Wonder is Everywhere - and When you Explore it - Whoa Might Just Sweep You Off Your Feet!

Wonder & Whoa studio and events are designed to instill confidence, grit, and curiosity in kiddos through hands-on active play and cultural exploration. Encouraging impossible possibilities is at the heart of all our experiences - because both kiddos and caretakers deserve to dream fearlessly.

We share our love of culture through classes, events, festivals, and guided home celebrations designed with kids in mind, but crafted for adult enjoyment too.

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Calling All Curious Minds

In a world where wonder weaves through every wrinkle of our rich, radiant planet, why not whisk our little ones into the whirlwind of cultural exploration? Each culture crafts a colorful canvas of customs, cuisine, and creativity, calling curious minds to connect, celebrate, and cherish.

Join us to plant the seeds of cultural curiosity and watch as our children blossom into bright beacons of understanding. After all, the smallest steps can start the most spectacular stories!

Join Us!

  • In Person Classes

    Our robust program of daily classes are offered Monday thru Saturday 8a - 8p. Each class is uniquely designed to instill confidence, build skills for emotional regulation, explore new interests, and encourage curiosity while exploring a new culture.

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  • Events Around Town

    Special occasions call for special events! We're celebrating everything from snow days to spring break and popping up at farmer's markets and your favorite street fairs all around KC (Yep, that means kids take class while you shop and sip....win win for everyone!)

    Check out our upcoming events schedule 

  • Virtual & In Home

    Our goal is to infuse cultural exploration into all elements of daily life. So if you're looking for a step by step guide to explore cultures on your own (or, for those days where leaving the house just feels too hard) we got you! Options include little to no prep, complete sets, and even some freebies.

    Check out our home celebration kits and virtual classes 
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Culture: Rich & Rooted

Culture is the cornerstone of our lives, crafting the connections that cradle us in shared values, beliefs, and traditions. It’s the thread that ties generations together, weaving a tapestry that’s both rich in history and rooted in our everyday existence. Whether it’s shaped by where we live, how our families flourish, or even the pop culture that colors our passions, culture forms the foundation of who we are and how we bond with others.

This world is more magnificent than just our own day-to-day experiences. Beyond our borders lie countless captivating customs, each carrying its own beauty and brilliance. Let’s broaden our horizons, celebrate our heritage, and dive deep into the diverse traditions of others. The more we share, the more we learn, and the more we find that this world is a wondrous, interconnected web just waiting to be explored. 

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We love geeking out about culture and the potential each kid has within them. If you do too, check out our blog

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Just A Few Reasons To Join The Fun

  • Cultural Exploration

    Culture is the spice of life, and we like a lot of flavor! Whether it's cultural arts or geographical cultural exploration, we're all about exploring differences and unknowns to expand our mindset, our skillset, and our connection to one another. Check out our upcoming Family Sunday Funday events to see what cultures we'll be exploring next.

  • Togetherness

    In this crazy busy life, it can be challenging for parents and caretakers to implement meaningful activities in the daily routine of their family. There's planning the activity, adjusting for multiple age groups, getting supplies, setting everything up, avoiding being distracted by 9 million things, aaaaaand then cleaning it all up. Whew! We are all about taking on all. of. that so you can enjoy the experience without worrying about the details.

  • Breathing Space

    Wouldn't it be nice to sit back and muse at your kiddos as they explore their sense of self, imagination, desires, and possibilities? We think so. Giving love to a little one is a full time job, and sometimes it can feel extra special to be a passive participant in their play. We are all about providing that breathing space and support on those days where "independently together" is best for everyone!

  • Flexibility

    The best laid plans go awry 98% of the time! That's why we offer total flexibility, including a reserved number of spaces in each class for drop-ins and a free Activation Station chock full of self-guided activities open daily during normal business hours (because sometimes, making a reservation is just one too many things on our to do list).

  • Self-Esteem + Confidence

    Self-Esteem: Confidence in one's own worth or abilities. This is such a crucial pillar for a life of happiness and success, and yet it's so hard to come by (for adults and children alike). We're blowing straight through barriers and teaching skills to help all of us remember that we are special and have something unique to offer this world. Nothing is impossible - we all deserve to dream fearlessly. Click below to check out how we infuse skill building in our class structure

  • Tech Break

    Tech serves an amazing purpose in our lives, but imagination and curiosity are more readily fostered when screen free. You already know all the reasons (and then some) on why we need to create healthy habits around tech, especially for our little ones. So go ahead, put those iPads, phones, and Nintendo Switches away and join us for hands-on active play (the tech toys will be there when you're done)

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Love From Our Peeps

  • No More Sweating the Details

    "Wonder & Whoa is more than play, it's a community that is here to support and explore  the interest and dreams of children while giving the parents the opportunity to be part of the fun without worrying about all the details"

  • Love the Flexibility

    "I'm doing good if I get more than a 5 min shower in a day, I love the flexibility of Wonder & Whoa and the ability to just pop by on a whim!"

  • More Than Play

    "My kiddo's struggle with emotional regulation, I'm excited for the classes at Wonder & Whoa becuase they aren't designed to just fill time, but actually teach valuable emotional intelligence skills"

  • A break with my kids

    "My kids love doing fun activities, but they want to know I'm close by. There aren't many places we can go where I can be near by but not in charge. I'm so excited for Wonder & Whoa!!"

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