41st Annual Kids' Fishing Derby 04 May 2024 Kids ages 2-15 show off their angling skills at this fun-filled family event. Activities include casting clinics, fishing demonstrations, and prizes for the top three heaviest fish in each age category: ages 6 and under, ages 7-10, and ages 11-15. Prizes will also be awarded for the most fish caught and the smallest fish.Register onsite 8:30 am, contest 9 –10 am, awards to follow. Lake Jacomo South Boat Dock, 9201 Beach Road, Lee's Summit 64064 Tagged as: , Kids & family
Sheep Shindig 04 May 2024 Don't miss the annual shearing of the sheep at Missouri Town Living History Museum. You'll enjoy a day filled with family fun from games and crafts to music and mayhem. Watch our interpreters demonstrate the wool making process from sheep shearing to carding and beyond! Get all the details below. We hope to see you on May 4th! Missouri Town 1855, 8010 East Park Road, Lee's Summit 64064 Tagged as: , Kids & family
Sand Cinema Presents Barbie! 07 Jun 2024 This is affordable family entertainment at its best! Load the kids up and head to Longview Lake Beach to watch BARBIE on the giant inflatable screen! Enjoy games and character photos before the movie. Gates open at 7:30 pm, movie plays 9 pm or dusk. Admission $10 per car. Bring blankets or lawn chairs for seating. No swimming, outside food/drink or pets. Concessions are available. Longview Lake Beach, 11101 Raytown Road, Kansas City 64134 Tagged as: , Kids & family
Fun on the Bluff 08 Jun 2024 Ready to make memories for the whole family? Join us for music, food, storytelling, games and crafts from the past. Take in the views of the Missouri River from the bluffs of this National Landmark, and explore life on the wild frontier of the early 1800s! Fort Osage National Historic Landmark, 105 Osage Street, Sibley 64088 Tagged as: , Kids & family
Independence Day 04 Jul 2024 Experience how Missourians celebrated our nation's independence in the 19th century. Patriotic speeches, children’s games, period cooking and dancing are just a few of the many interpretive activities you’ll find as you explore the mid-19th century village. All are invited to join in the traditional Missouri Town Independence Day Parade at 12:00 noon. Missouri Town Living History Museum, 8010 East Park Road, Lee's Summit 64064 Tagged as: , Kids & family
Sand Cinema Presents Disney's The Little Mermaid 12 Jul 2024 Load the kids in the car and head to Longview Lake Beach to watch Disney' The Little Mermaid on the giant inflatable screen! Bring blankets or lawn chairs for seating. Enjoy games and character photos before the movie. Admission is $10 per car. Gates open at 7:30 pm. Movie starts around 8:45 pm or dusk. No swimming, outside food, drink or pets. Concessions are available. Longview Lake Beach, 11101 Raytown Road, Kansas City 64134 Tagged as: , Kids & family
Sand Cinema Presents Puss in Boots: The Last Wish 02 Aug 2024 Load up the kids and head to Longview Lake Beach to enjoy "Puss in Boots: The Last Wish" on the giant inflatable screen! Bring blankets or lawn chairs for seating. Enjoy games and character photos before the movie begins. Admission is $10 per car. Gates open at 7:30 pm. Movie will start around 8:30 pm or dusk. No swimming, outside food/drink, or pets. Concessions are available. Longview Lake Beach, 11101 Raytown Road, Kansas City 64134 Tagged as: , Kids & family
Food on the Missouri Frontier 21 Sep 2024 Enjoy the sights and smells of history! See live demonstrations of hearth cooking and food preparation from the early 1800s. Walk through our heirloom garden 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 cards for some of our favorite historic foods! Fort Osage National Historic Landmark, 105 Osage Street, Sibley 64088 Tagged as: , Exhibitions & festivals, Kids & family
48th Annual Fall Festival of Arts, Crafts & Music 05 Oct 2024 Explore the sights and sounds of the harvest season! Historic interpreters, artisans, musicians, and crafters will bring to life the hard work and celebration that took place as the crops came in. Hitch a ride on a wagon, play 19th century games, and make memories to last a lifetime! Missouri Town Living History Museum, 8010 East Park Road, Lee's Summit 64064 1 more date Tagged as: , Exhibitions & festivals
30th Annual Dogtober Fest 20 Oct 2024 Join more than 3,000 dogs and dog lovers for a doggone good time at the Kemper Outdoor Education Center! Explore more than 75 booths from pet photos and supplies to pet sitters and rescue. Compete for Best Trick, Best Kisser, Best Tail-wagger, Best Biscuit Eater, Dog/Owner Look-alikes, Gunny Sack Races, Bobbing for Biscuits, Musical Discs and the popular Halloween Costume Contest! Kemper Outdoor Education Center, 8201 Jasper Bell Road, Blue Springs 64015 Tagged as: , Exhibitions & festivals