Family Shows in Kansas City

Family-friendly theatre, circus shows, magic performances, and live entertainment in Kansas City.

Updated: October 29, 2026
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Kansas City, MO, offers a variety of family-friendly entertainment, from children's theatre and circus acts to magic shows, puppetry, and live stage performances. Find upcoming family shows, performance dates, venues, seating options, and tickets throughout the area.

293
Upcoming Shows
Nov 10
Next Show
$33
Lowest Price
$49
Average Price
Next Family Show:
The Pigeon Gets A Big Time Holiday Extravaganza
Nov 10 · 10:00 AM · The Coterie Theatre
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Family Shows Schedule 2026

Upcoming family performances updated daily.
Upcoming Family Shows: 293
  • Nov
    10
    2026
    10:00 AM
    Tue
    CHILDREN / FAMILY
    The Pigeon Gets A Big Time Holiday Extravaganza
    The Coterie Theatre
    The Coterie Theatre
    location2450 Grand Blvd, Suite 144, Kansas City, MO 64108location2450 Grand Blvd, Suite 144, Kansas City, MO 64108
    From $42Avg. price ~ $49Tickets Remaining: 16
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  • Nov
    11
    2026
    10:00 AM
    Wed
    CHILDREN / FAMILY
    Best Value
    The Pigeon Gets A Big Time Holiday Extravaganza
    The Coterie Theatre
    The Coterie Theatre
    location2450 Grand Blvd, Suite 144, Kansas City, MO 64108location2450 Grand Blvd, Suite 144, Kansas City, MO 64108
    From $33Avg. price ~ $38Tickets Remaining: 5
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  • Nov
    11
    2026
    12:00 PM
    Wed
    CHILDREN / FAMILY
    Best Value
    The Pigeon Gets A Big Time Holiday Extravaganza
    The Coterie Theatre
    The Coterie Theatre
    location2450 Grand Blvd, Suite 144, Kansas City, MO 64108location2450 Grand Blvd, Suite 144, Kansas City, MO 64108
    From $33Avg. price ~ $38Tickets Remaining: 8
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  • Nov
    12
    2026
    12:00 PM
    Thu
    CHILDREN / FAMILY
    The Pigeon Gets A Big Time Holiday Extravaganza
    The Coterie Theatre
    The Coterie Theatre
    location2450 Grand Blvd, Suite 144, Kansas City, MO 64108location2450 Grand Blvd, Suite 144, Kansas City, MO 64108
    From $42Avg. price ~ $49Tickets Remaining: 16
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  • Nov
    13
    2026
    12:00 PM
    Fri
    CHILDREN / FAMILY
    The Pigeon Gets A Big Time Holiday Extravaganza
    The Coterie Theatre
    The Coterie Theatre
    location2450 Grand Blvd, Suite 144, Kansas City, MO 64108location2450 Grand Blvd, Suite 144, Kansas City, MO 64108
    From $42Avg. price ~ $49Tickets Remaining: 16
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  • Nov
    13
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    CHILDREN / FAMILY
    Best Value
    The Pigeon Gets A Big Time Holiday Extravaganza
    The Coterie Theatre
    The Coterie Theatre
    location2450 Grand Blvd, Suite 144, Kansas City, MO 64108location2450 Grand Blvd, Suite 144, Kansas City, MO 64108
    From $33Avg. price ~ $38Tickets Remaining: 4
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  • Nov
    14
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    CHILDREN / FAMILY
    Best Value
    Weekend Event
    The Pigeon Gets A Big Time Holiday Extravaganza
    The Coterie Theatre
    The Coterie Theatre
    location2450 Grand Blvd, Suite 144, Kansas City, MO 64108location2450 Grand Blvd, Suite 144, Kansas City, MO 64108
    From $33Avg. price ~ $38Tickets Remaining: 3
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  • Nov
    14
    2026
    4:00 PM
    Sat
    CHILDREN / FAMILY
    Best Value
    Weekend Event
    The Pigeon Gets A Big Time Holiday Extravaganza
    The Coterie Theatre
    The Coterie Theatre
    location2450 Grand Blvd, Suite 144, Kansas City, MO 64108location2450 Grand Blvd, Suite 144, Kansas City, MO 64108
    From $33Avg. price ~ $38Tickets Remaining: 4
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  • Nov
    15
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sun
    CHILDREN / FAMILY
    Best Value
    Weekend Event
    The Pigeon Gets A Big Time Holiday Extravaganza
    The Coterie Theatre
    The Coterie Theatre
    location2450 Grand Blvd, Suite 144, Kansas City, MO 64108location2450 Grand Blvd, Suite 144, Kansas City, MO 64108
    From $33Avg. price ~ $38Tickets Remaining: 4
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  • Nov
    15
    2026
    4:00 PM
    Sun
    CHILDREN / FAMILY
    Best Value
    Weekend Event
    The Pigeon Gets A Big Time Holiday Extravaganza
    The Coterie Theatre
    The Coterie Theatre
    location2450 Grand Blvd, Suite 144, Kansas City, MO 64108location2450 Grand Blvd, Suite 144, Kansas City, MO 64108
    From $33Avg. price ~ $38Tickets Remaining: 4
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  • Nov
    17
    2026
    10:00 AM
    Tue
    CHILDREN / FAMILY
    Best Value
    The Pigeon Gets A Big Time Holiday Extravaganza
    The Coterie Theatre
    The Coterie Theatre
    location2450 Grand Blvd, Suite 144, Kansas City, MO 64108location2450 Grand Blvd, Suite 144, Kansas City, MO 64108
    From $33Avg. price ~ $38Tickets Remaining: 1
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  • Nov
    18
    2026
    10:00 AM
    Wed
    CHILDREN / FAMILY
    The Pigeon Gets A Big Time Holiday Extravaganza
    The Coterie Theatre
    The Coterie Theatre
    location2450 Grand Blvd, Suite 144, Kansas City, MO 64108location2450 Grand Blvd, Suite 144, Kansas City, MO 64108
    From $42Avg. price ~ $49Tickets Remaining: 16
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  • Nov
    18
    2026
    12:00 PM
    Wed
    CHILDREN / FAMILY
    The Pigeon Gets A Big Time Holiday Extravaganza
    The Coterie Theatre
    The Coterie Theatre
    location2450 Grand Blvd, Suite 144, Kansas City, MO 64108location2450 Grand Blvd, Suite 144, Kansas City, MO 64108
    From $42Avg. price ~ $49Tickets Remaining: 16
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  • Nov
    19
    2026
    10:00 AM
    Thu
    CHILDREN / FAMILY
    The Pigeon Gets A Big Time Holiday Extravaganza
    The Coterie Theatre
    The Coterie Theatre
    location2450 Grand Blvd, Suite 144, Kansas City, MO 64108location2450 Grand Blvd, Suite 144, Kansas City, MO 64108
    From $42Avg. price ~ $49Tickets Remaining: 16
    View Tickets
  • Nov
    19
    2026
    12:00 PM
    Thu
    CHILDREN / FAMILY
    The Pigeon Gets A Big Time Holiday Extravaganza
    The Coterie Theatre
    The Coterie Theatre
    location2450 Grand Blvd, Suite 144, Kansas City, MO 64108location2450 Grand Blvd, Suite 144, Kansas City, MO 64108
    From $57Avg. price ~ $65Tickets Remaining: 6
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  • Nov
    19
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Thu
    CIRCUS
    Ararat Shrine Circus
    Cable Dahmer Arena • 7,000 seats
    Cable Dahmer Arena
    location19045 E. Valley View Parkway, Independence, MO 64055location19045 E. Valley View Parkway, Independence, MO 64055
    From $49Avg. price ~ $65Tickets Available: 2036
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  • Nov
    20
    2026
    12:00 PM
    Fri
    CHILDREN / FAMILY
    The Pigeon Gets A Big Time Holiday Extravaganza
    The Coterie Theatre
    The Coterie Theatre
    location2450 Grand Blvd, Suite 144, Kansas City, MO 64108location2450 Grand Blvd, Suite 144, Kansas City, MO 64108
    From $42Avg. price ~ $49Tickets Remaining: 16
    View Tickets
  • Nov
    20
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    CHILDREN / FAMILY
    Best Value
    The Pigeon Gets A Big Time Holiday Extravaganza
    The Coterie Theatre
    The Coterie Theatre
    location2450 Grand Blvd, Suite 144, Kansas City, MO 64108location2450 Grand Blvd, Suite 144, Kansas City, MO 64108
    From $33Avg. price ~ $38Tickets Remaining: 4
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  • Nov
    20
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    CIRCUS
    High Demand
    Ararat Shrine Circus
    Cable Dahmer Arena • 7,000 seats
    Cable Dahmer Arena
    location19045 E. Valley View Parkway, Independence, MO 64055location19045 E. Valley View Parkway, Independence, MO 64055
    From $49Avg. price ~ $79Tickets Available: 2703
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  • Nov
    21
    2026
    11:00 AM
    Sat
    CIRCUS
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Ararat Shrine Circus
    Cable Dahmer Arena • 7,000 seats
    Cable Dahmer Arena
    location19045 E. Valley View Parkway, Independence, MO 64055location19045 E. Valley View Parkway, Independence, MO 64055
    From $50Avg. price ~ $79Tickets Available: 2819
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  • Nov
    21
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    CHILDREN / FAMILY
    Best Value
    Weekend Event
    The Pigeon Gets A Big Time Holiday Extravaganza
    The Coterie Theatre
    The Coterie Theatre
    location2450 Grand Blvd, Suite 144, Kansas City, MO 64108location2450 Grand Blvd, Suite 144, Kansas City, MO 64108
    From $33Avg. price ~ $38Tickets Remaining: 1
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  • Nov
    21
    2026
    4:00 PM
    Sat
    CHILDREN / FAMILY
    Best Value
    Weekend Event
    The Pigeon Gets A Big Time Holiday Extravaganza
    The Coterie Theatre
    The Coterie Theatre
    location2450 Grand Blvd, Suite 144, Kansas City, MO 64108location2450 Grand Blvd, Suite 144, Kansas City, MO 64108
    From $33Avg. price ~ $38Tickets Remaining: 4
    View Tickets
  • Nov
    21
    2026
    6:00 PM
    Sat
    CIRCUS
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Ararat Shrine Circus
    Cable Dahmer Arena • 7,000 seats
    Cable Dahmer Arena
    location19045 E. Valley View Parkway, Independence, MO 64055location19045 E. Valley View Parkway, Independence, MO 64055
    From $49Avg. price ~ $79Tickets Available: 2726
    View Tickets
  • Nov
    22
    2026
    1:00 PM
    Sun
    CIRCUS
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Ararat Shrine Circus
    Cable Dahmer Arena • 7,000 seats
    Cable Dahmer Arena
    location19045 E. Valley View Parkway, Independence, MO 64055location19045 E. Valley View Parkway, Independence, MO 64055
    From $49Avg. price ~ $80Tickets Available: 2458
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Featured Shows for Kids

Popular family performances and live entertainment.
The Pigeon Gets A Big Time Holiday Extravaganza
The Pigeon Gets A Big Time Holiday Extravaganza
CHILDREN / FAMILY
2450 Grand Blvd, Suite 144, Kansas City, MO 64108
Upcoming Family Shows: 81
Next Show: Nov 10, 2026 10:00 AM
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Ararat Shrine Circus
Ararat Shrine Circus
CIRCUS
19045 E. Valley View Parkway, Independence, MO 64055
Upcoming Family Shows: 5
Next Show: Nov 19, 2026 7:00 PM
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Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus
CIRCUS
1407 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64106
Upcoming Family Shows: 38
Next Show: Nov 27, 2026 12:00 PM
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Amy Grant
Amy Grant
HOLIDAY
1407 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64106
Upcoming Family Shows: 22
Next Show: Dec 07, 2026 7:00 PM
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A Charlie Brown Christmas
A Charlie Brown Christmas
HOLIDAY
1601 Broadway, Kansas City, MO 64108
Upcoming Family Shows: 72
Next Show: Dec 08, 2026 7:00 PM
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Acoustic Christmas
Acoustic Christmas
HOLIDAY
1228 Main St, Kansas City, MO 64105
Upcoming Family Shows: 1
Next Show: Dec 08, 2026 8:00 PM
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Holiday Harmonies
Holiday Harmonies
HOLIDAY
300 W 12th St, Kansas City, MO 64105
Upcoming Family Shows: 2
Next Show: Dec 12, 2026 2:30 PM
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Mannheim Steamroller Christmas
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas
HOLIDAY
1601 Broadway, Kansas City, MO 64108
Upcoming Family Shows: 81
Next Show: Dec 27, 2026 3:30 PM
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Jacked! A Beanstalk Remix
Jacked! A Beanstalk Remix
CHILDREN / FAMILY
2450 Grand Boulevard, Kansas City, MO 64108
Upcoming Family Shows: 38
Next Show: Jan 27, 2027 9:45 AM
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Disney On Ice: Magic In The Stars
Disney On Ice: Magic In The Stars
Ice Show
1407 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64106
Upcoming Family Shows: 128
Next Show: Jan 28, 2027 7:00 PM
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The Invisible Boy
The Invisible Boy
CHILDREN / FAMILY
4600 Starlight Rd, Kansas City, MO 64132
Upcoming Family Shows: 2
Next Show: Feb 20, 2027 11:00 AM
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The Gingerbread Kid
The Gingerbread Kid
CHILDREN / FAMILY
2450 Grand Boulevard, Kansas City, MO 64108
Upcoming Family Shows: 66
Next Show: Mar 22, 2027 10:00 AM
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The Gruffalo
The Gruffalo
CHILDREN / FAMILY
4600 Starlight Rd, Kansas City, MO 64132
Upcoming Family Shows: 5
Next Show: Apr 03, 2027 11:00 AM
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Madagascar - A Musical Adventure
Madagascar - A Musical Adventure
CHILDREN / FAMILY
2450 Grand Boulevard, Kansas City, MO 64108
Upcoming Family Shows: 86
Next Show: Jun 08, 2027 11:00 AM
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Browse upcoming family-friendly productions, children's theatre performances, touring shows, educational entertainment, and seasonal events.

Family Shows by Category

Explore family entertainment for children and all ages.

🎭 Children's Theatre
Live stage productions designed for young audiences.
🎪 Circus Shows
Acrobatic performances, family spectacles, and touring productions.
✨ Magic Shows
Illusions, family entertainment, and interactive performances.
🎄 Holiday Shows
Seasonal productions and family celebrations.
🧸 Character Shows
Popular children's characters and family productions.
🎵 Musical Productions
Family musicals and musical theatre performances.
🎨 Educational Shows
Interactive performances combining learning and entertainment.
🎭 Touring Productions
National and international family entertainment events.

Family-Friendly Venues

Theatres and venues hosting family performances.
Cable Dahmer Arena
Independence, MO
Arena
Upcoming Family Shows: 5
Next Show: Nov 19, 2026
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Coterie Theatre
Kansas City, MO
Theatre
Upcoming Family Shows: 190
Next Show: Jan 27, 2027
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Folly Theater
Kansas City, MO
Theatre
Upcoming Family Shows: 2
Next Show: Dec 12, 2026
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Helzberg Hall - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
Kansas City, MO
Theatre
Upcoming Family Shows: 1
Next Show: Dec 08, 2026
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Muriel Kauffman Theatre - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
Kansas City, MO
Theatre
Upcoming Family Shows: 2
Next Show: Dec 27, 2026
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Starlight Theatre - Kansas City
Kansas City, MO
Theatre
Upcoming Family Shows: 4
Next Show: Feb 20, 2027
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T-Mobile Center
Kansas City, MO
Arena
Upcoming Family Shows: 15
Next Show: Nov 27, 2026
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The Coterie Theatre
Kansas City, MO
Theatre
Upcoming Family Shows: 65
Next Show: Nov 10, 2026
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The Midland Theatre - MO
Kansas City, MO
Theatre
Upcoming Family Shows: 1
Next Show: Dec 08, 2026
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About Family Shows

Live entertainment for children and families.

Family shows include children's theatre, circus performances, magic acts, touring productions, seasonal events, musicals, educational performances, and live entertainment designed for children, parents, and multi-generational audiences.

Family Shows Overview

Family entertainment at a glance.

Category Examples
Children's Theatre Stage productions for young audiences
Circus Shows Acrobatic and touring family productions
Magic Shows Illusion and interactive performances
Family Musicals Musical theatre and family productions
Holiday Shows Seasonal and festive performances
Character Shows Children's entertainment productions
Educational Shows Learning-focused live entertainment
Touring Productions National and international touring shows

Family Shows FAQ

Answers to common questions about family shows, venues, tickets, and schedules.

What types of family shows are available in Kansas City?

Family shows may include children's theatre, circus performances, magic shows, family musicals, educational productions, and seasonal events.

Are family shows suitable for all ages?

Many family shows are designed for children and parents, though age recommendations may vary by production.

Where are family shows performed in Kansas City?

Family shows are commonly presented at theatres, performing arts centers, arenas, convention centers, and entertainment venues.

Can I find family shows during school holidays?

Yes. Many venues schedule special family performances during holidays, weekends, and school breaks.

Are tickets required for family shows?

Most family performances require tickets, although some community and seasonal events may offer free admission.

How can I find upcoming family shows?

Browse the schedule by date, venue, category, or month to discover upcoming family entertainment.

Do touring family productions visit Kansas City?

Many national and international family productions regularly tour major cities and regional venues.

How often is the family shows schedule updated?

Show schedules, venue information, and ticket availability are updated regularly throughout the year.