Fourth of July Fireworks

We made it out to a fireworks display for the kids in 2008. We didn't really care to go but we knew it was something the kids would like to do. After arriving at least an hour early to get a space in the parking lot, we were a little suprised that the show only lasted about 15 minutes. Is that normal for a city fireworks display? Guess I remember other displays lasting longer but maybe my memory is already going! :) The traffic getting out of the parking lot and home took longer than that! The most important thing was that the kids seemed to enjoy it! It's all about the kids right? And doing fun things for them especially on the holidays......

Anyone know of any fireworks to see besides those at the Great Mall? Or other suggestions for things to do on the 4th?

Ice Cream Dreamery

This fundraiser for The Children's Place features ice cream tastings, contests, inflatables and entertainment from groups such as The Doo Dads and Dino O'Dell and the Funky Mamas. Ice cream vendors include Sheridan's Frozen Custard, Belfonte, Blue Bell and more.

Date: Saturday, June 26
Time: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Crown Center Square
Phone: 816-274-8444 816-274-8444
Admission: $10 for a family of four, plus $1 for each additional child, or $5 per individual
URL: http://www.tcpkc.org/events.htm

Swimming - new water park

Black Bob Bay Aquatics Park Now Planned for June 5th
Olathe’s new water park, Black Bob Bay, is on schedule to open at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 5th.

The new water park will have the original Black Bob diving pool and 50 meter pool, but a zero depth entry feature has been added. New amenities include a lazy river, water slides, a new children’s pool, and a shallow water play area with water features and a dump bucket.

All other City pools (Frontier, Mill Creek and Oregon Trial) have already opened for the season.

Mafaffie Stagecoach and Farm

Back by popular demand for its second season, the Mahaffie Stagecoach and Farm, 1200 Kansas City Rd., will again offer “Open Late 6-8” events during June and July (starting June 3). The open late events feature free admission, but special activities like stagecoach rides are $2 per person.

Each Thursday night visitors can participate in hands-on activities associated with a different aspect of 1860s history. They include: 19th Century Farming on June 3rd and July 22nd; Civil War on June 10th and July 15th; Hit the Trail on June 17th and July 15th; and Kansas Cowboys on June 24th and July 29th.

The historic site is open with living history activities and stagecoach rides 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays and noon to 4 p.m. Sundays. For a complete listing of events visit www.mahaffie.org or call 913-971-5111 913-971-5111 .