Juneteenth KC Heritage Festival
Parade Park 1622 E. 17th Terr., Kansas City, MOKansas City's official celebration of African American Pride and Culture!
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Weird Al” Yankovic: Bigger & Weirder 2025 Tour
Starlight Theatre 4600 Starlight Rd., Kansas City, MO, United States"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 […]
Mother Nature Reads
Lakeside Nature Center 4701 E. Gregory Blvd., Kansas City, MOBring 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.
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). […]
Teddy Bear Picnic presented by the Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium
Swope Park 4177 Pavilion Road, Kansas City, MO, United StatesThe event is free but pre-registration is requested. Registration is Open>> 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 *Face […]
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, […]
KC Parks Board Meeting
Kansas City Parks and Recreation Administration Building 4600 E. 63rd St., Kansas City, MO, United StatesKC 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 Park, 4600 E. 63rd St. All meetings are open to the public.
Garment District Grooves
Garment District Place 8th & Bank Street, Kansas City, MO, United StatesGrab 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
At History’s Doorstep
Shoal Creek Living History Museum 7000 Northeast Barry Road,, Kansas City, MO, United StatesThe 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
Bugs Extravaganza
Lakeside Nature Center 4701 E. Gregory Blvd., Kansas City, MOFree 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 […]
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). […]
KC’s Lawn Party Quick Paint Contest
Theis Park 4701 Oak St., Kansas City, Missouri4-5 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
Kansas City’s Lawn Party 2025
Theis Park 4701 Oak St., Kansas City, MissouriTheis 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 […]
Pioneer Days: Portraying the year 1876
Shoal Creek Living History Museum 7000 Northeast Barry Road,, Kansas City, MO, United StatesThe 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
Run for Raptors
Lakeside Nature Center 4701 E. Gregory Blvd., Kansas City, MORun for Raptors: a walk/run fundraiser for Lakeside Nature Center held at Camp Lake of the Woods trails. For more information, call 816-513-8960.
Mother Nature Reads
Lakeside Nature Center 4701 E. Gregory Blvd., Kansas City, MOBring 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.
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). […]
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, […]
46th Annual Ethnic Enrichment Festival
Swope Park Bandstand 4177 Pavilion Road, Kansas City, MO, United StatesFriday, August 15 | 6 – 10 p.m. Saturday, August 16 | Noon – 10 p.m. Sunday, August 17 | 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 […]
Water, Bugs, Fish & Frogs
Lakeside Nature Center 4701 E. Gregory Blvd., Kansas City, MOFree 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 frogs. All displays emphasize water quality and how it affects wildlife. There will also be arts and crafts activities […]
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). […]
MWNCC Sports Day & Back to School Sports Challenge
Mary Williams-Neal Community Center 3801 Emanuel Cleaver II Blvd., Kansas City, MO, United StatesMWNCC will have a mini tournament. We will set up sports stations for games like basketball & dodgeball. The purpose is to create a fun mini tournament where kids can form teams and compete in friendly matches. We will also organize a fitness circuit with challenges like relay races, jump rope contests, and tug-a war competition. […]
4 on 4 Basketball Tournament
Westport-Roanoke Community Center 3601 Roanoke Road, Kansas City, MO, United StatesAges 18+ Fee: $150/ Team Activity Code: 252510100 This will be a 6-team tournament to determine who has the best team. Each team will play 2 games to determine who plays for the champion. Winners will receive a trophy and bragging rights. Each team can have a max of 6 players.
KC Parks Board Meeting
Kansas City Parks and Recreation Administration Building 4600 E. 63rd St., Kansas City, MO, United StatesKC 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 Park, 4600 E. 63rd St. All meetings are open to the public.
Garment District Grooves
Garment District Place 8th & Bank Street, Kansas City, MO, United StatesGrab 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: Max Groove, jazz pianist
