By Vanessa Whiteside on April 4, 2024
3 Family-Friendly Activities for a Spring Outing in Kansas
A sunny spring day in Kansas is made for exploring, and there’s no shortage of family-friendly attractions, from places that promise animal interactions to movie-themed moments.
Field Station: Dinosaurs
2999 N. Rock Rd, Derby
Calling all paleontologists! Like a scene from prehistoric times, Field Station: Dinosaurs is unlike anything you’ve seen in Kansas. The 10-acre theme park features walking trails winding amongst 40 towering animatronic reptiles. View a lively amphitheater show (audience participation encouraged!), dig for fossils and attempt to find the Raptor Maze's hidden velociraptors before ending the tour at the gift shop.
Afterward, putt your way to a win at Jurassic Golf, an 18-hole miniature golf course included with adult or child day pass admission to the park.
Field Station: Dinosaurs
2999 N. Rock Rd
Derby, Kansas 67037
(855) 833-3466
Dorothy’s House and The Land of Oz
567 E. Cedar St, Liberal
“There’s no place like home!” At Dorothy’s House and The Land of Oz, visitors take a guided tour of the famous Kansan’s house and walk through an immersive indoor maze leading to Oz. A reenactor dressed as Dorothy tells the harrowing tale of surviving a tornado as the wind whips and the thunder booms. Follow her along the yellow brick road as she interacts with each movie character.
Museum visitors gain access to a room featuring memorabilia and actual props used during the filming of the Academy Award-winning movie. A kid’s playground and on-site sculpture walk add to the appeal.
Dorothy’s House and The Land of Oz
567 E. Cedar St.
Liberal, Kansas 67901
(620) 624-7624
Lazy Moon Ranch
11296 SW 104th Terrace, Augusta
A hobby farm, Lazy Moon Ranch, located 15 miles east of Wichita, hosts Paint with Alpacas parties. Alpacas roam nearby as groups create masterpieces on a shaded patio, and if weather is a factor, indoor black light paint parties make for an unforgettable experience. Afterward, farmyard fun continues when artists feed the animals.
Each painting session includes a picture selection to paint and supplies, costing $25 per artist when booked with five guests or more. Bonus activities include access to indoor arcade games and shopping for handmade souvenirs at the mercantile.
Reservations are required for this once-in-a-lifetime experience, so make your plans to visit today!
Lazy Moon Ranch
11296 SW 104th Terrace
Augusta, Kansas 67010
(316) 258-1241
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