Events

Events

KC Parks Board Meeting

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

Tuesday, October 22, 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 […]

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.

Hillcrest Fall Celebration

Hillcrest Community Center 10401 Hillcrest Road, Kansas City, MO, United States

Ages: 6 - 17 Free Parents are encouraged to bring their children to Hillcrest for a Fall themed kid friendly “Paint and Sip”!

Halloween Punch and Paint

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

Ages 6 – 10 $10 Children will come dressed in their Halloween costumes and paint some Halloween portraits while listening to Halloween music and enjoying a cup of cold juice.

Family Pumpkin Painting

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

All Ages $10 This special event offers a delightful opportunity for families to unleash their artistic talents and personalize pumpkins with vibrant colors, designs, and patterns. In this interactive and hands on special event, participants will be provided with pumpkins, paint, brushes, and a variety of decorating materials to create their masterpieces.  

Halloween Train!

Kansas City Northern Miniature Railroad 6060 NW Waukomis Dr., Kansas City, MO, United States

KC Northern Miniature Railroad, 6060 NW Waukomis Dr. Costume Contest at 1pm!

Trunk or Treat

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

All Ages Free Come trunk hop with us at our trunk or treat. See the different trunk designs and enjoy some candy while doing it.

Fall Festival

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

Ages 6 - 13 Free Giving families in the community a chance to come out and have fun helping to celebrate fall with many fun activities. We will provide a great time for youth to have a little fall fun with ghosts and goblins. Bring your children and take pictures with friends/family and enjoy a day […]

Costume Party

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

Ages 6 – 15 Free Put on scariest or not so scary costume and come participate in Westport’s very own costume party! There will be activities and snacks. At the end there will be a costume competition and the winner will get a prize.

Trunk or Treat

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

Ages 6 – 13 Free This fun community event provides families with an alternative to trick-or-treating door-to-door. Trunk or treat events have grown in popularity in recent years, as families seek fun and safe alternatives to trick-or-treating door-to-door.  For more information call  816-513-0632.    

Event Series Walktober

Walktober: Longview Lake Park Maintenance Barn

Longview Lake Park Maintenance Barn 3901 SW Longview Rd, Lee’s Summit, Missouri

Walk, ride or run a different trail the first four Sundays in October. The month of October is ideal for exercising outside ~ the temperatures are cool and the colors are spectacular. Walktober makes the most of this great season by inviting participants on a tour of autumn’s most vibrant landscapes and inspiring everyone to make […]

Event Series Mobile Music Box Mondays

Mobile Music Box Concert

Roanoke Park 3601 Roanoke Road, Kansas City, MO, United States

Roanoke Park, 3601 Roanoke Rd. (north of the Westport Roanoke Community Center) The final Mobile Music Box performance of the Fall 2024 season is this Monday, October 28 at 6pm at Roanoke Park in Kansas City, MO. Bring your family and friends together for a beautiful evening of music performed by a Kansas City Symphony […]

Westside Trunk-or-Treat and Fall Festival

Tony Aguirre Community Center 2050 W. Pennway, Kansas City, MO, United States

All Ages Free Bring the whole family to celebrate the season in spooktacular style! Join TACC and Westside CAN Center for an evening of festive activities and community connection. There's something for every little ghoul, friendly witch, or courageous superhero! This is a drop-in event, no registration is required.  

Westport Ghoul House

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

All Ages $5 Bring your family out to our haunted house! Children are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes for this hair-raising event. Visitors will be sent home with chills down their spine and a goodie bag.

Spooky Skate

Line Creek Community Center 5940 N.W. Waukomis Drive, Kansas City, MO, United States

All Ages Free admission w/ costume $8 admission | $3 skate rental Join us for our Halloween themed skate party SPOOKY SKATE! This annual skating party will be FREE if you wear a Halloween costume.  Don’t miss out on the free candy and other spooky activities!

Senior Fall Sip and Paint

Hillcrest Community Center 10401 Hillcrest Road, Kansas City, MO, United States

Ages 60+ $10 This event will help the seniors bring in Fall! They will be provided light snacks while painting a fall themed picture, led by staff.

Scare-It Halloween

Gladestone Boulevard Gladestone Boulevard

October 31, 2024 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Gladstone Blvd FREE Car-Free Trick-or-treating along Gladstone Blvd.

Event Series BRW Live Music Fridays

BRW Live Music Fridays

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

Featuring B-Side KC Band ENJOY MUSIC, ART, AND MORE!  Artwork courtesy of KC’s African American Artists Collective.  Call 816.513.0700 to RSVP or brucewatkinscenter.com

Event Series Winter Magic

Winter Magic

Platte Purchase Park 10400 N Platte Purchase Dr,, Kansas City, MO

NEW LOCATION: Platte Purchase Park, 10400 N Platte Purchase Dr. 64154 Experience the enchantment of Winter Magic, Kansas City’s ultimate family holiday tradition, now celebrating its 5th spectacular year!  This year, we’re doubling the dazzle with twice the lights (that’s right, 2X the lights!) and a stunning new location in the Northland.  Make unforgettable memories […]

Mother Nature Reads

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

First Saturday of the Month 10am Lakeside Nature Center, 4701 E Gregory Blvd 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.  

Try Hockey for Free

Line Creek Community Center 5940 N.W. Waukomis Drive, Kansas City, MO, United States

Ages 3 - 14 FREE Get on the ice and become a hockey player for the day and experience the great game of ice hockey. Geared towards ages 3-14. Equipment provided. This is a great opportunity to learn to skate and play hockey with guidance from USA Hockey certified Coaches.

Hike Fox Hollow with a Naturalist

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

Saturday, November 2, 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, […]

Event Series Winter Magic

Winter Magic

Platte Purchase Park 10400 N Platte Purchase Dr,, Kansas City, MO

NEW LOCATION: Platte Purchase Park, 10400 N Platte Purchase Dr. 64154 Experience the enchantment of Winter Magic, Kansas City’s ultimate family holiday tradition, now celebrating its 5th spectacular year!  This year, we’re doubling the dazzle with twice the lights (that’s right, 2X the lights!) and a stunning new location in the Northland.  Make unforgettable memories […]

Event Series Winter Magic

Winter Magic

Platte Purchase Park 10400 N Platte Purchase Dr,, Kansas City, MO

NEW LOCATION: Platte Purchase Park, 10400 N Platte Purchase Dr. 64154 Experience the enchantment of Winter Magic, Kansas City’s ultimate family holiday tradition, now celebrating its 5th spectacular year!  This year, we’re doubling the dazzle with twice the lights (that’s right, 2X the lights!) and a stunning new location in the Northland.  Make unforgettable memories […]

Event Series Winter Magic

Winter Magic

Platte Purchase Park 10400 N Platte Purchase Dr,, Kansas City, MO

NEW LOCATION: Platte Purchase Park, 10400 N Platte Purchase Dr. 64154 Experience the enchantment of Winter Magic, Kansas City’s ultimate family holiday tradition, now celebrating its 5th spectacular year!  This year, we’re doubling the dazzle with twice the lights (that’s right, 2X the lights!) and a stunning new location in the Northland.  Make unforgettable memories […]

Event Series Winter Magic

Winter Magic

Platte Purchase Park 10400 N Platte Purchase Dr,, Kansas City, MO

NEW LOCATION: Platte Purchase Park, 10400 N Platte Purchase Dr. 64154 Experience the enchantment of Winter Magic, Kansas City’s ultimate family holiday tradition, now celebrating its 5th spectacular year!  This year, we’re doubling the dazzle with twice the lights (that’s right, 2X the lights!) and a stunning new location in the Northland.  Make unforgettable memories […]

Event Series Winter Magic

Winter Magic

Platte Purchase Park 10400 N Platte Purchase Dr,, Kansas City, MO

NEW LOCATION: Platte Purchase Park, 10400 N Platte Purchase Dr. 64154 Experience the enchantment of Winter Magic, Kansas City’s ultimate family holiday tradition, now celebrating its 5th spectacular year!  This year, we’re doubling the dazzle with twice the lights (that’s right, 2X the lights!) and a stunning new location in the Northland.  Make unforgettable memories […]

Event Series Winter Magic

Winter Magic

Platte Purchase Park 10400 N Platte Purchase Dr,, Kansas City, MO

NEW LOCATION: Platte Purchase Park, 10400 N Platte Purchase Dr. 64154 Experience the enchantment of Winter Magic, Kansas City’s ultimate family holiday tradition, now celebrating its 5th spectacular year!  This year, we’re doubling the dazzle with twice the lights (that’s right, 2X the lights!) and a stunning new location in the Northland.  Make unforgettable memories […]

Event Series Winter Magic

Winter Magic

Platte Purchase Park 10400 N Platte Purchase Dr,, Kansas City, MO

NEW LOCATION: Platte Purchase Park, 10400 N Platte Purchase Dr. 64154 Experience the enchantment of Winter Magic, Kansas City’s ultimate family holiday tradition, now celebrating its 5th spectacular year!  This year, we’re doubling the dazzle with twice the lights (that’s right, 2X the lights!) and a stunning new location in the Northland.  Make unforgettable memories […]

The Wilderness Run

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

The Wilderness Run is an enjoyable, but also challenging event. As a participant you will follow a well-marked 2- or 5-mile course leading you through Shoal Creek Living History Museum, across fields, along wooded paths, up and down hills, and more!  Not a big “runner”? No problem! Walkers/hikers are also welcome and encouraged to attend.  After finishing […]

Mary Williams-Neal Dominoes Tournament

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

Ages All $10 Calling all Domino player experts to put their skills to the test and be crowned the 1st annual Mary-Williams Neal Dominoes Champion.  

Event Series Winter Magic

Winter Magic

Platte Purchase Park 10400 N Platte Purchase Dr,, Kansas City, MO

NEW LOCATION: Platte Purchase Park, 10400 N Platte Purchase Dr. 64154 Experience the enchantment of Winter Magic, Kansas City’s ultimate family holiday tradition, now celebrating its 5th spectacular year!  This year, we’re doubling the dazzle with twice the lights (that’s right, 2X the lights!) and a stunning new location in the Northland.  Make unforgettable memories […]

Event Series Winter Magic

Winter Magic

Platte Purchase Park 10400 N Platte Purchase Dr,, Kansas City, MO

NEW LOCATION: Platte Purchase Park, 10400 N Platte Purchase Dr. 64154 Experience the enchantment of Winter Magic, Kansas City’s ultimate family holiday tradition, now celebrating its 5th spectacular year!  This year, we’re doubling the dazzle with twice the lights (that’s right, 2X the lights!) and a stunning new location in the Northland.  Make unforgettable memories […]

Event Series Winter Magic

Winter Magic

Platte Purchase Park 10400 N Platte Purchase Dr,, Kansas City, MO

NEW LOCATION: Platte Purchase Park, 10400 N Platte Purchase Dr. 64154 Experience the enchantment of Winter Magic, Kansas City’s ultimate family holiday tradition, now celebrating its 5th spectacular year!  This year, we’re doubling the dazzle with twice the lights (that’s right, 2X the lights!) and a stunning new location in the Northland.  Make unforgettable memories […]

Blue Valley Park Masterplan Meeting

Gregg/ Klice Community Center 1600 John Buck O'Neil Way, Kansas City, MO, United States

Blue Valley Park Masterplan Share your feedback on the two design alternatives and vote for your favorite! This meeting is to receive valuable public feedback on the two alternatives for Blue Valley Park’s Masterplan.  Attendees will be asked to vote on their favorite overall plan, as well as individual aspects of each plan. Blue Valley […]

Event Series Winter Magic

Winter Magic

Platte Purchase Park 10400 N Platte Purchase Dr,, Kansas City, MO

NEW LOCATION: Platte Purchase Park, 10400 N Platte Purchase Dr. 64154 Experience the enchantment of Winter Magic, Kansas City’s ultimate family holiday tradition, now celebrating its 5th spectacular year!  This year, we’re doubling the dazzle with twice the lights (that’s right, 2X the lights!) and a stunning new location in the Northland.  Make unforgettable memories […]

Event Series Winter Magic

Winter Magic

Platte Purchase Park 10400 N Platte Purchase Dr,, Kansas City, MO

NEW LOCATION: Platte Purchase Park, 10400 N Platte Purchase Dr. 64154 Experience the enchantment of Winter Magic, Kansas City’s ultimate family holiday tradition, now celebrating its 5th spectacular year!  This year, we’re doubling the dazzle with twice the lights (that’s right, 2X the lights!) and a stunning new location in the Northland.  Make unforgettable memories […]

Event Series Winter Magic

Winter Magic

Platte Purchase Park 10400 N Platte Purchase Dr,, Kansas City, MO

NEW LOCATION: Platte Purchase Park, 10400 N Platte Purchase Dr. 64154 Experience the enchantment of Winter Magic, Kansas City’s ultimate family holiday tradition, now celebrating its 5th spectacular year!  This year, we’re doubling the dazzle with twice the lights (that’s right, 2X the lights!) and a stunning new location in the Northland.  Make unforgettable memories […]

Event Series Winter Magic

Winter Magic

Platte Purchase Park 10400 N Platte Purchase Dr,, Kansas City, MO

NEW LOCATION: Platte Purchase Park, 10400 N Platte Purchase Dr. 64154 Experience the enchantment of Winter Magic, Kansas City’s ultimate family holiday tradition, now celebrating its 5th spectacular year!  This year, we’re doubling the dazzle with twice the lights (that’s right, 2X the lights!) and a stunning new location in the Northland.  Make unforgettable memories […]

Earth Keepers

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

Saturday, November 16, 2024 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Lakeside Nature Center in Swope Park, 4701 E. Gregory Blvd. Free Learn how to be an earth keeper and support wildlife and habitats. From 'leaving the leaves' to creating darker skies for wildlife.  Guests can participate in the scheduled hike and come inside the center to […]

Thanksgiving Senior Potluck

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

Ages All Free Join us at KC North for a delightful Senior Citizen Potluck Special Event! This gathering is specifically designed to bring together senior community members in a warm and inviting atmosphere to share a delicious meal, engage in meaningful conversations, and celebrate the spirit of togetherness during the month of November.

Event Series Winter Magic

Winter Magic

Platte Purchase Park 10400 N Platte Purchase Dr,, Kansas City, MO

NEW LOCATION: Platte Purchase Park, 10400 N Platte Purchase Dr. 64154 Experience the enchantment of Winter Magic, Kansas City’s ultimate family holiday tradition, now celebrating its 5th spectacular year!  This year, we’re doubling the dazzle with twice the lights (that’s right, 2X the lights!) and a stunning new location in the Northland.  Make unforgettable memories […]

Event Series Winter Magic

Winter Magic

Platte Purchase Park 10400 N Platte Purchase Dr,, Kansas City, MO

NEW LOCATION: Platte Purchase Park, 10400 N Platte Purchase Dr. 64154 Experience the enchantment of Winter Magic, Kansas City’s ultimate family holiday tradition, now celebrating its 5th spectacular year!  This year, we’re doubling the dazzle with twice the lights (that’s right, 2X the lights!) and a stunning new location in the Northland.  Make unforgettable memories […]

Event Series Winter Magic

Winter Magic

Platte Purchase Park 10400 N Platte Purchase Dr,, Kansas City, MO

NEW LOCATION: Platte Purchase Park, 10400 N Platte Purchase Dr. 64154 Experience the enchantment of Winter Magic, Kansas City’s ultimate family holiday tradition, now celebrating its 5th spectacular year!  This year, we’re doubling the dazzle with twice the lights (that’s right, 2X the lights!) and a stunning new location in the Northland.  Make unforgettable memories […]

KC Parks Board Meeting

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

Tuesday, November 19, 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 […]

Event Series Winter Magic

Winter Magic

Platte Purchase Park 10400 N Platte Purchase Dr,, Kansas City, MO

NEW LOCATION: Platte Purchase Park, 10400 N Platte Purchase Dr. 64154 Experience the enchantment of Winter Magic, Kansas City’s ultimate family holiday tradition, now celebrating its 5th spectacular year!  This year, we’re doubling the dazzle with twice the lights (that’s right, 2X the lights!) and a stunning new location in the Northland.  Make unforgettable memories […]

Cocoa & Crafts: Friendsgiving

Tony Aguirre Community Center 2050 W. Pennway, Kansas City, MO, United States

Ages 18+ $25 Unwind, connect with friends and unleash your creativity with a warm cup of cocoa. This is a hands-on crafting workshop that caters to all skill levels. Our instructors will provide step-by-step guidance, ensuring you leave with a beautifully crafted keepsake. Registration is required. Session fee includes all materials needed to complete your craft.  

Event Series Winter Magic

Winter Magic

Platte Purchase Park 10400 N Platte Purchase Dr,, Kansas City, MO

NEW LOCATION: Platte Purchase Park, 10400 N Platte Purchase Dr. 64154 Experience the enchantment of Winter Magic, Kansas City’s ultimate family holiday tradition, now celebrating its 5th spectacular year!  This year, we’re doubling the dazzle with twice the lights (that’s right, 2X the lights!) and a stunning new location in the Northland.  Make unforgettable memories […]

Event Series Winter Magic

Winter Magic

Platte Purchase Park 10400 N Platte Purchase Dr,, Kansas City, MO

NEW LOCATION: Platte Purchase Park, 10400 N Platte Purchase Dr. 64154 Experience the enchantment of Winter Magic, Kansas City’s ultimate family holiday tradition, now celebrating its 5th spectacular year!  This year, we’re doubling the dazzle with twice the lights (that’s right, 2X the lights!) and a stunning new location in the Northland.  Make unforgettable memories […]

Event Series Winter Magic

Winter Magic

Platte Purchase Park 10400 N Platte Purchase Dr,, Kansas City, MO

NEW LOCATION: Platte Purchase Park, 10400 N Platte Purchase Dr. 64154 Experience the enchantment of Winter Magic, Kansas City’s ultimate family holiday tradition, now celebrating its 5th spectacular year!  This year, we’re doubling the dazzle with twice the lights (that’s right, 2X the lights!) and a stunning new location in the Northland.  Make unforgettable memories […]

Turkey Bowling

Line Creek Community Center 5940 N.W. Waukomis Drive, Kansas City, MO, United States

All Ages Free admission w/ can good $8 admission | $3 skate rental Turkey Bowling! You read that right! Come out on November 23rd, five days before Thanksgiving, from 2:30-4:30pm and win yourself a Turkey and other prizes! We have this unique event every year and just like in years past if you bring canned […]

Event Series Winter Magic

Winter Magic

Platte Purchase Park 10400 N Platte Purchase Dr,, Kansas City, MO

NEW LOCATION: Platte Purchase Park, 10400 N Platte Purchase Dr. 64154 Experience the enchantment of Winter Magic, Kansas City’s ultimate family holiday tradition, now celebrating its 5th spectacular year!  This year, we’re doubling the dazzle with twice the lights (that’s right, 2X the lights!) and a stunning new location in the Northland.  Make unforgettable memories […]

Event Series Winter Magic

Winter Magic

Platte Purchase Park 10400 N Platte Purchase Dr,, Kansas City, MO

NEW LOCATION: Platte Purchase Park, 10400 N Platte Purchase Dr. 64154 Experience the enchantment of Winter Magic, Kansas City’s ultimate family holiday tradition, now celebrating its 5th spectacular year!  This year, we’re doubling the dazzle with twice the lights (that’s right, 2X the lights!) and a stunning new location in the Northland.  Make unforgettable memories […]

Event Series Winter Magic

Winter Magic

Platte Purchase Park 10400 N Platte Purchase Dr,, Kansas City, MO

NEW LOCATION: Platte Purchase Park, 10400 N Platte Purchase Dr. 64154 Experience the enchantment of Winter Magic, Kansas City’s ultimate family holiday tradition, now celebrating its 5th spectacular year!  This year, we’re doubling the dazzle with twice the lights (that’s right, 2X the lights!) and a stunning new location in the Northland.  Make unforgettable memories […]

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