Things to do in Kansas City

Kansas City is the bi-state metro's Jackson County heart, home to the Kansas City Zoo and the fountains of Country Club Plaza. Browse family events and things to do with kids in Kansas City, Missouri.

Wed, Jul 1

Jurassic Journey

Dinosaur-themed exhibit and interactive experiences at Science City.

Science City at Union Station, Kansas City

3–18 yrsIndoor

Wed, Jul 1

Tales of Tangillian: A Tabletop Role Playing Game

Tabletop RPG adventure—fantasy fun for tweens and teens.

7:00 PM West 19 Street, Kansas City, MO 64108, United States of America, Kansas City

9–18 yrsIndoor

Wed, Jul 1

Tampa Bay Rays at Kansas City Royals

Tampa Bay Rays at Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium

7:40 PM Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Wed, Jul 1

Atlas9 Movie Nite: Armageddon

One-night showing of the action-packed 1998 film Armageddon at Atlas9 in Kansas City.

Atlas9, Kansas City

13–18 yrsIndoor

Wed, Jul 1

The Early Show

Free all-ages live music, food, and good vibes at Boulevard Tours & Recreation Center.

6:00 PM Boulevard Tours & Recreation Center, Kansas City

Free0–18 yrsOutdoor

Wed, Jul 1

Best the Heat $6 Tickets to Science City

Discounted $6 tickets to Science City's hands-on exhibits and planetarium.

Science City at Union Station, Kansas City

0–18 yrsIndoor

Wed, Jul 1

Heart of America Shakespeare Festival

Free outdoor Shakespeare festival in Southmoreland Park—family theater.

8:00 PM Southmoreland Park, Kansas City

8–18 yrsOutdoor

Wed, Jul 1

Project Daylight

Free mental-wellness theater for 6th–7th graders touring KC schools.

KC area schools, Kansas City

Free11–13 yrsIndoor

Wed, Jul 1

Acting & Drama Classes

Summer acting classes & performance camps for PreK–12th grade at multiple KC spots.

Multiple KC locations, Kansas City

5–18 yrsIndoor

Wed, Jul 1

Tabling: First Call KC

Tabling: First Call KC at South Branch Library

5:00 PM South Branch Library, Kansas City

13–18 yrs

Wed, Jul 1

Toy Story 5

Family-friendly Toy Story 5 screening on an extreme screen theatre.

Regnier Extreme Screen Theatre, Kansas City

0–18 yrsIndoor

Wed, Jul 1

Clase de Ingles para Principiantes

Clase de Ingles para Principiantes at Main Library

6:00 PM Main Library, Kansas City

6–18 yrs

Wed, Jul 1

Mock Job Interviews

Mock Job Interviews at Virtual

7:00 PM Virtual, Kansas City

0–18 yrs

Wed, Jul 1

The Berlin Wall. A World Divided

Historical exhibition exploring the Berlin Wall and Cold War division.

Bank of America Gallery, Kansas City

8–18 yrsIndoor

Wed, Jul 1

Hands-on History (July 2026)

Hands-on history activities for kids at the National WWI Museum.

National WWI Museum and Memorial, Kansas City

0–18 yrsIndoor

Wed, Jul 1

Daily Planetarium Shows

Daily planetarium shows exploring space and astronomy for all ages.

Planetarium, Kansas City

3–18 yrsIndoor

Wed, Jul 1

Family Game Night

Family Game Night at Main Library—board games and fun for all ages.

6:00 PM Main Library, Kansas City

0–18 yrsIndoor