The closer we get to summer, the more fun activities there are for kids around Kansas City. Here’s a quick run-down so that you can plan your weekend!
Tons of fun for kids and grown-ups at the Brookside Art Annual all weekend long! Starting on Friday, May 2 and running thru Saturday, May 3 and Sunday, May 4, this one is a family friendly annual art fair. More info at www.brooksidekc.org.
M&I Movie Night @ Briarcliff Village, Thursday, May 1, 2008 (tonight) at dusk – this is a new weekly event at Briarcliff Village in the Northland. They’ll be showing movies between Trezo Mare and Nell Hill’s. Bring your lawnchairs and blankets. This week’s movie is Toy Story. Next week, The Incredibles.
Grand Opening of the new Front Entry Plaza at the Kansas City Zoo, Saturday, May 3 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Go check out the new river otter exhibit and more! Details at www.kansascityzoo.org.
Marble Days at Moon Marble Company, Bonner Springs, KS, May 3, 2008. This is a fundraiser for the Bonner Springs community. The event is FREE and runs from 10-3. Activities range from marble inventions, marble art and games to an old-fashioned marble shoot and “The Running of the Pinkys.” For more info check out their website at www.marbledays.com.
Take a peek at the cool racers at the Kansas City Soap Box Derby – Spring Rally. It happens May 3 & 4 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 4600 Eastern Ave. Bring your lawn chairs and look for more info at www.kcsbd.com.
It may not exactly seem like a fun kid time but the new Leawood shopping center Park Place is holding its grand opening this weekend. Park Place is located just north of Town Center Plaza on Nall. There will be story time, door prizes, tea party, games, face painting and Dino O’Dell at the new Learning Tree location, May 3. Check the website for more details parkplaceleawood.com.
Check out the Doo-Dads in concert at the old Glenwood Theater at 95th & Metcalf in Overland Park KS. The show is on Saturday, May 3 at 11 a.m. Come on moms! You know you’re dying to relive the good ole days at the Glenwood! Details at www.thedoodads.com.
There is all kinds of fun to be had in the old Independence Square this Saturday for the Truman Birthday Celebration. $1.00 admission all day to: Bingham-Waggoner Estate, 1859 Jail & Marshal’s Home, National Frontier Trails Museum, Puppetry Arts Institute, Truman Home,Truman Library and Museum, and Vaile Mansion. Free admission to: Community of Christ Temple & Auditorium, and Mormon Visitors Center. Donations accepted at the Chicago & Alton Depot. Don’t miss the Tractor Cruise and trolley and covered wagon rides. It all goes down on Saturday, May 3. Check the website at www.visitindependence.com.
An old fashioned Sheep Shearing at Missouri Town 1855 at Fleming Park in Lee’s Summit, MO is happening this Saturday, May 3 from 9am-4:30pm. Details at the Missouri Town 1855 info page on the Jackson County website.
Celebrate May Day at the historic Lanesfield School in Edgerton, KS on Sunday, May 4 from 1 to 4 p.m. There will be crafts, music and refreshments. It’s all FREE! Look for more info at www.jocomuseum.org.
Cinco de Mayo Fiesta to benefit the Guadalupe Centers’ programs will take place May 3 & 4 at 1015 Avenida Cesar E. Chavez, Kansas City, MO. Saturday from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. There will be music, mariachi, kids’ rides, food, games, dancers and art. Check out www.guadalupecenters.org for more information.
A really cool Kids’ Fishing Derby is going on at Lake Jacomo on Saturday morning. Everything happens at Old Beach at Lake Jacomo on Saturday, May 3 from 8:30am-11am. Registration is required at 8:30. Call (816) 503-4860 or email Kemper@jacksongov.org for more info.
Continuing Events:
If You Give A Mouse A Cookie, Theatre for Young America, now thru May 17, Union Station, City Stage
Worlds of Fun, open weekends now, open daily beginning May 10
Larry the Cat in Space–Kid-friendly cartoon planetarium show. 10:30a, 1:30p and 4:30p on Mondays and Saturdays, 1:30p and 4:30p on Tuesdays through Fridays and Sundays. Union Station, Gottlieb Planetarium.
The Coterie Theatre at Crown Center presents Sideways Stories from Wayside School, runs through May 18
Beanstalk Blues, Martin City Jr. Children’s Theatre, closes May 11
