at 816.759.7300.
How the Three Little Kittens Lost Their Mittens
11:00, Puppetry Arts Institute. Meet the characters of this classic nursery rhyme and their mitten escapades. PuppetryArtsInstitute.org
Father Daughter Dance 6:00, Dusty Shelf Barn (Greenwood). Enjoy “Boots and Beauties,” presented by Greenwood Parks and Rec. Pre-reg at GreenwoodMO.com.
3 Sunday
Public Tours 11:00, Cedar Cove. Explore Cedar Cove with an experienced guide. See these epic animals and learn about them. Tours start every half-hour. SaveOurSiberians.org
April 10, Yardley Hall. A mix of timeless classics along with hand-clapping country favorites performed by the versatile tenors. JCCC.edu/Midwest-Trust-Center
Free Afternoon Program 1:30, Prairie Park Nature Center. Free program for the family may include video, slideshow and going outside to enjoy nature. LawrenceKS.org
Pete the Cat 2:00, the Coterie. With its Beach Boys musical vibe and ’60s feel, this show will have everyone in the family strumming and strutting. TheCoterie.org
4 Monday
Gym for Me 9:00, Lenexa Community Center. Play items are available, including push toys, riding toys, balls and inflatables. Lenexa.com
Sensory-Friendly Days 9:00, Johnson County Museum. Limited occupancy session for kids with sensory processing differences and autism spectrum disorders. Pre-reg at JCPRD.com.
Story Time for Families 10:00, various branches (MCPL). Hear stories, sing songs, join in movement activities and create memories together. Pre-reg at MyMCPL.org.
5 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
Preschool Indoor Playground 9:30, Irene B French Community Center. Too rainy to play in the park? Ride, slide and play inside! Parents supervise children. Merriam.org/park
Peter Rabbit, the Musical 10:00, Theater for Young America. While his sisters pursue the finer things, Peter sneaks off to Mr McGregor’s garden. TYA.org
Life’s Little Lessons with Daniel Tiger 10:00, Virtual. Lessons to help your little tiger manage everyday social and emotional challenges. Pre-reg at Events.KansasCityPBS.org. Kids Media Mix-Up 4:30, Albrecht-Kemper Museum. Put your imagination to work by using different mediums to create artwork. Ages 6-12. Pre-reg at Albrecht-Kemper.org.
6 Wednesday
All School Open House at the Barstow
School. Learn about the academic, artistic and athletic offerings, speak with faculty, parents, students and more! Pre-reg at BarstowSchool.org.
Open Gym 9:30, Kaw Prairie Community Church. Grab a coffee from the coffee shop and hang out with friends while your kiddos get their energy out! KawPrairie.org
Animal Tales Story Time 10:30, Ernie Miller Nature Center. Listen to a story and meet a special animal friend. Today’s theme: Silly Spider. 913.826.2800
Family Night 5:00, Lenexa Public Market. Bring the gang for free activities like a balloon artist, coloring pages, classic board games and more! Grab a bite to eat, too. LenexaPublicMarket.com
Weekly Life on the Farm Tour 5:30, Colonial Gardens. Activities may include feeding the chickens, hugging an alpaca or holding a baby goat! ColonialGardensKC.com
Discover Nature: 7:00, Burr Oak Woods Nature Center. Love a good campfire? Grab your squad and come out for nature-focused outdoor trivia. Ages 16+. Pre-reg at MDC.MO.gov.
7 Thursday
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 Pay for Play 10:00, Backyard Specialists. Plan a playdate for your children and their friends at the amazing showroom! BackyardSpecialists.com
Animal Tales and Trails Thru May 1, Crown Center. Free exhibit where children learn what it’s like to prowl in an animal’s wild world. CrownCenter.com
8 Friday
Creative Story Time 10:30, Ceramic Café. Read a book, then paint a ceramic item that goes along with the story and finish with a snack. CeramicCafeKC.com
The Miracle Worker Thru Sunday, City Theatre of Independence. Annie Sullivan forms a bond with Helen Keller and shows her ways of reaching others. CityTheatreOfIndependence.org
Adult Easter Egg Hunt 7:00, Hidden Valley Sports Complex. Enjoy time by the fire before heading out for the hunt, where you can win raffle prizes. Pre-reg at 816.228.0137.
Friday Night Sound Bites 6:00, Lenexa Public Market. Enjoy live music and rotating food trucks. Some seating available, lawn chairs recommended. LenexaPublicMarket.com Tulips at Twilight 7:00, Old Prairie Town (Topeka). See Old Prairie Town come alive with floral displays and thousands of illuminated tulips. Parks.snco.us
Neil Berg’s 50 Years of Rock ’N‘ Roll 8:00, Yardley Hall. Enjoy the show that pays tribute to the birth of rock ’n’ roll all the way through the ’80s. JCCC.edu/Midwest-Trust-Center
9 Saturday
Breakfast with the Easter Bunny 8:30, Strawberry Hill Museum. The Easter Bunny hops by the museum to have breakfast and take photos. Pre-reg at StrawberryHillMuseum.org.
Easter Egg-Stravaganza 9:00, Blue Springs Rotary Park. Vendors, yard games and the Easter Bunny will be on site. Facebook.com/bluespringsparks
Brunch with the Bunny 9:00, Merriam Community Center. Make great memories with an egg hunt, games, photo op and pancake breakfast. Merriam.org
Easter Eggstravaganza 9:30, Emmanuel Baptist Church (Overland Park). Egg hunts, petting zoo, face painters, caricature artist, inflatables and more! EmmanuelOPKS.org
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April 16, Science City. Maker activities, face painting, balloon artist, photos with the Easter Bunny and an Easter hat parade. UnionStation.org
Mixed Media Art 10:00 or 2:00, Nerman Museum. Learn about different materials contemporary artists use and create a mixed media collage. Pre-reg at NermanMuseum.org.
Kids Club 10:00, Colonial Gardens. Kids enjoy fun activities while you shop at Colonial Gardens or savor a coffee at the Bean Counter. Pre-reg at ColonialGardensKC.com.
Easter Egg-venture 10:00, Church of the Resurrection. A family-friendly event for kids of every age with an egg hunt, meaningful craft and fun-filled activities. COR.org
Doggie Egg Hunt 10:00, Olathe Community Center. Come bring Fido and his leash to hunt treat-filled eggs in Prairie Center Park. Pre-reg at 913.971.8563.
Speaker Series 10:00, Grinter Place State Historic Site. A historic program presented in the house, along with tours of the home. GrinterFriends.com Easter Egg Hunt 10:00, Shalimar Park (Grandview). Annual Easter egg hunt divided into age groups. Bring your own basket to collect eggs! Grandview.org
Farm to Table Saturday 10:00, Shawnee Town 1929. A new cooking series highlighting the recipes and ingredients common in a 1920s kitchen. ShawneeTown.org
Kids Spring Jamboree 10:00, Shoal Creek Living History Museum. Old time egg hunt, fun crafts, picture with Bunny and Shoal Creek reenactors. 816.792.2655
Easter Eggstravaganza 10:30, Linwood YMCA. Connect with UCC for a family fun filled Easter basket giveaway, photos and more! UrbanCommunityConnections.org
How the Three Little Kittens Lost Their
Mittens 11:00, Puppetry Arts Institute. Meet the characters of this classic nursery rhyme and their mitten escapades. PuppetryArtsInstitute.org Hunt a Trunk 11:00, Cornerstone Church (Leawood). Enjoy candy-filled Easter eggs, food, a petting zoo, funnel cakes, a visit from Slugger and more! CornerstoneKS.org/huntatrunk
Unicorn Day Noon, Raymore Memorial Park. Visit with a “real” unicorn, enjoy a unicorn book, face painting, cupcakes and more. Pre-reg at 816.322.2791.
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Eggstravaganza 11:00, Leawood City Park. Join the fun at the 25th annual egg hunt with lunch, activities and lots of eggs for everyone! Leawood.org
Public Tours 11:00, Cedar Cove. Explore 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, St Joseph Museum. Explore each doll’s historical time period through a variety of activities. This month’s doll: Kaya. Pre-reg at StJosephMuseum.org.
Eggstravaganza 1:00, the Great Lawn (18th & Vine). Bring a basket to collect eggs and enjoy a day of family fun! For more info, call 816.513.0652.
The Texas Tenors 7:00, Yardley Hall. A mix of timeless classics along with hand-clapping country favorites performed by the versatile tenors. JCCC.edu/Midwest-Trust-Center
11 Monday
Gym for Me 9:00, Lenexa Community Center. Play items are available, including push toys, riding toys, balls and inflatables. Lenexa.com 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
Story Time for Families 10:00, various branches (MCPL). Hear stories, sing songs, join in movement activities and create memories together. Pre-reg at MyMCPL.org.
12 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
Preschool Indoor Playground 9:30, Irene B French Community Center. Too cold to play in the park? Ride, slide and play inside! Parents supervise children. Merriam.org/park
Kids Media Mix-Up 4:30, Albrecht-Kemper Museum. Put your imagination to work by using different mediums to create artwork. Ages 6-12. Pre-reg at Albrecht-Kemper.org.
13 Wednesday
Animal Tales and Trails Thru May 1, Crown Center. Free exhibit where children learn what it’s like to prowl in an animal’s wild world. CrownCenter.com Retro Story Time 10:00, Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center. Hear a story from long ago read by a guest from the 1950s All-Electric House! Craft included. Pre-reg at 913.831.3359.
14 Thursday
Pay for Play 10:00, Backyard Specialists. Plan a playdate for your children and their friends at the amazing showroom! BackyardSpecialists.com
Pete the Cat 10:00 & noon, the Coterie. With its Beach Boys musical vibe and ’60s feel, this show will have everyone in the family strumming and strutting. TheCoterie.org
Plaza Bunnies Thru April 28, Country Club Plaza. The bunnies are back! See larger-than-life bunnies in the courtyards and on the street corners. CountryClubPlaza.com
Tulips at Twilight 7:00, Old Prairie Town (Topeka). See Old Prairie Town come alive with floral displays and thousands of illuminated tulips. Parks.snco.us
15 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
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MERRIAM AND MISSION
TAKE TIME TO EXPLORE SOME OF KANSAS CITY’S MOST BELOVED GEMS IN THE SPRING!
1. FUN WITH FOOD
Foggi Ice Cream in Mission is taking the community by storm with hand crafted ice cream made right before your eyes with liquid nitrogen. It isn’t just fun to watch, but it’s fabulously delicious too! The fun hangout also offers classic board games and video games you can enjoy while you savor your sweet treat. 2. WILD, WILD WEST
Antioch Park is one of the best-loved parks in the metro. The 44-acre park features two fishing lakes, walking path, tennis courts, picnic shelters, basketball courts, imaginative playgrounds, a rose garden and cookout grills. The trademark that makes it extra worthy of a visit is Dodge Town, a kid-sized village where children can pretend to live as pioneers. 3. ART HUNT
Merriam is home to many beautiful murals and sculptures portraying the region’s history. Our favorite piece is Motherhood, a water fountain featuring a mother bear and her cubs. Another favorite sculpture features a caterpillar and butterfly at Merriam’s beautiful Waterfall Park. Visit this link to take a tour of the public art on display: ExploreMerriam. com/Visit/Art. 4. BIKE IT
The trail at Waterfall Park in Merriam, also home to the Merriam Marketplace, is a great place to walk or bike as a family. The accessible trail is scenic and enjoyable for an easy ride. In addition to the artwork, you’ll enjoy the natural landscape and the signature waterfall that are favorite photo ops for locals. 5. A TASTE OF SWEDEN
Ikea is famous for its assemble-ityourself furniture and labyrinth layout, but they also make a mean meatball. The Swedish Market inside the mammothsized box store is stocked with Swedish meatballs, vafflor (Swedish waffles), pankkakor (pancakes), cookies and chocolates. You can purchase these items to enjoy at home for a taste of Europe. 6. INDOOR FUN
The Merriam Community Center offers a variety of fitness and event spaces. On Tuesday mornings, preschoolers enjoy the indoor playground. Their indoor aquatics center is a favorite, offering places to swim with four 25-yard lap lanes, slides, lazy river, zero-depth entry and splash and play features.
Egg Hunt Geocache 10:00, 11:00 or noon, Antioch Park. Each group is loaned a GPS and hunts for caches hidden around the park. Caches are filled with Easter eggs. Pre-reg at JCPRD.com.
The Bunny Hop 10:30, Meadowbrook Park. Enjoy a morning of food, music, games and craft that concludes with a small but fun Easter egg hunt. Ages 2-5. Pre-reg at 913.826.2975.
The Great QR Egg Hunt Thru Sunday, Bonner Springs. Scan QR code and search for 20 eggs hidden in downtown Bonner Springs. BonnerSprings.org
Local Life Today & tomorrow, downtown Overland Park. Explore locally owned businesses, activities and more. Head to DowntownOP.org for details about this month’s theme.
Underwater Easter Egg Hunt 5:15, Lenexa Rec Center. Search for eggs in our indoor pool and exchange them for candy and prizes! Pre-reg at Lenexa.com/getactive.
Third Friday Art Walk 5:30, Englewood Station Arts District. Tour the art galleries. View live performances and artists on the sidewalks in front of shops. EnglewoodStation.com
Pooches and Peeps 6:00, Gage Park (Topeka). Kick off Easter with your dog in an all-new dog egg hunt pawty! Pre-reg at Parks.snco.us.
Good Friday Service 7:00, Lenexa Baptist Church. Prepare for Easter with an evening Communion service. LenexaBaptist.com
16 Saturday
Easter at the Mansion 9:00, Wyeth-Tootle Mansion. Egg hunt, Easter bunny photos, kids craft, tulip sale and free petting zoo. StJosephMuseum.org
Spring Arts and Crafts Festival 9:00, Sports Pavilion (Lawrence). Spring arts and crafts fair for exhibitors to showcase and sell their work. LawrenceKS.org
Easter Festival 9:30, Memorial Park (Raymore). A 15,000+ egg hunt, photos with the Easter Bunny and refreshments. Free event! Raymore.com
Easter Eggstravaganza 10:00, Science City. Maker activities, face painting, balloon artist, photos with the Easter Bunny and an Easter hat parade. UnionStation.org
Easter 1860s Style 10:00, Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop. Try a hot cross bun, take a stagecoach ride, visit the blacksmith and more! Mahaffie.org Downtown Bunny Hop 10:00, Downtown Lee’s Summit. Join the Easter Bunny for a hopping parade. Afterward, businesses will hand out candy. DowntownLS.org
Spring Celebration 10:00, Central Park (Zona Rosa). Kids crafts, photos with Easter Bunny, food trucks, performances, balloon artists and more! ZonaRosa.com
Discover Nature 10:00, Anita B Gorman Discovery Center. Blend technology and natural habitats to learn how to record, connect and gather. Pre-reg at 816.759.7300.
Easter Egg Roll with Dole 10:00, Dole Institute. Family fun including White House-style roll, egg hunt, games and more! Free. DoleInstitute.org
Easter Egg Scramble 3:00, Dennis Park (50th & Rainbow). Grab your baskets and join the fun at this community-wide event. WestwoodKS.org
Easter Egg Plunge 5:30, Olathe Community Center. Plunge, dive and swim for thousands of Easter Eggs throughout three pools. OlatheKS.org
17 Sunday Easter Sunday
Easter Services 8:00, 9:30 & 11:00, Lenexa Baptist Church. Join us for services to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus. LenexaBaptist.com
Easter Services Multiple times and locations, Church of the Resurrection. Join at one of our locations for an Easter Sunday worship service. COR.org
18 Monday
Gym for Me 9:00, Lenexa Community Center. Play items are available, including push toys, riding toys, balls and inflatables. Lenexa.com
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
Story Time for Families 10:00, various branches (MCPL). Hear stories, sing songs, join in movement activities and create memories together. Pre-reg at MyMCPL.org.
Spring Choirs Thru April 24, Crown Center. Local choirs will entertain Crown Center visitors daily. Visit CrownCenter.com for a schedule of performances. Open Gym 9:30, Kaw Prairie Community Church. Grab a coffee from the coffee shop and hang out with friends while your kiddos get their energy out! KawPrairie.org
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
Preschool Indoor Playground 9:30, Irene B French Community Center. Too damp to play in the park? Ride, slide and play inside! Parents supervise children. Merriam.org/park
Kids Media Mix-Up 4:30, Albrecht-Kemper Museum. Put your imagination to work by using different mediums to create artwork. Ages 6-12. Pre-reg at Albrecht-Kemper.org.
20 Wednesday
Splash with Me 10:00, Lenexa Rec Center. Little ones can splash, play and build confidence in the water during this morning swim time just for them. Lenexa.com
Animal Tales Story Time 10:30, Ernie Miller Nature Center. Listen to a story and meet a special animal friend. Today’s theme: Animal Home. 913.826.2800
Weekly Life on the Farm Tour 5:30, Colonial Gardens. Activities may include feeding the chickens, hugging an alpaca or holding a baby goat! ColonialGardensKC.com
21 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
Story Time in the Barn 10:00, Alexander Majors Home. Preschoolers enjoy themed activities and crafts based on a storybook. WornallMajors.org
Pay for Play 10:00, Backyard Specialists. Plan a playdate for your children and their friends at the amazing showroom! BackyardSpecialists.com
Free Family Fun Nights 5:00, Kansas Children’s Discovery Center. Come explore a special place where children can create, discover and learn through play. KansasDiscovery.org
22 Friday
Animal Tales and Trails Thru May 1, Crown Center. Free exhibit where children learn what it’s like to prowl in an animal’s wild world. CrownCenter.com
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Plaza Bunnies Thru April 28, Country Club Plaza. The bunnies are back! See larger-than-life bunnies in the courtyards and on the street corners. CountryClubPlaza.com
Fourth Fridays Art Walk 5:00, Downtown Lee’s Summit. Showcases from local artists, live music, shops, restaurants and more! DowntownLS.org/fourthfridays
23 Saturday
Nature Walk 9:00, Fort Osage National Historic Landmark. Discover plants and animals that compose the Missouri River Valley’s ecosystem. MakeYourDayHere.com
Draft Animals of the 19th Century 9:00, Missouri Town 1855. Learn the important role that horses, mules and oxen played on 19thcentury farms. 816.524.8770
Earth Day Upcycled Crafts 9:30, Merriam Community Center. Kids make several functional art projects using recycled materials. Pre-reg at Merriam.org.
Party for the Planet 10:00, Kansas City Zoo. Learn about conservation, watch a movie and enjoy fun, interactive and educational activities! KansasCityZoo.org
Tulip Time Festival 10:00, Lake Shawnee (Topeka). Enjoy entry to the gardens, live musical performances, vendors and fun for the kids. Parks.snco.us
Light and Shadows 10:00 & 2:00, Nerman Museum. Learn about artwork with black, white and grays and create your own sun-printed image. Ages 5-7. Pre-reg at NermanMusuem.org.
Get Outdoors! 10:00, Kemper Outdoor Education Center. Enjoy activities including kayaking, fishing, archery, atlatl, hiking, outdoor yoga and more! 816.229.8980
Celebrating Earth Day 10:00, Lakeside Nature Center. StoneLion Puppet Theatre, turkey vulture animal encounter and more! LakesideNatureCenter.org
Weather Wonders 10:30, MCPL (Blue Springs North). Mini meteorologists attempt to learn the mysteries behind our weather patterns.
24 Sunday
Flights of Fancy Kite Festival Noon, MCCLongview. See as kites take flight over the lawn of the MCC-Longview campus with a wide array of kites! Kitefest.mcckc.edu
Public Tours 11:00, Cedar Cove. Explore Cedar Cove with an experienced guide. See these epic animals and learn about them. Tours start every half-hour. SaveOurSiberians.org
Free Afternoon Program 1:30, Prairie Park Nature Center. Free program for the family may include video, slideshow and going outside to enjoy nature. LawrenceKS.org
Stories by the Campfire 1:30, George Owens Nature Park. Roaring fire, exciting stories, fun for all. This month’s theme is Earth Day Story Seeds. 816.325.7115
25 Monday
Story Time for Families 10:00, various branches (MCPL). Hear stories, sing songs, join in movement activities and create memories together. Pre-reg at MyMCPL.org.
Spring Choirs Thru April 24, Crown Center. Local choirs will entertain Crown Center visitors daily. Visit CrownCenter.com for a schedule of performances.
26 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
Pay for Play 10:00, Backyard Specialists. Plan a playdate for your children and their friends at the amazing showroom! BackyardSpecialists.com
Kids Media Mix-Up 4:30, Albrecht-Kemper Museum. Put your imagination to work by using different mediums to create artwork. Ages 6-12. Pre-reg at Albrecht-Kemper.org.
27 Wednesday
Splash with Me 10:00, Lenexa Rec Center. Little ones can splash, play and build confidence in the water during this morning swim time just for them. Lenexa.com
Weekly Life on the Farm Tour 5:30, Colonial Gardens. Activities may include feeding the chickens, hugging an alpaca or holding a baby goat! ColonialGardensKC.com
28 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
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April 30, Worlds of Fun. From the big thrill of the Patriot and Mamba to the little thrills of Planet Snoopy, Worlds of Fun has it all. WorldsOfFun.com
Animal Tales and Trails Thru May 1, Crown Center. Free exhibit where children learn what it’s like to prowl in an animal’s wild world. CrownCenter.com
29 Friday
Pete the Cat 10:00, noon & 7:00, the Coterie. With its Beach Boys musical vibe and ’60s feel, this show will have everyone in the family strumming and strutting. TheCoterie.org
Homeschool Play 1:00, Urban Air (Overland Park). A chance for homeschool families to come in, get active and play during the day. $15.99/child. UrbanAirTrampolinePark.com
30 Saturday
Life on the Farm 8:00, Colonial Gardens. Meet the livestock and help feed them their breakfast. Learn about regenerative and rotational grazing practices. ColonialGardensKC.com Public Tours 11:00, Cedar Cove. Explore Cedar Cove with an experienced guide. See these epic animals and learn about them. Tours start every half-hour. SaveOurSiberians.org
Wolf at the Door 11:00, MCPL (Colbern Road Community Room). Jay and Leslie Cady punctuate fairy tales with juggling routines and a lively discussion. Pre-reg at MyMCPL.org
Free Afternoon Program 1:30, Prairie Park Nature Center. Free program for the family may include video, slideshow and going outside to enjoy nature. LawrenceKS.org
Farmers Market 8:00, Downtown Lee’s Summit. Purchase a variety of fresh produce, plants, meat, baked goods, handmade crafts and more. DowntownLS.org
Superhero Training Day 9:00, Gladstone Community Center. Superhero training activities, crafts, selfie station, snacks and more! Costumes encouraged. Pre-reg at 816.423.4200
Walk `N Wag 9:00, Atkins-Johnson Farm. Enjoy a 1-mile walk with your furry friend and check out goodies from local vendors. Pre-reg at Gladstone.MO.US.
Opening Day 10:00, Worlds of Fun. From the big thrill of the Patriot and Mamba to the little thrills of Planet Snoopy, Worlds of Fun has it all. WorldsOfFun.com
Babysitting and CPR Class 10:00, Olathe Indian Creek Library. Class covers babysitting business basics, childcare, emergency situations and more. Pre-reg at OlatheLibrary.org.
