Free Learn how animals deal with extreme temperatures from hot to cold - migration, hibernation, enduring, and sometimes having fun. 10:30 a.m. – Turtle (Wilma) and Snake (Brumation) 11:30 a.m. […]
UPDATE: If the walk is cancelled due to weather, the program will still take place at Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center beginning at 11 a.m. BEGIN: Martin Luther King […]
Join us in honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through acts of service and community connection. Let’s come together to make a difference and uplift one another. […]
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 […]
Tuesday, January 28, 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
All Ages $6 admission with jersey, $8 regular admission without, $3 skate rental. Come out and skate while supporting your favorite sports team!
A celebration of love and community! Indulge in a delicious brunch, fun activities, and great company at our Sweetheart Brunch. Limited seats available, $10 registration. Sign up online, at Southeast […]
Ages: 51+ $10 Luncheon for Seniors, showing love with their loves ones on VALENTINE’S DAY.
CANCELLED: Saturday CANCELLED: Sunday Monday, 9:30 a.m. Trailside Center, 9901 Holmes Road (one-mile hike on the Indian Creek Trail) The Great Backyard Bird Count is an annual event that engages […]
Free Learn about common Missouri Wildlife babies and how you can help to keep families together. 11 a.m. – Screech Owl (baby bird season) Noon – Raptor Task Force 1 […]
All Ages $8 admission, $3 skate rental fee. 2 for 1 admission for couples. Come out to our annual Sweetheart skate on February 15th and enjoy a romantic skate with […]
Ages: 4 - 13 Free Get on the ice and become a hockey player for the day and experience the great game of ice hockey. Geared towards ages 4-13. Equipment […]
Age: 11 - 14 $10 Honoring Black History Month by playing some fun games of basketball 3 on 3 way. This is a great way for middle school age boys […]
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 […]
Carter Enyeart, former Professor of Cello at the UMKC Conservatory of Music and Dance and UCHS board member, will present a short solo cello recital of two suites by J.S. […]
Ages: 55+ $5 Active Agers 55+ can celebrate Black History Month with us by spending a fun day playing trivia, winning prizes, and enjoying light refreshments.
Tuesday, February 25, 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
We all have different wants and needs, that’s what makes us unique. Sessions consist of open panels of aged adults discussing dating, safe and healthy relationships. Meal provided. Register online or […]
Ages: 18+ Fee: $10/team Register>> Join us for a green filled night of pickleball and fun! Medals for 1st, 2nd and 3rd will be awarded after the completion of a […]
Join 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: Darcus […]
Tuesday, March 25, 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 […]
Commemorate the anniversary (March 29, 1973) of US troop withdrawal from Vietnam with the Vietnam Veterans of America and KC Celtic Pipes & Drums at the Vietnam Veterans' Memorial.
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 […]
Ages: 3 - 10 Fee: $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 […]
Ages: 55+ Fee: $5 Active Agers 55+ can join us for a fun filled afternoon playing bingo and reliving the memories of the golden oldies!
Featuring T.J. Hooker - Taylor & Band ENJOY MUSIC, ART, AND MORE! Artwork courtesy of KC’s African American Artists Collective. Call 816.513.0700 to RSVP or brucewatkinscenter.com
YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER: REGISTER now for this year's River Cleanup. INDIVIDUALS will pick up supplies on the day of the event in a drive thru line at Lakeside Nature Center. Drive Thru Only. No Parking, please do not […]
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 […]
A reimagining of Peter Pan as told by Wendy Darling. Wendy gazes out at the night sky dreaming of blue lagoons, magical moons and most of all, stories. And tonight, […]
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, […]
Celebrate Arbor Day in Kansas City with a tree planting in Loose Park (west of the Rose Garden, near Summit St. & 52nd). In case of rain, the ceremony will […]
Ages: 2+ FREE Join us for a fun filled day and enjoy an egg hunt, games, and crafts! Light refreshments will be served.
All Ages FREE This will be our annual egg hunt program. We will have an Easter Egg hunt, Crafts, Face painting and raffles for the children to win prizes.
Get ready for an EGG-citing adventure at Three Dog Bakery's annual Easter Begg! Our Egg-stravagant Attire contest will start at 1pm. Hop on over with your pup for the cutest competition […]
Ages: 6 - 13 FREE Join us for a delightful egg hunt event this year! Bring your family and friends for a day full of fun and excitement as we […]
All Ages Fee: $8 admission, $3 skate rental Come join us for some fun under the neon lights for our Cosmic Glow Skate. Wear your favorite glow in the dark […]
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. […]
Ages: 55+ Fee: $10 This special event will be a spring celebration for all senior patrons and senior patrons in the surrounding areas/centers.
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 […]
Join 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 […]
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 […]
Free 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. – […]
Join us for a day of fun. Special guest, The Easter Bunny
FREE 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 […]
Ages: 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 […]
Ages 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 […]
Tuesday, 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 […]
Celebrate Earth Day with a Mobile Music Box Concert in the park featuring a String Quartet from the Kansas City Symphony!
Join 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! […]
Special 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 […]
Free 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 […]
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. […]
KC 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 […]
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 […]
Join 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 […]
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 […]
Join 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 […]
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