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A Conversation With the Elders

Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center 3700 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Kansas City, MO, United States

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 Gates, Vocalist, Entertainer, Recording Artist, and Entrepreneur. An award-winning vocalist and recording artist, Darcus Speed Gates is an accomplished entertainer and dynamic performer. For over 30 […]

Event Series KC Parks Board Meeting

KC Parks Board Meeting

Kansas City Parks and Recreation Administration Building 4600 E. 63rd St., Kansas City, MO, United States

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 the Mayor. The Board of Parks and Recreation holds public meetings twice a month on Tuesday at the Parks and Recreation Department headquarters in Swope […]

Vietnam Veterans Day

Vietnam Veterans' Memorial Fountain 4300 Broadway

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.

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.  You will be emailed if the day is cancelled due to inclement conditions. The following are recommended for these events: wear sunglasses/protective eyewear, work gloves, […]

Valley Ninja Warrior Special Event

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

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 will be awarded.  All kids will receive a goodie basket with prizes and a certificate of completing the course.

Music Bingo-Golden Oldies

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

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!

BRW Live Music Fridays

Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center 3700 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Kansas City, MO, United States

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

Project Blue River Rescue

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

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 get out of your car!  We will come to you.  Please Be Patient. GROUPS, We will arrange for GROUPS to get their site assignment and supplies before […]

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). […]

Underneath A Magical Moon

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

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, there’s magic in the air… Fly with Wendy and her brothers as they create the world of Neverland, where time stands still and the impossible […]

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, […]

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