Northern Miniature Railroad. Celebration features face painting, the Zoomobile, 2-for-1 ice skating and more! 816.746.5663 Mother’s Day Card Making 1:00, Garrison Community Center. This arts and crafts program is a great place to make cards and knick-knacks for Mom. 816.784.1140 Family Comedy Magic Show for All Ages 1:00, Kansas City Improv. Devin Henderson’s magic will thrill you with laughter and illusions! Fun for all! ImprovKC.com Train Rides 2:00, Belton, Grandview & KC RR. Enjoy an old-fashioned train ride Sat & Sun thru Oct. $9.50. 816.331.0630 Second Saturdays 4:00, Historic Downtown Weston. Stroll into shops & galleries for late night shopping and specials. WestonMO.com
12 SUNDAY: MOTHER’S DAY
KC Express Mother’s Day 5K Run/Walk for Women 8:00, Corporate Woods. Celebrate motherhood with other moms in this great run! MothersDayRun.com Free Admission for Mom 9:00, Harry S Truman Library & Museum. In honor of Mother’s Day, moms get in free today! 816.268.8200
Mother’s Day at the Zoo 9:30, KC Zoo. All moms get in free today at the zoo! 816.513.5800 Celebrate Mom Louisburg Cider Mill. Moms get a free small cider and one cider donut today! 800.748.7765 Art of the Machine Car Series 10:00, City Market. Kansas City Fiero Owners Group hosts a great day under the Pavilion. 816.842.1271 Mother’s Day Brunch & Concert 11:00 or 1:00, Powell Gardens. Enjoy a tasty brunch and listen to Brookside Brass while taking in the beautiful sights of spring. Pre-reg. 816.697.2600 Moms Matter at Mahaffie Noon, Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop and Farm. All mothers enjoy free admission today! 913.971.5111 Mother’s Day for Mother Earth 1:00, Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. See StoneLion’s annual puppet show of enormous proportions! Free. 816.221.5351 art + family = FUN 1:00, Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. Join us every Saturday and Sunday for free activities for all ages! 816.751.1278 Coterie Theatre Dramatic Story Time 1:30, Plaza Library. You’re invited to be a part of our monthly interactive story times! 816.701.3481
13 MONDAY
Gym for Me 9:00, Lenexa Community Center. Children ages 5 and under are invited to run, ride and play while making new friends! 913.541.0209 Toddler Time 10:00, RFCC in Leavenworth. The gym is available for kids to experience some exercise while making new friends. 913.651.2132 Big Splash Thru May 23, 10:00, Great Wolf Lodge. Pick your day to enjoy our indoor water park without purchasing an overnight stay! 816.777.2893
14 TUESDAY
Café and Playland 9:00, Kaw Prairie Community Church. Kids can enjoy the playland while parents enjoy conversation and coffee. 913.764.5722 Visit Vaile Mansion 10:00, Vaile Mansion. Come see one of our nation’s premier examples of Second Empire Victorian architecture. 816.325.7430 Preschool Story Time 11:00, Ceramic Café. Kids will listen to a story, paint a piece of pottery and enjoy a snack. $9.50. 913.383.0222 Getting Ready 2:00, National Frontier Trails Museum. Tour the gallery exhibits with a guide to see what needed to be done to prepare for a westward journey. 816.325.7575
penny presses Why Isn’t My Child’s Brain Working? 6:30,
May 23 is Lucky Penny Day (who knew?). One of the most affordable souvenirs, “smashed pennies” are fun collectibles and may be saved in penny albums available at many gift shops. These local attractions have penny presses: C.W. Parker Carousel Museum 320 S Esplanade St., Leavenworth, KS, 913.682.1331 Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead 13800 Switzer Rd., Overland Park, KS, 913.897.2360 LEGOLand Discovery Center 2475 Grand Blvd., Kansas City, MO, 816.471.4386 Kansas City Zoo 6800 Zoo Dr., Kansas City, MO, 816.513.5800 National Frontier Trails Museum 318 W. Pacific Ave., Independence, MO, 816.325.7575
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National World War I Museum at Liberty Memorial 100 W. 26th St., Kansas City, MO, 816.888.8100 Science City at Union Station 30 W. Pershing Rd., Kansas City, MO, 816.460.2020 Sea Life Kansas City 2475 Grand Blvd., Kansas City, MO, 816.471.4386 Steamboat Arabia Museum, 400 Grand Blvd., Kansas City, MO, 816.471.1856 Trying to save pennies? Visit KCParent.com for 12 summer activities that won’t break the bank.