Parks & Nature
Parks, trails, and playgrounds
Tales, Tails, & Trails
Nature-based storytelling and exploration at Prairie Oak Nature Center.
Tour of The Quindaro Ruins
Guided tour of historic Quindaro Ruins exploring Underground Railroad heritage.
Thanksgiving Train
Festive train ride celebrating Thanksgiving at Kansas City Northern Miniature Railroad.
Earth Keepers
Nature exploration program at Lakeside Nature Center focused on ecosystem stewardship.
Explore and Discover: Arboretum Tour
Guided nature walk through Kansas City's beautiful arboretum with a naturalist guide.
Evergy Festival of Lights
Glowing garden displays light up Powell Gardens' landscapes for a magical evening stroll.
Family Murals & Street Art Urban Hike in Crossroads & the River Market
Family-guided urban hike exploring street art and murals in Kansas City's Crossroads.
Winter Wonderland
Stroll through a festive winter light display at KC Pumpkin Patch—free holiday fun for the whole family.
Plaza Lights and Crestwood Urban Hike
Urban history walk exploring Plaza Lights architecture & stories in downtown Kansas City.
Walk and Read at Strang Park
Stroll a scenic paved path reading displayed stories, then play at the park.
Free Admission Day at the Arboretum
Free admission day to explore the beautiful Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens.
Discovery Day at the Arboretum
Monthly craft time for little explorers at the Overland Park Arboretum.
Sar-Ko Aglow
Walk through thousands of twinkling lights transforming Sar-Ko-Par into a winter wonderland.
Cottonwood Tales at the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
Monthly storytime with O.P. the Bookworm at the Overland Park Arboretum gardens.
Mother Nature Reads
Mother Nature–themed storytelling program at Lakeside Nature Center.
Hike with a Naturalist
Guided nature hike with expert naturalist at Lakeside Nature Center.
Cottonwood Tales
Outdoor storytime with O.P. the Bookworm at Overland Park Arboretum on first Saturdays.
Around Since the Dinosaurs
Learn about ancient creatures at a Kansas City Parks nature program.