Get ready for an Easter-weekend packed with fun across KC! From massive egg hunts and farm fun at BunnyPalooza to dinosaur exhibits and community Spring Fests, here are the top 15 events happening on Saturday, April 4th, and Sunday, April 5th, 2026.
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Spring Fest at Zona Rosa
Zona Rosa
Free community festival with bounce houses, chicks, and the Easter Bunny on Saturday.
Spring Break Blast at Science City
Science City
Indoor themed programming perfect for curious kids at Science City on Saturday.
BunnyPalooza
KC Pumpkin Patch
Massive farm event running both days with tons of activities for younger children.
· April 4
9BUNNYPALOOZA : Head to Olathe for this massive family Easter event featuring over 60 farm activities, an egg hunt, and photos with the Easter Bunny. There's even an optional Highland cow cuddling experience if you want something extra special.This is a major Easter weekend destination event with tons of activities included in the ticket price.
FREE : Check out this free festival featuring the Easter Bunny, a new Dinosaur Experience, bouncy houses, and baby chicks. There will also be local food trucks if you need lunch!It’s a completely free event downtown featuring several kid draws like chicks and bounce houses.
FREE : Bring your little paleontologists to Crown Center for this FREE interactive exhibit about dinosaurs and fossils. This is your last chance to catch it this weekend before it closes out.It is explicitly listed as a FREE interactive exhibit, making it a great last-chance budget option.
: Celebrate spring blooms at Powell Gardens by walking through the extensive daffodil displays across the grounds. This is a lovely outdoor experience if the weather holds up.It's the last weekend to see the major daffodil display before the season ends.
: Science City is holding themed programming for their Spring Break Blast event this weekend. If the weather is iffy, this is a fantastic indoor option for hands-on learning.It’s special programming happening during Spring Break, right through this weekend.
FREE : A free Easter-themed hop and hunt event taking place on the historic Independence Square. It’s worth checking out if you are in that area Saturday morning.It's a free, local Easter hunt option occurring Saturday.
FREE : Head downtown in Lee's Summit for their Bunny Hop event. Since details are light, this is a perfect quick stop if you are already running errands nearby Saturday.A free community event in Lee's Summit focused on Easter fun.
SMITHVILLE EASTER EGG HUNT AT HERITAGE PARKFREE : If you are north of the city, Smithville is hosting an Easter Egg Hunt at Heritage Park Saturday morning, where kids can meet the Bunny too. Donations are encouraged for treats.A dedicated morning egg hunt happening outside the immediate metro area for variety.
EASTER EGG 5K/10K AND LIL' BUNNY KIDS FUN RUN : Get active Saturday morning with this run/walk event, which includes a special Lil' Bunny Kids Fun Run followed by an Easter Egg hunt just for the little ones.It combines fitness for parents with a fun Easter hunt for younger participants.
Also On· anytime this weekend
2: This is a great early morning option if you have kids 7 and under who need to burn off energy safely. The park is only open to little ones during this special time slot.It’s specifically for young kids (7 and under) before the general public arrives.
: Take the family to see this swashbuckling musical adventure that promotes a love of reading. It's a great cultural outing for school-aged kids on Sunday.It’s a scheduled musical performance, perfect for an afternoon activity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What free kids events are on in Kansas City this weekend?
This weekend (Apr 04-05) there are 4 free events: Spring Fest at Zona Rosa (Saturday), Dinosaurs: Land of Fire and Ice (Both Days), 8th Harry's Hop 'n Hunt (Saturday), and Free Weekend Fun: Nouveau Notes (Sunday).
Where can my little kids go for Easter fun on Saturday?
For the littlest ones, check out BunnyPalooza in Olathe for farm activities and an egg hunt, or the early morning Jumperoo (7 & under only) for high-energy bouncing.
What is a good indoor activity for Sunday afternoon?
The free Nouveau Notes art activity at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art runs from 1 PM to 4 PM, or you could catch the musical 'Lilly and the Pirates' at the Midwest Trust Center.
