KCKidsFun

We’ve gotten a break from the heat and it’s perfect for grabbing a picnic blanket and taking in a movie with your family. There are several free options all around the metro, from Independence to Kansas City North (Briarcliff Village) to Crown Center’s popular Friday Night Flicks series.  Crown Center’s Screenland also runs discounted family movies throughout the summer.

Thursday, July 7, 2011

• Free Moonlight Movies on Independence Square, Liberty & Maple – “Field of Dreams”;
• Screenland Crown Center Family Fun Summer Movies – “Megamind” (1 p.m. Thursday through Sunday. $3 tickets, plus $2 for a popcorn/juicebox combo)

Friday, July 8, 2011

• Friday Night Flicks at Crown Center Square. Bring your blanket and lawn chairs, sit under the stars and see “Tootsie”. No admission fee. will be available. Movies begin at approximately 9 p.m.
• Hyde Park Children’s Film Festival – concert by Bob Walkenhorst & Jeff Porter at 7:30pm and “How to Train Your Dragon” at 8:30pm;
• Screenland Crown Center Family Fun Summer Movies – “Megamind” (1 p.m. Thursday through Sunday. $3 tickets, plus $2 for a popcorn/juicebox combo)

Saturday, July 9, 2011

• Screenland Crown Center Family Fun Summer Movies – “Megamind” (1 p.m. Thursday through Sunday. $3 tickets, plus $2 for a popcorn/juicebox combo)
• Briarcliff Village Outdoor Movies- “Little Giants” at dusk

Sunday, July 10, 2011

• Screenland Crown Center Family Fun Summer Movies – “Megamind” (1 p.m. Thursday through Sunday. $3 tickets, plus $2 for a popcorn/juicebox combo)

Have we got something fun to tell you about!  Best part, it’s FREE!!!!!  Our valued advertising partner, Paradise Park (Lee’s Summit, MO) tells us that they have never done anything like this before.  Children’s Mercy Hospital’s STAR Power Program and Kohl’s have teamed up to offer a completely free day at Paradise Park on May 22 from noon until 5 p.m. You heard that right!

Everyone who visits Paradise Park that day will receive a wristband for unlimited free attractions.  No strings attached– just a FREE day of play, open to the public.  Does it get any better than that?

Paradise Park is conveniently located off I-470/M-291 and Colbern Road exit in Lee’s Summit, MO.  They feature a wonderful “Children’s Edutainment Center” along with miniature golf, go-karts, a foam factory, bumper cars, a rock wall…it’s all there!   And it’s all included on May 22– on an UNLIMITED basis.  Maze (outdoor) NEW!, Miniature Golf (outdoor), Go Karts (outdoor), Batting Cages (outdoor), Junior Go Karts (outdoor), Sand Volleyball (outdoor), Bumper Cars (indoor), Rock Climbing Wall (indoor) *This attraction has a trained staff person assigned at ALL times), Foam Factory (indoor), Children’s Edutainment Center and Adventure Play Garden (great for toddlers through age 9 years).

In addition, healthy activities will be around every corner: fruit and veggie kabobs, relaxation exercises and more!

*Parents/guardians must sign Waiver of Liability prior to being issued Max Pak Unlimited wristbands. For parents/guardians not attending with child, you can download the waiver.

Thanks to our friends at The Midland by AMC in downtown Kansas City, we have Max & Ruby Bunny Party tickets!  And we have lots of them- 5 sets of 4 tickets.  Do the math– 20 folks will get to see Max & Ruby on Sunday, June 12…for FREE!

If you haven’t been to The Midland, there’s lots of history to take in.  It’s located in downtown Kansas City on Main Street in the Power & Light District, and the original Midland Theatre opened in 1927.  The recently renovated Midland hosts musical acts, comedians, family productions and even private/corporate events.

If you go to Max & Ruby– why not make an afternoon or evening of it?  The Power & Light District has some terrific options for family dining.  You might consider Famous Dave’s BBQ, Gordon Biersch Brewery/Restaurant, McFadden’s, The Mixx, Mema’s Bakery (the cinnamon rolls aren’t to be missed!), Johnny’s Tavern or even the new Whopper Bar, Burger King’s latest concept and foray into the fast-growing gourmet burger category.

So…how to win the tickets???  It’s easy.  Simply leave us a comment, at the bottom of this post, and tell us how you like to welcome Spring to KC (assuming it really will come this year).  A trip to the Plaza to see the bunnies? A visit to Loose Park?  The zoo?  Deanna Rose Farmstead?  Please leave your comment/entry by Wednesday, March 30 at 6pm.  5 lucky winners will be randomly chosen, and each will receive 4 tickets to the show! I’ll announce the winners on this website, on Facebook and via private email. Good Luck.

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Must be 21 years of age to enter and win.  Only one entry per household will be considered. No substitutions or transfers.  Giveaway prize is not redeemable for cash.  By entering, winner consents to allow the use of his/her name for promotional purposes without further compensation. Winner releases all sponsors of liability regarding use and enjoyment of the prize. No purchase necessary to enter or win.