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When it's too rainy or hot or cold, and the kids need some indoor activity, you can find it here, from museums to aquariums, bowling, play spaces, bounce houses, arts centers, libraries, story times, and more.West Wyandotte LibraryParent rating: ![]() Location: 1737 North 82nd Street, Kansas City, KS The West Wyandotte Library features an especially large collection of fine art books and a gallery. The library also has a computer lab and programming for children, teens, and adults. |
Mr. and Mrs. F.L. Schlagle LibraryParent rating: ![]() Location: 4051 West Drive, Kansas City, KS The Mr. and Mrs. F.L. Schlagle Library is a library unique its surroundings and its offerings. The KCKPL branch opened in June 2001 at Wyandotte County Lake Park and provides scientific, educat...
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The Coterie TheatreParent rating: ![]() Location: 2450 Grand Blvd, Suite 144, Kansas City, MO Founded in 1979, the theater is housed on level one in Hallmark's Crown Center shops. The Coterie is among the top five theaters serving families and young audiences in the United States. Tr...
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Chuck E. Cheese'sParent rating: ![]() Location: 10510 Metcalf Lane, Shawnee Mission, KS Although parents might cringe when Chuck E. Cheese's comes up as a dinner suggestion, many kids we know just love visiting here (hmmm, could it be the crazy kiddie casino atmosphere with tokens...
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Reading ReptileParent rating: ![]() Location: 328 West 63rd Street, Kansas City, MO Reading Reptile is a community-oriented children's bookstore specializing in books and tapes for children, story hours, author events, and more. |
Chuck E. Cheese'sParent rating: ![]() Location: 15225 W 134th Street, Olathe, KS Although parents might cringe when Chuck E. Cheese's comes up as a dinner suggestion, many kids we know just love visiting here (hmmm, could it be the crazy kiddie casino atmosphere with tokens...
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Hallmark Visitors CenterParent rating: ![]() Location: 2501 McGee Street, Kansas City, MO Find out about the history of a company that is an American institution. Exhibits tell the story of Hallmark and how their products are made - some featuring Hallmark employees at work. For a... |
ZonkersParent rating: ![]() Location: 20070 West 151st Street, Olathe, KS The winner of our 2010 Parents' Picks quest to find the best kids' party place in Kansa...
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Mercury GymnasticsParent rating: ![]() Location: 10551 N Ambassador Drive, Kansas City, MO Mercury Gymnastics offers a variety of programs for budding young gymnasts, including recreational, pre-competitive, trampoline and tumbling, preschool gymnastics, and parent/child class...
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Paint, Glaze and Fire Ceramics and Coffee HouseParent rating: ![]() Location: 12683 Metcalf Avenue, Shawnee Mission, KS Paint, Glaze & Fire provides an opportunity for painters to create beautiful and affordable ceramic pieces. Perhaps more important than the final product, however, is the creative process that ...
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John Wornall House MuseumParent rating: ![]() Location: 6115 Wornall Road, Kansas City, MO In 1858 Kentuckian John B. Wornall built this elegant home in the Greek Revival style. Accurately restored to the period, its interior spaces and authentic furnishings demonstrate why the house was ca...
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Ernie Miller Nature CenterParent rating: ![]() Location: 909 North Highway 7, Olathe, KS The 2009 Nickelodeon Parent's Picks winner for best day camp in Kansas City, Ernie Miller Nature Center was the first nature center in Johnson County. The Center provides an opportunity ...
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Puppetry Arts InstituteParent rating: ![]() Location: 11025 East Winner Road, Independence, MO The goal of the Puppetry Arts Institute is to to preserve and promote puppetry through education and entertainment for all ages. Featured is a museum, gift shop, workshops for children and adul...
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Chestnut Fine Arts CenterParent rating: ![]() Location: 234 N. Chestnut, Olathe, KS The Chestnut Fine Arts Center currently hosts a theatrical season of six plays and/or musicals per year, in addition to sponsoring numerous children's workshops, talent shows, recitals, concert...
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Johnson County MuseumParent rating: ![]() Location: 6305 Lackman Road, Shawnee Mission, KS Founded in 1967, The Johnson County Museum includes permanent and rotating exhibit galleries that give special emphasis to the 'burbs and how Johnson County has changed through the years. The m...
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