Things to do in Shawnee

Shawnee is a friendly Johnson County suburb home to Shawnee Mission Park and the pioneer-era Shawnee Town 1929 museum. Browse family events and things to do with kids in Shawnee, Kansas.

Thu, Jul 2

AMERICANA SUMMER MOVIE 3 1776 (1972) at Aztec Shawnee Theater

Classic Americana film at historic Aztec Shawnee Theater—patriotic summer movie fun.

7:00 PM Johnson Drive, Shawnee, KS 66203, United States of America, Shawnee

10–18 yrsIndoor

Thu, Jul 2

Time Travelers

Educational history program bringing the past to life at Shawnee Town.

Shawnee Town 1929, Shawnee

0–18 yrsIndoor

Fri, Jul 3

Barley's Watch Party: Round 32!

World Cup Round 32 watch party at Barley's.

8:30 PM Midland Drive, Shawnee, KS 66217, United States of America, Shawnee

0–18 yrsIndoor

Sat, Jul 4

Freedom Fling

Freedom-themed festival in Shawnee for the 4th of July.

1:00 PM Johnson Drive, Shawnee, KS 66216, United States of America, Shawnee

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Sat, Jul 4

Digimon CCG Evolution Cup 26' Vol 2

Digimon CCG Evolution Cup card tournament in Shawnee for trading-card fans.

10:30 AM West 62nd Terrace, Shawnee, KS 66216, United States of America, Shawnee

8–18 yrsIndoor

Sun, Jul 5

ECC FAMILY DAY - Sunday, July 5th | 10:00 AM

Family Day at ECC in Shawnee—fun for all ages on Sunday, July 5th.

10:00 AM Renner Road, Shawnee, KS 66217, United States of America, Shawnee

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Wed, Jul 8

Explore Our Stories: Free Museum Days with Your Library Card

Free museum entry at Shawnee Town 1929 with library card.

10:00 AM Shawnee Town 1929, Shawnee

0–18 yrsIndoor

Wed, Jul 8

A League of Their Own at Theater in the Park

Classic film screening of A League of Their Own outdoors.

7:30 PM Theater in the Park, Shawnee

8–18 yrsOutdoor

Fri, Jul 10

PIANO MANNING MEETS ROCKET MANNING Tributes Billy Joel and Sir Elton John at Aztec Shawnee Theater

Billy Joel and Elton John tribute show at Aztec Shawnee Theater—sing-along fun.

7:00 PM Johnson Drive, Shawnee, KS 66203, United States of America, Shawnee

0–18 yrsIndoor

Fri, Jul 10

Fun Fridays

Surprise pop-up activities and throwback favorites at Wonderscope—free fun Fridays.

10:00 AM Shawnee

Free0–12 yrsIndoor

Sat, Jul 11

Summer Flamenco Classes

Summer flamenco dance classes for all skill levels.

3:00 PM West 64th Street, Shawnee, KS 66203, United States of America, Shawnee

5–18 yrsIndoor

Sat, Jul 11

History Highlights Tour: Technology in 1920s America

Guided history tour on 1920s technology at Shawnee Town 1929.

10:30 AM Shawnee Town 1929, Shawnee

8–18 yrsIndoor

Mon, Jul 13

Sensory Friendly Mondays

Sensory-friendly

Sensory-friendly Mondays at Wonderscope for families with sensory-sensitive children—quieter, controlled play.

5:00 AM Shawnee

Free0–12 yrsIndoor

Wed, Jul 15

WonderLab

WonderLab: monthly hands-on science exploration with Mr. John—included with Wonderscope admission.

10:00 AM Shawnee

Free4–12 yrsIndoor

Thu, Jul 16

Betty Rae's Scoop It Forward for Pediatric Cancer

Ice cream fundraiser for pediatric cancer at Betty Rae's in Shawnee.

5:00 PM West 66th Street, Shawnee, KS 66226, United States of America, Shawnee

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Thu, Jul 16

The Princess and the Frog at Theater in the Park

Outdoor theater magic: The Princess and the Frog at Theater in the Park.

7:30 PM Theater in the Park, Shawnee

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Fri, Jul 17

Children's Mercy Science Friday

Scientists from Children's Mercy lead age-appropriate science exploration at Wonderscope—free with admission.

10:00 AM Shawnee

Free5–12 yrsIndoor

Mon, Jul 20

Inclusive Creativity Hour

Sensory-friendly

Inclusive creative activities for kids in Shawnee.

10:00 AM Johnson Drive, Shawnee, KS 66216, United States of America, Shawnee

5–12 yrsOutdoor

Wed, Jul 22

Ninja Summer Camp

Action-packed ninja-themed summer camp in Shawnee.

9:00 AM Meadow View Drive, Shawnee, KS 66227, United States of America, Shawnee

5–12 yrsIndoor

Fri, Jul 24

Donutology Day

Decorate and eat fresh donuts at Wonderscope Children's Museum on the 4th Friday of each month.

5:00 AM Shawnee

Free2–12 yrsIndoor

Sat, Jul 25

Suburbans & Butch Carson Band at Aztec Shawnee Theater!!

Live performance by Suburbans & Butch Carson Band at Aztec Shawnee Theater.

7:00 PM Johnson Drive, Shawnee, KS 66203, United States of America, Shawnee

13–18 yrsIndoor

Tue, Jul 28

WonderBaby & Me

Baby-focused sensory play and bonding sessions at Wonderscope, Tuesdays at 10 am & 2 pm.

Shawnee

Free0–4 yrsIndoor

Tue, Jul 28

Science Time- Summer Hours

Hands-on science activities at Wonderscope twice daily (10 am & 2 pm) during summer hours.

Shawnee

Free3–10 yrsIndoor

Wed, Jul 29

Music & Movement- Summer Hours

Dance, sing, and move to live music at Wonderscope, twice daily during summer.

Shawnee

Free2–10 yrsIndoor