11 Things To Do in Kansas City With Kids

Hannah Scott said:  Cheer on the Boys in Blue at a Kansas City Royals baseball game! A variety of kid-friendly "Outfield Experiences" are also available, such as playground, a carousel, mini golf, base running, batting challenges, and a pitching mound.

Cost: Tickets from $23

Stretched across 202 acres, the Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium is home to nearly 10,000 animals.

Hannah Scott said:  If anyone in your family is into college basketball, you can't leave Kansas City without checking out the CBE! Each area features a different interactive experience -- like a slam dunk court, a buzzer beater court, an opportunity to see yourself on TV as a basketball commentator, and much much more! The CBE is also home to the National College Basketball Hall of Fame.

Full disclosure: I am not a sports fan in the slightest, and I still had a blast at the CBE!

Cost: $15 adults, $12 (ages 4-17)

Sea Life Kansas City is an interactive aquarium, home to over 5,000 creatures showcased across approximately a dozen themed exhibits, including a 180° underwater tunnel where you can encounter sharks, rescued sea turtles, jellyfish, seahorses, rays, and more. The attraction also offers hands‑on touch pools and educational experiences such as daily talks and live feedings, making it a family‑friendly marine adventure in downtown Kansas City

Hannah Scott said:  While public transportation may not seem like an "attraction," it's certainly worth mentioning on this list because it's completely free to use and can make your visit to Kansas City a bit more convenient with stops at all of the major downtown attractions! Kiddos who love the Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood TV show may also love comparing the streetcar with Daniel's trolley....so maybe we CAN call this an attraction!

A Route Map is available to help you plan.

Cost: free

Hannah Scott said:  This burger joint is a greasy KC favorite your family will love. Their menu features diner staples like burgers, fries, chicken fingers, onion rings, and milkshakes. Order a skyscraper milkshake (the cherry flavor is the BEST), and it will be served in a giant vase. Needless to say, it's big enough to share with the whole table!

Wonderscope Children's Museum of Kansas City is 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 1/2 acre of year-round outdoor adventure, all with a unique Kansas City theme.

Hannah Scott said:  The Country Club Plaza is 15 blocks of restaurants, shopping, a movie theater, street performers, and annual events, all against a backdrop of beautiful buildings, statues, and famous Kansas City fountains. If you happen to be visiting during the holiday season, the Plaza Lights are a must-see as the entire district is covered in festive decorations.

Also a historic battlefield location, Loose Park is a local favorite for its open grassy area, beautiful ponds and trees, extensive rose garden, tennis courts, playgrounds, and splash pad. 

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.

Hannah Scott said:  The Great Wolf Lodge is the ultimate indoor water park -- and then some! Your family will enjoy plenty of water fun with pools and slides, but that's just the beginning. Great Wolf Lodge also boasts bowling, arcade games, a spa (for adults AND kids), pajama parties, glow golf, and more!