Image: black and white photo of a man in WWI uniform bending over to shake the paw of a smallish black bear. Text: 'Winnie-the-Pooh Day'

Winnie-the-Pooh Day 2025

Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025 | 11 a.m. Auditorium and Lobby

Jan. 18 is National Winnie-the-Pooh Day! Celebrate and learn more about the real-life WWI bear who inspired the “tubby little cubby all stuffed with fluff” with a full-day educational extravaganza for all ages.

Nibble on cake, create some crafts and participate in other activities by partner organizations (while supplies last) from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Join The Coterie for a family-friendly 30-minute story time performance at either 11:30 a.m. or 12:30 p.m. Return to the Auditorium at 1:30 p.m. for a screening of the 2017 film “Goodbye Christopher Robin” – rated PG with a runtime of 1 hour and 47 minutes (please note that this film depicts scenes of war and may not be suitable for young children).

 

Schedule
  • 11 a.m. Program begins: cake, crafts and partner activities — Auditorium Lobby
  • 11:30 a.m. Story time performance by The Coterie — Auditorium
  • 12:30 p.m. Story time performance by The Coterie — Auditorium
  • 1:30 p.m. Film screening of “Goodbye Christopher Robin” (PG) — Auditorium
  • 3 p.m. Program ends: crafts and partner activities close — Auditorium Lobby

 

Want to visit the galleries and exhibitions while you’re here? Purchase Museum admission (in addition to registering for this program) and receive a Winnie-the-Pooh-themed scavenger hunt when you check in for Winnie-the-Pooh Day.

Are you a Museum Member? You’ll get an EXCLUSIVE gift at check-in (while supplies last). Not yet a member? Join today!

Free with RSVP | Auditorium and Lobby

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Hosted in partnership with:
• The Coterie • Kansas City Public Library • Kansas City Zoo and Aquarium • National Toys and Miniatures Museum • Bee KC • Cake provided by Sweet Bliss Cakery