25+ Local Ways to Play During April

March 30, 2021

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Yeeeeesss, spring is around the corner and you know what that means - lots of outdoorsy time and family fun! We found some great events and places to play that are perfect for making new memories with even the littlest ones, and we think you'll love 'em, too. Aside from local events, you can even take a peek at virtual tour options for some of KC's museums!

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1. Create a Kindness Path

Thursday, April 1

KindCraft

We will be painting pavers to create several kindness paths around the facilities of several Prairie Elder . Join us...... MORE »

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2. Family Discovery Kits

Thursday, April 1

Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens

Overland Park

Every month the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens welcomes you to visit us! Our Education Team has put together...... MORE »

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3. Wild Edible Plant Wander - Small Group {All Ages}

Sunday, April 4

Blue River Forest Experience

Overland Park

During the Wild Edible Plant Wander you will learn about several plants as well as their medicinal and edible properties....... MORE »

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4. Youth Chefs Cooking Class: Whoopie Pies

Monday, April 5

Spring Hill Recreation Commission

Spring Hill

Join Maria Rich of Lupita's Kitchen and learn how to make Whoopie Pies! Yum! Send your kid(s) to learn some cooking...... MORE »

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5. Messy Mornings - Spring Theme

Thursday, April 15

Purpose Play

Overland Park

You and your child(ren) will spend time engaging your hands and minds as you dig into sensory play, create process...... MORE »

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6. Parents' Night Out {Ages 3+}

Friday, April 16

McCracken's Gymnastics

Olathe

A fun afternoon for children ages 3 and up. It will be filled with tons of games, activities and gymnastics....... MORE »

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7. Spring Hill's Daffodil Days

Saturday, April 24

Spring Hill Recreation Commission

Spring Hill

Join us for inflatables, vendors, food trucks, and much more at our FREE annual Daffodil Days celebration! *This event will...... MORE »

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8. Live Tutorial: Baking Basics & Royal Icing Consistencies

Sunday, April 25

Three T Bakers

Olathe

Join me in this live tutorial as I walk you through each step of the baking process to the perfect...... MORE »

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9. Animal Tales Preschool Storytime {Ages 2-6 with adult}

Tuesday, April 27 - Wednesday, April 28

Ernie Miller Park and Nature Center

Olathe

Visit the Nature Center for stories, songs, and surprises geared to preschool children. Come listen and learn. Meet a special...... MORE »

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10. Mystery Art Challenge

Friday, April 30

Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art

Kansas City

Receive a free mystery package by mail filled with unknown art materials, then either by yourself or with friends and...... MORE »

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11. {Virtual} Preschool Storytime

Weekly on Tuesday , Thursday
Tuesday, January 5 - Thursday, April 8

Olathe Public Library

From birth to age six, a child's brain is going through a ton of crucial development. Each time you read...... MORE »

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12. Little Critter's Day Out: {Ages 3-5}

Weekly on Thursday
Thursday, January 7 - Thursday, May 6

Ernie Miller Park and Nature Center

Olathe

Your Little Critter will enjoy 3 hours of fun and education! Activities will vary by theme, but we will have...... MORE »

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13. Rainbow Play {Ages 18 Mo+}

Weekly on Monday , Tuesday , Wednesday , Thursday , Friday
Tuesday, February 2 - Tuesday, June 1

Rainbow Of The Heartland KS

Olathe

There are no limits to the grins and giggles at our play room. That's because your kids are invited to...... MORE »

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14. Jumperoo Toddler Jump {7 & Under}

Weekly on Tuesday
Saturday, February 6 - Saturday, May 15

Urban Air Adventure Park (Lenexa)

Lenexa

These are special mornings when Urban Air's playground and trampolines are reserved just for the little ones! Yep, the park...... MORE »

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15. Nelson @ Home

Weekly on Monday , Tuesday , Wednesday , Thursday , Friday , Saturday , Sunday
Monday, February 8 - Thursday, April 1

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art

LOOK, LEARN, LISTEN & CREATE at Nelson-Atkins@Home. You'll find virtual content including art activities, collection connections and Smartify tours, along...... MORE »

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16. Virtual Scavenger Hunt

Weekly on Monday , Tuesday , Wednesday , Thursday , Friday , Saturday , Sunday
Monday, February 8 - Thursday, April 1

Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art

Kansas City

Hone your art detective skills and discover something new about contemporary art at Kemper Museum! Receive all the clues for...... MORE »

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17. Monday Night Madness: All-You-Can-Play

Weekly on Monday
Monday, February 8 - Thursday, July 1

Main Event (Olathe, KS)

Olathe

Come out for all you can play activities or games for only $10.95 per guest* after 4pm! Not valid with any...... MORE »

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18. Engineering Creativity

Weekly on Friday
Friday, March 12 - Friday, April 30

The Regnier Family Wonderscope Children's Museum of Kansas City

Kansas City

A series of hands-on workshops led by professional engineers. The first workshop in this series began March 12; Henderson Engineers...... MORE »

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19. Story Time

Weekly on Friday
Friday, March 19 - Friday, July 9

The Regnier Family Wonderscope Children's Museum of Kansas City

Kansas City

Story Time is one of the richest learning experiences for young learners. Did you know reading books out loud to...... MORE »

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20. Circle Time

Weekly on Tuesday
Tuesday, March 23 - Tuesday, July 6

The Regnier Family Wonderscope Children's Museum of Kansas City

Kansas City

Structured active play is one of the most important ways that young children learn, and Circle Time offers countless opportunities...... MORE »

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21. Kids' Open Gym {All Ages}

Weekly on Tuesday
Tuesday, March 23 - Tuesday, December 28

Spring Hill Recreation Commission

Spring Hill

Do you want your kid(s) to burn off some energy or play with friends? Then our open gym time is...... MORE »

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22. Sensational Playgroups

Weekly on Wednesday
Wednesday, March 24 - Wednesday, July 7

The Regnier Family Wonderscope Children's Museum of Kansas City

Kansas City

Wonderscope, in partnership with the University of Kansas Medical Center occupational therapy (OT) program, offers sensory playgroups. Research shows that...... MORE »

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23. Music & Movement Class

Weekly on Wednesday
Wednesday, March 24 - Wednesday, July 7

The Regnier Family Wonderscope Children's Museum of Kansas City

Kansas City

Did you know that music and movement has great brain building benefits for children of all ages? Our Music &...... MORE »

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24. Art Time

Weekly on Thursday
Thursday, March 25 - Thursday, July 8

The Regnier Family Wonderscope Children's Museum of Kansas City

Kansas City

It is no secret that kids love art! Did you know that participating in art can have an enormous impact...... MORE »

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25. Kids' DIY Class {Ages 6+}

Weekly on Thursday
Thursday, March 25 - Thursday, April 1

Spring Hill Recreation Commission

Spring Hill

Bring your kid(s) to work on small art/craft projects like friendship bracelets, and other fun things, or bring your own...... MORE »

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26. MATS: Mahaffie Activities for Today's Students

Weekly on Monday
Wednesday, April 7 - Wednesday, May 26

Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop & Farm Historic Site

Olathe

Mahaffie Activities for Today's Students (M.A.T.S.) is back for the Spring term! Each Monday, a FREE Nearpod lesson will be posted...... MORE »

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Animal Tales Preschool Storytime {Ages 2-6 with adult}

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