Want More in Life?

Here’s a way to experience the joy of parenthood and help children

4,000 Kansas City area children are in crisis due to child abuse, neglect or other family challenges. The need for new foster and adoptive parents is greater than ever.

Whether you are single or married, own or rent your home, have children already or don’t, work full-time or stay home, you may qualify. We provide free training, 24/7 support, and monthly reimbursement to meet the child’s needs.

Second Saturday 9:00, Powell Gardens. On the second Saturday through October, Powell Gardens is open late. Enjoy extended hours! PowellGardens.org

Walk and Read Thru May 21, Meadowbrook Park. Read two stories posted around a path, one going each direction. JCPRD.com

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.

Kite Fest on the Prairie 10:00, Overland Park Arboretum. Bring kites and picnics and spend a day on the prairie. Food trucks, family activities and more. OPKansas.org/events

Open Hours 10:00, Lanesfield Historic Site. Visit the limestone schoolhouse, the last remaining structure in the former town of Lanesfield. JCPRD.com

Kids in the Kitchen 10:00, Johnson County K-State Research and Extension. Learn to make delicious and nutritious salads. Pre-reg at Johnson.K-State.edu.

Miami County Spring Farm Tour Today and tomorrow, various locations. Visit as many stops as you like while traveling in your own vehicle. MiamiCountyKS.org

Child Development Center

“Where Your Child is Special”

Ages 2 weeks to 12 years

Child Development Center

6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

“Where Your Child Is Special”

Ages 2 weeks to 12 years

6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

10% OFF infant room for first year with new enrollment.

Child Development Center

“Where Your Child is Special”

Ages 2 weeks to 12 years 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Part-Time Preschool (Ages 3-5) 9:00-11:30 or 9:00-3:00

Mother’s Day Out (12 mos-3 years) 9:00-3:00

Two Convenient Locations: 127th & Antioch

913.681.2190 162nd & Metcalf Ave 913.681.2191

Two Convenient Locations: 127th & Antioch

913.681.2190

Family Owned and Operated Since 1990

162nd & Metcalf Ave 913.681.2191 weeworkshopchildcare.com

Family Owned and Operated since 1990 weeworkshopchildcare.com

Petting Zoo 11:00, Indian Heights United Methodist Church. Petting zoo features a variety of animals. Also enjoy games, prizes and more! IndianHeightsUMC.org

Aloha Swim Noon, The View (Grandview). Swimmers in grades 1-8 and their parents have access to pool to learn about water safety. Grandview.org

Free Weekend Fun 1:00, Nelson-Atkins Museum. Design and create your own movable paper horse armor using shapes and symbols. Nelson-Atkins.org

Short Storytelling 4:30, John Wornall House Museum. Aspiring author Tom Owens takes middle and high schoolers through the basics of writing a short story. Pre-reg at WornallMajors.org.

Water Lantern Festival 5:30, Frank A Theis Park. Enjoy food trucks and live music! Design your own lantern and then launch it. Tickets at WaterLanternFestival.com.

Public Viewings 8:00, Powell Observatory. Bring lawn chairs or blankets to see images from the Ruisinger telescope on a large screen. ASKC.org/observatories/powell-observatory

14 Sunday

M other’s Day

Brunch and Bingo 10:00, Chicken N Pickle (Overland Park). Join for a delicious brunch and enjoy FREE bingo games. ChickenNPickle.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

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

15 Monday

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

City of Champions Thru May 29, Legoland Discovery Center. New event! Bring your champion skills and complete the epic missions! LegolandDiscoveryCenter.com

Toddler Time 10:00, Ceramic Café. On Mondays and Thursdays, toddlers 5 and under can paint one selected item for just $12! CeramicCafeKC.com

16 Tuesday

Homeschool Days 9:30, Kansas City Zoo. Homeschool families receive discounted tickets and meet other families all while learning from animal experts. KansasCityZoo.org

Preschool Indoor Playground 9:30, Merriam Community Center. Too chilly or damp to play in the park? Ride, slide and play inside! Parents supervise children. Merriam.org/park

Agent Undercover 6:00, MCPL (Red Bridge Branch). From high-tech to low-tech, see how gizmos and gadgets are put to use. Pre-reg at MyMCPL.org.

17 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

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: Prairie Pollination. 913.826.2800

18 Thursday

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

Moonlight Market 5:00, Downtown Shawnee. Shop local vendors, grab a bite from a food truck, jam out to music, family activities and more! CityOfShawnee.org

19 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

Meet a Mermaid Thru May 28, Sea Life Aquarium. Come face-to-fin with real mermaids as they swim throughout the ocean exhibit. VisitSeaLife.com

Cirque Kalabanté 10:00 and 7:00, Midwest Trust Center. A colorful show features amazing acrobats performing to native instruments of Guinea. JCCC.edu/Midwest-trust-center

Toddler Time 10:00, Fieldhouse of Blue Springs. Play inside the fieldhouse on mats, scooters, slides, a bounce house and more. BlueSpringsGov.com

Time for Tots 10:30, Kemper Museum. Sing songs, read books, explore art and make your own art with a Kemper Museum educator. Prereg at KemperArt.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

Book Sale Today and tomorrow, Olathe Indian Creek Library. Support the Friends of the Library and pick up some great deals! OlatheLibrary.org

Local Life Today and tomorrow, downtown Overland Park. Explore locally owned businesses, activities and more. Head to DowntownOP.org for details about this month’s theme.

Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical 7:00, the Coterie. A comedic musical production based on the popular series by Mo Willems. TheCoterie.org

20 Saturday

Jigsaw Jam 9:00, Tony Aguirre Community Center. Teams of two will receive the same 250-piece puzzle and have 1.5 hours to complete. 816.513.8530

Capital City Domino Tournament 9:00, Great Overland Station. A single elimination tournament for 64 competitors. Prizes for top competitors. Pre-reg at Parks.snco.us.

Little Acorns 10:00, Anita B Gorman Conservation Discovery Center. Join for a journey through forests, streams and other magical places as we read select books. Pre-reg at MDC.Mo.gov.

Story Time in the Barn 10:00, Alexander Majors Home. Preschoolers enjoy themed activities and crafts based on a storybook. WornallMajors.org

Nature Story Time 10:00, Overland Park Arboretum. Enjoy music, movement and adventure in the great outdoors. Pre-reg at OPKansas.org/events.

Box Office: 913–469–4445