Iron Horse Bar & Grill Lees Summit

See compelling, passionate and imaginative works by the Kansas City Repertory Theatre at one of its two hosting entertainment venues: the Copaken Stage and the Spencer Theatre. Founded on the idea of student actors performing side-by-side with professionals, the Rep has served as a leader in KC’s arts and culture community.

Bring the kids (and adults) out to Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead to learn about life on a turn-of-the-century farm. This unique zoo contains over 200 animals found on farms throughout the nation, many of which are featured in the Petting Zoo. Gather freshly-laid eggs, milk a cow, bottle-feed a baby goat, ride a pony and more on this fun, interactive and educational farm.

Four floors of fright is what makes this haunted house the greatest haunted attraction in the world. ​Get your adrenaline flowing when you enter The Beast Haunted House, Kansas City’s realm of fear and terror during September, October and November. If you enjoy being frightened, check out one of the best haunted houses in the country for 45 minutes of heart-pounding scares. In addition to the Beast, you can also check out the nearby Edge of Hell, Macabre Cinema and Chambers of Edgar Allen Poe.

Although you are not in Venice, you can still treat yourself and your partner to an authentic gondola ride with Ambiance on the Water. Open from April through November, these romantic gondola rides travel down the relaxing waterway in the Country Club Plaza. Float under bridges, beside lovely fountains and see the majestic sights of nighttime Kansas City.