Mix up your gift giving while not adding more toys to your house with these great experience gifts in Kansas City for all ages. Looking for experience gifts that will last all year? Check out our memberships as gifts guide!
Play Together
Activate Kansas City (Overland Park)
Enter the game where you become the player in the world’s first active gaming facility. Jump, climb, problem-solve and laugh, as you and your friends move between challenges. Each dynamic game room has interactive technology that reacts in real time, ensuring an adrenaline-filled adventure.
Andretti Indoor Karting & Games (Overland Park)
Go-karting, arcade, VR gaming, laser tag, and more.
Atlas9 (Kansas City, KS Legends Area)
A 90s movie theater themed interactive art experience.
BRKTHROUGH (Overland Park)
Plan a fun outing with a team of two to four. In each game room (35 to choose from), players will face “physical, mental and skills-based challenges” and try to score as many points as possible.
Chicken N Pickle (Overland Park and Northland)
Enjoy a day of pickleball and other yard games with your family. Discounted gift cards can also be found at area Costco locations!
Craft Putt – Mini Golf + Bar (Overland Park and Lee’s Summit)
Craft Putt is a locally owned mini golf bar and restaurant.The 9,000 sq ft space features a custom designed 10-hole indoor mini golf course that was designed by the owner to challenge those with competitive spirits but to also be enjoyed by the more casual putt putter.
Escape Rooms
Breakout KC (Leawood and River Market) Escapology (Leawood), The Escape Game (Plaza), The Exit Room (Lee’s Summit), Tick Tock Escape Rooms (Overland Park)
Game Show Battle Rooms (Overland Park)
Face off against your loved ones in a unforgettable experience – a game show facilitated by game show hosts.
IFLY: Indoor Skydiving Experience (Overland Park)
Give the gift of flight with several different skydiving packages.
Main Event (Olathe and Northland)
Gift an afternoon at Main Event for bowling, laser tag, arcade fun and more.
Rainbow Slime Co. (Union Station)
Immersive slime exhibits, slime create bar, and all things slime.
T-Shotz (Northland)
Golf games, arcade, pickleball, and more.
Topgolf (Overland Park)
Huge variety of golf games for your golf lover!
Virtual Realty Gaming
Offered at Disciples of Gaming (Northland), Doubletap (River Market), FlipSwitchVR (KCMO), and Sandbox VR (Leawood).
Cooking Classes
Taste Buds Kitchen (Leawood and Overland Park)
Give the gift of cooking class or camp for both adults and kids!
KC Culinary Center Classes (Overland Park)
Another option for couples, kids or family cooking experiences.
Young Chefs Academy (Lenexa)
Cooking classes for ages 4 and up.
Tickets to a Show
Kauffman Center
The Kansas City Symphony will present Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark in Concert in January and Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets in Concert in February.
New Theatre & Restaurant tickets
Give the gift of dinner and a show – a fun multigenerational gift. Get two tickets to the show and two dinners for just $80.
The Music Hall
2026 shows include Hamilton (February) and Wicked (August)!
Starlight Theater
Can’t-miss shows in 2026 include Hadestown (June) and Newsies (September)! Season tickets are on sale now.
T-Mobile Center
Monster Jam
Experience Monster Jam® live and become a fan for life with an ultimate day of family fun at T-Mobile Center on January 9-11, 2026. Get ready to cheer, scream, and be amazed as massive Monster Jam trucks and world champion drivers take over Kansas City for a weekend packed with high-flying action and jaw-dropping stunts.
In 2026, Disney On Ice presents Road Trip Adventures. This monumental ice-skating spectacular visits T-Mobile Center, January 22-25. Families should be prepared for a getaway jam-packed with unexpected hijinks and surprise with all their favorite Disney characters!
Take A Tour
Arrowhead Stadium Tour
Book a public, private, or gameday tour of Arrowhead. Gift certificates available.
Kauffman Stadium Tour
The Royals offer a classic tour, All-Star tour, and a MVP tour. They also have pre-game tours.
A Date to the Salon
Hit up a salon in your area for tween and teen girls who would appreciate their first facial, nail services or even a blow out! Check out our best recommendations for mom and me pedicures all around the metro.
