Get ready for a fun weekend in Kansas City! We've got dino adventures, penguin parades, and even a free museum day lined up for February 7th and 8th, 2026.
See our top picks
Free Day at The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures
Crown Center
Explore tons of toys and miniatures for free on Sunday!
Dinosaurs: Land of Fire and Ice Exhibit
Crown Center
A FREE, interactive, indoor prehistoric adventure with fossils and volcanoes.
Teddy Bear Clinic
Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium area
Let your little ones mend their stuffed friends at the zoo on Saturday!
· February 7
5PENGUIN MARCH AT THE ZOO : Watch the adorable penguins waddle in their daily parade outside the Helzberg Penguin Plaza. It’s a short, sweet spectacle that everyone loves, especially the little ones!A classic zoo experience happening only on this specific weekend in February.
POWERPALOOZA INDOOR CARNIVAL : Head over for an indoor carnival vibe with games, prizes, face painting, and balloon animals! It’s a great way to keep the kids entertained indoors while the winter weather sticks around.A one-day indoor carnival event perfect for battling the winter blues.
MARY POPPINS MUSICAL MATINEE : Catch a family-friendly matinee performance of Mary Poppins! Sing along to all your favorite songs from this practically perfect musical.This is a special weekend showing of a beloved musical performance.
DINOSAURS: LAND OF FIRE AND ICE EXHIBIT : Explore a FREE interactive exhibit where you can touch dinosaur models, dig for fossils, and see an oozing volcano! It’s a prehistoric adventure right downtown.It's a fantastic, free, interactive science exhibit running this weekend.
TEDDY BEAR CLINIC : Bring your favorite stuffed friend to get a check-up and 'surgery' from volunteers! They’ll fix rips, give them a fluff, and send them home with a clean bill of health.This is a super sweet, one-day event for younger kids to role-play and care for their toys.
· February 8
4FREE DAY AT THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF TOYS AND MINIATURESFREE : It’s the second Sunday of the month, which means FREE admission to explore incredible miniatures and classic toys! This is a hidden gem that's usually a paid attraction.It's a free admission day for a fantastic museum, only happening once a month.
ALICE BY HEART THEATRE PERFORMANCE : Catch the final afternoon showing of 'Alice By Heart' where Alice retells Wonderland stories while sheltering in a WWII tube station. This is a unique, slightly deeper take on the classic tale.This is the last performance date for this unique theatrical production this weekend.
THE COTERIE THEATRE PRESENTS 'MY STUFFIE AND ME' : This is the last chance to see The Coterie's production geared towards the very young crowd. Check the calendar for the afternoon slot time!It is a specialized production for younger children, and this is the final day of the run.
SPORTING KC VS. COLUMBUS CREW SOCCER MATCH : Catch the professional soccer action as Sporting KC takes on the Columbus Crew! Bring the older kids and teens for some exciting live sports this Sunday.A rare weekend professional sporting event option to engage older kids.
Frequently Asked Questions
What free kids events are on in Kansas City this weekend?
This weekend (Feb 07-08) there are 2 explicitly free events: the 'Dinosaurs: Land of Fire and Ice' interactive exhibit (free entry) on Saturday, and 'Free Day at The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures' on Sunday.
What's happening on Saturday, February 7th, that's indoors?
For indoor fun, you can check out the 'Powerpalooza Indoor Carnival' in Independence or the 'Dinosaurs: Land of Fire and Ice' exhibit at Crown Center.
Are there any events that appeal to my 12-year-old?
Yes! The 'Sporting KC vs. Columbus Crew Soccer Match' on Sunday offers great live sports action, and the 'Mary Poppins Musical Matinee' on Saturday is a quality theater performance.