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November in Kansas City with little kids.

36 things to do with kids up to age 6 in and around Kansas City in November 2026, sorted by week. Each listing links to its own page and to the organizer’s page, and we add more as new dates are posted.

36 listings · 14 free

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17 listings

Nov 12 to Nov 15

Nov12Thu

Art Time

Wonderscope Children's Museum · 433 E Red Bridge Road, Kansas City, MO 64131

Free
When
Thursday, Nov 12
Time
9:30am, 10:30am, 1:30pm, and 2:30pm
Price
Free with museum admission (under 2 free; ages 2–15 and adults $16)
Ages
Ages 0–15
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Nov13Fri

Fun Fridays

Wonderscope Children's Museum · 433 E Red Bridge Road, Kansas City, MO 64131

When
Friday, Nov 13
Time
3:00–4:00pm
Price
Included with admission (under 2 free; ages 2–15 and adults $16)
Ages
Ages 0–15
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Nov13Fri

GloWild

Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium · Kansas City

When
Nov 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28 and 29
Time
6–10 p.m., Wednesday to Sunday
Price
See the zoo's ticket page
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3 listings

Nov 16 to Nov 22

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6 listings

Nov 23 to Nov 29

10 listings

Open for weeks at a time

Light displays, exhibits and other runs that last longer than a week. Check each page for the nights or days they’re closed.

Nov12to 30

Winter Magic

Platte Purchase Park · 10400 N Platte Purchase Dr, Kansas City, MO 64154

Holiday lights
When
Nov 4 to Jan 2
Time
From 6 p.m.; closing time varies by date
Price
$20, $25, $30, or $40 by date ($40 peak December Saturdays, $30 high-demand, $25 early December, $20 value and late-season)
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Nov19to 30

Evergy Festival of Lights

Powell Gardens · 1609 N.W. U.S. Highway 50, Kingsville, MO 64061

Holiday lights
When
Nov 19 to Jan 3
Time
5–10 p.m.
Price
Adults $19 Wed/Thu/Sun, $22 Fri/Sat; youth 5–12 $10/$12; 4 and under free; nonmember parking $10
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Nov20to 30

Holiday Reflections Walk-Thru Village

Union Station Kansas City · 30 W. Pershing Rd., Kansas City, MO 64108

Holiday lights
When
Nov 20 to Jan 4
Time
10 a.m.–8 p.m.; last entry 1 hour before close
Price
$10 Mon–Thu, $12 Fri–Sun and Dec 21–Jan 4; members $9; plus 10% fee; 12 months and under free
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Nov20to 30

Mini Holiday Express ride-on train

Union Station Kansas City (inside Holiday Reflections) · 30 W. Pershing Rd., Kansas City, MO 64108

Santa
When
Nov 20 to Jan 4
Time
10 a.m.–8 p.m. (closed Nov 26 and Dec 25; shorter hours Dec 4, 11, 24)
Price
$5 per rider (members free) plus a Holiday Reflections ticket
Ages
Riders under 48 inches
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Nov22to 30

Santa at Holiday Reflections

Union Station Kansas City · 30 W. Pershing Rd., Kansas City, MO 64108

Santa
When
Nov 22 to Dec 24
Time
10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Price
Holiday Reflections ticket: $10 Mon–Thu, $12 Fri–Sun and Dec 21–Jan 4, members $9 (plus 10% preservation fee); 12 months and under free
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Nov25to 30

Christmas in the Park

Longview Lake (starts at Frank White Jr. Softball Complex) · 3901 SW Longview Road, Lee's Summit, MO 64081

Holiday lightsFree
When
Nov 25 to Dec 31
Time
5:30–10 p.m. Sun–Thu; 5:30–11 p.m. Fri–Sat
Price
Free; donations at the exit
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Nov27to 30

Santa Photos at Independence Center

Independence Center · 2035 Independence Center Dr, Independence, MO 64057

Santa
When
Nov 27 to Dec 24
Time
Most days 11 a.m.–7 p.m.; Dec 24 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; hours change by day, full schedule on the booking page
Price
See photo packages on the booking page
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Nov27to 30

Santa Visits at Destination North Pole

Crown Center Shops, Level 1 Showplace · 2450 Grand Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64108

SantaFree
When
Nov 27 to Dec 24
Time
Mon–Thu 10 a.m.–7 p.m.; Fri–Sat 10 a.m.–8 p.m.; Sun noon–6 p.m.; Dec 24 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Price
Free visit; own photos free; professional photo packages from $12
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Good questions

November in KC: the FAQ

36 dated listings so far, including Art Time (Nov 12), Crown Center Ice Terrace (Nov 12 and Nov 15), Family Storytime (Nov 12) and Movin' and Groovin' Rhyme Time (Nov 12). The rest are below, by week. We add more as organizers post their dates.

Art Time (Nov 12), Family Storytime (Nov 12), Movin' and Groovin' Rhyme Time (Nov 12), Toddler Storytime (Nov 12) and Pokémon Go to the Zoo (Nov 14), plus 9 more marked Free below. For free days and places that never charge, see free things to do in KC.

The Thanksgiving weekend page lists the parades and turkey trots, plus what’s open on Thursday and Friday.

13 start this November: Santa's Arrival at the Zona Rosa Holiday Lighting Ceremony (Nov 21), Mayor's Christmas Tree Lighting (Nov 27), Santa's Arrival at Crown Center (Nov 27), Winter Magic (Nov 4 to Jan 2) and Evergy Festival of Lights (Nov 19 to Jan 3), plus 8 more below.

Cold or rainy days are on indoor play for toddlers in KC, with ages, prices and hours from each place’s own site.

Yes, at the same address. After Nov 30, 2026 it switches to November 2027, starting with the events that come back every year.

Each listing comes from the venue’s or organizer’s own page and links to it. We only list a date, time or price when that page shows it, and anything we can’t confirm stays off. These were last checked Nov 12, 2026, and we recheck them every Monday and Thursday. How we choose and check.

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