Issue #1 | Week of June 8

CANNED FILM FESTIVAL
_{June 1 – August 13 · Mon–Thu · 11:00 AM · Regal Hollywood 10, St. Joseph, MO
$1 or one non-perishable food donation per entry gets you into a summer movie on the big screen. Summer Movie Express.}

VOLUNTEER FOOD DRIVE @ CANNED FILM FESTIVAL
_{June 1 – August 13 · Mon–Thu · 10:00–11:00 AM · Regal Hollywood 10, St. Joseph, MO
Your kids can help collect food donations for Second Harvest Community Food Bank right before the movie — two volunteer slots per day (adult supervision required)
Contact: Jonna Gallegos ·[email protected]  · 816-273-6572}

MAD SCIENCE OF KC (MORNING)
_{Monday, June 8 · 11:00–11:45 AM · Riverside Branch Library · FREE
Mad Science brings its dinosaur show to the library — no registration needed, best for kindergarten and up. rhcl.org}

MAD SCIENCE OF KC (AFTERNOON)
_{Monday, June 8 · 3:00–3:45 PM · Savannah Branch Library · FREE
Same great dinosaur show later the same day in Savannah — free, no registration, easy afternoon option. rhcl.org}

BOOK BUDDIES THERAPY
_{Tuesday, June 9 · 4:00–5:00 PM · Riverside Branch Library · FREE
Kids read aloud to certified therapy dogs from the Pony Express Therapy Dog program.
Drop-in, no registration needed. rhcl.org}

LAVA SLIME
_{Wednesday, June 10 · 3:30–4:15 PM · Riverside Branch Library · FREE
Drop-in slime making for ages 6–11. Supplies guaranteed for the first 30 kids. rhcl.org}

LIBRARY LEGO LAB
_{Wednesday, June 10 · 5:30–6:30 PM · Riverside Branch Library, CreateSpace · FREE
Open build time with library-supplied Legos for ages 6 and up — teens and adults welcome too. Drop-in. rhcl.org}

HOMESCHOOL BOOK CLUB
_{Thursday, June 11 · 10:30–11:30 AM · Riverside Branch Library, StoryHouse · FREE
A book club built specifically for homeschool families, ages 0–11.
Drop-in, no registration rhcl.org}

CAVE CRITTERS
_{Thursday, June 11 · 6:00–7:00 PM · Riverside Branch Library, Community Room B · FREE
Sara Parks from the Missouri Department of Conservation talks about the animals that make their home in Missouri caves. All ages, no registration needed. rhcl.org}

DINO HATCH
_{Friday, June 12 · 10:00–11:00 AM (also 5:30–6:30 PM) · Savannah Branch Library · FREE
A hands-on dinosaur hatching activity with two session times available. No registration needed — just come ready for mess. rhcl.org}

FRIDAY FREE PLAY
_{Friday, June 12 · All day · Riverside Branch Library, StoryHouse · FREE
Open play in the StoryHouse for ages 0–11, all supplies provided. A low-prep Friday option that younger kids tend to love. rhcl.org}

ST. JOSEPH DEFENDERS VOLLEYBALL TRY IT OUT
_{Monday, June 15 · 6:00–8:00 PM · InterServ, St. Joseph, MO · FREE
A low-key, no-pressure try-out session for girls in grades 7–12 who are curious about volleyball. Registration Required Questions can go to [email protected].}

SUMMER ART CAMPS
_{AR Workshop in St. Joseph is running youth cart camps this June and July for ages 7+ (Use code JESS25 for $25 OFF) Register Here}

GAME OF SHROOMS
_{Saturday, June 13 · Worldwide ART SCAVENGER HUNT · FREE
Artists hide handmade mushroom-themed creations for anyone to find and keep. Your family can participate as hunters, creators, or both. More Information Here}

KIDDIE KART RACING
_{Thursdays · 5:00–7:00 PM · May 28 – July 30 · Joe Town Speedway, St. Joseph, MO
$9 per race · Ages 2–9 Drop-in go-kart racing for the little ones — no reservation or experience needed, just plan to stay at least 20 minutes.}

KC FARM SCHOOL JR. GROWERS Kansas City, KS (~50 mi)
_{Mon–Thu · 8:30 AM–3:30 PM · Eight weekly sessions, June–July · KC Farm School, 4223 Gibbs Road, Kansas City, KS 66106 · $75 minimum, pay what you're able · Ages 9–12
Kids work alongside farmers to learn regenerative agriculture, grow and cook food, dig into STEAM activities, and build real leadership skills. One of the most hands-on summer programs we've seen.}

KC ZOO & AQUARIUM SUMMER CAMPS Kansas City, MO (~55 mi)
_{June 1 – August 14 · 8:30 AM–3:30 PM · Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium, 6800 Zoo Drive, Kansas City, MO 64132 · Four-day camps $265 · Friday full-day $65 · Pre-K Friday half-day $33 · FOTZ members 10% off · Ages 5–17
Animal encounters, experiments, games, and crafts across a full summer of four-day and single-day Friday camp options.}

KIDS BOWL FREE Kansas City, MO (~55 mi)
_{Mon–Fri · Open–5:00 PM · Through October · Main Event KC North, 8081 Roanridge Road, Kansas City, MO 64151 · Register to claim two free games per day for kids 15 and under (standard shoe rental rates apply). A Family Pass unlocks adult games for $5, and members can grab a $10 arcade card for $5. Call (816) 281-2020 with questions.}

SKATE CITY KANSAS Overland Park, KS (~55 mi)
_{Ongoing · May 26 – September 27, 2026 · Skate City Kansas, Overland Park, KS
All ages · $2 admission + $2 skate rental (with $10 Summer Membership Card)
The $10 membership card gets your family into sessions ending before 6 PM at a very friendly price all the way through September.}

KC BOWL DAYTIME SPECIAL Kansas City, KS (~50 mi)
_{Ongoing · Mondays and Wednesdays · Noon–5:00 PM · All ages
KC Bowl, 8201 State Ave, Kansas City, KS 66112
$2.52 per game + $2.52 shoe rental + tax
A solid weekday bowling deal for the whole family. Cannot be combined with other coupons; prices subject to change. Call ahead if you want to confirm: (913) 299-1110.}

Master Books is offering their America at 250: Faith & Freedom unit study completely free (normally $24.99). It's a six-week study spanning preschool through high school, so the whole family can learn together as we head toward the July 2026 Semi-quincentennial. A genuinely useful freebie for your history shelf.

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