Indoor things to do with kids in Toledo
Rainy day? Too cold to play outside? These indoor family events around Toledo keep the kids busy whatever the weather.
Science City General Admission
Interactive science museum with hands-on exhibits for discovery at every age.
Planetarium Daily Planetarium Shows
Daily planetarium shows exploring space and the night sky for all ages.
Back to School Pencil Pouch
Kids decorate canvas pencil pouches with markers and paint at Main Library.
Scamboree
City-wide open house & safety training class at Palmer Center.
Wicked at Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts - Muriel Kauffman Theatre
Wicked musical at Kauffman Center — spectacular family theater in KC.
WICKED
Tony Award–winning musical WICKED tells the untold story of the Wizard of Oz's witches with spectacle and heart.
Texas Roadhouse Dine to Donate Night
Dine-and-donate family dinner at Texas Roadhouse benefiting local charities.
AMERICANA SUMMER MOVIE 4 WINGS (1927) at Aztec Shawnee Theater
Classic silent film Wings screening at historic Aztec Shawnee Theater.
Minds in Motion Tour – Legendary Landscapes: An Exploration of Famous Chinese Paintings
Free guided tour of celebrated Chinese landscape paintings at Nelson-Atkins Museum.
Wicked at Kansas City Music Hall
Wicked at Kansas City Music Hall — beloved Broadway musical for families.
Wicked (Touring)
Wicked touring production at Kansas City Convention Center.
Snoopy!
Peanuts characters come alive in this charming musical celebrating family and friendship.
Songs for a Haunted Stage feat. Brewed Ambition PREMIERE
Songs for a Haunted Stage premiere at Bauer Farm theater in Lawrence.
Kids & Families Emergency Preparedness Night
Learn emergency preparedness skills with kids at Raymore community event.
Family (& Friends) Fun Night
Family ceramics painting & glazing night at Paint Glaze & Fire.
Night at the Museum
Evening film screening at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art.
Back to School Bash 2026
Back to School Bash 2026 in Lee's Summit—games and prep for the school year.
Watercolor Workshop: Paint the Prairie
Watercolor painting workshop for teens and adults inspired by prairie landscapes.
Summer Slam 2026
Wrestling spectacle and entertainment for the whole family.
Director as Curator: Gallery Spotlight
Gallery spotlight tour at Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art.
FREE Concert: Josephine Eve on SAT, AUG 15 at 7PM at Strang Hall in Overland Park
Free concert by Josephine Eve in Overland Park on Saturday evening.
Tribute to the King featuring Rick Cook and Strait Country and Jayly Rae
Tribute concert at Liberty Community Center.
Free Kids Activity: Upcycled T-Shirt Pet Toys
Free kids craft: upcycle old T-shirts into pet toys in Shawnee.
The Summer Singers of Kansas City present the music of FRANZ JOSEPH HAYDN
Classical music concert celebrating Haydn at Grace & Holy Trinity Cathedral.
NARTAN ACADEMY- DARPANA: EK ITIHAAS
Dance performance at Lied Center of Kansas in Lawrence.
Winnie-the-Pooh Storytime and Craft
Storytime and craft celebrating Winnie-the-Pooh's 100th anniversary.
Courtney Barnett
Indie-rock artist Courtney Barnett at The Truman.
The Jazz Ensemble Directors Reading Band
Jazz ensemble performance at American Jazz Museum in Kansas City.
Epic Rap Battles of Books
Kids and teens compete in creative rhyming battles about book characters.
Saturday Nature Storytime
Monthly nature-themed storytime for young children on the third Saturday.
Museum Swap Sundays!
Free museum visits for members at Wonderscope and partner discovery centers.
Liches of the Multiverse: Aug. 16
Dive into fantasy gaming and tabletop entertainment at this themed gaming event.
Board at the Library
Kids and teens play board games together at the library.
Latch and Learn Support Hour
Expert lactation support and peer connection for nursing parents and their infants.
Bling A Book Party
Teens decorate and personalize books with embellishments at Main Library.
Sticker Party
Teen craft party focused on creative sticker decoration and design.
Read to a Therapy Dog
Read to friendly therapy dogs at West Wyandotte Library—great for building reading confidence.
Bees Please
Learn about bees and pollination at West Wyandotte Library's hands-on nature program.
WonderLab
WonderLab: monthly hands-on science exploration with Mr. John—included with Wonderscope admission.
New Theatre Day Trip-Legally Blond
Day-trip theatre outing to see Legally Blond—fun & uplifting musical.
Atlas9 Movie Nite: Raiders of The Lost Ark
Classic action film Raiders of the Lost Ark shown on immersive Holomax cinema.
Jesus Christ Superstar
Rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar at Musical Theater Heritage.
Crystal Caverns Suncatcher
Create decorative crystal suncatchers at South Branch Library's craft workshop for teens and adults.
Embossed Sun Art
Create embossed sun-themed artwork at Turner Community Library's craft class for teens and adults.
Kauffman Center Presents Bluey's Big Play
Bluey's Big Play live stage show at Kauffman Center.
Kansas City Symphony Presents European Tour Send-off Concert
Kansas City Symphony concert at Kauffman Center.
KC Baroque - Cieli Stellati (Summer Series Concert III)
Classical baroque concert at Village Presbyterian Church—elegant live music for the whole family.
MTG The Hobbit Commander Party
Magic: The Gathering Hobbit Commander card-gaming party for collectors.
Children's Mercy Science Friday
Scientists from Children's Mercy lead age-appropriate science exploration at Wonderscope—free with admission.
Starhaven Rounders: Dinner Matinee Show
Comedy dinner theater show at The Ship in Kansas City.
Copy of Sip and Solder: Potion Bottle Suncatcher Class
Craft class making potion bottle suncatchers in Independence.
Switch Saturday
Play Nintendo Switch games with friends at Main Library's Saturday gaming program for kids and teens.
The Anarchy Fun Time Show
Family-friendly improv & sketch comedy show.
Rabbit Night Light
Make a cute rabbit night light at Turner Community Library's cozy craft activity.
The Fabulous Freddie Mercury Tribute
Freddie Mercury tribute band at Bluestem in Lee's Summit.
FREE Concert: Jillian Riscoe on SAT, AUG 22 at 7PM at Strang Hall in Overland Park
Free concert by Jillian Riscoe at Strang Hall in Overland Park.
Bluey's Big Play at Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts - Muriel Kauffman Theatre
Bluey's Big Play at Kauffman Center—live stage show bringing the beloved kids' series to life.
Mid-West Ability Summit
Mid-West Ability Summit celebrating inclusion & accessibility.
Gallery Conversations with a Museum Docent
Gallery Conversations at Kemper Museum—docent-led art talks for curious minds of all ages.
Kansas Jayhawks Womens Volleyball vs. Creighton Blue Jays Womens Volleyball
College women's volleyball: Kansas Jayhawks vs Creighton Blue Jays.
Paper Shapers
Explore paper craft and create paper art projects at Main Library's hands-on workshop.
Caamp and The Brook & The Bluff
Indie folk acts Caamp and The Brook & The Bluff at Starlight Theatre.
The Brook & The Bluff in Kansas City
The Brook & The Bluff perform at Oak Street venue in Kansas City.
Summerween Storytime
Enjoy spooky summer fun at West Wyandotte Library's Summerween storytime celebration.
The Early Show
Free all-ages live music show with food & nonalcoholic drinks at Boulevard Tours.
Hayla
Live music performance at The Truman in Kansas City.
Jewelry Pop-Up with artist Julia Pitt
Free jewelry pop-up by artist Julia Pitt at the Museum of Kansas City's café.
NKC Schools Community Resource Fair
NKC Schools Community Resource Fair—explore schools & services.
Vince Gill
Country legend Vince Gill at Arvest Bank Theatre at the Midland.
Donutology Day
Decorate and eat fresh donuts at Wonderscope Children's Museum on the 4th Friday of each month.
Maker Space Workshop
Monthly hands-on maker workshops at Wonderscope's Design Lab—experiment with tools and materials.
Kids Night Out for Ages 6+
Kids' night out with ceramic painting and crafts at Paint Glaze & Fire.
Kansas City Home Show
Home improvement expo with displays, ideas & vendors for families.
Walking Tour: The Architecture of a Legacy: Centennial Tour Series
Guided tour of the National WWI Museum's renovated galleries and interior architecture.
Lawrence Bird Fair AKA Kansas Cage Bird Expo And All Pet Fair
Pet and bird expo in Lawrence—hands-on animal collectible convention.
Chocolate Milk & Cookies: A Black Breastfeeding Week Celebration
Community celebration of Black Breastfeeding Week honoring Black & Brown families.
O.A.R. Gavin DeGraw & KT Tunstall
O.A.R. with Gavin DeGraw & KT Tunstall—arena concert for teen fans.
soft clubbing at Elixir with DJ Thundercutz
All-ages afternoon soft clubbing with DJ Thundercutz at the Museum of Kansas City.
Benson Boone at T-Mobile Center
Rising pop star Benson Boone at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City.
Kauffman Center Presents UNDERTALE: The Determination Symphony
Video-game symphony experience at Kauffman Center—epic orchestral storytelling for fans.
Science Time
Interactive science sessions with Mr. John at Wonderscope Children's Museum.
2026/27 Season
The Coterie Theatre 2026/27 season announcement.
Undertale Live: The Determination Symphony
Stage show bringing UNDERTALE's epic soundtrack to life in Kansas City.
WonderBaby & Me
Baby-focused play and sensory program at Wonderscope Children's Museum.
Undertale Live - The Determination Symphony at Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts - Muriel Kauffman Theatre
Undertale Live symphony at Kauffman Center—music for video-game fans.
Minds in Motion Tour: Faraway Places and Home Spaces
Free guided museum tour exploring art about faraway places and home spaces.
Yu-Gi-Oh! World Championship 2026 OTS Celebration Event
Yu-Gi-Oh! trading-card event — collectible-game fans compete and celebrate.
Fun Fridays
Free pop-up surprise activities at Wonderscope Children's Museum keep every Friday fresh and exciting.
First Friday Cross- Threaded Group Show and The Annual Sketchbook Project
First Friday art show and sketchbook project exhibition — creative open-studio fun.
Art As Therapy Lecture - KCMOves Festival
Art therapy lecture as part of KCMOves Festival at UMKC performing arts center.
Hidden Treasures
Guided tour of the Nelson-Atkins' art reference library—discover special collections with family.
Moving Sounds: A Collaboration of Music & Dance Lecture - KCMOves Festival
Music & dance lecture at UMKC's KCMOves Festival.
Day in the Life: Gas Warfare
Living history program where volunteers discuss WWI gas warfare, with real gas masks to examine.
Expressing Faith with Art
Express your faith through art in this community event.
Disney’s Newsies the Broadway Musical
Disney's Newsies the Broadway Musical at Starlight Theatre in Kansas City.
Wichita State Shockers vs Kansas Jayhawks Womens Volleyball
Wichita State Shockers women's volleyball takes on Kansas Jayhawks.
The Rush Tribute Project at Uptown Theater
The Rush Tribute Project rocks the Uptown Theater—live tribute band for rock fans.
Kansas City Symphony Presents Prometheus
Kansas City Symphony performs Prometheus at Helzberg Hall.
Judy Collins and Bruce Cockburn
Judy Collins and Bruce Cockburn perform at Liberty Hall—folk icons in concert.
Happy Helpers Club Meeting
Happy Helpers Club Meeting—community service group for young volunteers in Tonganoxie.
Strawberry Hill Museum Behind the Scenes
Behind-the-scenes tour of Strawberry Hill Museum & Cultural Center's historic mansion and collections.
Low Sensory Morning
Sensory-friendlySensory-friendly museum morning for visitors with sensory sensitivities—calm, welcoming exploration.
Kansas City Symphony Presents Out of This World
Kansas City Symphony's space-themed family concert at Helzberg Hall.
Tales & Tots
Tales & Tots in Liberty—free stories for toddlers.
Atlas9 Movie Nite: Ferngully: The Last Rainforest
Family-friendly outdoor movie night showing FernGully: The Last Rainforest at Atlas9.
Lyric Opera of Kansas City Presents La bohème
Lyric Opera of Kansas City production of La bohème.
Chinese Harvest Celebration
Cultural celebration of the Chinese harvest with family-friendly programming and festivities.
MTC Kids Jam – Joanie Leeds and the Nightlights
Free kids music jam with Joanie Leeds and the Nightlights at Midwest Trust Center.
Build your own Mooncake
Create your own mooncakes in this hands-on craft workshop at the museum.
Atlas9 Movie Nite: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Watch Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles on the big screen with pizza at Atlas9—a fun family movie night.
Minds in Motion: Native American Dance and Culture
Watch Native American dancers and learn about traditions at the Nelson-Atkins.
Day in the Life: Western Front
Living history program exploring WWI experiences on the Western Front.
Kauffman Center Presents My Hero Academia In Concert
My Hero Academia In Concert at Kauffman Center—anime fans celebrate beloved series live.
What if Puppets presents ‘How to Snag a Sea Monster’
What if Puppets presents 'How to Snag a Sea Monster'—charming puppet show for young audiences.
Kansas City Symphony Presents The Planets
Orchestral classic performed by Kansas City Symphony at Helzberg Hall.
2nd Annual Monster Market Bash
Shop local vendors and crafts at the Monster Market Bash in Merriam.
Kauffman Center Presents An Evening with Celtic Thunder 2026: Celebrate Your Favorite Songs
Celtic Thunder brings Celtic music and dance to Kauffman Center—family-friendly concert.
Kansas City Ballet Presents The Wizard of Oz
Kansas City Ballet's magical adaptation of The Wizard of Oz—classic tale on stage.
Kansas City Symphony Presents Dancing in the Street: Music of Motown
Kansas City Symphony plays Motown classics—rhythm and soul for the whole family.
13th Annual Day of the Dead Celebration
Annual Day of the Dead celebration with cultural programming—a colorful family-friendly observance.
Kansas City Symphony Presents Interstellar Live
Kansas City Symphony brings the score of Interstellar to life for families.
The Snowy Day & Other Stories
Theatrical adaptation of the beloved children's book at Starlight Theatre.
MTC Kids Jam – Matt Heaton
Free kids concert featuring Matt Heaton at Midwest Trust Center in Overland Park.
Kansas City Symphony Presents Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde
Kansas City Symphony performs family-friendly Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde.
Last Thursday of the month soft clubbing at Elixir with DJ hunni bunni
Festive Day of the Dead soft-clubbing party with DJ hunni bunni—family dance celebration.
Kansas City Symphony Presents Prokofiev's Sixth & Barber's Violin Concerto
Kansas City Symphony performs Prokofiev & Barber at Helzberg Hall.
Kauffman Center Presents Anna Lapwood
Organist Anna Lapwood performs at Kauffman Center in Kansas City.
Inlet Dance Theatre presents What Do You Do With a Problem?
Inlet Dance Theatre brings a picture-book story to life on stage.
Lyric Opera of Kansas City Presents The Marriage of Figaro
Classic opera by Mozart at Kansas City's Kauffman Center.
Kansas City Symphony Presents Buckets N Boards
Kansas City Symphony percussion & rhythm exploration for kids.
360 ALLSTARS
High-energy acrobatic & sports entertainment showcase.
Kansas City Symphony Presents The Music of Studio Ghibli
Kansas City Symphony performs beloved Studio Ghibli film scores.
Kansas City Symphony Presents Muppet Christmas Carol
Kansas City Symphony Presents Muppet Christmas Carol—family-friendly holiday musical.
Kansas City Ballet Presents The Nutcracker
Kansas City Ballet Presents The Nutcracker—iconic holiday ballet at Muriel Kauffman Theatre.
Kansas City Symphony Presents Handel's Messiah
Kansas City Symphony performs the beloved holiday classic Handel's Messiah.
Owen/Cox Dance Group presents The Nutcracker and the Mouse King
Owen/Cox Dance Group's Nutcracker & Mouse King at Midwest Trust Center—affordable holiday ballet.
Kansas City Symphony Presents Cody Fry Christmas
Kansas City Symphony's Cody Fry Christmas at Helzberg Hall—festive holiday concert for families.
Kansas City Symphony Presents The Polar Express in Concert
Kansas City Symphony brings The Polar Express to life in concert at Helzberg Hall.
Kansas City Symphony Presents Tchaikovsky's Fifth Symphony
Kansas City Symphony performs Tchaikovsky's Fifth Symphony at Helzberg Hall.
Kansas City Symphony Presents On Stage With Olga Neuwirth
Kansas City Symphony features composer Olga Neuwirth on stage at Helzberg Hall.
Kansas City Symphony Presents Dvorak's Eighth With Mozart
Kansas City Symphony pairs Dvorak's Eighth with Mozart at Helzberg Hall.
Kansas City Symphony Presents Classical Celebration: Mozart & Haydn
Kansas City Symphony performs Mozart & Haydn classics at Helzberg Hall.
Pigfoot Mary’s Harlem Renaissance
Pigfoot Mary's Harlem Renaissance performance at Midwest Trust Center.
Kansas City Symphony Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban™ in Concert
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban™ in concert with KC Symphony.
MTC Kids Jam – Allegra Levy
Free Kids Jam concert featuring Allegra Levy at Midwest Trust Center.
Kansas City Symphony Presents Beethoven & Beyond: Piano Concerto No. 4
Kansas City Symphony performs Beethoven & Beyond with Piano Concerto No. 4.
Tales of the Sun and Moon
Tales of the Sun and Moon performance at Midwest Trust Center.
Kansas City Symphony Presents Clouds in My Coffee: The Music of Joni Mitchell, Carole King and Carly Simon
Kansas City Symphony celebrates music of Joni Mitchell, Carole King & Carly Simon.
Actors From The London Stage – King Lear
Shakespeare's King Lear by touring professional actors, affordable tickets.
Treasure Island Reimagined: Jane Hawkins and the Pirate’s Gold
Family adventure: Treasure Island Reimagined with Jane Hawkins & pirate gold.
The Gruffalo
Julia Donaldson's beloved The Gruffalo comes to the stage at Kansas City Starlight Theatre.
Mister C Live! Vol. 2 – The World in Motion
Kids' live music show Mister C Vol. 2 – The World in Motion.
MTC Kids Jam – 23 Skidoo & the Secret Agency
Free family-friendly music show with 23 Skidoo & the Secret Agency.
Mutts Gone Nuts – Unleashed
Mutts Gone Nuts performs trick-dog stunts—hilarious family entertainment.
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