Spring break with little kids often means playgrounds and storytime. But when your kids get a little older, they want bigger adventures — climbing walls, arcades, museums, outdoor challenges, and places that feel a little more “grown up.”
If you’re staying in Kansas City for spring break, you’re in luck. The metro is packed with fun things to do with tweens and teens, from adventure parks and escape rooms to sports, art, and unique KC experiences.
Here are 50+ ideas around the Kansas City metro — including Overland Park, Olathe, Shawnee, the Northland, Wyandotte County, and beyond.
Adventure & Active Fun
- Climb the walls at RoKC Climbing Gym – Kansas City, MO
- Axe throwing at Blade & Timber – Kansas City, MO
- Laser tag at Main Event – Kansas City, MO
- Pickleball and yard games at Chicken N Pickle – Kansas City, MO
- Indoor skydiving at iFLY – Kansas City, MO
- Outdoor go-karts at KC Raceway – Kansas City, MO
- Skate park fun at Penn Valley – Kansas City, MO
- Paintball battles at Jaeger’s – Bonner Springs, KS
- Ropes course & zipline at Go Ape – Bonner Springs, KS
- NinjaCross Course and rock-climbing wall at Blue Surf Bay (indoor) Waterpark – Blue Springs, MO
- Race indoor go-karts at K1 Speed – Lee's Summit, MO
- Adventure course at Adventure Oasis – Lee’s Summit, MO
- Blue Hawk Adventure Park – Overland Park, KS
- Trampoline dodgeball at Sky Zone – Overland Park, KS
- Ninja warrior obstacle course at Urban Air Adventure Park – Overland Park, KS
- Mini Golf and Axe Throwing at Sinker's Lounge – Lawrence, KS
Gaming, Arcades & Tech Fun
- VR gaming at FlipSwitch VR – Kansas City, MO
- Retro arcade games at Up-Down – Kansas City, MO
- Drone racing & VR at Sky Zone Drone Lab – Kansas City, MO
- Coding & robotics programs at The Coding Space – Kansas City, KS
- Escape rooms at Breakout KC – Overland Park, KS
- Laser tag & arcade games at PowerPlay Entertainment Center – Overland Park, KS
- Board game café at Cardboard Corner – Overland Park & Lenexa, KS
- Retro arcade & pinball at Arcade Alley – Lee’s Summit, MO
- Rapid Fire Arcade – Independence, MO
- Cool Crest Family Fun Center – Independence, MO
- "The Vault" Esports Arena – Spring Hill, KS
Museums & Creative Culture
- National WWI Museum & Memorial – Kansas City, MO
- Negro Leagues Baseball Museum – Kansas City, MO
- American Jazz Museum – Kansas City, MO
- Arabia Steamboat Museum – Kansas City, MO
- Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art – Kansas City, MO
- Museum at Prairiefire – Overland Park, KS
- Creative Culture Glow Splatter Room – Crossroads Arts District, Kansas City, MO
- KU Natural History Museum – Lawrence, KS
Nature, Parks & Outdoor Exploration
- Explore trails at Leavenworth County Park – Leavenworth, KS
- Garden photography & mindfulness at Ewing & Muriel Kauffman Memorial Garden – Kansas City, MO
- Kansas City Zoo trails & animal encounters – Kansas City, MO
- Indian Creek Trail biking – Overland Park, KS
- Heritage Park trails & wildlife – Olathe, KS
- Disc golf at Rosedale Park – Kansas City, KS
- Hiking & geocaching at Shawnee Mission Park – Shawnee, KS
- Trails & wildlife spotting at Parkville Nature Sanctuary – Parkville, MO
- Explore Weston Bend State Park trails – Weston, MO
- Canoeing or paddleboarding at Lake Jacomo – Blue Springs, MO
- Burr Oak Woods Conservation Area wildlife trails – Blue Springs, MO
- Rock Island Trail biking & walking – Lee’s Summit, MO
- Waterfall Park – Independence, MO
- Clinton State Park hiking, mountain biking, disc golf & lake views – Lawrence, KS
- Baker Wetlands Discovery Center wildlife trails – Lawrence, KS
- Prairie Spirit Trail biking & walking – Ottawa, KS
- Lake Miola trails & disc golf – Paola, KS
Unique KC Experiences
- Take selfies at Nelson-Atkins shuttlecocks – Kansas City, MO
- Explore murals & galleries in Crossroads Arts District – Kansas City, MO
- Shopping at Country Club Plaza – Kansas City, MO
- Walk & eat through City Market / River Market – Kansas City, MO
- Ride the KC Street Car – Kansas City, MO
- Take a spin on the KC Wheel – Kansas City, MO
- Historic downtown Weston exploration – Weston, MO
- Blue Springs Riverfront Park adventures – Blue Springs, MO
- Shopping at Downtown Lee's Summit – Lee's Summit, MO
- Walk & eat at Green Street – Lee's Summit, MO
- Explore downtown Lawrence shops & Mass Street – Lawrence, KS
- Historic downtown Baldwin City – Baldwin City, KS
Food & Treat Stops Teens Love
- Korean corn dogs at K Street Hotdog – Overland Park, KS
- Rolled ice cream at Frozen Rolls Creamery – Overland Park, KS
- Donuts at Duck Donuts – Overland Park, KS
- Boba tea at Boba Tea KC – Overland Park, KS
- Lenexa Public Market food crawl – Lenexa, KS
- Ice cream at Betty Rae’s – Kansas City, MO
- Burgers & shakes at Town Topic – Kansas City, MO
- Cookies at Insomnia Cookies – Lawrence, KS
- Munchers Bakery donuts – Lawrence, KS
- Pop's Sweet Shop – Spring Hill, KS
- Sweet treats at Blue Springs Bakery – Blue Springs, MO
- Clinton’s Soda Fountain (old-fashioned ice cream & shakes) – Independence, MO
- Iron District – North Kansas City, MO
Spring break in Kansas City is the perfect time for tweens and teens to explore, try new adventures, and make memories with friends and family. Whether your big kid loves high-energy thrills, creative experiences, or tasty treats, there’s something for everyone in the KC metro. Grab your sneakers, your sense of adventure, and get ready for a spring break full of fun!
Have ideas we should add to this list? Email them to melissabasgall@macaronikid.com!
