Turkey Time in KC

It’s turkey time, Kansas City! Gobble up loads of fun with these events.

Turkey Watching

Burr Oak Woods Nature Center (1401 NW Park Rd., Blue Springs, MO, 816.228.3766, MDC.mo.gov). Admission: FREE. Burr Oak Woods Nature Center is home to wild turkeys, and the bird watching center is a wonderful observation room where families can watch the birds strut and gobble!

Paint Me a Story - Thanksgiving Turkey Theme

Friday, Nov. 13, 10:30-11:30, Paint, Glaze & Fire Ceramics & Coffee House (12683 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, PaintGlazeAndFire.net). Paint a special pottery project that goes along with a favorite children's book. A wonderful time for parents (grandparents or nanny) and children to listen to a story and paint together!

Turkey Bowling

Saturday, Nov. 14, 2:00-4:00, Line Creek Community Center & Ice Arena (5940 NW Waukomis Dr., KCParks.org). Admission: $6 or free with donation of canned goods. Bowl on ice using a frozen turkey! The person who knocks down the most pins with a frozen turkey wins a free turkey.

Animal Tales: Turkey Strut

Wednesday, Nov. 18, 10:30-11:00, Ernie Miller Nature Park (909 N. Hwy. 7, Olathe, KS, ErnieMiller.com). Admission: $2/person, paid at site. Visit the nature center for stories, songs and surprises geared to preschool children, who must be accompanied by an adult. Come listen, learn and meet a special animal friend.

Turkey Trot

A 5k run on Thanksgiving morning at 9:00, and a 2-mile walk at 9:15, English Landing Park, Parkville, MO (816.213.0243, ParkvilleTurkeyTrot.org). Enjoy the 27th annual Parkville Turkey Trail Trot!