#KALEIDOSCOPE KC FREE#

Sectors: Though attendance is generally low, culturally specific festivals, street arts and live music, beyond the western mainstream and outside of traditional venues, are relatively popular.

#KALEIDOSCOPE KC FREE#

Attitudes: Characterised by their low cultural engagement, despite some considering themselves 'arty', they are easily put off by price, so are more likely to attend free events.

Profiles: The most ethnically diverse segment, this mixed aged group tends to be council housed, with low education, employment, and income restricting leisure opportunities.

Tip: Make a day of it, park at Union Station and then take the streetcar to the River Market to avoid the crowded parking.ĥ. There are always more things than just vegetables to find at the River Market! Baked goods, fresh honey (one vendor had a live bee hive in glass), local wines, handmade soaps, and of course food at the restaurants that surround the market area. Farmer's Markets - There are SO MANY Farmer's Markets in KC! We've always enjoyed the experience of the River Market, but others that you should check out are the ones in Overland Park, Brookside, Lenexa and Liberty.

And while you're over there, maybe pop on over to Crown Center and check out the fountains on your way over, the Crayola store, the children's exhibit/play space (does this place have a special name? We've always just called it the 'play space' Ha!)Ĥ. They can explore and create to their heart's content! Did I mention that admission is free? Yeah, it's free. Kaleidoscope KC - Feed your child's creativity this summer with a trip to Kaleidoscope! This place is magical and fun for kids of all ages. So if you need some privacy to feed your baby or need to pump, you can just pop in there while your partner hangs out with the older kiddos and watches the penguins and fish!ģ. Nursing tip: They have a mother's room! And it is strategically placed in Penguin Plaza. Do you sound like I'm speaking from experience? Good, because I am). Because you don't want to get aaaaaalll the way out to the giraffes and then have someone decide they've had enough and have a meltdown and still have to walk aaaaaalll the way back (Trust me. Once you get to the Elephant exhibit, take note of how everyone is doing physically and emotionally. My practical tip: Plan on going to either Kidzone or Africa - both only if you brought lots of water and snacks.

Kansas City Zoo - Who doesn't love a good zoo day? Kansas City has a fantastic one! Bring a stroller or rent one at the gate, baby-wear and enjoy your day! Stingray Bay is now open and is a really cool exhibit for the older-ish kiddos to reach in and touch the stingrays! Pack a lunch to eat at one of the picnic areas or grab something at the snack shop.Ģ. We've gone with a toddler walking and an infant in a wrap and it's always been a pleasant experience. Deanna Rose Farmstead - This is a Kansas City family favorite! It can be done in little under 2 hours (depending on how many stops you take for the playgrounds sprinkled throughout, for ice cream at their old fashioned ice cream shop, to feed the baby goats or to go fishing in the pond). Well let me give you the list of places that *I* have personally been to with my own kids - whether while they were still infants or as toddlers! I'll also share a few of my own tips and tricks for surviving these outings and making them as fun as possible.ġ. Now that school is out for the summer, I've been seeing an influx of questions from moms in the Facebook groups that I admin (Check those out here and here if you want to connect with other local moms btw) asking 'What is there to do in Kansas City?'

Kansas City is a pretty great place to raise a family! Whether you live downtown, in Brookside, in the suburbs of Overland Park or North of the River - there are a lot of things to keep a family busy during the summer.

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