Fun and Entertainment

Things to do in Kansas City

Kansas City Power and Light District - is the one-year-old neighborhood that’s re-energizing downtown. The highlight of the district is the exciting “KC Live”, an entire city block of 14 restaurants, bars and night clubs. Free concerts Wed. and Thurs. nights throughout the summer. http://www.powerandlightdistrict.com/

Starlight Theatre – Known as one of the finest outdoor theaters in the country, hosts an entire season of Broadway shows. http://www.kcstarlight.com/

Crossroads Art District - Kansas City's eclectic enclave of boutique shops, one-of-a-kind restaurants, creative businesses, studios and art galleries. On the first Friday of each month, the Crossroads Community's art galleries, studios, businesses and restaurants open their doors to showcase local and national artists. Most galleries are open from 7 - 9 pm. http://www.kccrossroads.org/

The City Market - One of the largest and most enduring public farmers' markets in the Midwest, more than 30 full-time merchants are open year-round and offer specialty foods, fresh meats and seafood, restaurants and cafes, floral, home accessories and much more.http://www.thecitymarket.org/

Crown Center - Enjoy shopping, dining, theatre, festivals, and free events. Free Friday night flicks on a huge outdoor screen. http://www.crowncenter.com/

Country Club Plaza - The entire 15-block district, with more than 150 shops and dozens of fine restaurants, makes The Country Club Plaza Kansas City’s premier retail, dining and entertainment destination. The Plaza is kept lively with a year-round calendar of music and special events, including the famous Plaza Lights and the widely recognized Plaza Art Fair.www.countryclubplaza.com

Zona Rosa – Outdoor shopping, dining, and entertainment district. The Zona Rosa has also added the Majestic Theaters to its list of great tenants. The Majestic features three theatre venues and the world famous Improv Comedy Club that both offer food and beverage services that you may order right from your seat!http://www.zonarosa.com/

National World War I Museum - Officially designated as the National World War I Museum by the 108th Congress, the facility is the only American museum solely dedicated to preserving the objects, history and personal experiences of a war whose impact still echoes in our world today. http://www.theworldwar.org/

Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art – This encyclopedic museum is one of the best in the country, offering visitors the opportunity to explore civilization through the eyes of painters, sculptors, craftsmen, and many other artists. Free to all visitors, everyday. http://www.nelson-atkins.org/

Negro Leagues Baseball Museum – Experience a tour of multi-media displays, museum store, hundreds of photographs and artifacts dating from the late 1800s through the 1960s. http://www.nlbm.com/

American Jazz Museum - showcases the sights and sounds of a uniquely American art form through interactive exhibits and films. Thousands of students, scholars, musicians and fans come here annually to learn about the legends, honor their legacy, or enjoy the best music America has to offer through dozens of education and community-based programs, traveling exhibits, over 200 live musical performances and other special events. http://www.americanjazzmuseum.com/

Fun for Children

Kansas City Zoo – http://www.kansascityzoo.org/

Science City at Union Station - where play and education go hand-in-hand. Let curiosity be your guide through more than 50 interactive areas, providing some real hands-on fun. http://www.sciencecity.com/

Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead - The Farmstead is a 12-acre park that has almost 200 farm animals and birds of prey, vegetable and flower gardens, a one-room country schoolhouse, a dairy barn, an old-time fishing pond, horse drawn wagon rides, pony rides and more. http://www.opkansas.org/

Kaleidoscope Family Art Sessions – At kaleidoscope, children make whatever their imaginations think up using melted crayons, markers, and watercolor paints, along with zigs and zags, hearts and stars, shiny paper, pretty ribbons, and lots of other stuff. http://www.hallmarkkaleidoscope.com/

Nature Centers – http://www.lakesidenaturecenter.org/, http://www.naturesanctuary.com/

Air Zone – indoor inflatable play and party center. http://www.airzonekidz.com/

Dagg Park – Playground, fountains, and free wading pool for children under 48” tall.
McCoy Park - McCoy park is located in historic Independence and lies just across from the Harry S. Truman Library. McCoy has it all with playgrounds and spray grounds, shelters and tennis courts.

Loose Park - Located just South of the Country Club Plaza--Loose Park is touted as one of Kansas City's favorite gems. With it's beautiful rose garden, state-of-the art playground, walking trail, and the famous Loose Park Pond--it's the perfect place to take the family or enjoy a picnic.

English Landing Park - This sprawling park is right next to the banks of the mighty Missouri river and has a great walking trail that runs right along the river. English Landing also boasts a bunch of swings, a large playground, soccer field and lots of other amenities. Don't forget to visit the Farmers' Market on Saturday mornings.

Macken Park - Macken has a brand new playground and a great tennis facility for all to use. Check out the great walking trail which is great for mom's with strollers, walkers and runners and it also has great places to picnic. The huge trees provide great shade for those hot KC summers.

Kansas City Northern Railroad - The Kansas City Northern Railroad is the perfect place for kids who love trains. The restored minature trains choo-choo around a half-mile track to the joy of all those riding. The train is open on weekends from the 1st week in May to the last weekend in September.