Free Admission for Toddlers in Kansas City
Exploring Kansas City with little ones doesn’t have to break the bank—especially if you’ve got toddlers! Many local attractions offer free admission for young children, making it easier (and more affordable) to get out of the house and enjoy new adventures.
Here’s a list of spots around Kansas City where toddlers can join in for free:
⭐ The Rabbit hOle – Free for ages under 2
The new Rabbit hOle museum in North Kansas City brings children’s literature to life with immersive exhibits. There are a few interactive areas throughout the museum that are better for older children, but toddlers can enjoy lots of storytime opportunities and beautiful storybook vignettes. Children under 2 years old get in for free.
Strollers are not allowed.
📍 North Kansas City | @rabbit_hole_kc
⭐ LEGOLAND Discovery Center + SEA LIFE Aquarium – Free for ages under 2
Build, play, and explore at LEGOLAND or dive under the sea at SEA LIFE—all while knowing your tiniest family members don’t need a ticket until age 2. LEGOLAND has a fun toddler section with large Duplo blocks and SEA LIFE is easy to explore for little ones. When my kids were toddlers we would turn around and walk back through the aquarium a few times to see all the fish!
Strollers are not allowed in SEA LIFE.
📍 Crown Center Square, Kansas City | @legolandkc
⭐ KC Pumpkin Patch – Free for ages under 2
This family-friendly pumpkin patch and seasonal attraction is full of fall fun, including slides, play zones, and farm activities. Don’t miss Jurassic Garden, Sunflower Festival, Winter Wonderland, and other seasonal events! Kids under 2 get in free, making it a great outing for the whole family.
Save $5 per ticket with code INKC for Pumpkin Festival or Winter Wonderland!
📍 13875 S. Gardner Road, Olathe, KS | @kcpumpkinpatch
⭐ Peace Pavilion – Free for ages 2 & under
This unique children’s museum in Independence, MO focuses on kindness, empathy, and peace. With free entry for ages 2 and under, it’s a great indoor play spot for families.
📍 Independence, MO | @thepeacepavilion
⭐ Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead – Free for ages 2 & under
Bottle feed baby goats, see a cow get milked, enjoy the old town charm, play on the playgrounds, explore the gardens, and so much more—kids 2 and under can experience it all at no cost. Plus, admission to Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead is free for all after 2 PM, Monday through Thursday!
📍 Overland Park, KS | @drcfarmstead
⭐ Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium – Free for ages 2 & under
Penguins, giraffes, kangaroos, elephants…the Kansas City zoo has it all! Kids 2 and under can explore the zoo for free—perfect for a stroller walk through the exhibits.
📍 Swope Park, KCMO | @kansascityzoo
⭐ Museum at Prairiefire – Free for ages 2 & under
Dinosaurs, science exhibits, and interactive fun in the Discover Room—toddlers 2 and under can join in for free. My kids love visiting here for a low-key activity!
📍 Overland Park, KS | @visitthemap
⭐ Worlds of Fun – Free for ages 2 & under
Your toddler may not be riding roller coasters yet, but they’ll love the Snoopy-themed toddler-friendly rides—and they’re free at Worlds of Fun for ages 2 and under!
📍 Kansas City, MO | @worldsoffun
⭐ Carolyn’s Pumpkin Patch – Free for ages 2 & under
This popular fall destination in the Northland is packed with pumpkins, rides, barnyard animals, and play spaces. Kids 2 and under can enjoy all the fun for free.
📍 17607 N.E. 52nd Street, Liberty, MO | @carolynspumpkinpatch
⭐ Faulkner’s Ranch – Free for ages 2 & under
A Kansas City favorite for fall fun, Faulkner’s Ranch offers a petting zoo, a small pumpkin patch, tractor rides, great food & drink, and seasonal activities. Kids 2 and under are always free.
Code KIDSINKC saves you 10% on admission to Pumpkin Festival!
📍 10600 Raytown Road, Kansas City, MO | @faulknersranch
⭐ Johnson Farms Plants & Pumpkins – Free for ages 3 & under
Pumpkin season is extra fun when your little one can explore without a ticket. Johnson Farms has one of the largest play areas with tons of activities for playing and picking apples, pumpkins, and veggies. Free admission applies to kids 3 and under.
📍 Belton, MO | @johnsonfarms.kc
⭐ Powell Gardens – Free for ages 4 & under
Beautiful gardens, seasonal festivals like Fortopia, Butterfly Festival, and the Festival of Lights, plus nature play areas are free for the youngest visitors (ages 4 & under).
📍 Kingsville, MO | @powellgardens
⭐ Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens – Free for ages 5 & under
One of the best nature escapes in the metro—and kids 5 and under are completely free! Perfect for stroller walks and play dates or visiting a seasonal event like the Luminary Walk.
📍 Overland Park, KS | @oparboretum
Finding free admission for toddlers in Kansas City makes family outings so much easier—and more affordable. From nature walks at the Overland Park Arboretum to hands-on fun at the Rabbit hOle and animal adventures at the Kansas City Zoo, there are plenty of places where your little ones can explore at no cost. These free toddler-friendly spots in Kansas City are ideal for weekend outings, weekday playdates, and making memories without breaking the budget. Check out these Cheap Indoor Activities for Toddlers next!
8/9/25 - Gabrielle Isom
