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Who: Plaza Tennis Center, www.plazatenniscenter.com

What:  Grab your rackets and play some tennis at the Country Club Plaza tennis courts!

When: Friday, May 4 from 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Where: Plaza Tennis Courts – 4747 JC Nichols Parkway, Kansas City, MO

Details: Does your family enjoy tennis? Come out and play at the beautiful Plaza courts and then take a walk around one of the prettiest places in Kansas City.

Cost: Half-price court time - $6 an hour ($12 normally)

Contact: Reservations suggested. 816 -784- 5100


Who: YMCA, www.kansascityymca.org

What: Come be active with us at your nearest Y location for Healthy Kids Day!

When: Saturday, April 28 – All day

Where: Participating YMCA locations

Details: How do you stay healthy?  Check out our youth programs in action, join in on the fun, make a healthy snack, sign up to volunteer, and feel our neighborhoods come together. This annual event is free and open to the community, so bring your friends!

Cost: FREE!!!

Contact: 816.561.9622


Who: Emerald City Gym, www.emeraldcitygym.com

What: 2 for 1 Parent-Tot and Open Play from April 30-May 6

When: Parent-Tot (Children walking thru Kindergarten) Mon-Fri 11AM-Noon

            Open Play (ages 4-12) Fri. & Sat. night from 7-9PM

Where: 9063 Bond, Overland Park, KS 66214 (just north of Oak Park Mall)

Details: Trampolines, maze, tunnels, zip line, slides, rope swings, foam pit, mini rock wall, and more (24,000 sq ft gym)! Must have signed release for all participants. No casts, splints, or obvious injuries.

Cost: Parent-Tot $5 per child (2 for 1 special)

Open Play $10 per child (2 for 1 special)

Contact (913)438-4444


Who: Skate World www.skateworldkc.com

What: Open Skate times (weekends).   See website for details.

When: Friday night, Saturdays and Sundays

Where: 9800 West 62nd Terrace Merriam, KS

Details: Discover Kansas City's best place to skate! Skate World offers fun for all ages. Visit us during one of our public skating sessions, or arrange for a private party.

Cost: Prices vary (see website)

Contact: 913-262-0711


Who: Pump It Up, Pump it Up in Shawnee

What: Pop In Playtime and Family Jump Time

When: Every Tuesday and Friday from 10 to 11:30AM (pop in playtime) and Every Monday from 6-8PM (family jump)

Where: 7230 W. Frontage Road Shawnee Mission, KS 66203

Details: Bounce! Have a great time and get exercise

Cost:  $6 for Pop In, $8 for Family Jump Time

Contact: (913) 236-7867


Who:  YouYoga, www.YouYoga.net

What:  Family Yoga Class

When: Wednesday, May 2 @ 5:00 – 5:45 p.m.

Where: YOUYOGA at 9653 W. 87th St., OPKS, 66212 within AKKA Karate

Details:  Share in a yoga practice with your child!  Use your imagination to become trees in a forest, or roar like the mighty lion of Africa.  Connect with your kids and your inner self while playing interactive games!  Everyone will use their creativity, and their bodies to move with music while having some good ole family fun!!!

Cost:  $12 per child, additional siblings $8 each (Limit 12 Students)

Contact: Ericka Bell @ 913.645.7974 or www.youyogakc@gmail.com



Who:  Sporting Kansas City, www.sportingkc.com

What:  Professional soccer – Sporting KC vs. Montreal

When: Saturday, May 5 @ 7:30 p.m.

Where: LIVESTRONG Sporting Park, One Sporting Way Kansas City, KS 66111

Details:  Do your children enjoy soccer?   Come out and watch the professionals play at one of the coolest stadiums in the country – LIVESTRONG Sporting Park

Cost:  Tickets starting at $15.

Contact:  www.sportingkc.com/schedule