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Thu, Apr 16: "Alice In Wonderland, Jr." presented by The Culture House School of Theatre
Thu, Apr 16: CoreFirst Bank & Trust Free Family Fun Nights at Kansas Children's Discovery Center - April
Fri, Apr 17: Homeschool Day
| Shawnee Indian Mission State Historic Site
Sat, Apr 18: Inclusive Storytime: Step into Pete's Shoes | Oak Park Library
Sat, Apr 18: Water Wonder Days: Grow with Water presented by Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation at Kansas Children's Discovery Center
Sun, Apr 19: Great Car Show at the National WWI Museum and Memorial
Mon, Apr 20: Sensory Kit Service Project | KindCraft
Wed, Apr 22: Arbor Day Tree Art at Family Night | Lenexa Public Market
Sat, Apr 25: Kid's Lit Fest KC 2026 at The Regnier Family Wonderscope Children's Museum of Kansas City
Sat, Apr 25: Lenexa Farmers Market 2026 |
Dear KidsOutAndAbout readers: One of the best things about spring is that it turns all of us into treasure hunters. After a long winter, we adults start scanning the world for signs that life is returning: We notice the first mist of green in a forest's understory, the first brave crocus, the first daffodil. If we point out loud, kids catch on quickly, drawn by the thrill of seeking what
winter was hiding even just a few weeks ago, and they're ready to find magic behind every tree. Of course, in certain parts of North America, spring can be stingy in early April: The calendar may insist it’s here, but the yard is still beige, the trees are still bare, and the only things blooming outside are spreading patches of mud. But there’s no rule that says spring surprises have to come only from Mother Nature! That’s one reason I’m such a fan of egg
hunts. Last year, I wrote an extremely popular step-by-step article showing how to Turn Easter Into a Treasure Hunt, complete with a printable PDF of rhyming clues. It’s right there waiting for you, ready to make you look like a genius with practically zero effort. And if you want to kick it up a notch and invite a crowd, our article Easter Egg Hunts: Tips and Tricks for a Great Party lays out the
strategies for what may be the easiest, fastest, best-bang-for-the-buck kids’ party on Earth. Sure, egg hunts feature prominently in our culture's Easter traditions, but they needn't belong only to Easter, they're a wonderful diversion anytime, in any context. Spring is a season that proves there’s treasure everywhere. Sometimes the universe provides the fun for us. And sometimes we create it ourselves.
—Debra Ross, publisher of
KidsOutAndAbout.com, co-author of The Eclipse Effect: How to Seize Extraordinary Moments to Build Strong Communities
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KidsOutAndAbout.com: Discover more. Do more. Connect more. If you like my publisher's column, you can easily scroll through past columns in the "Notes from Deb" section of our site. |
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Everyone knows the heartwarming story of Cinderella! The timeless enchantment of this magical fairy tale is reborn with the Rodgers & Hammerstein hallmarks of originality, charm and elegance. Originally presented on television in 1957 starring Julie Andrews, Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella was the most widely viewed program in the history of the medium. Its recreation in 1965 starring Lesley Ann Warren was no less successful in transporting a new generation to the miraculous kingdom of dreams-come-true, and so was a second remake in 1997, which starred Brandy as Cinderella and Whitney Houston as her Fairy Godmother. As adapted for the stage, with great warmth and more than a touch of hilarity, this enthralling fairy tale still warms the hearts of children and adults alike.
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The Kansas Children’s Discovery Center will host the nationally-traveling Take Care with Peanuts: The Exhibit from February 6 to May 10, 2026! Based on the beloved Peanuts “Take Care” campaign and created by the Miami Children’s Museum, Take Care with Peanuts: The Exhibit teaches children how to take care of themselves, each other, and the Earth with Snoopy, Charlie Brown, Lucy, Linus, and the rest of the Peanuts gang. Designed as a fully immersive, hands-on experience, the exhibit transforms iconic Peanuts scenes into interactive learning environments. Children engage in activities that encourage creative thinking, emotional awareness, problem-solving, and collaboration, using play as a pathway to deeper understanding and connection.
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We will once again be hosting our popular Easter Egg Hunt event in Heritage Park. Kids can hunt eggs and see the Easter Bunny. Please consider helping us by providing a monetary donation, trinket, or treat for the Easter Eggs!
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Ready for a prehistoric adventure? Bring your little paleontologists to experience this FREE, hands-on-exhibit designed to spark curiosity and scientific thinking.
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Bring your dog out for a morning of Easter fun at Waggin’ Trail Dog Park! For a $5 donation your pup will receive a goodie bag and get to participate in a dog only Easter Egg Hunt. There will be prizes, pet vendors, and more. The small dog egg hunt will be at 11 am and the large dog hunt at 11:20 am. No children under the age of 5 allowed in designated dog area, all dogs must be accompanied by owner while inside the dog park. Event is RAIN or SHINE.
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An event specifically designed for children with Autism and special needs to enjoy time at the park without loud music, flashing lights- and to have a lot of fun!
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iD Tech: The World's #1 STEM Summer Camp! BattleBots® Camp? You can only get it here. Roblox Camp? We've got that and more in our Summer '26 lineup. Register today at the top-rated tech camp for 25 years and counting! iD Tech is the very best experience built around your child—their interests, their skill level, their goals for the future. Trusted by 75+ of the world’s top universities and over 1,000,000 parents, iD Tech is where kids and teens learn from the best—coding, game dev, robotics, and more. The future starts at iD Tech! Click here for more information about your local iD Tech opportunities! Virtual camps are also available!
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- Dinosaurs: Land of Fire and Ice - 2450 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64108, Friday, April 3, 2026, 10:00am - 6:00pm
- Storytime for Babies - Mid-Continent Public Library - Grain Valley Branch, South Buckner Tarsney Road, Grain Valley, MO, Friday, April 3, 2026, 9:30 AM
- Free Arts & Crafts Day on the Farm - Hometown Olathe Family
Farm, 11000 S Woodland St, Olathe, KS 66061, Friday, April 3, 2026, 2 pm - 4:30 pm
- Crafternoon Olathe Library Indian Creek - Olathe Indian Creek Library, 16100 W 135th St, Olathe, KS 66062, Friday, April 3, 2026, 4:30pm
- Teen Zone Indian Creek - Olathe Indian Creek Library, 16100 W 135th St, Olathe, KS 66062, Friday, April 3, 2026, 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
- Kids & Crafts
Storytime - Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont St, Lawrence, KS 66044, Friday, April 3, 2026, See website
- Dinosaurs: Land of Fire and Ice - 2450 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64108, Saturday, April 4, 2026, 10:00am - 6:00pm
- Free spring mini photo session with Shoott! - KC - Shoott, Broadway, New York, NY, Saturday, April 4, 2026, See link for times
- HOP in DOP - Downtown Overland Park, KS,
Saturday, April 4, 2026, 10 am - 12 pm
- Downtown Parkville Easter Bunny & Egg Hunt - Historic Downtown Parkville, Saturday, April 4, 2026, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Dinosaurs: Land of Fire and Ice - 2450 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64108, Sunday, April 5, 2026, 12:00-5:00pm
- Easter Services - Lee's Summit Community Church, Southwest Jefferson Street, Lee's Summit, MO, Sunday, April 5, 2026, 9:00am and
10:30am
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The KidsOutAndAbout annual guide to summer camps in the Kansas City area is back! You can search by date, age, or categories like day/overnight, sports, drama, music, theatre, arts & crafts, technology, robotics, horseback riding, preschool, & more.
Our guide puts summer fun right at your fingertips!
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Parents have an abundance of choices when it comes to PreK and day care options in the KC area! Use our Big List to help find the best one for your kiddos and check our events calendar to find Open Houses where you can meet teachers and tour the
schools.
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Click here to discover Birthday party locations in the Kansas City area. From Arcades to Ziplines our Big List will help you think outside the box and plan the party of your kids' dreams! KidsOutAndAbout has dozens of ideas!
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2025's Top 20 Places to Take Kids in the Kansas City Area, as voted by thousands of parents! Our Top 20 results page includes a list of your top picks, including winners in special categories like Top Arts Educator, Top Sports Educator, and Top STEM
Educator!
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Have a great weekend!
Debra Ross
Publisher, KidsOutAndAbout.com
Mom of Madison and Ella |
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