Tween Activities in Kansas City

26 tween-approved activities in Kansas City for ages 10–12. From escape rooms to outdoor adventures, things tweens actually want to do.

Highest rated: Game Show Studio Kansas City, National WWI Museum and Memorial, The Peace Pavilion. 12 listings are free. 11 listings work for rainy days. Every listing includes stroller access, cost estimates, and parent tips.

How to use this tweens list

Use the notes below to match the outing to age, weather, cost, and how much energy your family has. KidPaths is currently tracking 26 indexable picks for this page in Kansas City, MO, with details for cost, age fit, stroller access, weather backup, and parent logistics.

Quick fit

4 for infants, 18 for toddlers, 22 for little kids, 26 for big kids.

Weather and access

13 indoor or mixed-weather picks. 17 outdoor or partly outdoor picks. 15 stroller-friendly stops. 11 rainy-day backups.

Cost scan

12 free picks. 14 paid picks. Open the cards for family-of-4 cost notes and savings tips when we have them.

Top Picks

Game Show Studio Kansas City

Game Show Studio Kansas City

5.0(167)

Ages: 8 and up

IndoorRainy Day
National WWI Museum and Memorial

National WWI Museum and Memorial

4.9(8,599)

Ages: 9 and up

Indoor/OutdoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
The Peace PavilionFree

The Peace Pavilion

4.9(52)

Ages: 6 and up

Indoor/OutdoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
Rage KC!

Rage KC!

4.8(234)

Ages: 10 and up (age restrictions apply; verify before booking)

IndoorRainy Day
Loose ParkFree

Loose Park

4.8(6,256)

Ages: All ages

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Science City at Union Station

Science City at Union Station

4.8(5,406)

Ages: 3, 12 years old

IndoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures

The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures

4.8(1,355)

Ages: 5 and up

IndoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
Lakeside Nature CenterFree

Lakeside Nature Center

4.7(1,084)

Ages: 3, 12 years old

Indoor/Outdoor
Go Ape Zipline and Adventure Park

Go Ape Zipline and Adventure Park

4.7(606)

Ages: 10+ years (minimum age/weight requirements apply)

Outdoor
Hodge Park PlaygroundFree

Hodge Park Playground

4.7(181)

Ages: 2, 12 years

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Rope Playground at Roanoke ParkFree

Rope Playground at Roanoke Park

4.7(302)

Ages: 4, 13 years

Outdoor
Variety KC PlaygroundFree

Variety KC Playground

4.7(222)

Ages: 2, 13 years

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Dagg ParkFree

Dagg Park

4.6(715)

Ages: 2, 13 years

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Penn Valley ParkFree

Penn Valley Park

4.6(3,848)

Ages: All ages

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
William E. Macken ParkFree

William E. Macken Park

4.6(2,136)

Ages: 2, 12 years

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium

Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium

4.6(21,329)

Ages: All ages

Indoor/OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Swope ParkFree

Swope Park

4.5(1,127)

Ages: All ages

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Penguin ParkFree

Penguin Park

4.5(3,599)

Ages: 2, 12 years

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Hidden Valley ParkFree

Hidden Valley Park

4.4(702)

Ages: 3, 12 years

Outdoor
Museum at Prairiefire

Museum at Prairiefire

4.3(1,164)

Ages: 3 and up

IndoorStroller-FriendlyRainy Day
Worlds of Fun

Worlds of Fun

4.2(18,164)

Ages: 3 and up; thrill rides require minimum heights typically 48-54 inches

OutdoorStroller-Friendly
Get Air Trampoline Park

Get Air Trampoline Park

4.2(798)

Ages: 3 and up

IndoorRainy Day
The Rush Funplex

The Rush Funplex

4.1(769)

Ages: 3 and up

IndoorRainy Day
PowerPlay Metro North Entertainment Center

PowerPlay Metro North Entertainment Center

4.0(1,623)

Ages: 3 and up

IndoorRainy Day
Cool Crest Family Fun Center

Cool Crest Family Fun Center

4.0(2,067)

Ages: 3 and up

Outdoor
Museum of Illusions

Museum of Illusions

3.9(713)

Ages: 6 and up

IndoorRainy Day

Common Questions

What are the best activities for tweens (ages 10–12) in Kansas City?
Kansas City has 26 activities rated for tweens (ages 10–12). Top picks: Game Show Studio Kansas City, National WWI Museum and Memorial, The Peace Pavilion, Rage KC!, Loose Park.
Are there free tweens activities in Kansas City?
Yes. 12 of the 26 tweens-friendly activities in Kansas City are completely free, including The Peace Pavilion, Loose Park, Lakeside Nature Center.
What indoor activities are good for tweens (ages 10–12) in Kansas City?
11 indoor or rainy-day activities in Kansas City are suitable for tweens (ages 10–12). Best rated: Game Show Studio Kansas City, National WWI Museum and Memorial, The Peace Pavilion.

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