Things to Do with Kids in Kansas City, MO
11 kid-tested activities: museums, parks, zoos, restaurants, and more.
Game Show Studio Kansas City
Ages: 8 and up
National WWI Museum and Memorial
Ages: 9 and up
FreeLakeside Nature Center
Ages: 3–12 years old
Partially FreeUnion Station Kansas City
Ages: All ages
The Regnier Family Wonderscope Children's Museum of Kansas City
Ages: 1–10 years old
Museum at Prairiefire
Ages: 3 and up
Main Event Kansas City North
Ages: 5 and up
Kanga's Indoor Playcenter Independence
Ages: 6 months–10 years old
Worlds of Fun
Ages: 3 and up; thrill rides require minimum heights typically 48-54 inches
Cool Crest Family Fun Center
Ages: 3 and up
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Kansas City
Ages: 3–10 years old
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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.
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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 1 free family activities. Top picks: Lakeside Nature Center. See all free activities at kidpaths.com/kansas-city.
- What can we do with kids on a rainy day in Kansas City?
- There are 8 rainy day options in Kansas City. Top indoor picks: Game Show Studio Kansas City, National WWI Museum and Memorial, Union Station Kansas City, The Regnier Family Wonderscope Children's Museum of Kansas City, Museum at Prairiefire.
- What are the best activities for toddlers in Kansas City?
- 8 activities in Kansas City are rated for toddlers (ages 1–3). Parent favorites: Lakeside Nature Center, Union Station Kansas City, The Regnier Family Wonderscope Children's Museum of Kansas City, Museum at Prairiefire, Kanga's Indoor Playcenter Independence.
- Which Kansas City attractions are stroller-friendly?
- 5 of 11 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?
- 7 activities in Kansas City are rated for teens (ages 13–17). Top picks: Game Show Studio Kansas City, National WWI Museum and Memorial, Union Station Kansas City, Museum at Prairiefire, Main Event Kansas City North.
- How much do family activities cost in Kansas City?
- KidPaths tracks family-of-4 cost estimates for 11 activities in Kansas City. 1 are completely free. Each listing shows the real cost for a family of four, not just per-person pricing.
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