Things to Do with Kids in Kansas City, KS

  • TripBuzz found 203 things to do with kids in or near Kansas City, Kansas, including 183 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Shawnee, Independence, Olathe and Liberty.
  • From Sporting Park Kansas City to Livestrong Sporting Park, the Kansas City area offers 70 different types of family activities, including: Parks, History Museums, Race Tracks and Sports Stadiums (Professional).
  • Situated at the junction of the Missouri and Kansas rivers lies the city of Kansas City, Kansas. Family-friendly attractions are plentiful from a toy museum and the World of Fun Theme Park to the Kansas City Zoo. The more mature crowd will enjoy the areas many monuments and museums, as well as many shopping, dining and lodging options.
  • TripBuzz found 203 things to do with kids in or near Kansas City, Kansas, including 183 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Shawnee, Independence, Olathe and Liberty.
  • From Sporting Park Kansas City to Livestrong Sporting Park, the Kansas City area offers 70 different types of family activities, including: Parks, History Museums, Race Tracks and Sports Stadiums (Professional).
  • Situated at the junction of the Missouri and Kansas rivers lies the city of Kansas City, Kansas. Family-friendly attractions are plentiful from a toy museum and the World of Fun Theme Park to the Kansas City Zoo. The more mature crowd will enjoy the areas many monuments and museums, as well as many shopping, dining and lodging options.
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2.5 Miles
96% 1385 votes
History Museums 400 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64106 MoreLess Info
Kansas City, Missouri is home to The Steamboat Arabia Museum. Formerly a working steamboat that travelled the Mississippi River, the Arabia is now permanently docked and full of fascinating items related to its history. It also has a gift boutique.
2.5 Miles
79% 159 votes
Neighborhoods Kansas City, MO MoreLess Info
Westport is often considered to be Kansas City’s original entertainment district. It contains an abundance of stylish boutiques, hot night-spots and local eateries, all combined with the area’s historic remnants.
3.0 Miles
44% 32 votes
Parks 1st St. and Francis St., St. Joseph, MO 64505 MoreLess Info
The Riverfront Park has 3 miles-long trail running along the river and picnic areas. It is the place where there are annual displays of fireworks.
3.1 Miles
88% 1483 votes
Entertainment Districts 30 West Pershing Road, Kansas City, MO 64108 MoreLess Info
Built as a 900-room railroad depot, Union Station is now a museum, commercial area and rentable event space. The Station also includes several theaters and cinemas. The building is open every day, and entrance is free. However, many of its component attractions and businesses charge admission.
3.1 Miles
82% 365 votes
Science Museums 30 W Pershing Rd, Kansas City, MO 64108 MoreLess Info
A wide range of science exhibits and activities are available at the Science City at Union Station. Most of the activities and displays are targeted toward children and include looking into the chemistry behind popular beverages and how astronauts train for space missions.
3.2 Miles
99% 3349 votes
History Museums 100 West 26th Street, Kansas City, MO 64108 MoreLess Info
Kansas City's National World War I Museum is one of the foremost American museums dedicated to the the First World War. Visitors learn about the war's causes, its major battles, its resolution and its impact on international politics.
3.3 Miles
60% 752 votes
Children's Play Area 2475 Grand Boulevard, Kansas City, MO 64108 MoreLess Info
Over three million LEGO bricks are available at the LEGOLAND Discovery Center. In addition to the building possibilities and tips from master builders, there is a 4D cinema and several rides like Merlin's Apprentice and Kingdom Quest.
3.3 Miles
65% 910 votes
Aquariums 2475 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64108 MoreLess Info
Find yourself face to face with a shark in the underwater tunnel at Sea Life Kansas City Aquarium. Featuring over 5,000 diverse sea creatures in 30 exciting and educational displays, visit today and see what lies under the seas.
3.4 Miles
78% 285 votes
Visitor Centers Crown Center, Kansas City, MO 64108 MoreLess Info
Admission to Hallmark Visitors Center is free and provides an inside view of the greeting card company's factory headquarters. Guests can see card creators, original art and special prints and can get a souvenir from the bow machine.
3.8 Miles
94% 690 votes
Sports Museums 1616 E 18th St, Kansas City, MO 64108 MoreLess Info
Kansas City's Negro Leagues Baseball Museum honors the contributions to baseball made by the members of the Negro Leagues. The museum also addresses the intersection of athletics, racism and civil rights.
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