Tuesday – Saturday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. ADMISSION – FREE Learn about the history of African Americans in flight through this stirring collection of historical and contemporary photographs, first-hand […]
Featuring: 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. […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
All Ages Fee: $10 Come and show your mother how much she means to you by sharing crafts, games and muffins!
Free 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 […]
Ages 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 […]
All 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 […]
The 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 […]
(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 […]
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, […]
Join 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!
Watch 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 […]
Councilwoman 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 […]
Free 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 […]
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 […]
Alison Krauss & Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas with Willie Watson at Starlight Theatre on May 17, 2025.
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. […]
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 […]
South of the Garden Center
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 […]
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: […]
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 […]
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 […]
Fox Hollow Fest will be returning this year again to help promote local trails. The event is scheduled to coincide with National Trails Day. Come out and enjoy guided hikes, […]
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