What can we do with kids on a rainy day in Kansas City?

Kansas City has 8 rainy-day-friendly activities for families. Best options: Game Show Studio Kansas City, National WWI Museum and Memorial, Union Station Kansas City, The Regnier Family Wonderscope Children's Museum of Kansas City, Main Event Kansas City North. All are indoor or covered.

How many rainy day activities in Kansas City are stroller-friendly?

4 of the 8 rainy day activities in Kansas City are fully stroller-friendly.

Rainy Day Activities for Kids in Kansas City

8 indoor and rainy day activities for kids in Kansas City. Museums, entertainment centers, and indoor play spaces with age ratings and parent tips.

Highest rated: Game Show Studio Kansas City, National WWI Museum and Memorial, Union Station Kansas City. 7 are indoor. Every listing includes age ratings, stroller access, and parent tips.

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Game Show Studio Kansas City

5 stars

Game Show Studio puts families inside a live game show format, buzzers, scoreboards, hosts, and actual competition between family members. Kids who lo

8 and upIndoor$80-$140 depending on package and group size

National WWI Museum and Memorial

4.9 stars

For older kids and teens who are studying WWI or just fascinated by history, the National WWI Museum delivers the most immersive, emotionally resonant

9 and upIndoor & Outdoor$50-$70 (adults typically $18-20; children discounted; under 5 typically free)

Union Station Kansas City

4.7 stars

Union Station is like a treasure chest of Kansas City history and activity, the grand hall alone stops kids in their tracks, and then they discover th

All agesIndoor$80-$150 depending on which paid attractions you include (Science City, Train Experience, special exhibits)

The Regnier Family Wonderscope Children's Museum of Kansas City

4.4 stars

Wonderscope is the hands-on children's museum Kansas City families swear by, a place where every exhibit invites kids to actually do something rather

1–10 years oldIndoor$50-$70 (children and adults roughly same price; children under 1 typically free)

Main Event Kansas City North

4.3 stars

Main Event is the full-package family entertainment venue, bowling, laser tag, video game arcade, billiards, and a full restaurant all under one roof.

5 and upIndoor$80-$140+ (bowling, laser tag, and arcade tokens add up; full menu dining is additional)

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