Events

Events

Fox Hollow Work Day

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

Volunteers 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 […]

Event Series KC Parks Board Meeting

KC Parks Board Meeting

Kansas City Parks and Recreation Administration Building 4600 E. 63rd St., Kansas City, MO, United States

Tuesday, 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 […]

Event Series Mobile Music Box Concerts

Mobile Music Box Concert

Loose Park 5200 Wornall, Kansas City, Missouri

South of the Garden Center This performance will be a string quartet with the following musicians: Mary Grant, Rena Ishii, Sean Brumble, Larry Figg. The repertoire will include folk tune music such as Joplin, Mozart, Bach, and baroque favorites.

Mean Girls

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

Direct from Broadway, Mean Girls is the hilarious hit musical from book writer Tina Fey (“30 Rock”), composer Jeff Richmond (“Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt”), Mean Girls tells the story of a naïve newbie who falls prey to a trio of lionized frenemies.

Event Series Garment District Grooves

Garment District Grooves

Garment District Place 8th & Bank Street, Kansas City, MO, United States

Join 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 […]

Celebration at the Station

Union Station 30 West Pershing Rd., Kansas City, MO, United States

Kansas City’s favorite Memorial Day tradition! Join the Kansas City Symphony for Bank of America Celebration at the Station. The Symphony’s FREE concert event takes on the South Plaza of Union Station Kansas City and the North Lawn of the National WWI Museum and Memorial – both near Pershing Road and Main Street, just south of Downtown […]

Fox Hollow Fest

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

Something for everyone – activities and crafts for the kids, booths, hikes, native plant sale, live music, food and beverages.

Rose Day 2025

Loose Park 5200 Wornall, Kansas City, Missouri

Join us for Rose Day, a beloved Kansas City tradition celebrating the peak bloom of the stunning Laura Conyer Smith Rose Garden at Loose Park. Everyone is welcome—bring your family, friends, and fellow garden lovers! Enjoy the beauty of one of the region’s most iconic rose gardens in full bloom, and stop by the Garden […]

Event Series Mobile Music Box Concerts

CANCELLED: Mobile Music Box Concert

Westwood Park 4700 Wyoming, Kansas City, MO, United States

The KC Symphony's Mobile Music Box returns to Westwood Park! A String Quintet with the comprised of musicians Stephanie Larson, Tony Demarco, Jessica Nance, Alex East, and Evan Halloin, will play a repertoire that includes "Everything from Boccherini to tangoes".  Also, FREE WARM COOKIES from Tiff's Treats!  

School of Rock

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

Rock got no reason, rock got no rhyme… You better get me to school on time! Andrew Lloyd Webber’s School of Rock – The Musical follows a failed, wannabe rock star who decides to earn an extra bit of cash by posing as a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school. There he turns a class of straight–A […]

Event Series Mother Nature Reads

Mother Nature Reads

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

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.

Hike with a Naturalist

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

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). […]

At History’s Doorstep

Shoal Creek Living History Museum 7000 Northeast Barry Road,, Kansas City, MO, United States

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 - $5.00 per person. Ages 3 and under are free

Mayor’s Nights KickOff

Southeast Community Center 4201 E. 63rd Street, Kansas City, MO, United States

Summer has officially arrived! Which means the start of Mayor’s Night Hoops, Mayor’s Night Kicks, Mayor’s Night Nets, Mayor’s Night Swim, and Club KC.  Join KC Park and Mayor Lucas at a grand kick-off for this summer’s festivities. Registration for Mayor’s Nights activities is at the front desk.  For more information, call 816-513-7567.  

Party on the Prairie

Jerry Smith Park 139th St and Prospect Ave, Kansas City, MO - Missouri

Celebrate National Prairie Day with KC WildLands and KC Parks and Recreation at Party on the Prairie! Enjoy family-friendly activities among the plants and animals of Jerry Smith Park, Jackson County’s last remaining remnant prairie. Enjoy live music, guided trail hikes, bird walks, a plein air quick paint competition, a scavenger hunt, and more!

Fox Hollow Work Day

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

Volunteers 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 […]

Event Series KC Hormigas Baseball

KC Hormigas Baseball Game

Satchel Paige Stadium 3500 E 51st St., Kansas City, MO, United States

The KC Iola Hormigas will be a team in Pecos League in the 2025 Season. KC Iola stands for Kansas City/Iola. The Pecos League is independent Professional Baseball League that has teams in nine states in Kansas, Nebraska, Colorado, Texas, Oklahoma, Arizona, New Mexico, Missouri and Colorado. The Hormigas are affliated with Bravos De Leon of Liga Mexicana. The Hormigas […]

BRW Spoken Word Poetry Live

Special guest presenter Victoria Rollins A published author, Victoria is a full-time student and lover of literary activism.  She strives to make her poetry a space for Black and Brown children to see themselves. Her work focuses largely on the idea of becoming - as a young Black woman, the art of healing, and the often-strange act of coming into oneself. […]

BRW Live Music Fridays

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

Featuring: Kevin "Church" Johnson Trio One of the most sought-after singer/musicians in the Kansas City area, Kevin ‘Church’ Johnson is described as a “mixed plate of old school soul music combined with a millennial twist of spicy and sweet barbeque”. Johnson and Trio masterfully blend his soulful style of singing with incredibly versatile drum work, bass […]

Garden Work Days

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

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, […]

Juneteenth Spades Tournament

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

Join us as we celebrate Juneteenth by playing one of the most beloved card games in the community.  Adults will engage in a tournament, showing off the skill and knowledge they have acquired playing Spades. Sign up NOW!

A Conversation With the Elders

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

Join Us for insightful and up-front conversations with long-time community activists/advocates as they share their perspectives on life, living and “changing the game” so everyone can “play to win.” Featuring: Michael Carter, Radio and Broadcast Owner, Businessman, Corporate/Nonprofit Advisor and Community Advocate. As President and General Manager of Carter Media (KPRS 103 FM, KPRT 1590 AM and RNB 106.9 FM) […]

Event Series KC Hormigas Baseball

KC Hormigas Baseball Game

Satchel Paige Stadium 3500 E 51st St., Kansas City, MO, United States

The KC Iola Hormigas will be a team in Pecos League in the 2025 Season. KC Iola stands for Kansas City/Iola. The Pecos League is independent Professional Baseball League that has teams in nine states in Kansas, Nebraska, Colorado, Texas, Oklahoma, Arizona, New Mexico, Missouri and Colorado. The Hormigas are affliated with Bravos De Leon of Liga Mexicana. The Hormigas […]

Taps at the Tower

National World War I Museum and Memorial 2 Memorial Drive, Kansas City

Taps, a musical piece sounded at dusk and at funerals, has a rich and storied history in the United States. It has long been associated with the U.S. Military, and is often played at civilian events around the country. People are invited to come and use the grounds each evening from June 15-June 17, have […]

Event Series KC Parks Board Meeting

KC Parks Board Meeting

Kansas City Parks and Recreation Administration Building 4600 E. 63rd St., Kansas City, MO, United States

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 Park, 4600 E. 63rd St. All meetings are open to the public. Download […]

Event Series Garment District Grooves

Garment District Grooves

Garment District Place 8th & Bank Street, Kansas City, MO, United States

Grab some lunch and listen to live bands in this quaint downtown park! Third Wednesday of the month through October. #AFoodTruckAndABand FOOD TRUCK: Mai's Noodle Express BAND: Dave Panico, Saxophone

Whiskey Myers 2025 Tour

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

Whiskey Myers with Kashus Culpepper & Pony Bradshaw at Starlight Theatre on June 20, 2025.

FREE Urban Bucket Brigade Bootcamp with Jaisson Taylor

Westwood Park 4700 Wyoming, Kansas City, MO, United States

Saturday, June 21, 2025 10 a.m. Westwood Park, 47th & Wyoming A FREE drumming workshop in celebration of Make Music Day  KC! Teaching artist Jaisson Taylor brings this interactive and fun drumming workshop from the streets to Westwood Park. Using recycled buckets and a rhythm, participants will learn about the role of music in various […]

Pioneer Days: Portraying the year 1869

Shoal Creek Living History Museum 7000 Northeast Barry Road,, Kansas City, MO, United States

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

Kansas City International Dragon Boat Festival

Brush Creek Brush Creek, Country Club Plaza, KCMO (East end), MO, United States

Brush Creek on the Country Club Plaza will be packed with people and dragons for the annual Kansas City Dragon Boat Festival. The boats enter the water for practice at 8 a.m. and festivities begin at 9:45 am. as drum rollers and dragons march along the banks of Brush Creek to kick-off a day of […]

Sand-Tastic 2025

Westport-Roanoke Community Center 3601 Roanoke Road, Kansas City, MO, United States

Ages 18+ Fee: $150/ Team Activity Code: 252540111 An open one-day Double elimination Sand Volleyball Tournament. This is a day of fun by enjoying the sun and playing games with friends and family.

Make Music Day Kansas City

View the entire schedule>> Join us for Make Music Day! A live, free musical celebration on June 21st, the longest day of the year, with concerts on streets, sidewalks, venues and parks across the city. Launched in 1982 in France as the Fête de la Musique, it is now held on the same day in […]

Event Series Hike with a Naturalist

Hike with a Naturalist

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

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). […]

FREE Hohner Harmonica Experience for Beginners

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

FREE Tickets via Eventbrite>> Local musician Russ ‘KidMan’ Schenke will be demonstrating basic technics and other insights on the harmonica. This clinic is open to all ages and no experience is necessary. A limited number of harmonicas will be provided courtesy of Hohner Harmonica. Learn a little bit and take some music with you! Join […]

Western Family Day

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

Outside Activities: Horseback Riding at The Spirit of Freedom Fountain, sponsored by the Giddy-Up Riders Inside Activities: Face Painting, Western Caricature Drawings, Fancy Rope Tricks, Rope Twirling Contests, Information Booth & Western Children’s Books sales- Trae Venerable, Free Photo Booth, Refreshments.

Juneteenth KC Heritage Festival

Parade Park 1622 E. 17th Terr., Kansas City, MO

Kansas City's official celebration of African American Pride and Culture!

Event Series KC Hormigas Baseball

KC Hormigas Baseball Game

Satchel Paige Stadium 3500 E 51st St., Kansas City, MO, United States

The KC Iola Hormigas will be a team in Pecos League in the 2025 Season. KC Iola stands for Kansas City/Iola. The Pecos League is independent Professional Baseball League that has teams in nine states in Kansas, Nebraska, Colorado, Texas, Oklahoma, Arizona, New Mexico, Missouri and Colorado. The Hormigas are affliated with Bravos De Leon of Liga Mexicana. The Hormigas […]

Senior Bingo

Southeast Community Center 4201 E. 63rd Street, Kansas City, MO, United States

Come join Kansas City Parks & Recreation and Archwell for a morning with friends enjoying games and prizes.

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