articles

5 Family Friendly Things to do in Kansas City This Weekend

By Melissa Basgall, Editor and Publisher September 12, 2023

Looking for family-friendly fun in Kansas City this weekend? You're in for a treat! The Kansas CityMetro has something for everyone, so get ready for a weekend of unforgettable family bonding!

1. Skate with Elsa, Anna, and Olaf this Sunday at The Rink! ❄️⛸️ Your reserved ticket includes a skate pass, rentals, hot chocolate, and a s'mores kit. πŸ’™Reserve your spot now! Link in bio or ZonaRosa.com/ice. 

2. Join the adorable penguins for a stroll at KC Zoo and Aquarium! 🐧🚢‍♂️ Don't miss the Penguin Walk – a delightful experience for the whole family.

3. Get ready to jam with Kadesh Flow and Dinosaur O'Dell at MTC Kids Jam! πŸŽΆπŸ¦• An exciting musical adventure awaits the little ones.

4. Express yourself at Nelson-Atkins during Free Weekend Fun! πŸŽ¨πŸ—£οΈ Join us every Saturday and Sunday for hands-on activities, close looking, and engaging conversations with our guides. Explore new activities each weekend!

5. Celebrate the first First Friday weekend of 2024 in the West Bottoms! πŸŽ‰πŸŽ¨ Explore art, enjoy live performances, and discover unique shops and galleries. It's the perfect start to a creative year! 

Don't miss out on the best in family fun! Join 30,000 other KC families who get our weekly family fun e-newsletter! It's your weekly gateway to all the best events happening in KC! Unforgettable family moments await—become a Macaroni KID insider today! Sign up now! 

FYI--There are multiple Macaroni KID editions in KC, and each shares family fun for that part of town. You're invited to sign up for as many areas as you like—most who are willing to drive 15 or 20 mins for family fun are signed up for multiple editions! Here are the links to subscribe to each:


North KC: https://northlandkansascity.macaronikid.com/subscribe 

Overland Park-Olathe-Shawnee-Lenexa: https://overlandpark.macaronikid.com/subscribe 

Downtown-South KC: https://downtownkansascity.macaronikid.com/subscribe

Gardner-Spring Hill-Paola: https://paola.macaronikid.com/subscribe

WyCo/Leavenworth Co: https://kansascityks.macaronikid.com/subscribe

SouthEast KC (includes Independence, Blue Springs, Lee’s Summit) https://sekansascity.macaronikid.com/subscribe