Events

Events

Brush Creek Art Walk

Banks of Brush Creek from The Plaza to Elmwood Everyone is invited to attend Kansas City's premiere "plein air" painting competition along the walkways of Brush Creek.  Though the artists […]

Native Garden Work Day

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

Saturday, September 14, 2024 9 – 11 a.m. Lakeside Nature Center in Swope Park, 4701 E. Gregory Blvd. Volunteers are welcome to join this native garden workday to plant, weed […]

Cage The Elephant: Neon Pill Tour

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

Sept. 14, 2024 6:30 p.m. Starlight Theatre in Swope Park Cage The Elephant: Neon Pill Tour with Young The Giant.  With their unique blend of alternative rock and garage punk, […]

BRW 35th Anniversary Legacy Concert

Gem Theater 1615 E 18th St, Kansas City, Missouri

Gem Theater, 1615 East 18th Street Kansas City, MO 64108 Fundraising Concert for the Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center featuring performances by Nationally Acclaimed Artists Regina Belle, Shai & […]

Arbor Villa Park Aquatics Feature Public Meeting

HJ’s Youth and Community Center 6425 Wornall Rd, Kansas City, United States

On behalf of KC Parks and Waters Edge Aquatic Design, you are invited to the second public meeting about aquatics feature design updates at Arbor Villa Park!  Join the project […]

Peter Pan

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

September 17 – 22, 2024 8 p.m. Starlight Theatre in Swope Park This high-flying musical has been thrilling audiences of all ages for close to 70 years and is now […]

Run for the Sea Lions

Kansas City Zoo 6800 Zoo Drive, Kansas City, MO, United States

Celebrate the 21st Annual of the Kansas City Zoo Run, “Run for the Sea Lions.” Participate in a 4-Mile timed run/walk event or a 1-Mile Family Fun Run. A portion […]

Wilma’s Birthday Party

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

Saturday, September 21, 2024 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Lakeside Nature Center in Swope Park, 4701 E. Gregory Blvd. Free Help us celebrate Wilma the Box Turtle's birthday. Learn cool […]

Hike Fox Hollow with a Naturalist

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

Saturday, September 21, 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. […]

Northland Grill and Chill

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

Hodge Park, NE 9598 Reinking Rd. Free hot dogs, bounce houses, games, snow cones, cotton candy, popcorn, and city service information booths! Hosted by the 1st, 2nd, & 4th District […]

Senior Holiday Luncheon

Garrison Community Center 1124 E. Fifth Street, Kansas City, MO, United States

Ages 55+ $15 Jingle & Mingle.  Come celebrate Holiday Fun and Cheer with us.  There will be pictures with Santa, prizes, delicious food and fellowship.  

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.

1890 Event

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

$6 per person, 3 and under FREE Tour of the Thornton Mansion, history of the schoolhouse, Old West skit, games and more.

Celebrating Scouts

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

Join us for a day of celebrating Girls Scouts and Cub Scouts. Activities focus on Badges and Adventures for Scouts aged 6-12. $10 admission fee, registration is required. Cap of […]

Two Door Cinema Club with Petey

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

Sept. 28, 2024 7 p.m. Starlight Theatre in Swope Park Discover the infectious rhythms and electrifying melodies of Two Door Cinema Club. With their signature indie-pop sound and captivating live […]

Night at the Tower

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

Saturday, September 28, 2024 National WWI Museum and Memorial, 2 Memorial Drive, KCMO A departure from the traditional sit-down gala experience, Night at the Tower is a night like no […]

Brush Creek Art Walk Awards Reception

The Anita B. Gorman Conservation Discovery Center 4750 Troost Ave, Kansas City, Missouri

The 13th Annual Brush Creek Art Walk (2024) provided 40 pre-registered artists a 3-day weekend of outdoor painting.  Starting on Friday, September 13th with a ‘Nocturne on the Plaza’ the […]

Valley Ninja Warrior Special Event

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

Ages 3 - 10 $3 Kids can dress up as their favorite super hero/villain and run the obstacle course.  Prizes for fastest time per age group and best costume will […]

Unveiling: Historic Markers on the Battle of Westport Battlefield

Big Blue Battlefield Park 4800 63rd Street, Kansas City, MO, United States

4800 63rd Street (east of Water Services Parking lot) The Monnett Battle of Westport Fund announces the upcoming unveiling ceremony of the series of ten historic markers interpreting the Byram’s […]

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 Joe Macklin & Friends ENJOY MUSIC, ART, AND MORE! Artwork courtesy of KC’s African American Artists Collective.  Call 816.513.0700 to RSVP or brucewatkinscenter.com

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