All scheduled hikes are open to the public. There is no fee. Hikes will be cancelled in severe weather – call the center (816-513-8960) for confirmation. Please dress appropriately for the weather of the day (i.e. raingear, layers of clothing for cold weather, sunscreen and hats for warm weather, insect repellent, closed-toed shoes or boots). […]
All Ages Fee: $10 Come and show your mother how much she means to you by sharing crafts, games and muffins!
Free Take some time to explore our nature trail and experience many of our featured habitats! Examine the grasses and flowers of our Tallgrass Prairie, see the blooms under the trees in our Savannah, look for wildlife or signs of wildlife at our water habitat and bird feeders, hike through our Upland Forest and look […]
Ages 18+ $100/ Team This tournament will be made up of 4 to 6 teams. Teams will have 15 minutes to eliminate as many players as possible from the opposite team. After 15 minutes, the team with the most players standing will advance to the next round.
All Ages $6 admission, $3 skate rental. Free admission when wearing Star Wars costume or t-shirt May the Fourth be with you! On Sunday, May 4th wear your favorite Star Wars garb (no lightsabers on the ice please). Enjoy some treats and kids can enter the Star Wars coloring contest for a chance to win a prize. The […]
(North of the Community Center) Bring your family and friends together for a beautiful evening of music performed by members of the Kansas City Symphony . Don’t forget your lawn chair, blanket and picnic
Welcome to Lakeside Nature Center’s Native Garden Team. We are so happy that you are willing to join us in this on-going project. Workdays may be cancelled because of the weather, if you have not been notified, call the Nature Center before coming. On workdays, please be sure to bring a refillable water bottle, garden gloves, […]
Join us for our 4th annual Spring Bazaar! Over 35 local vendors and artists, guided history tours, read alouds for the kiddos, food trucks, music, and so much more!
Watch a series of short films and animation submitted by the Kansas City community at the the 7th annual Brush Creek Film Festival. The mission of this event is to entertain, share ideas, and build community through creative and visionary short films about the creek and surrounding communities. This event is a partnership with the […]
Councilwoman Patterson Hazley presents the second annual Pawsitive Protection KC Community Vaccine & Pet Resource Day to provide essential resources to pet owners across the community, ensuring that more pets stay healthy, safe, and in loving homes.
Free Visitors participate in scheduled hike. Inside the center, info tables give information about the 15 species of interest to Cornell. People will be encouraged to participate in Cornell Lab of Ornathology Citizen Science Survey. There will also be arts and crafts activities and display tables. 11 a.m. – Peregrine Falcon Noon – Cornell’s Urban […]
All scheduled hikes are open to the public. There is no fee. Hikes will be cancelled in severe weather – call the center (816-513-8960) for confirmation. Please dress appropriately for the weather of the day (i.e. raingear, layers of clothing for cold weather, sunscreen and hats for warm weather, insect repellent, closed-toed shoes or boots). […]
Alison Krauss & Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas with Willie Watson at Starlight Theatre on May 17, 2025.
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