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Sat, May 16: Turkey Creek Festival 2026
Sun, May 17: Outdoor Concert Series: Pure Sweetness Entertainment at Sar Ko Par Trails Park
Tue, May 19: Kansas City Monarchs Home Games
Thu, May 21: Quest 529 Free Family Fun Nights at Kansas Children's Discovery Center - May
Fri, May 22: Lawrence Busker Festival 2026
Fri, May 29: Carry Nation Days | Downtown Belton Main Street
Fri, May 29: Friday Night Sound Bites at Lenexa Public Market
Fri, May 29: Festa Italiana 2026
Fri, May 29: Movie in the Park: Lilo & Stitch at Electric Park
Sat, May 30: 2026 Prairie Village Art Show |
Dear KidsOutAndAbout readers: When they were handing out high school yearbook awards, some of my classmates unofficially, though cheerfully, voted me Least Likely to Become a Professional Cheerleader. I couldn’t really disagree: After all, I was a nerd before being a nerd came into fashion, much more comfortable in a library than at a pep rally. So much for teenage
predictions! Yesterday, my daughter Ella turned 25, which means KidsOutAndAbout turns 25, too. When Ella was imminent, and her sister Madison was one-and-a-half, I was realizing just how many incredible experiences for kids and families were all around us in Rochester, NY. Back then, before web calendars were a thing, finding out about stuff happening meant you had to know where to look. So during maternity leave from my old technology consulting firm, I
decided to build a place to make invisible opportunities visible, to celebrate the people who create them, and to build audiences for these great things. We’ve grown to a dedicated team of 20 people doing work that matters, serving 52 regions with 15 million readers per year and 750,000 weekly newsletter subscribers. So yes, I’m a professional cheerleader, and I love it. I love this. I love that my job is to help build an audience for the remarkable experiences
people are bringing to life. I love that our mission is to shine a light on the concerts, camps, classes, festivals, trails, museums, libraries, theaters, and local treasures large and small that become family stories and memories. Far from slowing down, we’re heading into hyper-drive for our Silver Anniversary, so stay tuned! Thank you for being part of the journey, and for giving us so much to cheer about.
—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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Welcome to KC Bubble Parties, your go-to company for extraordinary indoor and outdoor soap bubble entertainment! We specialize in providing captivating bubble experiences for festivals, community events, birthday parties, kid's events, pre-schools, camps, daycares, and more.At KC Bubble Parties, we believe in taking bubble entertainment to a whole new level. We come to your location or venue, with our age appropriate music and state-of-the-art equipment, we create an enchanting atmosphere where thousands of bubbles fill the air, captivating audiences of all ages. Brace yourself for bubbles potentially as big as a school bus, as we push the boundaries of what you thought possible!Our mission is to deliver a never-before-seen bubble experience that will leave you and your guests in awe. Whether you're hosting a small gathering or a large-scale event, our team of skilled bubble performers will create a magical and immersive environment that will transport everyone to a world of wonder.
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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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You don't want to miss the 2026 Brookside Art Annual! The 40th Anniversary show starts Friday, May 1st at 5 pm and runs through Sunday, May 3rd at 5 pm. The show is Kansas City’s first outdoor art show of the year, attracts top artists, is a favorite for many buyers and arts enthusiasts and is ranked amongst the best in the nation each year.
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Harry's Hay Days is a celebration of President Truman's birthday and legacy. HHD is truly a community event. Grandview churches, the City, Grandview Chamber of Commerce, Grandview C-4 School District, Grandview Main Street, Grandview Assistance Program, Grandview Historical Society and National Park Service all work together to make this family-friendly fun happen! Grandview's newly revitalized Main Street serves as the backdrop to the parade, food trucks, fun & games. **Please see website for specific event location details**
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Save the date for the Historic Downtown Liberty Farmers Market's Opening Day Celebration: Saturday, May 2, 8 AM to Noon! The first 50 friends of the market to visit our information booth will receive a free delicious, decorated cookie from Big Mouth Baking!
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- Free spring mini photo session with Shoott! - KC - Shoott, Broadway, New York, NY, USA, 05/02/2026 - 05/03/2026, See link for times
- Storytime for Babies - Mid-Continent Public Library - Grain Valley Branch, Grain Valley, MO, 05/01/2026, 9:30 AM
- Free Arts & Crafts Day on the
Farm - Hometown Olathe Family Farm, Olathe, KS 66061, 05/01/2026, 2 pm - 4:30 pm
- Crafternoon Olathe Library Indian Creek - Olathe Indian Creek Library, Olathe, KS 66062, 05/01/2026, 4:30pm
- Teen Zone Indian Creek - Olathe Indian Creek Library, Olathe, KS 66062, 05/01/2026, 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
- Dinosaurs: Land of Fire and Ice - 2450 Grand Blvd, Crown Center,
Kansas City, MO 64108, 05/01/2026 - 05/03/2026, 10:00am - 6:00pm Mon-Sat | 12:00-5:00pm Sun
- Storytime for Families - Mid-Continent Public Library - North Oak Branch, Kansas City, MO, 05/01/2026, 9:30am 10:30am
- 2026 Spring Chick Event at Town Center Plaza - Town Center Plaza, Leawood, KS, 05/02/2026 - 05/03/2026, Saturday, 5/2 - 10am-5pm | Sunday, 5/3 - 11am-4pm
- Lenexa
Farmers Market 2026 - Lenexa Farmers Market, Lenexa, KS, 05/02/2026, Saturdays 8 am - 12 pm | Tuesdays 9 am - 1 pm
- May Festival - Celebrate the Season in Hyde Park - 3801 Gillham Road, Kansas City, MO 64111, 05/02/2026, 1 pm - 3 pm
- KC Symphony in the Park - Smith Fork Campground, Smithville, MO, 05/03/2026, 6 pm
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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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Have a great weekend!
Debra Ross
Publisher, KidsOutAndAbout.com
Mom of Madison and Ella |
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