Juneteenth KC Heritage Festival
Parade Park 1622 E. 17th Terr., Kansas City, MOKansas City's official celebration of African American Pride and Culture!
Kansas City's official celebration of African American Pride and Culture!
"Weird Al" Yankovic: Bigger & Weirder 2025 Tour at Starlight Theatre on June 26, 2025. Weird Al brings his legendary full-production multimedia comedy rock show back to the concert stage with the BIGGER & WEIRDER 2025 Tour, playing his iconic hits as well as some never-performed-live-before fan favorites. Al’s long-time band is joined by four additional players […]
Bring your children for a fun morning to hear Mother Nature read stories. Make a craft and take it home. You may also get a chance to meet one of our education animals.
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). […]
The event is free but pre-registration is requested. Registration opens May 11>> Grab your teddy bear(s), picnic blanket and lunch to celebrate National Teddy Bear Picnic Day at the Bandstand in beautiful Swope Park! Featuring . . . *Music by Janie Next Door *Story time with the Kansas City Public Library *Ice Cream from the KC Scoop Coupe […]
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, […]
Grab some lunch and listen to live bands in this quaint downtown park! Third Wednesday of the month through October. #AFoodTruckAndABand FOOD TRUCK: Sugar Skull Grill BAND: Gayle Price, Oldies R & B
The event is for patrons to view the inside of the buildings with history provided. No skits. Mansion, School, Church, and City Hall open with discussion. Other buildings will be gated and open for viewing. Admission - $5 per person. Ages 3 and under are free
Free Learn cool things about bugs including life cycles. Also find out how to support pollinator species. Visitors can participate in scheduled hike. In the Center, observe a working beehive and a caterpillar zoo. Info tables provide information about insect life cycles, supporting pollinator species and insect predators. Arts and crafts are also available. 11 […]
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). […]
4-5 p.m.: Artist Check-in at KC Parks tent by stage on the west side of Theis Park
5-7 p.m.: Quick Paint
7-7:15 p.m.: Turn-in and Judging by the KC Parks stage
7:30 p.m.: Purchase Award: $500
Theis Park and The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art Donald J. Hall Sculpture Park, Between Oak and Rockhill on Emanuel Cleaver II Blvd. (Cleaver II Blvd. will be closed from 2-9 p.m.; details below) Celebrate National Parks and Recreation Month at KC's biggest lawn party! This fun-filled evening of live music, food trucks, art activities and […]
The Pioneer Days will include historic skits, music, and open historic buildings. Admission - $8 per person. Ages 3 and under are free Ages 3 and under are free