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Tue, May 19: Kansas City Monarchs Home Games
Tue, May 19: The
Hero's Blueprint: Building a Powerful Character for Teens
Thu, May 21: Quest 529 Free Family Fun Nights at Kansas Children's Discovery Center - May
Thu, May 21: The Addams Family presented by First Act Theatre Arts
Fri, May 22: Lawrence Busker Festival 2026
Sun, May 24: Outdoor Concert Series: Green Shoebox Band at Sar Ko Par Trails Park
Fri, May 29: 2026 Prairie Village Art Show
Fri, May 29: Friday Night Sound Bites at Lenexa Public Market
Fri, May 29: Movie in the Park: Lilo & Stitch at Electric Park
Fri, Jun 5: Friday in the Park at Macken Park Festival Shelter |
Dear KidsOutAndAbout readers: There’s a sign on the New York State Thruway heading west that marks 70 miles to where I live. For Rochesterians driving back to Western New York from the east or southeast, that marker elicits both a sigh of relief and a groan: You’re close, especially relative to where you started. But in that final stretch, each mile is somehow psychologically
longer. Over the years, this became a useful metaphor in my family: You're pushing through to the end of a project, you'd love to see the finish line, but the murky distance between you and that goal is in your way. "Ugh, it's those last 70 miles," one of us will say to the person suffering, and we'll all nod sympathetically. At this time of year, families with kids in school are experiencing those last 70 miles: The end of the school year is in sight, yet
not quite here. The energy reserves are low, and the end point seems stuck in the distance. We feel like we’re sprinting but not getting closer fast enough. As in any journey, that’s precisely when it’s worth keeping in mind that these last miles may feel long, but they’re also the most meaningful: They become the lens through which we look back at the whole experience, so these final steps really count. Remembering this can provide the last surge of energy to press
forward. So whatever final 70 miles you and your kids are facing, remind yourself and the people traveling with you that if you put your best self into it now, the rewards will feel sweeter, and the memories of success will help fuel you next time. You’re on the last leg. You're almost there. And you have lots of company.
—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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Let Mom know how special she really is! Treat her to a fun and interactive Mother's Day at The Melting Pot! Enjoy a four-course set menu for $59 per adult. Open at 11am. Call 816-931-6358 or reserve online.
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This Mother’s Day, we’re celebrating all the wonderful moms out there with FREE admission to the Kansas City Automotive Museum! Treat mom to a day of fun and exploration, surrounded by beautiful cars and incredible exhibits.
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The special exhibition Timeless Mucha celebrates the visionary graphic work of Czech artist Alphonse Mucha (1860–1939), whose elegant figures and whiplash lines came to define the Art Nouveau movement and transformed visual culture around the world.
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Equal Start invites you to participate in the 11th Annual Northland Mother's Day 5K. The event will raise money to purchase school supplies for eligible children. Designed by Runners for Runners. Certified 5K course at the beautiful English Landing Park in Parkville, MO. Fast course with under 20 ft elevation gain, and with minimal turns. The race can be observed from several locations.
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- Free Arts & Crafts Day on the Farm | Hometown Olathe Family Farm - 11000 S Woodland St, Olathe, KS 66061, Friday, May 8, 2026, 2 pm - 4:30 pm
- Storytime for Babies - South Buckner Tarsney Road, Grain Valley, MO, Friday, May 8, 2026, 9:30 AM
- Pokémon & Beyblades Club at Olathe Library Indian
Creek - 16100 W 135th St, Olathe, KS 66062, Friday, May 8, 2026, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
- Mother's Day Yoga (ages 16+) at Lenexa Rec Center - West 87th Street Parkway, Lenexa, KS, Friday, May 8, 2026, 6 pm
- Storytime for Families - North Oak Trafficway, Kansas City, MO, Friday, May 8, 2026, 9:30am - 10:30am
- Dinosaurs: Land of Fire and Ice - 2450 Grand Blvd, Crown Center, Kansas
City, MO 64108, Friday, May 8, 2026 - Sunday, May 10, 2026, 10:00am - 6:00pm Mon-Sat | 12:00-5:00pm Sun
- Free spring mini photo session with Shoott! - KC - Saturday, May 9, 2026, See link for times
- MTC Kids Jam – Uncle Jumbo - Midwest Trust Center at Johnson County Community College, 12345 College Blvd, Overland Park, KS 66210, Saturday, May 9, 2026, 11:00AM
- Lenexa
Farmers Market 2026 - West 87th Street Parkway, Lenexa, KS, Saturday, May 9, 2026, 8 am - 12 pm
- Outdoor Movie Series #1 - The Wizard of Oz | Parkville Parks & Rec - Infield at Creekside, Parkville, MO, Saturday, May 9, 2026, 7 pm
- Mother's Day at the Parkville Farmers Market - Parkville, MO, Saturday, May 9, 2026, 7:00 am to noon
- Mother's Day at Kingdom City
Church - Burlington Street, North Kansas City, MO, Sunday, May 10, 2026, 8:30am, 10:00am, and 11:30am
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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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Have a great weekend!
Debra Ross
Publisher, KidsOutAndAbout.com
Mom of Madison and Ella |
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