Things to Do with Kids in Kansas City, MO
40 kid-tested activities — museums, parks, zoos, restaurants, and more.
Game Show Studio Kansas City
Ages: 8 and up
K&B's Fun Town
Ages: 1–10 years
FreeThe Peace Pavilion
Ages: 6 and up
National WWI Museum and Memorial
Ages: 9 and up
BRKTHROUGH Overland Park
Ages: 8 and up (complex puzzles; younger kids need engaged parent support)
Rage KC!
Ages: 10 and up (age restrictions apply; verify before booking)
The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures
Ages: 5 and up
Club Run & Jump
Ages: 1–10 years old
Activate Games
Ages: 7 and up
Sobela Ocean Aquarium
Ages: 1–12 years old
Kansas Children's Discovery Center
Ages: 1–10 years old
Science City at Union Station
Ages: 3–12 years old
Go Ape Zipline and Adventure Park
Ages: 10+ years (minimum age/weight requirements apply)
FreeRope Playground at Roanoke Park
Ages: 4–13 years
FreeHodge Park Playground
Ages: 2–12 years
FreeLakeside Nature Center
Ages: 3–12 years old
Partially FreeUnion Station Kansas City
Ages: All ages
The Rabbit hOle
Ages: 3–12 years old
Exploration Place
Ages: 2–12 years old
Rough & Bumble KC Indoor Playground
Ages: 1–9 years
FreeDagg Park
Ages: 2–13 years
Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium
Ages: All ages
FreeKaleidoscope
Ages: 5–12 years old (must be 5 to participate without parent)
Superkidz Club
Ages: 6 months–10 years old
Summit Play Village
Ages: 1–10 years
Kids Empire Olathe
Ages: 6 months–10 years old
FreePenguin Park
Ages: 2–12 years
Above All Trampoline Park
Ages: 3 and up
The Regnier Family Wonderscope Children's Museum of Kansas City
Ages: 1–10 years old
Bump City at GAGE Center - Indoor Playground
Ages: 6 months–10 years old
Fun Run Blue Springs
Ages: 6 months–10 years old
Pump It Up Overland Park Kids Birthdays and More
Ages: 2–12 years old
Museum at Prairiefire
Ages: 3 and up
Main Event Kansas City North
Ages: 5 and up
SEA LIFE Kansas City Aquarium
Ages: 1–10 years old
Get Air Trampoline Park
Ages: 3 and up
Worlds of Fun
Ages: 3 and up; thrill rides require minimum heights typically 48-54 inches
Fun Run Liberty
Ages: 6 months–10 years old
Kanga's Indoor Playcenter Independence
Ages: 6 months–10 years old
Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park
Ages: 3 and up
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Family Travel Guide: Kansas City, MO
Discover the best things to do with kids in Kansas City, MO. Our family-tested guide covers top attractions, restaurants, outdoor adventures, and hidden gems — all rated by age, with stroller info, cost estimates, and real parent tips.
Kansas City Family Guides
In-depth guides with real costs, age-by-age picks, and parent tips.
Best Kansas City Activities for Toddlers (Ages 0–4)
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Read guide →Common Questions About Kansas City with Kids
- What are the best free things to do with kids in Kansas City?
- Kansas City has 7 free family activities. Top picks: The Peace Pavilion, Rope Playground at Roanoke Park, Hodge Park Playground, Lakeside Nature Center, Dagg Park. See all free activities at kidpaths.com/kansas-city.
- What can we do with kids on a rainy day in Kansas City?
- There are 32 rainy day options in Kansas City. Top indoor picks: Game Show Studio Kansas City, K&B's Fun Town, The Peace Pavilion, National WWI Museum and Memorial, BRKTHROUGH Overland Park.
- What are the best activities for toddlers in Kansas City?
- 30 activities in Kansas City are rated for toddlers (ages 1–3). Parent favorites: K&B's Fun Town, Club Run & Jump, Sobela Ocean Aquarium, Kansas Children's Discovery Center, Science City at Union Station.
- Which Kansas City attractions are stroller-friendly?
- 21 of 40 activities in Kansas City are fully stroller-friendly. KidPaths rates stroller access as yes, limited, or no for every listing.
- What are fun things to do with teens in Kansas City?
- 16 activities in Kansas City are rated for teens (ages 13–17). Top picks: Game Show Studio Kansas City, The Peace Pavilion, National WWI Museum and Memorial, BRKTHROUGH Overland Park, Rage KC!.
- How much do family activities cost in Kansas City?
- KidPaths tracks family-of-4 cost estimates for 40 activities in Kansas City. 7 are completely free. Each listing shows the real cost for a family of four, not just per-person pricing.
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