Turkey Time

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

Turkey Watching

Burr Oak Woods Nature Center (1401 NW Park Rd., Blue Springs, MO) 816.228.3766, www.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!

Turkey Magician

Nov 10, 2:30-3:30, at MCPL Excelsior Springs Branch, 816.630.6721

November is a time for traditions. Did you know magicians have a few traditions of their own? Find out what wisdom wizards pass on to each other, and see if your neighborhood magician can remember all the stories he's been told, or if he's just a turkey with a magic wand! 8 Silly Rabbits magic needs lots of help from kids who love books and know lots of stories, so be ready to join the show!

Pint Size Turkey Day

Nov. 16, 10:00-Noon. Must register. Harris Park Community Center, Lee’s Summit, MO, 816.969.1500

Come have a gobble gobble good time! There will be fun activities, crafts and a snack! For ages 1+. Cost: $5 until Oct. 30; $6 thereafter.

Turkey Bowling

Line Creek Community Center & Ice Arena, 5940 NW Waukomis Dr.

Saturday, Nov. 17, 2:00-4:00. $5 includes skate rental.

The Pilgrims would have wanted you to skate, bowl on ice and throw snowballs, just for the fun of it. Come one, come all—and maybe win your Thanksgiving Turkey!

Turkey Trot

Thanksgiving morning, 9:00, English Landing Park, Parkville, 816.213.0243, www.ParkvilleTurkeyTrot.org

Participate in the 24th annual Parkville Turkey Trail Trot! 5k run, 9:00; 2-mile walk, 9:15. Note: No dogs or strollers allowed in either event.