Family Activities During the U.S. Conference of Mayors
From interactive adventure to essential history, there's something here for everyone. Make the most of your time in Kansas City with some of the area's finest, most family-friendly attractions.
Visit the Kansas City host booth in the Loews Kansas City Hotel in order to access complimentary admission to the below attractions. The Historic City Market does not require a ticket for admission.
Science City at Union Station
30 W. Pershing Rd., Kansas City, MO 64108
Public transportation: Take the free KC Streetcar to the Union Station stop.
Driving: Science City is a five-minute drive from Loews Kansas City Hotel.
Parking: Available in the attached West Yards Parking Garage. Parking is $6 for up to four hours.
Hours:
Monday to Saturday
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday
12 to 5 p.m.
Disney100: The Exhibition
30 W. Pershing Rd., Kansas City, MO 64108
Public transportation: Take the free KC Streetcar to the Union Station stop.
Driving: Science City is a five-minute drive from Loews Kansas City Hotel.
Parking: Available in the attached West Yards Parking Garage. Parking is $6 for up to four hours.
Hours:
Monday to Friday
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday
10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Sunday
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium
6800 Zoo Dr., Kansas City, MO 64132
Driving: The Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium is 15 minutes from Loews Kansas City Hotel.
Parking: Free parking is available outside the main entrance to the Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium.
Hours:
Monday to Thursday
9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday
9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Rabbit hOle
919 E. 14th Ave., Kansas City, MO 64116
Driving: The Rabbit hOle is 10-12 minutes from Loews Kansas City Hotel.
Parking: Free parking is available in the lot on the east side of the Rabbit hOle (along Knox St.)
Hours:
Tuesday and Wednesday
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Thursday and Saturday
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Friday
10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Sunday
12 to 5 p.m.
National Museum of Toys and Miniatures
5235 Oak St., Kansas City, MO 64112
Driving: The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures is 15-17 minutes from Loews Kansas City Hotel.
Parking: Free parking is available in the museum's parking lot in front of the building.
Hours:
Wednesday to Monday
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Chicken N Pickle
1761 Burlington St., North Kansas City, MO 64116
Driving: Chicken N Pickle North Kansas City is 10-12 minutes from Loews Kansas City Hotel.
Parking: Free parking is available in the parking lot next to the venue and on nearby streets.
Hours:
Monday to Thursday
11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Friday
11 a.m. to 12 a.m.
Saturday
10 a.m. to 12 a.m.
Sunday
10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
National WWI Museum and Memorial
2 Memorial Dr., Kansas City, MO 64108
Public transportation: Take the free KC Streetcar to the Union Station stop. Please note that arrival via the KC Streetcar requires an uphill walk across the museum's grounds.
Driving: The National WWI Museum and Memorial is a seven-minute drive from Loews Kansas City Hotel.
Parking: Free parking is available on the south side of the museum.
Hours:
Monday to Sunday
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
1616 E. 18th St., Kansas City, MO 64108
Driving: The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum is 6-8 minutes from Loews Kansas City Hotel.
Parking: Free parking is available along 18th Street and in a surface lot on the north side of the museum.
Hours:
Tuesday to Saturday
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday
12 to 5 p.m.
American Jazz Museum
1616 E. 18th St., Kansas City, MO 64108
Driving: The American Jazz Museum is 6-8 minutes from Loews Kansas City Hotel.
Parking: Free parking is available along 18th Street and in a surface lot on the north side of the museum.
Hours:
Monday
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Tuesday to Saturday
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday
12 to 5 p.m.
Historic City Market Farmers Market
20 E. 5th St., Kansas City, MO 64106
Public transportation: Take the free KC Streetcar to the City Market stop.
Traffic is heavy and parking is limited in the City Market on weekends. Public transportation is recommended.
Hours:
Saturday and Sunday
8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Urban Hikes Kansas City
Get active and explore the Heart of America with a guided hike from Urban Hikes Kansas City. Start times and locations vary. View this weekend's available hikes here.