Events

Events

Native Garden Work Day

Lakeside Nature Center 4701 E. Gregory Blvd., Kansas City, MO

Saturday, August 10, 2024 8 - 10 a.m. Lakeside Nature Center in Swope Park, 4701 E. Gregory Blvd. Volunteers are welcome to join this native garden workday to plant, weed and deadhead the native gardens around Lakeside Nature Center. Please gather at the Nature Center front doors before work begins. The following are recommended: • […]

KC Parks Board Meeting

KC Parks Administration 4600 East 63rd St. Trfwy, Kansas City, MO, United States

Tuesday, August 13, 2024 5 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 […]

The Smashing Pumpkins with PVRIS

Starlight Theatre 4600 Starlight Rd., Kansas City, MO, United States

August 14, 2024 7:30 p.m. Starlight Theatre in Swope Park With a blend of alternative rock and grunge, The Smashing Pumpkins deliver powerful melodies and raw emotion. From their chart-topping hits like "1979" to their critically acclaimed albums, The Smashing Pumpkins continue to captivate audiences with their timeless music and unforgettable performances.

45th Annual Ethnic Enrichment Festival

Swope Park Bandstand 4177 Pavilion Road, Kansas City, MO, United States

Friday, August 16|  6 – 10 p.m. Saturday, August 17  |   Noon – 10 p.m. Sunday, August 18  |   Noon – 6 p.m. Swope Park Bandstand, Pavilion Road. Adult: $5  |  12 and under: Free with Adult  |  Free Parking Sorry, NO Pets Allowed.  Must show certificate for service/ comfort animals. Join us as we celebrate […]

Water, Bugs, Fish & Frogs

Lakeside Nature Center 4701 E. Gregory Blvd., Kansas City, MO

Saturday, August 17, 2024 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Lakeside Nature Center in Swope Park, 4701 E. Gregory Blvd. Free Learn about all things water-related including how water quality affects wildlife AND humans.  Visitors participate in scheduled hike. Inside the center, visitors observe fly tying. Info tables provide information about native fish, aquatic insects and […]

Hike Fox Hollow with a Naturalist

Lakeside Nature Center 4701 E. Gregory Blvd., Kansas City, MO

Saturday, August 17, 2024 10:30 a.m. – Habitats Lakeside Nature Center in Swope Park, 4701 E. Gregory Blvd. 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, […]

Arbor Villa Park Aquatics Feature Public Meeting

HJ’s Youth and Community Center 6425 Wornall Rd, Kansas City, United States

On behalf of KC Parks and Waters Edge Aquatic Design, you are invited to a public meeting about aquatics feature design updates at Arbor Villa Park!  Join the project team for an in-person open house public meeting to get a first look at preliminary concepts and share your input. Your feedback is important to the […]

West Side Story

Starlight Theatre 4600 Starlight Rd., Kansas City, MO, United States

August 20 – 25, 2024 8 p.m. Starlight Theatre in Swope Park Two young, idealistic lovers find themselves caught between warring street gangs, the "American" Jets and the Puerto Rican Sharks. Their struggle to survive in a world of hate, violence and prejudice is one of the most innovative, heart-wrenching and relevant musical dramas of […]

Garment District Grooves: August

Garment District Place W 8th St, Kansas City, MO, United States

Wednesday, August 21 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Garment District Place, 8th & Broadway Grab some lunch and listen to live bands in this quaint downtown park! Third Wednesday of the month through October. #AFoodTruckAndABand FOOD TRUCK: Jadabay's Tasty Kitchen BAND: Alto Saxophonist Dave Panico

Music Bingo

Kansas City North Community Center 3930 N.E. Antioch Road, Kansas City, MO, United States

Join us for an evening under the blacklights as we play Music Bingo for a chance to win over $500 in prizes! Ages: 18 + Fee: $10 Registration>>

KC Parks Board Meeting

KC Parks Administration 4600 East 63rd St. Trfwy, Kansas City, MO, United States

Tuesday, August 27, 2024 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 […]

Bruce R. Watkins Connector Community Park Open House

Mary Williams-Neal Community Center 3801 Emanuel Cleaver II Blvd., Kansas City, MO, United States

A public engagement and design workshops on the Bruce R. Watkins Connector Community Park project.  The project is federally funded, in part, by the efforts of Rep. Emanuel Cleaver II who secured $4M in Housing and Urban Development (HUD) grant funding in addition to KC Parks' contribution of $1M in matching funds. The combined funding […]

Event Series Spoken Word Poetry Live!

Spoken Word Poetry Live!

Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center 3700 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Kansas City, MO, United States

Hosted by Glenn North LISTEN, JOIN-IN, ENJOY, ART AND MORE!  Artwork courtesy of KC’s African American Artists Collective.  Call 816-513-0700 to RSVP.  

Gold Fountain for Childhood Cancer Awareness

Mill Creek Park W 47th & Mill Creek Pkwy., Kansas City, MO, United States

Friday, August 30-Monday, September 2, 2024 Fountain in Mill Creek Park The fountain will be dyed gold in recognition of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Supporters will be joined by many families who have children battling cancer or those families whose brave child has earned their angel wings.

“First Sundays” Free Concerts

Theis Park 4701 Oak St., Kansas City, Missouri

Sunday, September 1, 2024 (RAIN DATE: September 8) 1-4 p.m. Theis Park, 47th & Oak (across from the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art) The return of "First Sundays" free concerts in Theis (formerly Volker) Park the first Sunday of the month through September!

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