Safe Places to Trick or Treat in KC 2017
Happy Halloween! If you're looking for a safe spot to trick or treat, want to go on the earlier side for some not-so-spooky Halloween fun during daylight hours, or just…
Halloween Activities in KC 2017
There are ton's of fun Halloween-themed activities happening in and around KC. Here's a list of some of our faves! Night of the Living Farm: Old-fashioned lanterns and carved pumpkins will…
KC Pumpkin Patches 2017
Pumpkin picking is in full swing, and in case you missed it on our blog a few weeks ago, here's a fantastic list of places to get your pumpkin-picking fix.…
Kansas City Pumpkin Patches 2017
We can't believe it either, but fall orchard and pumpkin picking is already here! Some of these places are open already for apple and pear picking, most of the pumpkin…
Labor Day Weekend in KC 2017
There's so much going on in Kansas City right now, it's hard to choose how to spend the upcoming Labor Day weekend! Here are some ideas: Catch these family-friendly exhibits…
Mother’s Day in KC 2017
Mother's Day is always a special time to spend with family...doing whatever it is mom wants to do! If you're still thinking about what you want to do this weekend, here are…
KC Area Railways 2017
May 10 is National Train Day, and there's no better place to celebrate than in Kansas City! To look at, learn about, or create your own trains, pay a visit to...…
Spring Things to Do in KC 2017
April 1 is quickly approaching, and along with it comes many KC-area, family-friendly outdoor activities! Below are a few highlights to enjoy as we head into spring season: Deanna Rose…
Indoor Swimming in KC
With this incredible weather, it's hard to believe we still have more than 2 months to go before area outdoor pools open up for Memorial Day. The good news is,…
Free (or nearly free) things to do in KC
We've really enjoyed getting outside the past couple of days, but with the weather continuing with its ups and downs, I'm still on the lookout for some fun, free outings…
Great Sledding Places in KC 2017
With KC’s crazy weather, who knows when our next snow will happen. So, just in case we have a great snow day in our near future, here is this year’s list of…
Volunteer Opportunities for KC Kids and Families
Ring in the New Year with a great Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service, this January 16, 2017. KC Kids Fun is excited to share some family-friendly volunteering opportunities so…
Grandparents Day 2016
What better way to say thank you to the special grandparents (or other special people) in your kids' lives than this Sunday, Sept. 11, on Grandparents Day! While there's always something…
Amusement Parks in KC
Worlds of Fun/Oceans of Fun It's hard to believe summer break is halfway over for many of our kids around town. If you haven't had a chance to go yet,…
Special Resources for Special Children
This week, we wanted to focus on a special population: children with disabilities. In addition to our extensive Special Needs Camps listing, below are two upcoming events hosted by the Blue Valley…
Kansas City Area Lenten Fish Fries – 2016
Lent 2016 started on Wednesday with Ash Wednesday observances. For practicing Catholics, Lent means (among many more important things) 40 days of complying with Lenten regulations – beginning with fasting…
Family Community Service Ideas for MLK Day of Service
I am 100% on board when it comes to honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s memory with community service. I think it's fantastic that many in our country are making MLK…
Ethnic Enrichment Festival and other Good Food in KC
Good food abounds in KC this August, and here's a brief guide to help you find it! There are two events happening that will make your mouth water, and may…
Daddy Daughter Dances in Kansas City 2015
Valentine's season is in the air, and it's a great time for KC-area Dads to take their girls out for a night on the town! So get your dancing shoes…
Santa in Kansas City – 2014
Just a few more weeks ’til Christmas! If your kids haven’t been to see the big guy in a red suit yet, here’s a list of places to catch him…
KC Area Drive In Theaters
I have fond memories of going to the Drive In with my family as a child, and I still love to take my kids every summer to enjoy this summer-y…
2014 Vacation Bible School (VBS) Round-up in KC
Happy Memorial Day everyone! School is out (or nearly out), and that means it’s time for Vacation Bible School (VBS) across the metro. VBS camps are scattered across churches all…
Helping Kids Cope
Having been affected in a very personal way to the tragic shootings that occurred on Sunday in Overland Park, I’m taking the opportunity to share some information that has weighed…
St. Patrick’s Day Parades
Irish or not, St. Patrick’s Day is always a fun time to don your best green and take the family out for some fun. Here are a few fun-for-the-whole-family parades.…
