MORE ATTRACTIONS: PREVIOUS | NEXT
Kansas City offers activities and attractions for every age, from immersive museums and escape rooms to theme parks, animal encounters, interactive tours, and outdoor adventures. Explore some of the most popular family-friendly activities and entertainment options throughout the KC metro.
BUSINESS DISTRICT | KANSAS CITY, MO
FUN & GAMES |
| Pawn & Pint – This is a bar and restaurant with a towering wall of board games that are available to you and your party. Take your pick from literally dozens of games, including Cards Against Humanity and Scattergories. More info |
CROSSROADS ARTS DISTRICT | KANSAS CITY, MO
FUN & GAMES |
The Basement Escape Room Experience – Nestled in the heart of Kansas City, The Basement provides an immersive experience like no other. The location itself sets the mood for what’s to come—dark, mysterious, and loaded with suspense. This venue isn’t just another escape room destination; it’s an experience designed for adventure seekers, gamers, locals, and tourists alike. Each room is meticulously designed to transport you into different themes, from haunted houses to secret labs, ensuring every visit feels fresh and engaging. The atmosphere is so gripping that you might forget you’re merely playing a game. If you’re looking for an adrenaline rush, The Basement is where you need to be. More info |
CROWN CENTER | KANSAS CITY, MO
CHILDREN’S MUSEUMS |
| Kaleidoscope – Provided as a gift to the children and families of Kansas City by Hallmark, Kaleidoscope is a free center for artistic exploration and creativity for children of all ages. It’s a vivid, imaginative workshop where young artists use their imaginations to paint, discover, have fun, and feel good about their own special ideas! More info |
Science City at Union Station – Kansas City’s Science City is THE place for inquisitive young minds to create, explore, and experiment with the BIG world of science through hands-on learning and non-stop fun. Internationally awarded for “Visitor Experience” and named one of the country’s Top 25 science centers, Science City annually educates and entertains hundreds of thousands of science-thirsty children of all ages. More info
|
KC TOURS |
| Hallmark Visitors Center – Come and discover how a teenager from Nebraska turned two shoeboxes of postcards into an iconic company. Attendance is limited and reservations are required for everyone. Make your reservations HERE and schedule your visit. More info |
Kansas City Gangster Tour – In the 1920’s and 30’s Kansas City had it all and they tell you the full story on The Kansas City Gangster Tour! Johnny Holiday and his friends will guide you on an interactive bus tour of Kansas City showing you sites of speakeasies, brothels, murders, and more! More info
|
THEME PARKS |
Legoland Discovery Center – Step inside LEGOLAND Discovery Center and you’ll feel as though you’ve just jumped into the world’s biggest box of LEGO bricks! It’s a fun, highly interactive and educational experience for children aged 3-10 years, the perfect attraction for LEGO fans, young and old to enjoy together as a family. More info
|
ZOOS & AQUARIUMS |
| SEA LIFE Kansas City Aquarium – Step beneath the waves and prepare for a world of glittering scales, darting sharks, gliding stingrays and a curious octopus. Explore the mysteries of the sea with an up-close view of more than 5,000 sea creatures residing in the underwater ocean tunnels and interact with the underwater creatures during the Touchpool Experience. Get ready to come face-to-fin with some of the most fascinating creatures at SEA LIFE! More info |
KANSAS CITY AREA | LOCATIONS IN MOTION
KC TOURS |
| The Fountains of KC | Various Locations – With more than 200 fountains, only Rome has more fountains than Kansas City. Book a fun tour and explore the best fountains in the area! More info |
| Kansas City Fun Trolley Tours | Kansas City, MO – Get acquainted with the popular sights and local favorites that Kansas City has to offer during their fully narrated 90-minute tour aboard an authentic, air-conditioned trolley with brass rails, bells, and all! More info |
| Murals Tour | West Bottoms, Crossroads and other KC areas – All over town, you’ll find colorful street art, and each piece creates a beautiful photo backdrop that is KC-centric. There are well over 200 murals in the Kansas City metro, so ubiquitous that we are as much The City of Murals as we are The City of Fountains. An excellent visual tour can be found here. More info |
| Segway Bike and Stroll | Kansas City, MO – Segway Bike and Stroll provides exciting tours of Kansas City on Segways, bikes, or on foot. They glide through the historic neighborhoods taking in natural beauty, architecture, arts, entertainment, and history. More info |
| Urban Hikes | Kansas City Area – Urban Hikes KC offers 1.5 to 5-mile hiking experiences that mix modern sites with KC’s history, while getting a workout. You’ll take in views from the bluffs, see street art and historic and modern buildings, trek above and below major highways, and get a good feel for the revival of Kansas City. This is also a great way to view many of KC’s beautiful murals. More info |
KANSAS CITY, MO | NORTHERN AREA
THEME PARKS |
| Worlds of Fun & Oceans of Fun – A trip to Worlds of Fun is a trip around the world where you experience world-record attractions, world-famous food, world-class events, and world-changing attractions and family-friendly entertainment! It features the Patriot—the longest and tallest inverted roller coaster in the region. Enjoy one park at a time or go back and forth between land and water rides. The two parks span over 325 acres with unique themed areas, a record-breaking waterpark—Oceans of Fun, and a resort for getaways that feels worlds away—the Worlds of Fun Village. More info |
LEAWOOD, KS
FUN & GAMES |
| Breakout KC – Breakout KC is the #1 Escape Game in Kansas City, and one of the highest-rated escape games in the world. Uncover secrets, hidden tunnels, trap doors, and more with their variety of escape rooms. More info |
Escapology – Escapology is a high-adrenaline escape game where players work together inside a themed room to complete their mission before time runs out. More info |
| Sandbox VR – Sandbox is a futuristic VR experience for groups of up to 6 where you can see and physically interact with everyone inside a movie or video game simulation, just like the real world. More info |
LEE’S SUMMIT, MO
FUN & GAMES |
| Motus Ninjas – Get your ninja on with Motus Ninjas! Revolutionize how you work on your fitness with Motus Ninjas! They are the largest ninja and obstacle course training gym in the Kansas City area. More info |
NORTHLAND | KANSAS CITY, MO
FUN & GAMES |
T-Shotz – T-Shotz is a state-of-the-art golf entertainment facility. T-Shotz is made by Kansas Citians, for everyone to enjoy. There is only one T-Shotz location, and it is right here in your backyard. More info
|
THEME PARKS |
| The Springs – Located in Kansas City’s Northland, The Springs features two water slides, a lazy river with a vortex, two splash playgrounds, a zero-depth entry pool with play features and an Olympic-sized 50-meter competitive pool. More info |
NORTH KANSAS CITY, MO
CHILDREN’S MUSEUMS |
The Rabbit hOle – A new museum experience…that celebrates and brings to life a century of American children’s literature for visitors of all ages. The Rabbit hOle is the first museum of its kind in the United States. Spanning three floors, the Rabbit hOle brings countless works of children’s literature to life. Visitors become explorers in an immersive, multi-sensory, narrative landscape filled with discoverable environments. Within this radical literary wonderland, you can catch a ride with Nana and CJ on the bus to the Last Stop on Market Street; whisper “Goodnight Moon” in the quiet dark of the great green room; outshine Mr. Sun with Sam and the Tigers; feed jum-jills to The Funny Thing, or find yourself scaling the cliffs of My Father’s Dragon. More info
|
FUN & GAMES |
| Chicken N Pickle – This unique, indoor/outdoor entertainment complex includes a casual, chef-driven restaurant and sports bar that boasts pickleball courts, a variety of yard games and enough space to kick back and relax with your favorite peeps. More info |
OLATHE
FUN & GAMES |
| The Main Event – Every occasion is a time to celebrate when you visit Main Event Olathe, your headquarters for family fun and entertainment. Come bowl, play video games, watch the best sports on a giant screen, or even just sit back and relax at the bar. If you’re looking for fun activities, they’ve got you covered! More info |
OUTLYING AREAS
KC TOURS |
| Jesse James Birthplace | Kearney, MO – The tour consists of a short film, a museum with three galleries of artifacts and a guided tour of the original 1822 cabin where the legend of outlaws, Frank and Jesse James began. More info |
| Moon Marble | Bonner Springs, KS – They stock machine made marbles in a multitude of colors and designs in sizes and carry traditional toys & games. Artisan and owner Bruce Breslow demonstrates marble making, and explains the process of glass working, marble history, and other fascinating areas of marble interest. They also exhibit and sell the work of several dozen prominent glassworkers from across the country. Visitors to the store will enjoy perusing the displays of antique marble toys or maybe “knuckling down” if they remember how!! More info |
OVERLAND PARK
CHILDREN’S MUSEUMS |
Museum at Prairiefire | Overland Park, KS – A towering Tyrannosaurus rex. Colossal sea creatures. Soaring reptiles from our ancient past. Live animal encounters, dinosaur digs, and missions to Space in a Virtual Reality experience… The Museum at Prairiefire is dedicated to meaningful learning and engagement with science, culture, art, and natural history. The Museum at Prairiefire also includes regular events, interactive activities and programs for adults and children. More info
|
FUN & GAMES |
| 810 Entertainment | Overland Park, KS – An upscale entertainment complex featuring a made-from-scratch menu, cocktails, bowling, bocce, billiards, and an AR experience. More info |
| Activate Games | Overland Park, KS – This fun facility features multiple game rooms with real-time interactive technology to test a team’s physical and mental agility. Each room promises an adrenaline-filled adventure! The games are geared toward teams of two to five people, and are designed to challenge all skill levels. More info |
| Andretti Indoor Karting & Games | Overland Park, KS – Headed up by racing royalty Mario Andretti, this fun facility totals just over 103,000 square feet. The experience includes a multi-level go-kart track, a bowling alley, arcade, laser tag area, restaurant, bar and more. More info |
| Blade & Timber | Overland Park, KS – Join the party at these premier axe throwing facilities. It’s the perfect outing for family and friends! More info |
| BRK Through | Overland Park, KS – This unique spot is a social entertainment experience designed for teams of 2-4 players, and is unlike anything you have ever experienced. At over 22,000 square feet of space, it features 40 unique and immersive high-technology challenge rooms that are a fast-paced combination of physical, mental, and skill-based challenges, designed to maximize fun for you and your teammates. It’s Team vs Room on an epic level. More info |
| Cardboard Café | Old Overland Park, KS – This is a great place in Overland Park to get some good food and drinks, and play games! This is a place where community is celebrated, and a place where strangers can sit down to game and leave as friends. More info |
| Chicken N Pickle | Overland Park, KS – A unique, indoor/outdoor entertainment complex includes a casual, chef-driven restaurant and sports bar that boasts pickleball courts, a variety of yard games and enough space to kick back and relax with your favorite peeps. More info |
| Dave & Buster’s | Overland Park, KS – Experience more state-of-the-art games than ever, more mouth-watering menu items and the most innovative drinks anywhere. From wings to steaks, they’ve got whatever suits your appetite and their premium bar assures your satisfaction! More info |
| Motus Ninjas | Overland Park, KS – Get your ninja on with Motus Ninjas! Revolutionize how you work on your fitness with Motus Ninjas! They are the largest ninja and obstacle course training gym in the Kansas City area. More info |
| SERV | Old Overland Park, KS – SERV features pickleball, six unique chef-driven food concepts, several bars, a partnership with Messenger Coffee Co., yard games and more. More info |
TopGolf | Old Overland Park, KS – Come play around at this premier entertainment venue featuring fun golf games for all skill levels, a full-service bar and restaurant. More info
|
ZOOS & AQUARIUMS |
| Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead | Overland Park, KS – Make memories at the Farm! Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead is the perfect place to learn, grow, and have fun. Visit more than 250 animals and birds, learn about growing flowers and vegetables, experience a Kanza Indian encampment or a one-room schoolhouse, and take a stroll through main street to the fishing pond. More info |
PLAZA | KANSAS CITY, MO
FUN & GAMES |
| Urban Adventure Quest | City Scavenger Hunt – Start playing on the Country Club Plaza and turn the entire area into a giant game board with this fun scavenger hunt adventure. Combine the excitement of the Amazing Race with a two-hour city tour. Guided from any smartphone, teams make their way among well-known and overlooked gems of the city, solving clues, and completing challenges while learning local history. More info |
POWER & LIGHT DISTRICT | KANSAS CITY, MO
FUN & GAMES |
| Blade & Timber – Join the party at these premier axe throwing facilities. It’s the perfect outing for family and friends! More info |
| The College Basketball Experience & Basketball Hall of Fame – Here, two floors of fun await every basketball fan. Slam dunk, challenge others to a full court press, or broadcast live from our ESPN-U desk. This is NOT a museum. You are going to jump, stretch and shoot the ball at the official hall of fame for men’s college basketball. You can stay and play all day among two floors of interactive exhibits. More info |
| Sinkers Lounge – Welcome to the only place in Kansas City where you can enjoy a leisurely round of indoor mini golf paired with a craft cocktail. They take the best parts of your childhood and add a few new twists! More info |
RIVER MARKET | KANSAS CITY, MO
FUN & GAMES |
| Breakout KC – Breakout KC is the #1 Escape Game in Kansas City, and one of the highest-rated escape games in the world. Uncover secrets, hidden tunnels, trap doors, and more with their variety of escape rooms. More info |
SOUTH KANSAS CITY AREA
CHILDREN’S MUSEUMS |
Wonderscope Children’s Museum – The Regnier Family Wonderscope Children’s Museum of Kansas City is the region’s only fully accessible, non-profit children’s museum dedicated to providing STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) educational experiences for young children and their families. Wonderscope features 30,000 square feet of indoor exploration and half-acre of year-round outdoor adventure, all with a unique Kansas City theme. More info
|
THEME PARKS |
The Bay Water Park – Features include a surf simulator, water slides, lazy river, and an aquatic playground at this city-owned water park. More info
|
ZOOS & AQUARIUMS |
| Kansas City Zoo | Swope Park – At the Kansas City Zoo, you can travel the world without even leaving the gates. The Zoo features several attractions, including the Discovery Barn, the Zoo Learning Center, the African Sky Safari and the Helzberg Penguin Plaza. More info |
WESTSIDE & WEST BOTTOMS | KANSAS CITY, MO
FUN & GAMES |
| Boulevard Rec Deck | Westside, Kansas City, MO – Get your shuffle on in this expansive, laid-back hall at the top of the Tours & Rec Center to play a game or enjoy the skyline. Choose from a wide selection of Boulevard beers and beverages while challenging your friends to a match of deck shuffleboard, tabletop shuffleboard, or foosball. More info |
MORE ATTRACTIONS: MUST SEE | ACTIVITIES | CULTURAL | SPORTS | NIGHTLIFE | BBQ & BREWS | OUTDOORS
