Garden Work Days
Lakeside Nature Center 4701 E. Gregory Blvd., Kansas City, MOWelcome 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, […]
Spring Bazaar at Union Cemetery
Union Cemetery Park 227 E 28th Terr., Kansas City, MOJoin 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!
Brush Creek Film Festival
Theis Park 4701 Oak St., Kansas City, MissouriWatch 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 […]
2nd Annual Pawsitive Protection KC
Swope Park 4177 Pavilion Road, Kansas City, MO, United StatesCouncilwoman 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.
Celebrating Urban Birds
Lakeside Nature Center 4701 E. Gregory Blvd., Kansas City, MOFree 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 […]
Truck & Train Day
Kansas City Northern Miniature Railroad 6060 NW Waukomis Dr., Kansas City, MO, United States
Hike with a Naturalist
Lakeside Nature Center 4701 E. Gregory Blvd., Kansas City, MOAll 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
Starlight Theatre 4600 Starlight Rd., Kansas City, MO, United StatesAlison Krauss & Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas with Willie Watson at Starlight Theatre on May 17, 2025.
Fox Hollow Work Day
Lakeside Nature Center 4701 E. Gregory Blvd., Kansas City, MOVolunteers will remove invasive species and maintain/improve the Fox Hollow trail system. Please email [email protected] if you are planning to attend. Please include if you need tools or will bring your own. The workday is weather dependent and will be cancelled if actively raining or snowing and temperatures are under 40 degrees. You will be emailed if […]
KC Parks Board Meeting
Kansas City Parks and Recreation Administration Building 4600 E. 63rd St., Kansas City, MO, United StatesTuesday, May 20, 2025 2 p.m. KC Parks Administration, 4600 East 63rd Street Trafficway KC Parks is governed by a volunteer five-member Board of Parks and Recreation Commissioners who are appointed by the Mayor. The Board of Parks and Recreation holds public meetings twice a month on Tuesday at the Parks and Recreation Department headquarters in Swope […]
Mobile Music Box Concert
Loose Park 5200 Wornall, Kansas City, MissouriSouth of the Garden Center
Garment District Grooves
Garment District Place 8th & Bank Street, Kansas City, MO, United StatesJoin us for the 2025 season kickoff! Grab some lunch and listen to live bands in this quaint downtown park! Third Wednesday of the month through October. #AFoodTruckAndABand FOOD TRUCK: Fill 'Em Up Truck BAND: Stan Kessler & Friends
Ashland Square Sprayground Opening
Ashland Square Park 2200 Elmwood Ave.Join the 23rd Street PAC Neighborhood Association, KC Parks and City officials to celebrate the opening of the new sprayground and additional improvements in Ashland Square Park. The Project: Demolition and removal of existing pools, all water, electrical and sewer connections, sprayground plumbing, water feature elements, controllers, concrete pavements, historic structure restoration, street restoration, grading […]