Spring Sip N’ Paint
Hillcrest Community Center 10401 Hillcrest Road, Kansas City, MO, United StatesAges: 55+ Fee: $10 This special event will be a spring celebration for all senior patrons and senior patrons in the surrounding areas/centers.
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Great Kansas City Cleanup
Roll up your sleeves and join the Great Kansas City Cleanup! Neighborhood associations, community groups, students, city staff and others will volunteer at litter and trash pickup events across the city, with support from multiple city departments such as KC Parks, Public Works, KC Water, and Neighborhood Services. Join one of dozens of volunteer cleanups […]
Hop Back in Time
Shoal Creek Living History Museum 7000 Northeast Barry Road,, Kansas City, MO, United StatesJoin us as we usher in Springtime fun. There will be 19th century games. Pictures with the Bunny/ Mother Earth. Historic Buildings open for viewing Shoal Creek re-enactors will bring the village to life Free Family Event No Egg Hunt. Mercantile will be closed.
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). […]
Earth Day at Lakeside Nature Center
Lakeside Nature Center 4701 E. Gregory Blvd., Kansas City, MOFree Learn about the habitats of Swope Park and the animals living there. StoneLion Puppets will present two shows. 11 a.m. – StoneLion Puppets Noon – Opossum 1 p.m. – StoneLion Puppets
Easter Train
Kansas City Northern Miniature Railroad 6060 NW Waukomis Dr., Kansas City, MO, United StatesJoin us for a day of fun. Special guest, The Easter Bunny
Spring Egg Hunt
Line Creek Community Center 5940 N.W. Waukomis Drive, Kansas City, MO, United StatesFREE Egg Hunt begins at 12:30 p.m. (Eggs go quickly) Ages 3 - 10 welcome Come early for a craft project in the Trailside Room, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. The KC Northern Railroad Train will be running Noon - 4 p.m. Space is limited, please sign up online or in person at the Center
Under-Water Eggstravaganza
Tony Aguirre Community Center 2050 W. Pennway, Kansas City, MO, United StatesAges: 2+ Fee: $2 Grab your swim wear and join us for our under-water Egg Hunt! But first, enjoy games, arts and crafts projects, music and more. Parents must accompany participants in the water ages 5 and under. Sign up NOW!
Egg-cellent Adventure Race
Mary Williams-Neal Community Center 3801 Emanuel Cleaver II Blvd., Kansas City, MO, United StatesAges up to 13 FREE Fun competitive egg hunt relay. There will be several hidden eggs for the youth to find along with 5 hidden Golden eggs with special prizes inside. The person who finds the most eggs win the easter relay and will be given a certificate.
KC Parks Board Meeting
Kansas City Parks and Recreation Administration Building 4600 E. 63rd St., Kansas City, MO, United StatesTuesday, April 22, 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 […]
Mobile Music Box Concert
Gillham Park Gillham Rd. and 41st St., Kansas City, MO, United StatesCelebrate Earth Day with a Mobile Music Box Concert in the park featuring a String Quartet from the Kansas City Symphony!
Fountain Day
Mill Creek Park W 47th & Mill Creek Pkwy., Kansas City, MO, United StatesJoin the Mayor, KC Parks and the City of Fountains Foundation for a performance by Strawberry Jam and the official start of fountain season in the City of Fountains! Strawberry Jam – Redefining jazz with every note. Fronted by the captivating vocalist EnVee, known for her work with Quixotic, and accompanied by the virtuoso […]
BRW Spoken Word Poetry Live
Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center 3700 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Kansas City, MO, United StatesSpecial guest presenter Cherayla Cherayla is an entertainer who has been performing since elementary school. She is Midwest born, but greatly influenced by the East Coast as she called Harlem home for 7 years. She has been singing professionally for over 15 years and has been a featured vocalist in an off-Broadway play and won Amateur Night at the […]
City Nature Challenge
Lakeside Nature Center 4701 E. Gregory Blvd., Kansas City, MOFree Lakeside Nature Center is participating with CNC by hosting an event on Saturday, April 26 from 10 a.m. - Noon. Join a Naturalist from 10 -10:30 a.m. at our picnic pavilion to learn how to use the iNaturalist platform, and become a citizen scientist! At 10:30 a.m. join us for a guided hike of […]
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 Spring Fling
Swope Park Bandstand 4177 Pavilion Road, Kansas City, MO, United StatesKC Parks Spring Fling on Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 11 AM-3 PM at the Swope Park Bandstand celebrates the end of Earth week by teaching the community ways to incorporate sustainable practices to help make our parks and planet thrive! Attendees will enjoy performances by Stone Lion Puppet Theatre, our Green Carpet Fashion Show, and hands on learning activities for all ages. […]
CCVI Trolley Run
The 37th Annual CCVI Trolley Run will return to the streets of Waldo, Brookside, and the Plaza on Sunday, April 27, 2025! The CCVI Trolley Run is the largest annual fundraiser for Children's Center for the Visually Impaired. As one of Kansas City's oldest and largest road races, as well as a USATF-certified 4-mile race, we welcome 'runners' of all […]
Pop Up in the Park
Gage Park 1100 W. 23rd St., Kansas City, MOJoin KC Parks with Guadalupe Centers, Inc and Mattie Rhodes Center for Pop Up in the Park! We're celebrating Remake Learning Days on the Westside with games, STEM challenges, and maker activities for the whole family!
BRW Live Music Fridays
Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center 3700 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Kansas City, MO, United StatesFeaturing: Will Matthews & "Thrill" Kansas City native and Grammy Award winning guitarist Will Matthews is featured with his band “Thrill” showcasing their unique style of rhythm and blues music. With noted musicians Ricky Dotson (keyboards/vocals), Bobby Adams (drums/vocals), and Houston Smith (saxophone), the group performs a soulful blend of songs from the R&B genre […]
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). […]
Opening Day at KCNMRR
Kansas City Northern Miniature Railroad 6060 NW Waukomis Dr., Kansas City, MO, United StatesThe Kansas City Northern Miniature Railroad operates seasonally from May-October in Frank Vaydik Park (weather permitting). Saturdays | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sundays and Holidays | Noon-6 p.m. Charter Reservations: 816-541-9834 Fare: $1.00; discounted multiple ride punch cards available
Muffins With Mom
Westport-Roanoke Community Center 3601 Roanoke Road, Kansas City, MO, United StatesAll Ages Fee: $10 Come and show your mother how much she means to you by sharing crafts, games and muffins!
ReMake Learning Days
Lakeside Nature Center 4701 E. Gregory Blvd., Kansas City, MOFree Take some time to explore our nature trail and experience many of our featured habitats! Examine the grasses and flowers of our Tallgrass Prairie, see the blooms under the trees in our Savannah, look for wildlife or signs of wildlife at our water habitat and bird feeders, hike through our Upland Forest and look […]
Dodgeball Tournament
Westport-Roanoke Community Center 3601 Roanoke Road, Kansas City, MO, United StatesAges 18+ $100/ Team This tournament will be made up of 4 to 6 teams. Teams will have 15 minutes to eliminate as many players as possible from the opposite team. After 15 minutes, the team with the most players standing will advance to the next round.
May the 4TH Be with You Skate
Line Creek Community Center 5940 N.W. Waukomis Drive, Kansas City, MO, United StatesAll Ages $6 admission, $3 skate rental. Free admission when wearing Star Wars costume or t-shirt May the Fourth be with you! On Sunday, May 4th wear your favorite Star Wars garb (no lightsabers on the ice please). Enjoy some treats and kids can enter the Star Wars coloring contest for a chance to win a prize. The […]
Groundbreaking: Celebration Cultural Trail at Brush Creek
Spirit of Freedom FountainThe Celebration Trail at Brush Creek honors our community’s connection to the civil rights movement with rich culture and history while creating a place for people to gather, relax, and reflect. The project’s vision includes 14 new plazas, or “nodes”, along the existing trail. Each plaza will provide seating, signage, and eventually, a unique art […]
Mobile Music Box Concert
Roanoke Park 3601 Roanoke Road, Kansas City, MO, United States(North of the Community Center) Bring your family and friends together for a beautiful evening of music performed by members of the Kansas City Symphony . Don’t forget your lawn chair, blanket and picnic. String Quintet: Tony DeMarco, Stephanie Larsen, Jessica Nance, Alex East, Evan Halloin Repertoire: light classical music and Pops such as Stevie […]
Public Meeting: Blue Valley Park Master Plan
Gregg/ Klice Community Center 1600 John Buck O'Neil Way, Kansas City, MO, United States
Art Installation Celebration at Southeast Community Center
Southeast Community Center 4201 E. 63rd Street, Kansas City, MO, United StatesJoin 5th District Councilmembers, City officials, and the artist Woke3, for a celebration of the new Water People mural installed in the Southeast Community Center’s pool area. ABOUT THE ART: Water People is about our deep connection to water-how it moves through our lives beyond just survival. Water gives us joy, holds memory, and connects us to […]
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, […]
18th Annual Chalk Walk in the Historic Northeast
The Concourse Park 200 Benton Blvd, Kansas city, MO, United StatesChalk Walk is a FREE and public sidewalk chalk drawing festival in April each year held at the Concourse Fountain in the heart of the Historic Northeast Neighborhood. The festival celebrates the wealth of culture and diversity in Kansas City's Urban Core. Proceeds raised by Chalk Walk benefit the non-profit Northeast Arts organization that provides […]
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 […]
Mobile Music Box Concert
Loose Park 5200 Wornall, Kansas City, MissouriSouth 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 StatesDirect 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.
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 […]
Celebration at the Station
Union Station 30 West Pershing Rd., Kansas City, MO, United StatesKansas 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, MOSomething 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, MissouriJoin 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 […]
CANCELLED: Mobile Music Box Concert
Westwood Park 4700 Wyoming, Kansas City, MO, United StatesThe 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 StatesRock 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 […]
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). […]
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 - $5.00 per person. Ages 3 and under are free
Rex Purefoy: Hollywood Cowboy Collection and History of Cowboys Distinctive Opening
Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center 3700 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Kansas City, MO, United StatesThis powerful and educational exhibit celebrates the legacy of cowboys in American history—particularly the often-overlooked contributions of African American cowboys. Distinctive Opening
Mayor’s Nights KickOff
Southeast Community Center 4201 E. 63rd Street, Kansas City, MO, United StatesSummer 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 - MissouriCelebrate 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, 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 Hormigas Baseball Game
Satchel Paige Stadium 3500 E 51st St., Kansas City, MO, United StatesThe 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 StatesFeaturing: 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, 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, […]
Juneteenth Spades Tournament
Mary Williams-Neal Community Center 3801 Emanuel Cleaver II Blvd., Kansas City, MO, United StatesJoin 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 StatesJoin 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) […]
KC Hormigas Baseball Game
Satchel Paige Stadium 3500 E 51st St., Kansas City, MO, United StatesThe 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 […]
