Avondale United Methodist Chr

Visit Kansas City’s Uptown Theater for the perfect setting for trade shows, weddings, parties, banquets, seminars and concerts. This historical landmark offers four rooms for public and private events. See your favorite singers in an entertainment venue where movies as well as live vaudeville and stage productions were hosted until the 1970s.

Let your wild things meet the wild things at the Kansas City Zoo. Located in Swope Park, this zoo features five main sections—Africa, Australia, Tiger Trail, KidZone and The Valley—as well as several special exhibitions and attractions, rides and shows. See the new polar bear exhibit in the front plaza, ride a camel in the KidZone, ride a ski-lift over the African Plains and more!

Get close to nature through the floral attractions at the Powell Gardens, where the whole family can get active as well as educated. Learn about the different plants, trees, vegetables, fruits and herbs as you walk through the gatehouse, perennial garden, harvest garden and more. Sneak in some exercise along the scenic Nature Trail or relax as the kids play in the interactive Fountain Garden.