KC Parks Spring Fling on Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 11 AM-3 PM at the Swope Park Bandstand celebrates the end of Earth week by teaching the community ways to incorporate sustainable practices to help make our parks and planet thrive! Attendees will enjoy performances by Stone Lion Puppet Theatre, our Green Carpet Fashion Show, and hands on learning activities for all ages. This event is free and open to everyone.

Throughout the event you can check out our partners who have eco-conscious learning activities for all ages. Featured activities include worm composting, upcycled art making, and more! Exhibitors include: Bold Reuse, Cultivate KC, KC Parks Ambassadors, KC Water, Lakeside Nature Center, Missouri Organic Recycling, Re.Use.Full , Ripple Glass, and Southeast Community Center.

If you are interested in being an exhibitor, please fill out this form: https://forms.office.com/r/ZHpTwvT3xQin

The Green Carpet Fashion Show is made up of community makers of all skill levels and ages who make article(s) of clothing using ecofriendly or sustainable practices. Nina Littrell from Soft Street Sustainable Fashion will also be presenting a collection of work as the featured artist of the event. Nina is an environmental activist, maker, natural dyer, and a quilter who works through the medium of garment design.

Ciara Barton from Thrift the Runway will be emceeing the event in addition to providing runway tips for the fashion show participants. As the creative force behind Thrift the Runway, a boutique located at 811 E. 31 St, KCMO known for its chic and sustainable aesthetic, Ciara has dedicated herself to promoting eco-friendly practices through various initiatives like the “Thrift Tours KC” Party Bus experience “Trash 2 Treasure Parties” & more.

The open call to be in the fashion show is from February 18-March 18

There is no cost to submit a design or to participate. The design does not have to be complete at the time of submission.
Eligibility/Requirements

• All ages

• All skill levels

• Piece must incorporate sustainability (can be made from thrifted items, made with natural dyes, using an item considered trash as an outfit, etc.)

To apply: https://forms.gle/nV8eeG7xRxiB3B9Q8

If you have any questions, contact [email protected]

This event is part of Remake Learning Days Kansas City, a regional celebration of hands-on learning.