Kansas City, MO–KS family events this month

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 13

9:30amYoga: Para el bienestar · South Branch Library, Kansas City, KS 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amBaby and Me: Storytime · West Wyandotte Library, Kansas City, KS 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

Saturday, Nov 14

11amStorytime with Chief Judith ‘Trǫnyáęhk’ Manthe · Main Library, Kansas City, KS 6-10 · Free

11:30amBilingual Storytime | Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe · South Branch Library, Kansas City, KS 6-10 · Free

2pmBrown Bear, Brown Bear Craft · Main Library, Kansas City, KS 6-10 · Free

2pmLittle Board Game Club · West Wyandotte Library, Kansas City, KS 6-10 · Free

Sunday, Nov 15

1pmBoard at the Library · West Wyandotte Library, Kansas City, KS 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmEnjoy the Process - Art Workshop · Main Library, Kansas City, KS 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Weekend of Nov 20–22

Big outings

Sep 11 – Dec 27 · 5:30pm–10pm

GloWild: Hidden Treasure at the Kansas City Zoo

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

Mile-long evening path of handmade silk-and-steel lantern sculptures, with photo ops, concessions and entertainment.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid: Tickets required

Wednesday-Sunday evenings. About 60 minutes to walk.

Details at Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium ↗

Library storytimes & programs (16, 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 20

9:30amBaby Storytime · Merriam Plaza Library, Merriam 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

9:30amHello/Hola Storytime · Central Resource Library, Overland Park 0-2 · Free

9:30amMovin' and Groovin' Rhyme Time · Oak Park Library, Overland Park 0-2 · Free

Fri, Nov 20 · times varyPreschool Storytime · At 2 Johnson County and Kansas City Kansas branches 0-2 · Free

See all 2 branches

Leawood Pioneer Library Fri, Nov 20 · 9:30am
Merriam Plaza Library Fri, Nov 20 · 10:30am
Leawood Pioneer Library Fri, Nov 20 · 10:30am

Library event page →

9:30amYoga: Para el bienestar · South Branch Library, Kansas City, KS 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amBaby and Me: Discovery Time · West Wyandotte Library, Kansas City, KS 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amHello/Hola Storytime · Central Resource Library, Overland Park 0-2 · Free

10:30amMovin' and Groovin' Rhyme Time · Oak Park Library, Overland Park 0-2 · Free

4pmR.A.W. (Readers and Writers Network) · Central Resource Library, Overland Park 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Saturday, Nov 21

Sat, Nov 21 · times varyFamily Storytime · At 2 Johnson County and Kansas City Kansas branches 0-2 · 6-10 · Free

See all 2 branches

Central Resource Library Sat, Nov 21 · 10am
Main Library Sat, Nov 21 · 11am

Library event page →

10:30amSensory Storytime · West Wyandotte Library, Kansas City, KS 6-10 · Free

11:30amBilingual Storytime | Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe · South Branch Library, Kansas City, KS 6-10 · Free

1:30pmWood Slice Turkey Magnet · Main Library, Kansas City, KS 6-10 · Free

3pmHandbuilding Mugs with EPIC Clay · South Branch Library, Kansas City, KS 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmNatural Winter Wreaths · Mr. & Mrs. F. L. Schlagle Library, Kansas City, KS 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Sunday, Nov 22

2pmSlow Sunday · Main Library, Kansas City, KS 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Weekend of Nov 27–29

Big outings

Fri, Nov 27 · 6pm

Mayor's Christmas Tree Lighting

Crown Center — Kansas City, MO · Jackson Co. · Kansas City, MO

Lighting of the Mayor's Christmas Tree at Crown Center.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Free

Details at Crown Center ↗

Sep 11 – Dec 27 · 5:30pm–10pm

GloWild: Hidden Treasure at the Kansas City Zoo

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

Mile-long evening path of handmade silk-and-steel lantern sculptures, with photo ops, concessions and entertainment.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid: Tickets required

Wednesday-Sunday evenings. About 60 minutes to walk.

Details at Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium ↗

Museums, gardens & more

Sat, Nov 28 · 10am–3pm

1880 Visit with Saint Nicholas

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

Admission: Adults and children ages 10 and older – $10 Children ages 3 to 9 – $5 Children ages 2 and under Free Saint Nicholas will be located in the Thornton Mansion…

Ages 6-10
Cost not listed

Details at Kansas City Parks & Recreation ↗

Library storytimes & programs (4, 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, Nov 28

11amFamily Storytime · Main Library, Kansas City, KS 6-10 · Free

11:30amBilingual Storytime | Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe · South Branch Library, Kansas City, KS 6-10 · Free

2pmMini Makers Market · South Branch Library, Kansas City, KS 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmSwitch Saturday · Main Library, Kansas City, KS 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Weekend of Dec 4–6

Big outings

Sep 11 – Dec 27 · 5:30pm–10pm

GloWild: Hidden Treasure at the Kansas City Zoo

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

Mile-long evening path of handmade silk-and-steel lantern sculptures, with photo ops, concessions and entertainment.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid: Tickets required

Wednesday-Sunday evenings. About 60 minutes to walk.

Details at Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium ↗

Museums, gardens & more

Sat, Dec 5 · 10am–11am

Mother Nature Reads

Lakeside Nature Center — Kansas City, MO · Jackson Co. · Kansas City, MO

Bring your children for a fun morning to hear Mother Nature read stories.

Ages 6-10
Cost not listed

Details at Kansas City Parks & Recreation ↗

Dec 1 – Dec 12 · 10am–6pm

Annual BRW “Winter Wonderland” Holiday Display

Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center — Kansas City, MO · Jackson Co. · Kansas City, MO

Annual BRW “Winter Wonderland” Holiday Display Dec.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Cost not listed

Details at Kansas City Parks & Recreation ↗

Library storytimes & programs (17, 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, Dec 4

9:30amBaby Storytime · Merriam Plaza Library, Merriam 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

9:30amHello/Hola Storytime · Central Resource Library, Overland Park 0-2 · Free

9:30amMovin' and Groovin' Rhyme Time · Oak Park Library, Overland Park 0-2 · Free

Fri, Dec 4 · times varyPreschool Storytime · At 2 Johnson County and Kansas City Kansas branches 0-2 · Free

See all 2 branches

Leawood Pioneer Library Fri, Dec 4 · 9:30am
Leawood Pioneer Library Fri, Dec 4 · 10:30am
Merriam Plaza Library Fri, Dec 4 · 10:30am

Library event page →

9:30amYoga: Para el bienestar · South Branch Library, Kansas City, KS 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amBaby and Me: Music · West Wyandotte Library, Kansas City, KS 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amHello/Hola Storytime · Central Resource Library, Overland Park 0-2 · Free

10:30amMovin' and Groovin' Rhyme Time · Oak Park Library, Overland Park 0-2 · Free

1pmSTEM: Dry Ice Experiments · Turner Community Library, Kansas City, KS 6-10 · Free

3:30pmHomemade for the Holidays · Main Library, Kansas City, KS 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Saturday, Dec 5

10amFamily Storytime · Central Resource Library, Overland Park 0-2 · Free

10amR.E.A.D. to a Pet with Pets for Life · Blue Valley Library, Overland Park 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amFamily Storytime - Sweater Weather · Main Library, Kansas City, KS 6-10 · Free

11amFeelin' Grinchy No Sew Bag · Turner Community Library, Kansas City, KS 6-10 · Free

11:30amBilingual Storytime | Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe · South Branch Library, Kansas City, KS 6-10 · Free

2pmGrinch Ornament · Main Library, Kansas City, KS 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Sunday, Dec 6

1pmWest Wyandotte Arcade · West Wyandotte Library, Kansas City, KS 6-10 · 11+ · Free