Family Weekend Guide

Kansas City weekend events for kids (6–10)

32 events tagged for kids (6–10) across the next 4 weekends. Events whose source doesn't list ages aren't included here; see the full list.

Updated

Age
Area
Cost
Weather

Weekend of Oct 16–18

Library storytimes & programs (3, free)

From Johnson County Library and Kansas City Kansas Public Library, plus KC Parks family events. (The Kansas City Public Library and Mid-Continent calendars block automated tools, so they aren't included yet.) Some need registration; check the library page.

Saturday, Oct 17

Sunday, Oct 18

Weekend of Oct 23–25

Big outings

Oct 24 – Oct 25 · 9:30am–5pm

Boo at the Zoo at the Kansas City Zoo

Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium — Kansas City, MO · Jackson Co. · Kansas City, MO

Not-so-scary trick-or-treating in family-friendly costumes; bags provided at the entrance for kids 12 and under. Sat.–Sun., Oct. 24–25, 9:30am–5pm.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Paid: Included with Zoo admission or membership
Details at Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium ↗

Museums, gardens & more

Sat, Oct 24 · 10am–3pm

1890 Midwest Hallowed Event

Shoal Creek Living History Museum — Kansas City, MO · Jackson Co. · Kansas City, MO

Adults and children ages 10 and older – $10 Children ages 3 to 9 – $5 Children ages 2 and under free This event is designed to represent how Halloween would have been…

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Cost not listed
Details at Kansas City Parks & Recreation ↗

Library storytimes & programs (8, free)

From Johnson County Library and Kansas City Kansas Public Library, plus KC Parks family events. (The Kansas City Public Library and Mid-Continent calendars block automated tools, so they aren't included yet.) Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Oct 23

1pmCreepy Cupcakes! · South Branch Library, Kansas City, KS 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Saturday, Oct 24

Sunday, Oct 25

2pmApple Party! · Main Library, Kansas City, KS 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Weekend of Oct 30–Nov 1

Big outings

Library storytimes & programs (6, free)

From Johnson County Library and Kansas City Kansas Public Library, plus KC Parks family events. (The Kansas City Public Library and Mid-Continent calendars block automated tools, so they aren't included yet.) Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Oct 30

Saturday, Oct 31

Sunday, Nov 1

Weekend of Nov 6–8

Museums, gardens & more

Library storytimes & programs (8, free)

From Johnson County Library and Kansas City Kansas Public Library, plus KC Parks family events. (The Kansas City Public Library and Mid-Continent calendars block automated tools, so they aren't included yet.) Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Nov 6

Saturday, Nov 7