Join us for a fun and FREE Earth Day celebration at Ironwoods Park (14701 Mission Rd.)! Pick up a complimentary tree seedling, get creative with nature-inspired crafts at the Prairie Oak Nature Center and the Historic Oxford Schoolhouse, and enjoy hands-on activities for all ages. No registration is required!
Glow in the Dark UV Night Hike
Experience George Owens Nature Park in a whole new light at our Glow in the Dark UV Night Hike! We will explore the paved Butterfly Trail after sunset searching for what naturally glows as the sun goes down. Here are some of the things we hope to spot:
- Millipedes and lichens
- Scorpions and click beetles
- Flowers and plants that naturally glow
We’ll provide the ultraviolet flashlights; you just come ready to explore what you can’t see in the daylight!
- Thursday, April 16
- 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
- All ages and abilities welcome
Registration required: Call (816) 325-7115
Must register by April 14
Cost: $12 per person
Come and explore George Owens Nature Park in a whole new way – at night!
LEGO® F1® – themed ‘Build the Thrill Event’
- April 16 – May 25
- During Opening Hours
Get ready to race at this exclusive LEGO® F1® – themed ‘Build the Thrill Event’ only at LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Kansas City! Grab your pit pass and drivers briefing and choose your team. Get hands-on with LEGO® bricks to create a minifigure driver and build an ultimate race car, before putting them through their paces! Will you take pole position?
Head to the pit stop and take on the build challenges to beat the clock, before taking part in an awesome race! Plus, visit LEGO® F1® in MINILAND what scenes will you spot?
Our Master Model Builders and Playmakers will be on hand with top tips and trackside inspiration, as you drive wheel to wheel with other guests. Complete all the challenges and celebrate your racing action… Will you take pole position?
Rev those engines and join in the LEGO® F1® fun at LEGOLAND Discovery Center Kansas City now!
May the Fourth Be With You
Celebrate the galaxy…that’s not too far away. Enjoy food trucks, games, Star Wars trivia, and more at our May the Fourth Be With You event. KC Bricklab will return with some “out-of-this-world” displays. Plenty of Legos available for kids to build their own Death Star.
Penguin March
Join us for one of our coolest traditions—Penguin March at Helzberg Penguin Plaza! Watch as these charismatic penguins waddle, explore, and parade through the plaza while enjoying the fresh outdoor air and engaging with their animal care team. It’s a delightful opportunity to see these fan favorites up close and learn more about their behaviors, personalities, and care.
Penguin Marches are FREE with zoo admission!
32nd Annual Dogtober Fest
Who let the dogs out? We did, and it’s paw-ty time! Grab your leash and your furry best friend and head to the Kemper Outdoor Education Center for the ulti-mutt dog lover’s day out! Join 3,000+ pups and their people for a tail-wagging celebration packed with fun, fur, and fetch-worthy activities. Explore 90+ pawsome booths featuring everything from pet supply crafters and photographers to dog rescues and veterinarians.
Show off your pup’s talents in crowd-favorite contests like Best Trick, Dog/Owner Look-Alike, Best Tail-wagger, and the Howl-o-ween Costume Contest. Try out an agility course with your dog or see what kind of high-flying acrobatics they can do in our frisbee contest and join in other family-friendly games – from Musical Discs to Bobbing for Biscuits, there’s a surprise around every corner. Come wag, play, and make it a day to remember: it’s FUN for the dogs, FUN for their humans (that’s you!), and FUN FOR EVERYONE!