First Fridays in the Crossroads Arts District

This FREE event is a Kansas City favorite. “First Fridays” occur on the first Friday of every month year round, rain or shine. Art galleries, retailers and other participating art venues located in the Crossroads Art District showcase art from 7-9pm. It is an eclectic gathering promising an enjoyable Friday evening.

When: First Friday of Every Month approximately 7-9pm
Admission: FREE
Location: about 18th & Baltimore Kansas City, MO

Deanna Rose Farmstead

Make a trip to the Deanna Rose Farmstead to enjoy pony rides, petting zoo, cow milking, tours, the Prairie Playground and more! Visit http://www.artsandrec-op.org/farmstead/visit.html for more info

When: Open Memorial Day to Labor Day
Admission: Monday-Thursday: FREE Friday-Sunday: $2/person  Free under the age of 2
Location: 137th Street and Switzer Road in Overland Park, KS

In operation since 1857, the City Market is the largest farmers’ market in the region with an annual attendance of nearly 600,000 per year and bursting with more than 140 farmer stalls. In addition, City Market merchants offer a wide variety of fresh produce, meats, baked goods, flowers, specialty foods and other items from America, Africa, Europe, the Middle and far East. The City Market is the most widely know market, but you can also find local markets all across the metro! Visit thecitymarket.org for more info.

Admission: FREE
Location: 20 E 5th St., Ste. 201 Kansas City, MO 64106

Sea Life Aquarium

SEA LIFE Kansas City Aquarium will transport you into the amazing underwater world. Come nose to nose with sharks and prepare for astonishingly close views of everything from humble starfish and seahorses to graceful rays. To get any closer you’d have to get wet!Amazing Underwater Ocean Tunnel, More than 5,000 Sea Creatures, Hold a crab or touch a starfish in our Touchpool Experience, Watch fun talks and feed shows throughout the day

When: Sunday-Thursday 10-8 and Friday-Saturday 10-9
Admission: Admission at the door is $19 per adult and $15 per child (3+), but you can save if you book online.
Location: 2475 Grand Boulevard, Kansas City, Missouri, MO 64108

Experience Kansas City’s newest adventure at the Legoland Discovery Center! There are many attractions including Miniland and the Lego 4D cinema!

When: Sunday-Thursday 10-8 and Friday-Saturday 10-9
Admission: Admission at the door is $19 per adult and $15 per child (3+), but you can save if you book online.
Location: 2475 Grand Boulevard Kansas City, MO 64108

For a fun trip on the Western side of town, visit Moon Marble company and watch a glass artist demonstrate the intriguing process of how marbles and toys are made. www.moonmarble.com

When: Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays 10:30-3:00pm
Admission: FREE
Location: Moon Marble Company 600 East Front Street, Bonner Springs, Kansas

Experience some of the best vintage and antique shopping that Kansas City has to offer. Located in KC’s historic West Bottoms on 12th Street between Liberty and Mulberry, you will find number of shops (the number is rapidly growing) that offer great vintage and antique finds. Grab a cup of coffee or lunch at one of the vendor trucks and enjoy a day of exploring!

When: First Friday Weekends of each month
Admission: FREE
Location: West 12th Street, Kansas City MO, 64101

Since 1993 The Roasterie has been bringing the best coffees in the world to breakfast tables across the United States. And considering the fact that great coffee only grows high in the mountains around the tropics, that’s no small miracle. During The Roasterie Tour you’ll learn where and how coffee grows, and how we air-roast, taste and package it here at our roasting facility.Tours are at 10:00am Monday through Saturday (excluding holidays), and reservations can be made by calling 816.931.4000.
Visit http://www.theroasterie.com/ for more info.

When: Ongoing
Admission: FREE
Location: The Roasterie, Inc., 1204 W 27th St., Kansas City, MO 64108

Reservations are required for all tours. On your 45 minute tour, you will: Hear the history of Boulevard Brewing Company Watch a video showing how beer is made Walk through the brewery Sample a variety of Boulevard beers.
Visit http://www.boulevard.com for more info.

When: Ongoing
Admission: FREE
Location: Boulevard Brewing Company, 2501 Southwest Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64108