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Things to do with kids in Kansas City

Last updated July 11, 2026 · 15 places

Things to do with kids in Kansas City — a working list of 15 places worth trying with kids, pulled from current ratings and community reviews in Kansas City. Each spot is chosen for the kind of things parents actually notice: room for strollers, staff who welcome families, and a shape of day that fits little ones.

Good to know this fall

Fall break and early-season rain shift families toward the indoor picks on this list fast. The first wet weekend of the month is the busiest — go right at opening, and check school-holiday weeks before you drive across town.

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  1. 01

    Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium

    4.6 (21,959)6800 Zoo Dr, Kansas City, MO 64132, USA

    A well-rated zoo in Kansas City.

  2. 02

    Worlds of Fun

    4.2 (18,333)4545 Worlds of Fun Ave, Kansas City, MO 64161, USA

    A well-rated amusement center in Kansas City.

  3. 03

    Union Station Kansas City

    4.7 (10,266)30 W Pershing Rd, Kansas City, MO 64108, USA

    A well-rated historical landmark in Kansas City.

  4. 04

    The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art

    4.8 (15,396)4525 Oak St, Kansas City, MO 64111, USA

    A well-rated art museum in Kansas City.

  5. 05

    Harrah's Kansas City - A Caesars Rewards Destination

    3.9 (13,276)1 Riverboat Dr, North Kansas City, MO 64116, USA

    A well-rated casino in Kansas City.

  6. 06

    National WWI Museum and Memorial

    4.9 (8,881)2 Memorial Dr, Kansas City, MO 64108, USA

    A well-rated museum in Kansas City.

  7. 07

    Loose Park

    4.8 (6,423)5200 Wornall Rd, Kansas City, MO 64112, USA

    A well-rated city park in Kansas City.

  8. 08

    Science City at Union Station

    4.8 (5,615)30 W Pershing Rd, Kansas City, MO 64108, USA

    A well-rated museum in Kansas City.

  9. 09

    LEGOLAND Discovery Center Kansas City

    4.0 (4,548)2475 Grand Blvd East Retail Suite 200; Crown Center Shops, Kansas City, MO 64108, USA

    A well-rated tourist attraction in Kansas City.

  10. 10

    The Rabbit hOle

    4.7 (935)919 E 14th Ave, North Kansas City, MO 64116, USA

    A well-rated museum in Kansas City.

  11. 11

    SEA LIFE Kansas City Aquarium

    4.3 (4,278)2475 Grand Blvd Ste 100, Kansas City, MO 64108, USA

    A well-rated aquarium in Kansas City.

  12. 12

    Negro Leagues Baseball Museum

    4.8 (3,704)1616 E 18th St, Kansas City, MO 64108, USA

    A well-rated museum in Kansas City.

  13. 13

    Harry S. Truman Presidential Library & Museum

    4.8 (736)New Entrance on East Side of Building, 500 W US Hwy 24, Independence, MO 64050, USA

    A well-rated museum in Kansas City.

  14. 14

    J. Rieger & Co.

    4.7 (783)2700 Guinotte Ave, Kansas City, MO 64120, USA

    A well-rated manufacturer in Kansas City.

  15. 15

    Penguin Park

    4.5 (3,679)4124 NE Vivion Rd, Kansas City, MO 64119, USA

    A well-rated city park in Kansas City.

Common questions

How were these things to do with kids in Kansas City chosen?

Each place starts from current local listing data for Kansas City, then is screened for family fit — things like kids' menus and high chairs, how loud it gets, the ages it suits best, and practical details like stroller room and wait times.

How current is this guide?

This guide was last updated in July 2026. FamSpots refreshes its city guides on a rolling schedule, and each page shows its own update date at the bottom.

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