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!