Parks & Nature
Parks, trails, and playgrounds
Perseid Meteor Shower Watch Party
Perseid Meteor Shower Watch Party in Lawrence — stargazing adventure.
Nature Storytime
Nature-themed storytime for young children at Overland Park Arboretum.
Dragons and Fantastic Beasts
Explore dragons and fantastic beasts throughout Powell Gardens' botanical grounds.
Owl Prowl with WildHERness
Evening nature walk exploring owls and nocturnal wildlife at Powell Gardens.
Hike with a Naturalist
Guided nature hike with an expert naturalist at Lakeside Nature Center.
Kids, Water, Fish & Frogs
Hands-on nature exploration at Lakeside Nature Center—kids discover water creatures and aquatic habitats.
Children's Gardening Series: Harvest
Kids learn harvest techniques in hands-on gardening class at Powell Gardens.
Tour de Trail: Lexington Lake
Scenic cycling tour around Lexington Lake near De Soto.
Dog Days
Bring your pup to explore Powell Gardens' beautiful grounds together in this pet-friendly celebration.
Kansas City Walk N' Roll
Community walk & roll event—family-friendly fitness & wellness.
Discovery Day at the Arboretum
Monthly craft and nature exploration for little ones at Overland Park Arboretum on the first Tuesday.
Cottonwood Tales
Monthly storytelling adventure at Overland Park Arboretum with O.P. the Bookworm and friends.
Mother Nature Reads
Nature storytelling at Lakeside Nature Center in Kansas City.
Garden Work Day
Volunteer garden work day at Lakeside Nature Center in Kansas City.
Tour of The Quindaro Ruins
Explore the historic Quindaro Ruins and learn Underground Railroad freedom stories.
What’s Out at Night
Evening nature program exploring nocturnal wildlife at Lakeside Nature Center.
Earth Keepers
Nature exploration program at Lakeside Nature Center focused on ecosystem stewardship.
Thanksgiving Train
Festive train ride celebrating Thanksgiving at Kansas City Northern Miniature Railroad.
Around Since the Dinosaurs
Learn about ancient creatures at a Kansas City Parks nature program.