Events listing

Forest Friends: MudVenture

20 Apr 2026 Join us for our April Forest Friend theme, MudVenture where we will get delightfully messy as we explore the wonders of mud! Through story time, hands-on mud finger painting, and a puddle-jumping hike along our nature trail, explorers will engage their senses and curiosity in the great outdoors. Come ready to splash, squish, and discover!

Kemper Outdoor Education Center, 8201 S Jasper Bell Rd, Blue Springs, MO, 64015, Blue Springs 

Tagged as: , Kids & family

Paranormal Investigation

25 Apr 2026 This two-hour workshop takes you on an investigation of two locations within the Missouri Town Living History Museum where paranormal activity has been reported. Learn from trained paranormal investigators and use the tools and equipment that help to determine if spirits are trying to communicate with us.

Missouri Town Living History Museum, 8010 East Park Road, Lee's Summit, MO, 64088, Lee's Summit 

Tagged as: , Talks & workshops

43rd Annual Kids' Fishing Derby

02 May 2026 Reel in the fun at the 43rd annual Kids' Fishing Derby! Aspiring anglers ages 2 to 15 are invited to "seas the day" and show off their fishing skills in this FREE fin-tastic family event.

Lake Jacomo South Boat Dock, 9201 Beach Road, Lee's Summit, MO, 64064, Lee's Summit 

Tagged as: , Kids & family

Sheep Shindig

02 May 2026 During our annual Sheep Shindig, experience the full journey of wool from sheep to shawl! Watch our flock receive their annual shearing, try your hand at spinning and weaving, and explore the wool-making process from shearing to carding with our living history interpreters. Discover the importance of wool in 19th-century life while enjoying family-friendly fun, games, craft and music.

Missouri Town Living History Museum, 8010 East Park Road, Lee's Summit, MO, 64064, Lee's Summit 

Tagged as: , Community events & fundraisers

Truman's Birthday

08 May 2026 Truman's Birthday

Tagged as: , Major events

Food on the Missouri Frontier at Fort Osage

16 May 2026 Enjoy the sights and smells of history in the making! See live demonstrations of hearth cooking, as well as food preservation and preparation techniques from the early 1800s. Walk through our heirloom garden on one of our garden tours to see how fruits and vegetables have changed over time. Learn how the soldiers and civilians of Fort Osage preserved food for the long winter and take home recipe

Fort Osage National Historic Landmark, 105 Osage Street, Sibley, MO, 64088, Sibley 

Tagged as: , Talks & workshops

School of the Soldier at Fort Osage

23 May 2026 Attention! Fall in and experience life in the US Army in 1812 as you learn the military drill and manual of arms that soldiers would practice every single day. Then cover your ears and enjoy demonstrations of military weapons and tactics of the time period.

Fort Osage National Historic Landmark, 107 Osage Street, Sibley, MO, 64088, Sibley 

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Memorial Day

25 May 2026 Memorial Day

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Victorian Hair Art at Missouri Town

06 Jun 2026 During the Victorian era, it was popular to create keepsakes such as wreaths and jewelry from hair. Come and learn more about this unique craft and the customs surrounding it. You will have an opportunity to make a keepsake for yourself. Pre-registration is required. Class size is limited.

Missouri Town Living History Museum, 8010 East Park Road, Lee's Summit, MO, 64064, Lee's Summit 

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Sand Cinema presents Disney's Zootopia 2

12 Jun 2026 This is affordable family entertainment at its best! Load the kids in the car and head to Longview Lake Beach to watch Disney's Zootopia 2 on the giant inflatable screen! Enjoy games and complimentary character photos from This Princess Life before the movie.

Gates open at 7:30 pm. Showtime is around 9 pm or dark. Admission is just $10 per car. Bring blankets or lawn chairs for seating.

Longview Lake Beach, 11101 Raytown Road, Kansas City, MO, 64134, Kansas City 

Tagged as: , Kids & family