• Heartland Art Guild Miniature Arts Show

    20th Annual Heartland Art Guild International Miniature Paintings and Sculptures Art Show. Over 200 entries, adjudicated, subject matter appropriate for all ages. Artwork is for sale - proceeds to artists and scholarship fund. Free Admission. M-F...

  • Thomas & Friends: Explore the Rails

    Thomas & Friends: Explore the Rails
    Crown Center 2450 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, Missouri, United States

    All aboard for fun learning adventures with Thomas The Tank Engine as you help him be a "Really Useful Engine." Explore the sights and sounds of the Island of Sodor: visit Knapford Station and the Sodor Steamworks, climb inside Thomas' cab, fix P...

  • Critter Feeding

    Discover what’s for dinner at Burr Oak Woods as the captive amphibians, fish, and turtles enjoy their feast every Tuesday and Friday. The snakes are fed on the second and fourth Wednesday.

  • Overland Park Star Spangled Spectacular

    Enjoy a free evening of concerts, food and fireworks at Overland Park Star Spangled Spectacular at Corporate Woods Founders’ Park on July 4, 2025.

    Schedule:
    5 p.m. – Food trucks open, follow your nose to barbecue, funnel cakes, hot dogs and m...

  • Celebration in the Park – 4th of July

    Time to light up the sky with the best fireworks in the Metro! Spend your 4th of July at Leawood City Park! Enjoy FREE activities for all ages, like mechanical bull rides, rock climbing, inflatables, face painting, caricatures, and more! We'll al...

  • FRIDAY SUMMER CONCERTS IN THE PARK

    Fridays, 6:30pm – 8:30pm
    Central Park at Zona Rosa (green space next to Bravo Italian Cucina)
    Bring a chair, blanket and friends and enjoy FREE concerts in Zona Rosa’s Central Park this summer. Schedule listed below. Come early for and get dinn...

  • First Fridays in the Crossroads

    First Fridays are a local favorite with galleries and shops remaining open from 7-9 pm the first Friday of each month.

  • Little Acorns

    Join volunteer naturalists for a fantastic journey through forests, streams and other magical places as they read select books.

  • Saturday Morning Free Program

    A 30-minute free program on nature topics will be presented each day. Programs may include a short video, slide show and of course going outdoors to enjoy birds, wildflowers, bugs or a stroll through the park. All ages are welcome. Children under 14

  • Mother Nature Reads

    Bring your children for a fun morning and hear Mother Nature read a story. Make a craft and take it home. Occasionally, a presentation with one of our education animals is given.

  • Heartland Art Guild Miniature Arts Show

    20th Annual Heartland Art Guild International Miniature Paintings and Sculptures Art Show. Over 200 entries, adjudicated, subject matter appropriate for all ages. Artwork is for sale - proceeds to artists and scholarship fund. Free Admission. M-F...