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 interviews and inspiring stories of triumph and tragedy. Black Wings: American Dreams of Flight is organized by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service in collaboration with […]
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. With noted musicians Ricky Dotson (keyboards/vocals), Bobby Adams (drums/vocals), and Houston Smith (saxophone), the group performs a soulful blend of songs from the R&B genre […]
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). […]
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.
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 Fare: $1.00; discounted multiple ride punch cards available
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 team. After 15 minutes, the team with the most players standing will advance to the next round.
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 trees in our Savannah, look for wildlife or signs of wildlife at our water habitat and bird feeders, hike through our Upland Forest and look […]
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 (no lightsabers on the ice please). Enjoy some treats and kids can enter the Star Wars coloring contest for a chance to win a prize. The […]
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 reflect. The project’s vision includes 14 new plazas, or “nodes”, along the existing trail. Each plaza will provide seating, signage, and eventually, a unique art […]
(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 chair, blanket and picnic. String Quintet: Tony DeMarco, Stephanie Larsen, Jessica Nance, Alex East, Evan Halloin Repertoire: light classical music and Pops such as Stevie […]
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 is about our deep connection to water-how it moves through our lives beyond just survival. Water gives us joy, holds memory, and connects us to […]
Chalk Walk is a FREE and public sidewalk chalk drawing festival in April each year held at the Concourse Fountain in the heart of the Historic Northeast Neighborhood. The festival celebrates the wealth of culture and diversity in Kansas City's Urban Core. Proceeds raised by Chalk Walk benefit the non-profit Northeast Arts organization that provides […]
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, […]
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 entertain, share ideas, and build community through creative and visionary short films about the creek and surrounding communities. This event is a partnership with the […]
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 stay healthy, safe, and in loving homes.
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 of Ornathology Citizen Science Survey. There will also be arts and crafts activities and display tables. 11 a.m. – Peregrine Falcon Noon – Cornell’s Urban […]
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 […]
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 falls prey to a trio of lionized frenemies.
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 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 […]
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: Fill 'Em Up Truck BAND: Stan Kessler & Friends
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 and removal of existing pools, all water, electrical and sewer connections, sprayground plumbing, water feature elements, controllers, concrete pavements, historic structure restoration, street restoration, grading […]
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 Kansas City and the North Lawn of the National WWI Museum and Memorial – both near Pershing Road and Main Street, just south of Downtown […]
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, make crafts, buy cool merch and play your luck with our raffle, all while enjoying the outdoors and some live music! There will be natives […]
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