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listen
Select Sundays enjoy the Outdoor Concert Series at Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and a picnic dinner and enjoy a variety of live music. Lenexa.com
enjoy
Take the family to Fun Farm Pumpkin Patch for
Strawberry Festival
on select weekends in May. Enjoy u-pick strawberries along with lots of activities. FunFarmPumpkin Patch.com
play
May 22 is Opening Day at Worlds of Fun. Enjoy hundreds of acres of thrills, giggles and fun for families and friends. Oceans of Fun opens May 29. WorldsOfFun.com
visit
On Tuesdays and Fridays, Spring into Shawnee Town. Shop for supplies in town, visit the baby chicks, have a picnic in the town square and much more! ShawneeTown.org
celebrate
May 30 head to the National WWI Museum and Memorial for Hot Air Balloon Glow. Enjoy picnicking, live music and local food trucks. Balloon glow starts at 8:30. TheWorldWar.org
1 Saturday
Farmers Market 7:00, Downtown Overland Park. Vendors offer customers a wide variety of products, including fresh produce, local foods and unique specialty items. OPKansas.org
Children’s Day 9:00, Missouri Town 1855. Kids will love exploring activities from the mid-19th century. Watch as skilled artisans demonstrate shearing. MakeYourDayHere.com
Annual Resource Family Conference Virtual. A training opportunity for Resource Families (including relatives and foster families) to learn a range of new topics. Pre-reg at Kansas.kvc.org.
Spring Plant Sale Today & tomorrow, Overland Park Arboretum. Sale features native plants, butterfly plants, pollinator plants, hanging baskets and more. ArtsAndRec-OP.org
Enchanted Fairy Tale Forest 10:00, Ernie Miller Nature Center. Celebrate as we discover the hidden world of the wee folk and friends, real and make believe. Pre-reg at 913.826.2800. Family Frolic: WILDly Cute 11:00, Powell Gardens. Baby goats and other animals will be on site. Family-friendly activities include digging, crafting, searching and more! PowellGardens.org
Composting Workshop 11:00, KC Farm School. Bring the whole family to learn how to make a composter that uses less water. Pre-reg at KCFarmschool.org.
Petting Zoo 11:00, Indian Heights United Methodist Church. It’s a petting zoo! Event also includes games, prizes, music and a visit from KC Wolf. IndianHeightsUMC.org
Urban Bucket Brigade Workshop 2:00, KC Young Audiences. Jaisson Taylor brings this interactive and fun drumming workshop from the streets to your students. Pre-reg at KCYA.org.
Parkville Cruise Night 4:00, Farmers Market Lot (Parkville). Hang out with friends, listen to music and come see all the cars while also exploring downtown Parkville. ParkvilleMo.org
2 Sunday
KC Northern Railroad Train Rides 10:00 Frank Vaydik Park. Fun for the entire family! Ride a park train from the ’50s and ’60s. Fare is 75 cents per ride. KCNRR.com/schedule
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
Stormwater Sunday 2:00, StoneLion Puppet Theatre. Enjoy a free live performance, socially distanced games, art making and fun in our outdoor garden. Pre-reg at 816.221.5351.
3 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
Koala Bears 10:00, Kansas City Zoo. Meet koalas Chuckels and Thackory! These two cuddly marsupials are visiting the zoo through November! KansasCityZoo.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
Mr Stinky Feet’s Rock & Roll Galaxy 10:00, MCPL. Blast off with on an extraterrestrial musical adventure through the Milky Way. Facebook.com/mcpl360
Spring into Shawnee Town 10:00, Shawnee Town. Shop for supplies in town, visit the baby chicks, have a picnic in the town square and much more! ShawneeTown.org
Opening Day 10:00, Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead. Visit animals and birds, learn about flowers and vegetables, take a stroll through Main Street and more! OPKansas.org
5 Wednesday
Strawberry Season Fun Farm Pumpkin Patch. Watch our Facebook page for the start of u-pick strawberries at the farm! FunFarmPumpkinPatch.com 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
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.
Cinco de Mayo MATS 10:00, Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop and Farm. Field trip on the historic grounds with activities that align with Nearpod lessons (available on Mahaffie.org). Mahaffie.org
6 Thursday
Step Right Up 9:30, Science City. Come one, come all! Experience thrilling heights at nine new exhibits recently opened at Science City! ScienceCity.com
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 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
7 Friday
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
Visit Legoland 11:00, Legoland Discovery Center. Take the kids to the ultimate indoor playground for the biggest fans of Lego. Purchase tickets at LegolandDiscoveryCenter.com.
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
Restorative Yoga for Mothers 6:00, Lenexa Rec Center. The Lenexa Rec Center is honoring all mothers with a free community yoga class and a special gift. Space limited. Lenexa.com
Farmers Market 8:00, Lenexa Civic Campus. Support local farmers and purchase your produce, meat, flowers and artisan-made goods. Lenexa.com
Spring Planting Day 9:00, Fort Osage. Learn what soldiers, civilians and Native Americans planted in their gardens. Bring gardening tools and help plant. MakeYourDayHere.com
Kids Club 10:00, Colonial Gardens. Kids enjoy fun activities while you shop at Colonial Gardens or enjoy a coffee at the Bean Counter. Pre-reg at ColonialGardensKC.com.
Sum of Our Favorite Numbers 10:00, Virtual. Leslie and Jay Cady use juggling, humor and a wacky fairy tale to share many reasons why they like numbers. KCYA.org
Miami County Spring Farm Tour 10:00, various locations. A free, self-guided tour. Visit as many stops as you like while traveling in your own vehicle. MiamiCountyKS.org
Grab n’ Go Afternoon Tea 11:00, AtkinsJohnson Farm. Register for your own individual afternoon tea kit to take home and enjoy. Call 816.423.4200 to register.
9 Sunday Mother’s Day
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
10 Monday
Burger Month thru May 31, Smitty’s Garage. Celebrate National Burger Month at Smitty’s Garage, your one-stop shop for tasty burgers and fries. EatAtTheGarage.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.
11 Tuesday
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
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 Discover Nature: Naturalist Hour 2:00, Burr Oak Woods. Go on an adventure with a naturalist to make amazing discoveries as you explore on a trail. Pre-reg at MDC.mo.gov/events.
12 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.
Spring Planting MATS 10:00, Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop and Farm. Field trip on the historic grounds with activities that align with Nearpod lessons (available on Mahaffie.org). Mahaffie.org
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.
13 Thursday
Book Detective: Zar and the Broken Spaceship
10:00, MCPL. Join Dinosaur O’Dell as he introduces us to Zar, an alien who has lost his way. Facebook.com/mcpl360
NEW SUMMER PROGRAMS!
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
In the Garden 6:00, Colonial Gardens. Enjoy live music at Colonial Gardens! Pre-purchase a table online before the event. Food and drink options available. ColonialGardensKC.com
14 Friday
Spring into Shawnee Town 10:00, Shawnee Town. Shop for supplies in town, visit the baby chicks, have a picnic in the town square and much more! ShawneeTown.org
Scavenger Hunt 10:00, Kemper Museum. Get clues for a self-guided scavenger hunt and then take home an art activity kit inspired by the theme of the hunt. Tickets at KemperArt.org.
Kids Night Out 6:00, Shawnee Civic Centre. Kids enjoy a night out with dinner, games, crafts, free play and a movie to end the night. Pre-reg at 913.631.5200.
Moms Night Out 7:00, Westside Family Church. Laugh, have fun and build new and deeper friendships. All moms welcome. WestsideFamily.church Merriam Farmers Market 7:00, Merriam Farmers Market. Shop for fresh goods and support local in the downtown Merriam historic district. Merriam.org
Lost Trail Days 9:00, Louisburg Cider Mill. Activities include viewing of an actual soda production run, nine-flavor flight of Lost Trail Soda and more. Pre-reg at 913.837.5202.
Year of the American Soldier 9:00, Fort Osage. See how the uniforms, accoutrements and weapons of the US soldier have evolved. MakeYourDayHere.com
Strawberry Festival Today & tomorrow, Fun Farm Pumpkin Patch. Celebrate strawberry season at our u-pick farm! Lots of family fun and activities! FunFarmPumpkinPatch.com
16 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 American Girl Doll Club 1:00, St Joseph Museum. Explore each doll’s historical time period through a variety of activities. The featured doll is Kaya. Pre-reg at 816.232.8471.
Outdoor Concert Series 5:00, Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and a picnic dinner and enjoy a variety of live music in an outdoor setting. Lenexa.com
17 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
Visit Legoland 9:30, Legoland Discovery Center. Take the kids to the ultimate indoor playground for the biggest fans of Lego. Purchase tickets at LegolandDiscoveryCenter.com.
18 Tuesday
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.
In The Garden
This Season at Colonial - Live Music - Yoga - Art - Theatre
27610 E Wyatt Rd. Blue Springs, MO 816.229.1277 colonialgardenskc.com
Discover Nature: Naturalist Hour 2:00, Burr Oak Woods. Go on an adventure with a naturalist to make amazing discoveries as you explore on a trail. Pre-reg at MDC.mo.gov/events.
19 Wednesday
Farmers Market 8:00, Downtown Lee’s Summit. Purchase a variety of fresh produce, plants, meat, baked goods, handmade crafts and more. DowntownLS.org
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 MATS 10:00, Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop and Farm. Field trip on the historic grounds with activities that align with Nearpod lessons (available on Mahaffie.org). Mahaffie.org
20 Thursday
Step Right Up 9:30, Science City. Come one, come all! Experience thrilling heights at nine new exhibits recently opened at Science City! ScienceCity.com 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
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
Moonlight Market 4:00, Shawnee City Hall. Grab goods from the farmers market, check out local restaurants, breweries and shops and enjoy live music! CityOfShawnee.org
21 Friday
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
Preschool Open House 11:00, Ability KC (Children’s Center Campus). Take a tour of classrooms, therapeutic spaces, playground and sensory garden. Pre-reg at AbilityKC.org.
Movie in the Park 9:00, Cornerstone Park (Gardner). Grab your blankets and lawn chairs and head out to see The Croods, A New Age. GardnerKansas.gov Strawberry Festival Today & tomorrow, Fun Farm Pumpkin Patch. Celebrate strawberry season at our u-pick farm! Lots of family fun and activities! FunFarmPumpkinPatch.com
Opening Day 11:00, Worlds of Fun. Worlds of Fun opens for the season! Enjoy hundreds of acres of thrills, giggles and fun for families and friends. WorldsOfFun.com
Train Ride 2:00, Belton, Grandview and KC Railroad. Take a 40-minute trip along the tracks of the Frisco Railroad and enjoy a fun afternoon! Pre-purchase tickets at KCRRM.org.
23 Sunday
KC Northern Railroad Train Rides 10:00 Frank Vaydik Park. Fun for the entire family! Ride a park train from the 50’s and 60’s. Fare is .75 cents per ride. KCNRR.com/schedule
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
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ON THURSDAYS FROM 10-2, TODDLERS (5 AND UNDER) GET TO PAINT ONE OF OUR SELECTED ITEMS FOR JUST $10
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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
Koala Bears 10:00, Kansas City Zoo. Meet koalas Chuckels and Thackory! These two cuddly marsupials are visiting the zoo through November! KansasCityZoo.org
25 Tuesday
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
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
26 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. 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 Legoland 9:30, Legoland Discovery Center. Take the kids to the ultimate indoor playground for the biggest fans of Lego. Purchase tickets at LegolandDiscoveryCenter.com.
28 Friday
Spring into Shawnee Town 10:00, Shawnee Town. Shop for supplies in town, visit the baby chicks, have a picnic in the town square and much more! ShawneeTown.org
Memorial Day Thru May 31, National WWI Museum and Memorial. Special events throughout the weekend. Free admission for veterans and active duty; half price for public. TheWorldWar.org
Visit Legoland 11:00, Legoland Discovery Center. Take the kids to the ultimate indoor playground for the biggest fans of Lego. Purchase tickets at LegolandDiscoveryCenter.com. Nature Story Time 11:00, Overland Park Arboretum. Join for music, movement and adventures outdoors hosted by Stepping Stones KC. Pre-reg at 913.685.3604.
Opening Day Noon, Oceans of Fun. Enjoy the all-new Riptide Raceway, the world’s longest mat racing waterslide, along with other favorites. WorldsOfFun.com
30 Sunday
Hot Air Balloon Glow 6:00, National WWI Museum and Memorial. Enjoy picnicking, live music and local food trucks on 47 acres. Catch the hot air balloon glow at 8:30. TheWorldWar.org
31 Monday
Memorial Day
Koala Bears 10:00, Kansas City Zoo. Meet koalas Chuckels and Thackory! These two cuddly marsupials are visiting the zoo through November! KansasCityZoo.org
