On December 18th, from noon to 2 PM, PAA will be at the East Hills Mall for what is known as the busiest shopping day of the year. Our guest artist will be Six O'Clock Swing, a local jazz ensemble.

Just in time for Christmas! Create your own ornament on these pre-painted wooden ornaments! Perfect for your family Christmas tree or as a gift for someone special! Cost is just the admission to get in the building, no extra charge for the craft.

No holiday season is complete without hearing the Saint Joseph Symphony's season concert - Holiday Cheer! Festive songs of the Christmas holiday paired with season favorites and Chanukah tunes; this concert promises to put you, your friends and family in a cheerful mood. This year's concert will feature soloist from the Robidoux Resident Theatre and... View Article

Everybody in their pajamas (you too, grownups) as The Polar Express steams off on a journey to the North Pole.  Entering the Ruby, you’ll be greeted by our train conductors, and receive your special train ticket. The dining car servers will welcome you to the preshow cocoa party, where our young travelers will enjoy some... View Article

Explore the people and animals of the Arctic and Antarctica. Do you think you could live in these cold weather climates? Limit 12 children. Parents are welcome to stay or drop off their children for the event. Face masks are subject to city ordinance at the time of the event. Activities are geared towards grades... View Article

1:00 - 4:00 pm (note change in time from previous classes) $55 per class or $210 for all four classesAn adult coloring class? Yes, please! Keep your New Years’ Resolutions by learning something new. Join us Wednesday afternoons in January to relax, unwind, have a drink, and experiment with colored pencil drawing. From 1:00 to... View Article

We've got a jam-packed lineup including FIVE Big Name Monster Trucks, Freestyle Motocross, Hillbilly Clown Entertainer, Kids Power Wheel Races, and tons of high-flying, ground-pounding action. Plus, ride on a REAL Monster Truck! All for the most affordable, family-friendly prices in the business! 2Xtreme Racing is family-owned & operated for families like yours. TWO GIANT... View Article

Club participants explore topics of wonder, nature, transportation, and culture.Join us this month as we explore famous world architecture. Activities are geared towards grades K-6, but other students are welcome. Admission: $8 per child or $6 for museum members, which includes the program, craft session, and snack. Reservations are required.

An opening reception will be held to celebrate two new exhibitions at the AKMA: Returning/Belonging: Artworks by Benjamin Parks and Kathy Liao & the 48th Annual Membership Exhibition. An awards ceremony will take place at 6:00 pm to announce winners in each category of the Membership Exhibition. Opening receptions are free and open to the... View Article

Join us for a Wicked day trip! Explore the beautifully renovated Corinthian Hall, enjoy a 3 course plated lunch at Bristol Seafood and Social and see the world-renowned musical Wicked at the Kansas City Music Hall. Tickets are limited, book today! $230 per person, all inclusive.

Put your imagination to work by using different mediums to create unique artwork. With a new project each week, students will construct, paint, and assemble projects ranging from sculptures, paintings, prints, and mixed media pieces - featuring Collection Connections with the AKMA permanent collection. Perfect after school class for children ages 6-12. $12 per class... View Article

FREE and open to the public. By popular demand! If it's hard to get to the museum during our regular hours, this is the moment for you! Bring the whole family for an after-hours event featuring kids games and activities, a chance to see our new exhibitions, enjoy a FREE drawing activity, grab a drink... View Article