Goalie Kansas City helps parents find things to do with their kids, from upcoming events and farmers markets to parks and playgrounds, easy walks, public sports facilities, water-play spots, and local libraries. Use it to plan an afternoon nearby or find a new place to explore together.
Upcoming events
- July 15th3:00 PM–4:00 PMWonderLabWonderscope Children's Museum · Ages 3–10
- July 15th3:30 PM–5:30 PMPop in at the Park: Spring Valley ParkSpring Valley Park · Ages 1–12
- July 16th10:00 AMArt Time — Summer HoursWonderscope Children's Museum · Ages 2–10
Farmers markets
- Saturday8 AM–NoonBrookside Farmers MarketBrookside · Farmers market
- Saturday and Sunday8 AM–3 PM April–November; shorter winter scheduleCity Market Farmers MarketRiver Market · Farmers market
- Saturday8 AM–1 PMLa Placita Farmers Market at Rock Island BridgeWest Bottoms · Farmers market
Parks and playgrounds
- Play, gardens, pathsLoose ParkSouth Plaza · playground, rose garden, walking paths, pond, tennis courts, and picnic areas
- Trails, play, recreationSwope ParkSwope Park · playgrounds, trails, picnic areas, sports facilities, and major recreation destinations
- Play, paths, greenwayGillham ParkHyde Park · playground, walking route, open lawn, and greenway setting
Play sports
- SkateboardingPenn Valley Skate ParkLighted · 5 a.m.–midnight · Protective gear · dry only
- TennisMinor Park Tennis Complex12 renovated courts · Six lighted · 5 a.m.–midnight
- PickleballSunnyside ParkTwo newer courts · Rotation signs · park hours
Play in water
- Splash padGarrison SpraygroundDowntown sprayground · Free · supervision not stated
- Splash padLoose Park SpraygroundSprayground with reservable shaded picnic tables · Free · supervision not stated
- Splash padLykins Square SpraygroundNeighborhood sprayground beside a playground and soccer field · Free · supervision not stated
Local libraries
- youth services and local history inside a restored bank with a vault cinemaCentral LibraryDowntown Kansas City, Missouri
- a digital media lab beside strong Black literature, children’s folklore, and music collectionsSoutheast BranchSwope Parkway · across from Swope Park and the Kansas City Zoo
- a large children’s area, permanent book sculpture, and auditorium with Plaza viewsPlaza BranchCountry Club Plaza · overlooking Brush Creek