CIRQUE KALABANTÉ Afrique en Cirque

FRI. MAY 19 | YARDLEY HALL

School show: 10 a.m. Tickets start at $5. Public show: 7 p.m. Tickets start at $25. All ages

A colorful creation featuring amazing acrobats performing authentic choreography to native instruments from Guinea.

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THANKS TO: Adams Family Arts Education Endowment, BNSF Railway, Francis Family Foundation, Hudson Family Foundation, JCCC Foundation, Victor and Caroline Schutte Foundation and Yellow Freight System Inc.

Celebrating Urban Birds 10:00, Lakeside Nature Center. Learn simple steps to help birds in your backyard. Free program. LakesideNatureCenter.org

Fun in the Park 10:00, George Owens Nature Park. Fun, unique and engaging outdoor activities designed to increase activity. CI.Independence.Mo.us

Turkey Creek Festival 10:00, Antioch Park. A full day that features free kids activities, live music, arts and crafts, 5k walk/run, food trucks and more! Merriam.org

Penguin March Today and tomorrow, 11:00, Kansas City Zoo. See the penguins up close as they take a stroll in front of Helzberg Penguin Plaza. KansasCityZoo.org

Armed Forces Day 1:00, Legends Outlets. Activities for the whole family, including a military vehicle display, live music, obstacle course and more! LegendsShopping.com

Campout with the Family 3:00, Ironwoods Park. Various fun family activities available for overnight campers. Dinner, s’mores and a light breakfast served. Pre-reg at Leawood.org.

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

Outdoor Summer Movies 6:00, Zona Rosa. Come early for food trucks and movie-themed activities, then stay for the show! Tonight’s movie: Top Gun: Maverick. ZonaRosa.com

Monster Jam 7:00 GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. See world-class driver athletes and monster trucks tear up the dirt and compete in intense competitions. MonsterJam.com

21 Sunday

Dog Days 9:00, Powell Gardens. Enjoy seasonal blooms and sunshine with your furry friend! Dogs must remain on a leash at all times. PowellGardens.org

KC Northern Train Rides Noon, Frank Vaydik Park. Ride restored trains around a half-mile track in the park. $.75/ride. KCNRR.com

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

Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical 2:00, the Coterie. A comedic musical production based on the popular series by Mo Willems. TheCoterie.org

Walk and Read Thru May 29, Celebration Park. Stories are placed around the lake on the west side of the park. Follow the trail to read each page of the story. GardnerKansas.gov

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. Lenexa.com

22 Monday

Gym for Me 9:00, Lenexa Community Center. Play items are available, including push toys, riding toys, balls and inflatables. Lenexa.com

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

23 Tuesday

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

AKMA After Hours 5:00, Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art. Bring the family for an event featuring kids games and activities and more! Albrecht-Kemper.org

Tabletop Games 6:00, Monticello Library. Discover new games from our collection or bring your personal favorite to share. Refreshments are provided. JoCoLibrary.org

National Geographic Live 7:30, Kauffman Center. Dr Kakani Katija studies the waters that are teeming with creatures. Tickets.KauffmanCenter.org

24 Wednesday

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

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

Jammin’ on the Green 7:00, Shawnee Town. The free concert series kicks off with the Vine Street Rumble Jazz Orchestra. ShawneeTown.org

25 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

Parent Practicum 9:00, Journey Bible Church. A parent conference that offers tools and training to introduce the classical model of education. ClassicalConversations.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

26 Friday

Memorial Day Weekend Thru Monday, National World War I Museum and Memorial. Special events throughout the weekend. TheWorldWar.org/memorialday

Spider-Man: Beyond Amazing Thru Oct 1, Union Station. The story of the web slinger, from his origins in 1962 to his modern-day adventures. UnionStation.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

Worlds of Fun Rededication Ceremony 11:00, Worlds of Fun. Celebrate the original 1973 opening with special activities and surprises. WorldsOfFun.com

Fourth Fridays Art Walk 5:00, Downtown Lee’s Summit. Showcases from local artists, live music, shops, restaurants and more! DowntownLS.org/fourthfridays

Busker Festival Thru Monday, Lawrence. Enjoy street performers. Saturday workshop for kids to learn skills of being a busker. LawrenceBuskerFest.com

27 Saturday

Farmers Market 8:00, Lenexa Civic Campus Parking Garage. Support local farmers by purchasing produce, meat, flowers and artisanmade goods. Lenexa.com

Life on the Farm 9:00, Colonial Gardens. Activities may include feeding the chickens, hugging an alpaca or holding a baby goat! ColonialGardensKC.com

Opening Day 11:00, Oceans of Fun. Come celebrate the unofficial start of summer with all the favorite Oceans of Fun attractions. WorldsOfFun.com

Sensory Sensitive Story Time 11:00, Parkville Community Room. A more relaxed tone with low lighting, softer music and fewer stories. Pre-reg at MyMCPL.org.

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

28 Sunday

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

KC Northern Train Rides Noon, Frank Vaydik Park. Ride restored trains around a half-mile track in the park. $.75/ride. KCNRR.com

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

Celebration at the Station 7:00, Union Station lawn. Attend the largest FREE Memorial Day weekend event in the Midwest. 816.460.2083

29 Monday MEMORIAL DAY

5K Home Run 8:30, South Park (Lawrence). First-time racers, joggers, walkers, strollers and dogs on leash are welcome. LawrenceFamilyPromise.org

Science City Open 10:00, Science City. The museum is open for today’s holiday. Bring the family for a day of fun! ScienceCity.com

Dive In! Most pools open for the season Memorial Day weekend. Be sure to check out the online calendar at KCParent.com for holiday fun!

30 Tuesday

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

Pay for Play 10:00, Backyard Specialists. Plan a playdate for your children and their friends at the amazing showroom! BackyardSpecialists.com

Summer Reading Kick-Off 10:00, Indian Creek Library. Celebrate the start of Summer Reading with games, crafts and more! OlatheLibrary.org

31 Wednesday

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

Days Out with Frank & Ella 10:00, Mahaffie. Hands-on activities and crafts help visitors of all ages experience childhood in the 1860s & 1870s. Mahaffie.org

Fairy Tale Village 10:00, Crown Center. Discover a world of make-believe as classic children’s tales come to life. CrownCenter.com

The Itty Bitty Monsters Show 10:30, Woodneath Community Room. Sing-alongs, movement songs and a puppet show about five itty bitty monsters. Pre-reg at MyMCPL.org.