Events

Events

Native Garden Work Day

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

Saturday, October 12, 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 and deadhead the native gardens around Lakeside Nature Center. Please gather at the Nature Center front doors before work begins. The following are recommended: • […]

Howl-o-ween

Waggin' Trail Off-Leash Dog Park NE 32nd and Swift, North Kansas City, Missouri

Waggin' Trail Dog Park Bring your pup out for a howlin' good time!

Event Series Walktober

Walktober: Fort Osage

Fort Osage National Historic Landmark 105 Osage Street, Sibley, MO, United States

Walk, ride or run a different trail the first four Sundays in October. The month of October is ideal for exercising outside ~ the temperatures are cool and the colors are spectacular. Walktober makes the most of this great season by inviting participants on a tour of autumn’s most vibrant landscapes and inspiring everyone to make […]

Trunk or Treat

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

Sunday, October 13, 2024 4 – 6 p.m. Lakeside Nature Center in Swope Park, 4701 E. Gregory Blvd. Free Gather treats and meet several of our animal ambassadors during this unique drive-thru event.  Guests are invited to drive through the parking lot, receive a bag with education information, stop at the various 'trunks' for treats and […]

Event Series Mobile Music Box Mondays

Mobile Music Box Concert

Gillham Park Gillham Rd. and 41st St., Kansas City, MO, United States

Gillham Park, East 41st St. and Gillham Road (parking lot near playground) Gillham Park is the perfect place for a string quartet on the Mobile Music Box. Join Susie, Vlad, Aaron an Nils for an evening of music in the heart of KC.

Event Series Garment District Grooves

Garment District Grooves: October

Garment District Place W 8th St, Kansas City, MO, United States

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Garment District Place, 8th & Broadway 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: Pioneer of smooth jazz, Max Groove

Adult Mario Kart Tournament

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

Ages 18+ $7 Ready, Set, Go! Test your Mario Kart driving skills for a night of fun, prizes and snacks!

What’s Out at Night

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

Saturday, October 19, 2024 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Lakeside Nature Center in Swope Park, 4701 E. Gregory Blvd. Free Learn about all of the cool animals that come out at night and how we can help keep them safe.  Guests can participate in the scheduled hike and come inside the center to learn all about […]

Battle of Westport 160th Commemoration

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

Big Blue Battlefield Park, 4800 E. 63rd Street Guided tours based from three locations: 1. East entrance to Byram’s Ford from Hardesty; 2. Center of the field from west side of Byram’s Ford to the base of Bloody Hill 3. Bloody Hill trail loop OTHER ACTIVITIES Lt. Patrick Minor living history interpreter and discussion of […]

Hike Fox Hollow with a Naturalist

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

Saturday, October 19, 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. 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, […]

Bid Whist Tournament

Mary Williams-Neal Community Center 3801 Emanuel Cleaver II Blvd., Kansas City, MO, United States

Ages 18+ $10 Adults will engage in a card tournament, playing to show the skill and knowledge they have acquired playing Bid Whist.

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