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- Lots of library activities and storytimes – check the Library link over there in the right sidebar!
- Saturday Family Workshops at Science City, Kansas City, MO 1st & 3rd Saturdays of each month at 10 am and 2 pm
- Half Pint Workshops at Science City, Kansas City, MO (for kids 3-7 with parent) – some Saturdays at 2 pm – check the website for dates and topics
- KCP&L’s Great Electricity Show, Union Station, Kansas City, MO – most Fridays at 2pm and most Saturdays at 11:30am
- Half Pint Science at Science City, Kansas City, MO (for kids 3-7 with parent) – Thursdays, 10am-1pm
- Various shows at the Gottlieb Planetarium at Science City/Union Station – check their website for the schedule
- Stroller Strides – fitness for mom with baby/toddler – classes available Mon thru Fri at various times and locations in Overland Park
- Stroller Strides, North OPKS – Indoor classes Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings at 9:30, North Overland Park
- FitMomKC – Prenatal fitness, mom and baby fitness, and late-evening Fitwoman Classes are ongoing with multiple options each week. First class is always free.
- Rumplestiltskin…Recycled!?!, presented by Martin City, Jr., Overland Park, KS – February 27 thru May 14 and June 28 through July 31
- Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition at Union Station – March 3 thru September 3
- Completely Hollywood, presented by Martin City Melodrama at 9601 Metcalf, Metcalf South Shopping Center, Overland Park – Saturdays and Sundays, March 3 thru May 6
- James and the Giant Peach, presented by the Coterie Theatre at Crown Center, KCMO – April 10 thru May 18
- Pinocchio Commedia, presented by Theatre for Young America – April 24 thru May 19
- Dinosaurs: Land of Fire and Ice™, Crown Center Shops, Level 1 Showplace. May 26 – September 9. No admission fee.
- “School’s Out!” ART Workshop: Acrylic Painting and Collage on wrapped canvas. 9:30 – 12:00: Layers of Fun! At ARTrageous Creative Studio in south Prairie Village, grades 1-8. The Children will explore their creativity as they layer paint with acrylic colors, tissue collage montaged imagery trinkets, glazes and stamp onto a 14”x 11” wrapped canvas inspired by their choice of topic! Tell your friends and come join in the FUN! $25.00 to be paid on arrival that day. Pre-enrollment to Julie Flanagan at MissJulie@ARTrageousKC.com or call “Miss Julie” at 913-642-8122
- Brookside Art Annual – In its 27th year, this art fair draws more people from the entire region and ranks in the top 25 shows according to Art Source. The show will occur at 63rd & Brookside between Main and Wornall. Admission: FREE
- Kansas City Ballet Presents “Masters of American Dance”, May 4-13, 2012. Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts at 1601 Broadway, Kansas City, MO 64108. Kansas City Ballet’s 54th season closes with “Masters of American Dance,” presenting four pivotal figures in American dance who have special significance to Kansas City Ballet. Whether you enjoy the elegance of classical ballet or the expressive movements of modern dance, “Masters of American Dance” offers something everyone can enjoy! These vital, real, athletic and artistic performances feature choreography from George Balanchine, Jerome Robbins, Peter Martins and Todd Bolender with music composition from Tchaikovsky, Debussy, Handel and Barber. Kansas City Symphony accompanies this performance. Do not miss your last chance to experience Kansas City Ballet’s premiere season in the new Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. Single tickets are on sale now and range from $35-$99.
- Parents’ Night Out, My Gym (Overland Park). More more information and to secure a spot, call 913-685-9005.
- Downtown Bonner Springs KS Marble Day, 10am to 2 pm. Fun family event full of free activities, games and entertainment
- Pet Pals 2012, Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead, Overland Park. 11am to 3pm. Herding and carting demonstrations. Police Dogs. Agility demos.
- City of Independence Buck Days – The buck stops here! In honor of Harry S. Truman’s birthday, Museum admission is just $1 all day long. Harry S. Truman Library and Museum, Independence, MO
- Sheep Shearing at Missouri Town 1855 (Jackson County, MO) – Annual event where the flock is sheared of their winter fleece. Artisans will demonstrate the entire process of making wool including washing of the fleece, carding, spinning, dyeing and weaving. Handcrafted fiber pieces will be available for purchase. Admission: Adults, $5; Youth 5-13 and Seniors, $3; Under 5, Free
- Brookside Art Annual – In its 27th year, this art fair draws more people from the entire region and ranks in the top 25 shows according to Art Source. The show will occur at 63rd & Brookside between Main and Wornall. Admission: FREE
- Kids Craft Fair! 9:00 – 11:00AM at the Brookside Farmers Market, KCMO
- Movie Makers (for ages 10-17) – Saturdays May 5 & 12, 9:00am-2:00pm at Blue Valley Recreation – Activity Center, 6545 W. 151st St. – Overland Park, 913.685.6000. Learn concepts of digital video design and production by creating, directing and producing a music video.
- Kansas City Ballet Presents “Masters of American Dance”, May 4-13, 2012. Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts at 1601 Broadway, Kansas City, MO 64108. Kansas City Ballet’s 54th season closes with “Masters of American Dance,” presenting four pivotal figures in American dance who have special significance to Kansas City Ballet. Whether you enjoy the elegance of classical ballet or the expressive movements of modern dance, “Masters of American Dance” offers something everyone can enjoy! These vital, real, athletic and artistic performances feature choreography from George Balanchine, Jerome Robbins, Peter Martins and Todd Bolender with music composition from Tchaikovsky, Debussy, Handel and Barber. Kansas City Symphony accompanies this performance. Do not miss your last chance to experience Kansas City Ballet’s premiere season in the new Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. Single tickets are on sale now and range from $35-$99.
- Kansas City Ballet Presents “Masters of American Dance”, May 4-13, 2012. Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts at 1601 Broadway, Kansas City, MO 64108. Kansas City Ballet’s 54th season closes with “Masters of American Dance,” presenting four pivotal figures in American dance who have special significance to Kansas City Ballet. Whether you enjoy the elegance of classical ballet or the expressive movements of modern dance, “Masters of American Dance” offers something everyone can enjoy! These vital, real, athletic and artistic performances feature choreography from George Balanchine, Jerome Robbins, Peter Martins and Todd Bolender with music composition from Tchaikovsky, Debussy, Handel and Barber. Kansas City Symphony accompanies this performance. Do not miss your last chance to experience Kansas City Ballet’s premiere season in the new Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. Single tickets are on sale now and range from $35-$99.
- Brookside Art Annual – In its 27th year, this art fair draws more people from the entire region and ranks in the top 25 shows according to Art Source. The show will occur at 63rd & Brookside between Main and Wornall. Admission: FREE
- Don’t Forget Your Manners!, 4-5:30pm – for Ages 6-12. Blue Valley Recreation – Activity Center, 6545 W. 151st St. – Overland Park, 913.685.6000. Practice good manners in a fun environment. Role-playing and discussions reinforce social skills. Topics include proper introductions, phone etiquette, and table manners.
- Home Alone Basics, 4-5:30pm at Blue Valley Recreation – Activity Center, 6545 W. 151st St. – Overland Park, 913.685.6000. Ages 9 – 12. Feel safe and in charge when home alone. Discussions include safely, rules, and first aid basics. Handouts and snacks provided.
- Christian Youth Theater South Presents: Charlotte’s Web at the Bell Center on Mid American Nazarene Campus May 10-13. Tickets available at cytkc.org.
- Mission Family Festival (formerly Spirit of Mission Days) – Thursday, May 10 through Sunday, May 13, 2012 in downtown Mission, Kansas. Activities for Saturday, May 12, 2012 include a Rotary Pancake Breakfast, 7:00 to 11:00 am, community parade at 11:00 am, (on Johnson Drive–Nall to Dearborn Streets), food vendors, a performance by the Funky Mama band at 12:30 pm, and children’s activities planned throughout the afternoon. A Family Fun Carnival will run Thursday evening, Friday evening, Saturday and Sunday. Complete event details and carnival times can be found at www.MissionCVB.org.
- Gustafer Yellowgold’s Show, Kansas City Library – Plaza Branch, 6:30 PM. Price: Free
- Mission Family Festival (formerly Spirit of Mission Days) – Thursday, May 10 through Sunday, May 13, 2012 in downtown Mission, Kansas. Activities for Saturday, May 12, 2012 include a Rotary Pancake Breakfast, 7:00 to 11:00 am, community parade at 11:00 am, (on Johnson Drive–Nall to Dearborn Streets), food vendors, a performance by the Funky Mama band at 12:30 pm, and children’s activities planned throughout the afternoon. A Family Fun Carnival will run Thursday evening, Friday evening, Saturday and Sunday. Complete event details and carnival times can be found at www.MissionCVB.org.
- Christian Youth Theater South Presents: Charlotte’s Web at the Bell Center on Mid American Nazarene Campus May 10-13. Tickets available at cytkc.org.
- Urban Birds, 10am- 4pm at Lakeside Nature Center, 4701 E Gregory Blvd KCMO. How do birds survive in cities — by using urban green spaces for food, resting sites and shelter. Come and learn more. Stroll the mini bird walk. Call (816) 513-8960 or e-mail us at folnc@crn.org for more information.
- National Miniature Golf Day, All Day (10am-10pm). Cool Crest will celebrate National Miniature Golf Day by offering a free Miniature Golf Season Pass ($59.99 value) to the first 100 guests that purchase a round of golf! Hole-in-one prizes will also be awarded all day long! Cool Crest will also be offering unlimited miniature golf for the entire day for the price of a 2-game ticket*. (*A single game, 2-game ticket or a Super Saturday pass must be purchased at regular price to qualify.) LOCATION: Cool Crest is located at 10735 E. US Highway 40, Independence, MO
- Christian Youth Theater South Presents: Charlotte’s Web at the Bell Center on Mid American Nazarene Campus May 10-13. Tickets available at cytkc.org.
- Mission Family Festival (formerly Spirit of Mission Days) – Thursday, May 10 through Sunday, May 13, 2012 in downtown Mission, Kansas. Activities for Saturday, May 12, 2012 include a Rotary Pancake Breakfast, 7:00 to 11:00 am, community parade at 11:00 am, (on Johnson Drive–Nall to Dearborn Streets), food vendors, a performance by the Funky Mama band at 12:30 pm, and children’s activities planned throughout the afternoon. A Family Fun Carnival will run Thursday evening, Friday evening, Saturday and Sunday. Complete event details and carnival times can be found at www.MissionCVB.org.
- Movie Makers (for ages 10-17) – Saturdays May 5 & 12, 9:00am-2:00pm at Blue Valley Recreation – Activity Center, 6545 W. 151st St. – Overland Park, 913.685.6000. Learn concepts of digital video design and production by creating, directing and producing a music video.
- StoneLion Puppet Theatre will celebrate Mother’s Day with Kansas City’s largest puppet show, Mother’s Day for Mother Earth. Original music, a children’s chorus and rhythm section, dancers, acrobats and a cast of twenty puppeteers will entrance you as the Spirit of the North takes over Theis Park. Brush Creek Amphitheater, 47th and Volker in Theis Mall, KCMO.
- Christian Youth Theater South Presents: Charlotte’s Web at the Bell Center on Mid American Nazarene Campus May 10-13. Tickets available at cytkc.org.
- Mission Family Festival (formerly Spirit of Mission Days) – Thursday, May 10 through Sunday, May 13, 2012 in downtown Mission, Kansas. Activities for Saturday, May 12, 2012 include a Rotary Pancake Breakfast, 7:00 to 11:00 am, community parade at 11:00 am, (on Johnson Drive–Nall to Dearborn Streets), food vendors, a performance by the Funky Mama band at 12:30 pm, and children’s activities planned throughout the afternoon. A Family Fun Carnival will run Thursday evening, Friday evening, Saturday and Sunday. Complete event details and carnival times can be found at www.MissionCVB.org.
- JoHo StoryTeller at the Johnson County Museum (Shawnee, KS) – Today’s theme: “My Big Purple Crayon!” Sponsored by Target. Each family receives one free book to take home. Registration: Drop-in for families. Groups of ten or more must pre-register. Call (913) 715-2552 to register.
- Speech and language screening for children living in Johnson County, ages 20 mos to 6 years, by Children’s Therapy Services. At After-Hours Pediatrics, 143rd & Metcalf. Also stuttering screenings of all ages. 8:30am -12pm. Must call for an appointment. 816-914-1454
- Dino O’Dell CD Release Party for “Outer Space”, downtown KC Library location at 10:00 AM; Plaza Library at 6:30 PM.
- Street League Skateboarding, created by Rob Dyrdek, presents the highest stakes in all of competitive skateboarding with 24 of the best professional skateboarders in the world competing for more than $1.6 Million in prize money. Sprint Center, May 18 – 19
- Digital Imaging for ages 10 – 17 – Saturdays, May 19 & 26, 9:00am-2:00pm. Blue Valley Recreation – Activity Center, 6545 W. 151st St. – Overland Park, 913.685.6000. Learn how to manipulate images with Adobe PhotoShop.
- Ventriloquism from Z to A at the Puppetry Arts Institute, Independence, MO. “Mr. Puppet” Bob Abdou returns with a hilarious new show and a ventriloquism demonstration after each performance. Performances at 11:00am and 2:00pm. All ages $5 per person – Admission includes show and viewing of out full Puppetry Museum! Finger Puppets will be available at the front desk for $1.00 each. Please call the Puppetry Arts Institute at 816-833-9777 for reservations
- Kansas City, MO. Children’s Art Workshops, as part of the Charlotte Street Foundation’s Biannual Open Studios Weekend, 11am-2pm. Events include a lecture on birds of prey, workshops on Mask Making, Youth Creativity, and Exploring Paint & Plastic, and a live performance of Balinese music. All events are free and open to the public. Please visit www.charlottestreet.org for more information.
- 7th Annual free Urban Kids Fishing Derby for ages 4-16, 8:30 AM – 12 Noon. Kansas City Kansas Community College Lake, 7250 State Avenue next to the Campus Conference Center. Limited to 200 participants, all children must be accompanied by an adult. Bring rod, reel, tackle & bait. Wayne Hubbard of Urban American Outdoors will host the event. No registration fee. Email or call to pre-register before May 16, 2012. On May 19th at 8:30 am, bring signed releases or sign up on site. Fishing is from 8:30 -11:30am. There will be a hot dog and goodie bags for all kids participating, remember all kids must be with an adult.
- Jiggle Jam Family Fest, Crown Center Square. Returning for a fifth fantastic year, featuring national and local children’s entertainers. Many kids activities to enjoy. Festival hours: Saturday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Advance tickets are $10 per day or $18 for the weekend. $15 at the gate. No admission fee for children under age 2.
- Kansas City Symphony presents Celebration at the Station – The Kansas City Symphony, led by Music Director Michael Stern, perform patriotic favorites against the backdrop of Kansas City’s historic Union Station and concludes with blazing fireworks above the National WWI Museum at Liberty Memorial. 3pm, Union Station
- Jiggle Jam Family Fest, Crown Center Square. Returning for a fifth fantastic year, featuring national and local children’s entertainers. Many kids activities to enjoy. Festival hours: Saturday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Advance tickets are $10 per day or $18 for the weekend. $15 at the gate. No admission fee for children under age 2.
- Memorial Day Ceremony at the National World War I Museum/Liberty Memorial – Located on the south side of the Museum, the Memorial Day Ceremony begins with a color guard parade and includes performances by the American Legion Band, a keynote address and other speeches to pay tribute to the day’s significance. The Museum will open immediately following the ceremony (approximately 11 a.m.).
- Memorial Day Ceremony – conducted by the Clay-Ray Veterans. Admission: FREE. American Legion, 208 Veteran’s Memorial Dr., Excelsior Springs, MO 64024, Phone: 816-630-7711
- Festa Italiana Presented by UNICO – June 1, 2, 3 at Zona Rosa. Free Admission. Fri. 5pm-11pm; Sat. 11am-11pm; Sun. 11am-6pm (outdoor mass @ 10am). Live Music, Authentic Italian Food Booths, Kids Inflatable Play Area, Wine Tasting, and much, much more.
Main acts: Friday Evening – Louie Prima Jr., Saturday Evening – Vegas Rat Pack Reprise. All Proceeds benefit the UNICO Scholarship Program. $54,000 was awarded for 2012. - Festa Italiana Presented by UNICO – June 1, 2, 3 at Zona Rosa. Free Admission. Fri. 5pm-11pm; Sat. 11am-11pm; Sun. 11am-6pm (outdoor mass @ 10am). Live Music, Authentic Italian Food Booths, Kids Inflatable Play Area, Wine Tasting, and much, much more. Main acts: Friday Evening – Louie Prima Jr., Saturday Evening – Vegas Rat Pack Reprise. All Proceeds benefit the UNICO Scholarship Program. $54,000 was awarded for 2012.
- Children’s Day & National Trails Day at Missouri Town 1855 – A special day of games and activities specifically designed to introduce children to a simpler time in our history. Time honored activities such as tug-of-war, marbles, and gunny sack races will be featured. A special exhibit will introduce participants to the ever expanding trail system of Jackson County. Admission: Adults $5; Youth 5-13 and Seniors $3; Under 5 Free (Missouri Town 1855, 8010 E Park Rd., Lee’s Summit, MO 64064, Phone: 816-503-4860)
- Paul Mesner Puppets at Powell Gardens – Kansas City’s favorite puppeteer presents Rapunzel, a “veggie” wonderful fairy tale about two avid gardeners, Okra and Romaine. The 11 a.m. performance will take place in the Missouri Barn and is included with regular Garden admission. Fees: Garden admission applies: $10/adults, $9/seniors and $4/children 5-12. Members and children under 5 are free. Admission: Included with Garden admission
- Festa Italiana Presented by UNICO – June 1, 2, 3 at Zona Rosa. Free Admission. Fri. 5pm-11pm; Sat. 11am-11pm; Sun. 11am-6pm (outdoor mass @ 10am). Live Music, Authentic Italian Food Booths, Kids Inflatable Play Area, Wine Tasting, and much, much more.
Main acts: Friday Evening – Louie Prima Jr., Saturday Evening – Vegas Rat Pack Reprise. All Proceeds benefit the UNICO Scholarship Program. $54,000 was awarded for 2012.
