Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens

Address
8909 W. 179th St.
Overland Park, Kansas 66013 United States Get Directions
Phone 913.685.3604
Website https://www.opkansas.org/things-to-see-and-do/arboretum-and-botanical-gardens/

The 300-acre Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens is an educational, recreational and cultural resource for the Kansas City region.

At the Arboretum, visitors may experience and explore 13 gardens with more than 1,700 species of plants, trails that traverse rocky bluffs and bottomland paths; 180 acres of prairie home to native grasses and wildflowers; fauna, including birds, dragonflies, deer, snakes, and other wildlife; and formal and informal educational activities.

Categories: $ (Under $40 for 4), Accessible:yes, Going Places, Johnson County, Nature Centers & Gardens, Park'

Events at this venue

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  • Nature Storytime

    Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens 8909 W. 179th St., Overland Park, Kansas, United States

    Immerse yourself in the beauty of the outdoors with Nature Storytime, presented by Stepping Stones KC. Join us for a delightful blend of music, movement, and adventure as we explore […]

  • Night at the Arboretum

    Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens 8909 W. 179th St., Overland Park, Kansas, United States

    Experience the Arboretum after dark! See and learn about live hawks from Operation Wildlife, stargaze with the Astronomical Society of Kansas City, and take a glow hike at 5 p.m. or 6:30 p.m. The evening also features family activities, fire pits and more, all included with regular Arboretum admission.

  • Discovery Day at the Arboretum

    Discovery Day at the Arboretum
    Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens 8909 W. 179th St., Overland Park, Kansas, United States

    Craft time awaits on the first Tuesday of the month at the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens. Little explorers are in for a treat as they immerse themselves in […]

  • Movies @ The Arboretum: Encanto

    Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens 8909 W. 179th St., Overland Park, Kansas, United States

    Join us for Movies at The Arboretum under the stars at the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens! Gates open at 6 p.m., giving you plenty of time to grab delicious food and refreshing drinks and find the perfect spot with your chair or blanket. Enjoy yard games and explore our gift shop before the […]

  • Terra Luna

    Terra Luna
    Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens 8909 W. 179th St., Overland Park, Kansas, United States

    Immerse yourself in a spellbinding experience created exclusively for the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens by Quixotic! The limited-engagement multimedia installation guides guests on a wild journey through the grounds, culminating in an immersive performance uniting live music, dance, aerial acrobatics and more. Animated by the Arboretum’s transitioning seasons, the boundary-breaking event illuminates environment in surprising […]

  • Terra Luna

    Terra Luna
    Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens 8909 W. 179th St., Overland Park, Kansas, United States

    Immerse yourself in a spellbinding experience created exclusively for the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens by Quixotic! The limited-engagement multimedia installation guides guests on a wild journey through the grounds, culminating in an immersive performance uniting live music, dance, aerial acrobatics and more. Animated by the Arboretum’s transitioning seasons, the boundary-breaking event illuminates environment in surprising […]

  • Terra Luna – Adults Only

    Terra Luna
    Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens 8909 W. 179th St., Overland Park, Kansas, United States

    Immerse yourself in a spellbinding experience created exclusively for the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens by Quixotic! The limited-engagement multimedia installation guides guests on a wild journey through the grounds, culminating in an immersive performance uniting live music, dance, aerial acrobatics and more. Animated by the Arboretum’s transitioning seasons, the boundary-breaking event illuminates environment in surprising […]

  • Terra Luna

    Terra Luna
    Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens 8909 W. 179th St., Overland Park, Kansas, United States

    Immerse yourself in a spellbinding experience created exclusively for the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens by Quixotic! The limited-engagement multimedia installation guides guests on a wild journey through the grounds, culminating in an immersive performance uniting live music, dance, aerial acrobatics and more. Animated by the Arboretum’s transitioning seasons, the boundary-breaking event illuminates environment in surprising […]

  • Terra Luna – Adults Only

    Terra Luna
    Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens 8909 W. 179th St., Overland Park, Kansas, United States

    Immerse yourself in a spellbinding experience created exclusively for the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens by Quixotic! The limited-engagement multimedia installation guides guests on a wild journey through the grounds, culminating in an immersive performance uniting live music, dance, aerial acrobatics and more. Animated by the Arboretum’s transitioning seasons, the boundary-breaking event illuminates environment in surprising […]

  • Terra Luna – Adults Only

    Terra Luna
    Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens 8909 W. 179th St., Overland Park, Kansas, United States

    Immerse yourself in a spellbinding experience created exclusively for the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens by Quixotic! The limited-engagement multimedia installation guides guests on a wild journey through the grounds, culminating in an immersive performance uniting live music, dance, aerial acrobatics and more. Animated by the Arboretum’s transitioning seasons, the boundary-breaking event illuminates environment in surprising […]

  • Cottonwood Tales at the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens

    Cottonwood Tales at the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
    Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens 8909 W. 179th St., Overland Park, Kansas, United States

    Let curiosity take root at Cottonwood Tales! Your little ones are invited to join O.P. the Bookworm, Miss Laurel and friends on the first Saturday of each month (except July) at 10 a.m. for an interactive story time filled with nature-themed tales, fingerplays and musical fun. We’ll gather at the Education Center or head outdoors […]