Unique Storytime Options Near Kansas City for Kids
If you’re looking for something fun (and educational!) to do with your little ones, storytimes are a great way to spend a morning together. Beyond just listening to books, many storytimes include songs, play, crafts, and opportunities for kids to socialize — all while parents get a chance to connect too.
Here are a few special storytime spots around the Kansas City area to add to your calendar:
Where to enjoy storytime other than the library?
Disclaimer: Always check on the business or location’s website before attending as dates, times, and availability may change.
Lucky Rabbit Books at The Rabbit Hole (North Kansas City, MO)
📍 919 E 14th Ave, Kansas City, MO 64116
Lucky Rabbit Books inside The Rabbit Hole offers two unique storytimes in the ‘Great Green Room’ each week. Storytime includes a read-aloud time, a craft, and a story-inspired snack!
Books and Babies | Wednesdays at 10:15 AM
Perfect for your tiniest readers, this class is designed to engage babies with stories, rhymes, and songs.Story Hour (Ages 3–7) | Fridays at 10:30 AM
A more traditional storytime, geared toward preschoolers and early elementary kids.
💲 $5 per child — advance registration required. '
Bonus: You receive a $5 off voucher to the bookstore with your registration!
Cider Hill Family Orchard (Kansas City, KS)
📍3341 N. 139th St. Kansas City, Kansas 66109
If you’re visiting the Cider Hill Family Orchard in KCK during apple season, stop by for a free storytime!
Wednesdays at 10 AM during apple season
Free and open to all ages
It’s the perfect fall outing — combine storytime with apple picking, wagon rides, and a sweet treat from the orchard.
Learning Tree Toys (Prairie Village, KS)
📍4004 W 83rd St, Prairie Village, KS 66208
Books and play go hand-in-hand at this local toy shop in Prairie Village! Learning Tree Toys has an amazing selection of high-quality toys, plus a children’s book section that kids will love. Join them for a free storytime each week and maybe even hear a book read by the author!
Thursdays at 10:30 AM
Free and open to all ages
This one’s casual and fun, making it a great pick for kids who want to browse toys after storytime or visit the nearby Duck Donuts or Summersalt Ice Cream.
Retro Storytime at Johnson County Museum (Overland Park, KS)
📍8788 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS 66212
Step back in time with this themed storytime read by a special guest from the 1950s All-Electric House inside the Johnson County Museum.
2nd Wednesday of the month | 10 – 10:45 AM
$2 admission per child
Designed for preschoolers and under
After storytime, enjoy a craft and then stick around to explore the museum’s kid-friendly KidScape exhibit.
Nature Storytime at Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Garden (Overland Park, KS)
Storytime surrounded by nature? Yes, please. Enjoy spending time outdoors while listening to music and hearing a nature-inspired story.
2nd & 4th Thursdays at 10:30 AM
$5 per child, ages 1–6
Pre-registration required
This one fills quickly, so grab a spot early through the online reservations. And don’t forget to wander the trails, visit the nature playscape, or mini-train exhibit after storytime for a full morning of adventure.
Enjoy these Kansas City–area storytimes for weekday fun, perfect for toddlers and preschoolers! They’re a wonderful way to break up the week with something low-cost, social, and engaging. If you’re looking for even more ideas to fill your mornings, be sure to check out my Indoor Open Gym for Toddlers blog!
9/11/25 - Gabrielle Isom
