Upcoming Events
Join us at an upcoming event to have fun with friends while making a difference in the lives of local children and families.
Give Back Event
Tiki Taco Give Back Event
Thursday, May 1, 2025
Celebrate 501cDay (May 1) by giving back while enjoying a delicious meal at Tiki Taco! Our friends at Tiki Taco will generously donate 20% or proceeds at all locations on May 1—all you have to do is mention The Children’s Place! This offer is available for orders placed in-store or online (using promo code CHILDRENSPLACE) for either dine-in or to-go and is eligible on all food and drink purchases, including alcohol. All locations are participating:
- 7514 W. 80th St., Overland Park, KS
- 5400 Troost Ave., Kansas City, MO
- 1710 W. 39th St., Kansas City, MO
Give Back Event
Bubbles & Barre
Tuesday, May 6, 2025, from 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Barre3, 18 W 63rd St, Kansas City, MO 64113
Join us for a Barre workout while making a difference for children’s mental health! Take a stand for the youngest in our community this Mental Health Awareness Month while prioritizing your own mental health and self care. Join us for a 60-minute barre class followed by networking and prosecco, with all proceeds benefiting The Children’s Place.
GIve Back Event
Brookside Block Party
Thursday, May 8, 2025, from 4 - 6 p.m.
Enjoy an evening of shopping local while supporting young children’s mental health. Shop at any of these stores, and 15% of proceeds will be donated to The Children’s Place:
- Brookside Toy & Science
- Lauren Alexandra
- EB&Co
- LADYCO
- Jorjy
Browse these local shops and enjoy sips of free beverages, all while making a difference for young children this Mental Health Awareness Month.
Special Event
Putt for The Place
Thursday, May 29, 2025, from 6 - 9 p.m.
Gather your friends for a lively night of mini golf and bingo at Kansas City’s top mini golf bar Craft Putt! Tickets include one round of mini golf and a bingo card (additional bingo cards are available for purchase for $5).
Tickets are $15 if purchased in advance for ages 13+, $10 for ages 7-12, and 6 and under are free. Prizes will be awarded for the winners of each round of bingo. Come hungry to enjoy a variety of pub food and drinks!
Signature Event
The Gratitude Bruncheon
Thursday, June 5, 2025
The Gratitude Bruncheon is a special event thanking the many individuals, companies, foundations, volunteers and more who give so generously throughout the year in support of The Children’s Place.
Signature Event
Taste at The Place
Thursday, September 25, 2025
Save the date for the best happy hour event of the year, featuring samples from the best eats and drinks Kansas City has to offer while enjoying live music under the stars.
Signature Event
Party for The Place
Spring 2026
Party for The Place is our largest event of the year, a signature fundraising gala that takes an innovative theme each year. More than 700 guests gather for a lively cocktail hour, dinner, mission-filled program and auction, culminating in an evening of dancing.
Ongoing Opportunity
Tour The Children’s Place
The Children’s Place, 6401 Rockhill Road, Kansas City, MO 64131
We love the opportunity to show off our award-winning building and tell others about the healing that takes place here. If you are interested in scheduling a tour of our space, please contact Polly Howard at howardp@childrensplacekc.org.
The Children’s Place is committed to being a Place for all. To learn more about event accessibility or request accommodations, please contact us at 816.363.1898 or info@childrensplacekc.org.
Please note that The Children’s Place takes photographs and videos during public events and may distribute these on our website, social media and other channels. Please contact us if you are included in a photograph or video and would prefer that it not be distributed.
