Events

Events

Groundbreaking: Hodge Park Pickleball Courts

Hodge Park 9598 NE Reinking Rd, Kansas City, MO, United States

Hodge Park is getting 8 new Pickleball courts with additional improvements that include waterline infrastructure reconstruction, restroom installation and sports lighting. The Hodge Park Pickleball courts will be installed in the southeastern corner of the park, due south of the newly constructed playground, waterline improvements span the length of the project area, culminating at NE […]

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.

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). […]

Event Series KNMRR Open House

KCNMRR Open House

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

Everyone is welcome! See the trains up close and peek under the hood Sit in an engine (great photo opp) Tour the Maintenance Shop Learn about the history and volunteer opportunities at KCNMRR Help reach the expansion goal

Event Series KNMRR Open House

KCNMRR Open House

KC Northern Railroad 6060 N.W. Waukomis Drive, Kansas City, MO

Everyone is welcome! See the trains up close and peek under the hood Sit in an engine (great photo opp) Tour the Maintenance Shop Learn about the history and volunteer opportunities at KCNMRR Help reach the expansion goal

CANCELLED: Sheila Kemper Dietrich Park Courts Ribbon Cutting

Sheila Kemper Dietrich Park 2601 Gillham Rd, Kansas City, MO, United States

This event has been CANCELLED due to the weather forecast. Two existing courts have been replaced with a new post-tension concrete base, ADA accessible entrances, surfacing, nets and re-striped for tennis and pickleball. Funding via PIAC, Council District 4.

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, […]

Event Series KNMRR Open House

KCNMRR Open House

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

Everyone is welcome! See the trains up close and peek under the hood Sit in an engine (great photo opp) Tour the Maintenance Shop Learn about the history and volunteer opportunities at KCNMRR Help reach the expansion goal

Event Series KNMRR Open House

KCNMRR Open House

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

Everyone is welcome! See the trains up close and peek under the hood Sit in an engine (great photo opp) Tour the Maintenance Shop Learn about the history and volunteer opportunities at KCNMRR Help reach the expansion goal

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 […]

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 Special guest presenter: Brandon “Amayzn” Nelson Brandon “Amayzn” Nelson is a spoken word artist known for his impactful, down to earth, high-energy delivery. He has dedicated his talents to reaching those often looked over by academic speakers – the connection to people, from his point of view, is more important that being technically correct. He is also […]

Animal Homes

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

Free Learn about where animals live and how they build their houses 11 a.m. – Mole Noon – Architecture, It's Not Just for Humans Speaker 1 p.m. – Eagle. Talk at the display area, emphasizing nesting.

Shamrock Skate

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

All Ages $8 admission, $6 if wearing Green, no skate rental fee. Bring the whole family and come out for our annual Shamrock Skate. Get $2 off admission if you are wearing Green. The Greenest skater wins a prize! $8 admission, $6 if wearing Green, no skate rental fee. Free Shamrock beaded necklace with paid admission!

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