Family events in Lenexa, KS

Enjoy a meal while supporting Overland Park Elementary PTA. Mention Overland Park Elementary PTA when placing your order and 25% of the proceeds from your purchase will be donated to the PTA. Dine in, to go, pickup, and curbside options are available, and online orders can use the code FUND20.

Nature Storytime welcomes children ages 1 to 6 for a mix of storytelling, songs, and movement that nurtures curiosity about the natural world. Sessions are led by Stepping Stones KC at the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, gathering indoors during colder weather and moving outside when it is warm. The program takes place on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month. There is a $5 participant fee in addition to regular admission. Registration is required, and a caregiver must accompany each child. Caregivers and siblings pay standard Arboretum admission, and Friends of the Arboretum members receive free admission. Gather at the Environmental Education Center.

Enjoy laid-back Gym Leader Challenge play in a free, beginner-friendly setting. Sign in with your Play! Pokémon ID to pick up a prize pack, available while supplies remain.

Browse a wide selection of used books and media at The Book Nook, with new finds added weekly and plenty of popular, recent titles to explore. Prices are budget friendly: children’s items typically range from 25 cents to 1 dollar, YA and teen paperbacks and library discards are 1 dollar each, YA and teen hardcovers are 2 dollars, and YA and teen mass market paperbacks are 50 cents. Graphic novels are 3 dollars. Most adult books are priced between 2 and 3 dollars. CDs are 5 for 50 cents, LPs are 1 dollar, and DVDs are 1 dollar, with multi-disc sets marked individually. Video games are 3 dollars. J audiobooks are 1 dollar and other audiobooks are 2 dollars. Select items such as puzzles, display books, and Caldecott titles may have special pricing. Friends members receive a 20 percent discount on all purchases.

Families can hop into the driver’s seat, tap the horn, and discover how Olathe’s vehicles and heavy machinery operate at this hands-on, family friendly event. Children of all ages can look inside, touch the equipment, and safely explore while meeting the staff who build and maintain the Olathe community. The experience takes place at Stagecoach Park and offers an up-close look at the machines that keep the city running.

Children become the protagonists in an immersive escape room that transforms digital-style adventures into real life play. They will scour the room for clues, decode secret messages, and engage with an unfolding story rather than experience it from the couch.

Hosted at Chicken N Pickle - Overland Park, this family friendly gathering celebrates reading while supporting children's literacy in Kansas City. Formerly known as Books on Tap, the annual social brings together all ages for games, food, and a shared purpose. Guests can take to the pickleball courts and enjoy yard games, dine at a buffet with bar service, and explore a silent auction of curated gift baskets and local experiences, along with door prizes and a wine and bourbon pull. The Kid Zone offers story themed stations, crafts, hands on literacy activities, games, and prizes for young readers. Additional highlights include a sponsor VIP happy hour, open play pickleball, T-shirt sales, and a photobooth.

A night devoted to the music of Tom Petty and the Traveling Wilburys, featuring tribute performances by We're So Petty with special guests Wilburys Twist.

The Hollywood Casino 400 brings NASCAR action back to Kansas Speedway with a travel package that covers the essentials. The trip features a two-night hotel stay, round-trip bus transportation between Sioux Falls and Kansas City, Kansas, admission to the NASCAR Cup race with a Fan Walk on Sunday, and a Sunday tailgate. The package price is $475 per person for the Cup race, based on double occupancy. Children 12 and under are $100 for the entire weekend when sharing a room with two adults. Payments must be made by the listed deadlines to secure a spot, and the deposit is nonrefundable if you cancel and the ticket cannot be resold. For reservations and details, contact Darin at 605-201-5207 or benker45@sio.midco.net.

The Heart of America Gesneriad Society presents its annual judged flower show alongside a houseplant sale that highlights locally grown African violets, distinctive gesneriad varieties, imaginative design displays, and a range of exotic tropical plants. The sale continues while supplies last.

Browse a wide selection of quality used books at The Book Nook, with fresh finds added each week, including recent favorites and well-known titles. Prices stay wallet friendly across all categories. Children’s books generally range from 25 cents to 1 dollar. YA and teen paperbacks, including weeded library copies, are 1 dollar each, hardcovers are 2 dollars, and mass market paperbacks are 50 cents. Graphic novels are 3 dollars. Most adult titles are 2 to 3 dollars. Media is available too, with CDs priced 5 for 50 cents, LPs at 1 dollar, and DVDs at 1 dollar, with multi-disc sets marked individually. Video games are 3 dollars. Audiobooks include juvenile titles at 1 dollar and other formats at 2 dollars. Select specialty items such as puzzles, display books, and Caldecott books are priced as marked. Friends members receive 20 percent off all purchases.

Meet adoptable dogs and enjoy a hot dog in support of the rescue.

Created for families, MTC Kids Jam offers creative activities in the MTC lobby followed by an hour long concert featuring Joanie Leeds. She draws inspiration from the way children open up and express pure joy, fueling songs that embrace life as an adventure. What began with performances at birthday parties and preschools grew into concerts across the country and resulted in material for seven albums.

Blue Corner Promotion brings an evening of combat sports to AdventHealth Sports Park in Overland Park. Set within a new venue that offers something for everyone, the complex features a bowling alley, an arcade, a zip line, and ice skating, with shopping nearby. The event is open to all ages.

A dinosaur themed play session for children ages 7 and under features sliding, soft play activities, and crafts for a dose of prehistoric fun. Tickets are $16.99.

Every Sunday, Soda Sunday at Cake Loft offers 50% off all Dirty Sodas and 25% off all Dirty Alanis. Create a custom drink or pick from recommended combinations to discover a new favorite. The price includes a soda with two add-ins, and additional add-ins are available for an extra charge.

Plan every detail of a quinceañera at a dedicated expo in Kansas City that brings together inspiration, trusted professionals, and interactive experiences in one place. Hosted at the Holiday Inn Overland Park, the event features runway shows with the latest dress collections, a wide range of Kansas City vendors covering venues, photography, décor, makeup and more, plus giveaways and surprises, including a chance to win a quince dress. Attendees can explore photo-ready installations, enjoy live entertainment and a stage program, and gather fresh ideas while meeting vendors face to face and comparing options and pricing in a single visit. This year’s theme, Soccer in the City, channels the energy of the sport to create a modern, vibrant atmosphere rooted in community and culture. Tickets are available online and at the door, priced at $12 online and $15 at the door, with free admission for quinceañeras and children under 5. Photo cover credits include dresses by Morilee Quince, photography by Segura Talent Agency, makeup and hair by Royal Beauty Services KC, and event planning by Jacqueline & Co.

Get close to the NASCAR Cup Series at Kansas Speedway, a 1.5 mile oval known for high energy racing. The track has hosted memorable moments from stars such as Jeff Gordon. Travel packages are available that pair top tier race tickets with a first class stay at the Hilton Garden Inn Kansas City Airport and transportation to the track, with optional add ons like track passes, seat upgrades, and scanner rentals to bring the action even closer.

Enjoy a live concert in Lenexa as part of the Lenexa Outdoor Concert Series. Pack a picnic, bring a blanket or lawn chair, and settle in for a relaxing evening near the Grand Pavillion.