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We’re not kiddin’ around. From major attractions like Worlds of Fun to hidden gems like Yaya’s Alpaca Farm, there’s something in KC for children of all ages. You’ll have no trouble entertaining the youngsters with this list of 35+ kid-friendly activities around Kansas City.
Sugar Kittens Cafe & Cattery, multiple locations
Children are welcome to cuddle with adoptable kittens, plus it offers a unique menu of 100+ beverages, gourmet candy bars + cookies.
AdventHealth Sports Park at BluHawk, 16201 Shawnee Dr., Overland Park, KS
This 40,000-sqft entertainment space includes bowling, laser tag, sports simulators, an arcade, and indoor rollercoasters — not to mention its numerous basketball courts and ice rink.
🎢 Thrill-seeking fun
Sandbox VR, 4845 W. 117th St., Leawood, KS
End your teenager’s “I’m bored” comments with a video game experience that defies expectations, transporting players + viewers with unique virtual reality adventures.
SWJ Piercing Party | 4-5:30 p.m. | Sierra Winter Jewelry | $30+ | Choose between sterling silver or 14K gold for your new eclectic earrings and have them installed on site by a registered nurse practitioner.
Art Wednesdays: Foundations of Drawing | Weekly through Wednesday, May 14 | 7-9 p.m. | Casual Animal Brewing Co. | $15 | Consider this your midweek creative escape — a chance to meet new people, unwind, and rediscover the joy of drawing... with a beer in hand.
Thursday, April 24
Spring Wreath Workshop | 6-8 p.m. | Creative Culture Westport | $65 | Your doorway looking a little drab? Trim the grapevine wreath of your choice with a large selection of flowers and ribbon, plus fuel your crafting with a stop at its milkshake bar.
PBR Knockout | 7:45 p.m. | T-Mobile Center | $44+ | Feel the energy as elite riders from the Kansas City Outlaws team up with the Missouri Thunder to take on the rankest bulls in the world.
Friday, April 25
Fiesta for the Future | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | The Sulgrave Regency | $85 | Support KC Can Compost with an evening of traditional Mariachi music, culinary delights, cocktails, and a silent auction.
Saturday, April 26
Party for the Planet | Saturday, April 26-Sunday, April 27 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium | Included with admission | Make your own native seed bomb, decorate a peat pot, take the trash test, and learn about joining the City Nature Challenge as well as preserving the Blue River.
Running of the Beds | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | The Summit Church, Lee’s Summit | Free, RSVP | Race car beds take on new meaning at this fundraiser and community festival hosted by Kansas City’s only furniture bank, Flourish, aimed at providing free beds for 1,500 families.
2025 Spring Parade of Homes | Saturday, April 26-Sunday, May 11 | 11 a.m.-6 p.m. | Multiple locations | Free | Kick off your weekend with this annual celebration highlighting hundreds of newly built homes across the metro.
An 8,100-sqft sign just went up in the Crossroads Arts District and it’s kind of hard to miss. Southbound Main Street travelers will spot “Downtown Baseball, Grand Slam for KC” on the Mainmark Building, featuring a QR code that leads to a pro-Washington Square Park stadium website. (IN Kansas City)
Southwest Shawnee is set to gain a 26.9-acre housing development, Shawnee Crossings Townhomes. The multifamily project will feature 47 buildings: 12 ranch-style duplexes, 25 multi-plex townhomes, and 10 two-story, nine-unit manor homes. (Johnson County Post)
Try This
Dust off your sun hats and don your bowties — J. Rieger & Co. is bringing back its Kentucky Derby party on Saturday, May 3, complete with Hot Browns, Mint Juleps, and plenty of Horsefeathers to sip + snack in style while you watch the race live. Tickets start at $100.
Opening
Fishbone hair braiders, silicone popsicle makers, neck brace cellphone holders — these are just a few of the ~80,000 items you could find wandering Daiso, JoCo’s newest home goods retailer. The Japanese brand plans to debut two stores in Shawnee and Olathe later this summer. (Johnson County Post)
Closing
My Home Contemporary Furniture in Merriam is shutting down, citing rising costs and tariff uncertainty. Until the lease runs out this August, you can score modern furniture for up to 50% off. (Johnson County Post)
Real Estate
Your new home awaits. The Katz — Kansas City’s bold new standard in luxury living, is now leasing. With sleek design, a prime location, and no compromises, it’s time to find your new home.*
Featured Deal
Psst — This week, spend $55+ online at Clinique and get a free eight-piece kit with code GIFT. We’re eyeing: a new Almost Lipstick and best-selling mascara.*
Shop
These cannabis gummies keep selling out — just one can get you feeling right within five minutes. Get 20% off with code FIRST20.†*
The Buy
A 100% leak-proof tumbler. The Hydracy Soulmate boasts a sleek design (read: it’s cup holder-friendly), three layers of insulation to keep your drink cold for 24 hours, and is dishwasher safe.
ICYMI — this past weekend kicked off the season for multiple local farmers’ markets, including the award-winning Overland Park Farmers Market, now setting up shop at the Matt Ross Community Center.
While I let my partner handle the produce picking, you’ll find me wandering the flower stalls at City Market and discovering local artisans, like Handmade by Ash, for some one-of-a-kind finds.
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