Beyond the barbecue and jazz roots, Kansas City is packed with playful surprises for families. I love how this city blends creativity, culture, and hands-on fun—making every outing with the kids feel like a mini adventure with plenty of smiles.
To me, Kansas City means splashing through the fountains at Crown Center, exploring the hands-on exhibits at Science City, and pretending to drive bulldozers at Wonderscope Children’s Museum. We love the Kansas City Zoo with its Sky Safari and penguin exhibit, and a visit to Union Station always includes a peek at the model trains and a trip to the planetarium. In the summer, Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead is a huge hit—goats to feed, ponies to ride, and gardens to explore, all for a low cost. I like visiting in spring or early fall when the weather is perfect for hopping between outdoor and indoor fun.
Picture this: The kids are giggling at sea lions, racing paper airplanes through science exhibits, and munching Kansas City ice cream cones by a bubbling fountain—all in a day’s play.
"Fountains, farms, and full-on fun? This is Kansas City with kids!"
Unique Kansas City Attractions with Kids:
Ignite Curiosity and Imagination at The Regnier Family Wonderscope Children’s Museum of Kansas City -
Experience Bold Vision and Modern Masterpieces at the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art -
Root for the Home Team and Catch Big League Thrills with the Kansas City Royals -
Wander Wild Trails and Wildlife Exhibits at Lakeside Nature Center -
Ride, Splash, and Scream at the All-Ages Playground - Worlds of Fun -
Admire World-Class Art at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art -
Explore Wild Wonders from Savanna to Sea at the Kansas City Zoo -
Experiment, Play, and Discover at Science City -
Travel Through Time at Union Station Kansas City -
If You’re Looking for Relaxed Charm, Stroll Through Jacob L. Loose Park -
In Summary...
(and if you want to revisit my photo journey)- • Ignite Curiosity and Imagination at The Regnier Family Wonderscope Children’s Museum of Kansas City
- • Experience Bold Vision and Modern Masterpieces at the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art
- • Root for the Home Team and Catch Big League Thrills with the Kansas City Royals
- • Wander Wild Trails and Wildlife Exhibits at Lakeside Nature Center
- • Ride, Splash, and Scream at the All-Ages Playground - Worlds of Fun
- • Admire World-Class Art at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
- • Explore Wild Wonders from Savanna to Sea at the Kansas City Zoo
- • Experiment, Play, and Discover at Science City
- • Travel Through Time at Union Station Kansas City
- • If You’re Looking for Relaxed Charm, Stroll Through Jacob L. Loose Park