The best things to do in Kansas City

“Golf course featuring tight fairways and bunkers, plus hilly areas.”

“Casual sporting complex featuring a gym, soccer pitches and basketball courts.”

“Challenging but fair layout on preserved farmland, featuring bent grass greens and wide-open fairways.”

“If you're club curious this week, Milburn Country Club is a private, family-focused spot with a top-ranked championship golf course, year-round tennis, a seasonal pool, an onsite fitness center, and exceptional dining. A polished clubhouse and active social calendar make it feel more like community than checklist.”

From the Johnson County newsletter, August 8, 2026

“Skip the whole pool production this week and let the kids run through the sprays at Spring Valley Park Sprayground. It’s simple, splashy, and perfect for a quick cooldown between errands, baseball practice, or just because the humidity showed up uninvited.”

From the Lee's Summit newsletter, August 5, 2026

“Hodge Park Golf Course is that northland favorite where wooded, rolling terrain meets three lakes and a creek, so seven holes actually make you think. A par 70 with plenty of doglegs, plus a solid practice facility, lessons, and leagues...”

From the Blue Springs newsletter, August 4, 2026

“Craving a goofy-good outing this week that actually entertains everyone? Prehistoric Putt Independence serves up three creative mini golf courses packed with wild obstacles like an 11-foot loop, halfpipe, pinball and plinko, plus a newly added arcade for extra bragging rights...”

From the Independence newsletter, August 3, 2026

“Tucked inside Great Wolf Lodge, Howl In One Mini Golf serves up an interactive 18-hole course that hits the sweet spot between low-stakes chaos and actually challenging. You don’t need to be staying there to play, so grab a friend and settle some very important bragging rights.”

From the Shawnee newsletter, August 8, 2026

“, the 7,034-yard par-72 track with lake-guarded greens, undulating surrounds, and strategically placed bunkers is getting a refresh under new ownership this year. Tiffany Greens Golf Club also runs leagues, lessons, and tournaments, so line up a tee time this week and make your group chat jealous.”

“Public golf course offering 18 holes, a restaurant, and views.”

“Challenging 18-hole golf course featuring fine dining, a casual grill, and a fitness center.”

“Nonprofit microcinema for classics, cult classics and horror flicks, plus arthouse fare.”

“Tick Tock Escape Room packs original, tech-enhanced puzzles into immersive stories, from Egyptian mysteries to spy ops and cyber mayhem. Grab your crew this week, choose your difficulty, and see if you can beat the clock or even race another team, a perfect brain-twist for family, friends, or coworkers.”

“Welcoming golf club with a Tom Watson-designed course, a fitness center and a restaurant.”

“Public, par-71 course designed by Steve Wolfard featuring elevation changes and other challenges.”

“Whether you need to bribe the kids, shake off some weekday blahs, or finally settle who’s putt-putt champ, Cool Crest Family Fun Center delivers with classic miniature golf, speedy go-karts, a big arcade, batting cages, and a KidsGym Climbing Playland.”

“Family-run movie theater in a train station, known for its 80-by-53-foot screen with 3D capability.”

“Chain of movie theaters, some with multiple screens, stadium seats & self-service ticketing kiosks.”

“Relaxed, contemporary multiscreen theater featuring showings of mainstream films.”

“Skateboarding complex featuring a sizable bowl for experienced skaters as well as a street area.”

“Climate-controlled gondolas carry guests on this Ferris wheel for skyline views of the city.”

“Amusement center featuring high-tech games that test teams' physical and mental agility.”

“Royal Meadows Golf Club is a Kansas City landmark with contoured bentgrass fairways, large undulating greens and three ponds, redesigned in 2002 by architect Craig Schreiner. Grab your crew this week, pick from four sets of zoysia tee boxes and enjoy an 18-hole public track that’s a fair challenge without the fuss.”

“Private golf club providing a range of membership options.”

“Secluded 18-hole golf course featuring a fun layout with a heart-shaped green on the signature 3rd.”

“Informal suites with kitchenettes in a relaxed resort offering dining, an arcade & a water park.”

“Sprawling entertainment venue with a high-tech driving range & swanky lounge with drinks & games.”

“Old-fashioned 18-hole miniature golf course with a view of Downtown Parkville.”

“18-hole municipal golf course featuring practice facilities, a snack bar & a shop.”

“Public golf course offering a 9-hole area, an executive 9 and a range.”

“Cultural center featuring the Johnson County Museum, the KidScape experience, and a theater.”

“Splash Cove at the Jim Allen Aquatic Center is the no-stress water fix for kids 9 and under, with a mini wave pool and a body slide scaled for pint-sized thrill seekers. This week, let them go full mermaid while you bask in that glorious we-got-out-of-the-house victory.”

“Putt-putt course featuring digital scorecards and themed holes, plus a bar and grill.”

“Private club featuring a golf course and fitness center, plus a pool.”