Join us for Rose Day, a beloved Kansas City tradition celebrating the peak bloom of the stunning Laura Conyer Smith Rose Garden at Loose Park. Everyone is welcome—bring your family, friends, and fellow garden lovers! Enjoy the beauty of one of the region’s most iconic rose gardens in full bloom, and stop by the Garden […]
The KC Symphony's Mobile Music Box returns to Westwood Park! Pack a picnic and a lawn chair or blanket.
Rock got no reason, rock got no rhyme… You better get me to school on time! Andrew Lloyd Webber’s School of Rock – The Musical follows a failed, wannabe rock star who decides to earn an extra bit of cash by posing as a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school. There he turns a class of straight–A […]
Summer has officially arrived! Which means the start of Mayor’s Night Hoops, Mayor’s Night Kicks, Mayor’s Night Nets, Mayor’s Night Swim, and Club KC. The grand kick-off for this summer’s festivities will be on June 7 from 5:30 - 7 p.m. at the Southeast Community Center. Registration for Mayor’s Nights activities is at the front desk. For […]
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.
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). […]
The event is for patrons to view the inside of the buildings with history provided. No skits. Mansion, School, Church, and City Hall open with discussion. Other buildings will be gated and open for viewing. Admission - $5.00 per person. Ages 3 and under are free
Celebrate National Prairie Day with KC WildLands and KC Parks and Recreation at Party on the Prairie! Enjoy family-friendly activities among the plants and animals of Jerry Smith Park, Jackson County’s last remaining remnant prairie. Enjoy live music, guided trail hikes, bird walks, a plein air quick paint competition, a scavenger hunt, and more!
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. The workday is weather dependent and will be cancelled if actively raining or snowing and temperatures are under 40 degrees. You will be emailed if […]
Featuring: Kevin "Church" Johnson Trio One of the most sought-after singer/musicians in the Kansas City area, Kevin ‘Church’ Johnson is described as a “mixed plate of old school soul music combined with a millennial twist of spicy and sweet barbeque”. Johnson and Trio masterfully blend his soulful style of singing with incredibly versatile drum work, bass […]
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, […]
Did somebody say “rom-com?” Taking an oath to isolate themselves from the oh-so-trivial distractions of women and LOVE, four men think that a focus on study, self-improvement and celibacy is the key to personal success. But when a Princess and her three companions arrive…something’s gotta give. Relish the chance to bask in summer love with […]
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