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 […]
Nov. 26 – Dec. 30 Bring the whole family to stroll candlelit paths, enjoy live music, gnome and fairy villages, train displays and holiday lights at the Luminary Walk.
Kick off the holiday season with sparkle and cheer at the Holiday Luminary 5K at the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens! Be among the first to experience the Arboretum’s breathtaking holiday light display before it opens to the public. The race begins and ends near LongHouse Visitor Center, with festive fun all along the […]
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 the enchanting world of nature and creativity. Each month, a new make-and-take project unfolds on Discovery Day. Crafting supplies are included, and the projects are […]
Experience the magic of the Arboretum after dark! Join us for a special evening under the stars featuring Glow Hikes at 5:00 and 6:30 p.m., perfect for exploring nature in a new light. View the night sky through telescopes provided by the Astronomical Society of Kansas City during the New Moon, an ideal time for […]
This fall, Quixotic partners with Friends of the Arboretum to present Terra Luna, enticing you to take a wild journey through the moonlit gardens! Encounter dancers, musicians, aerial acrobatics, immersive art displays, photo ops, and adventure along the magical garden path. Tickets are available for two magical weekends only, September 11-13 & 18-20. Tickets are […]
Little explorers are in for a treat as they immerse themselves in the enchanting world of nature and creativity. Each month, a new make-and-take project unfolds on Discovery Day.
The first Tuesday of every month, admission to the Arboretum is free (Does not apply to rental fees.)
Join us this summer as the Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium's animal residents are joined by their prehistoric ancestors!
Dinosaurs Around the World, produced by Imagine, is free with Zoo admission and Friends of the Zoo memberships. You'll find 13 ...
Discover a vibrant variety of landscaping options at this Native Plant Sale at the Lenexa Farmers Market. Browse grasses, flowers, and other plants from local vendors. Be sure to stop by Lenexa Rain to Recreation's table to learn more about how you could get reimbursed for the cost of your plants through Lenexa's Cost Share Program. Native plants […]
Fourth Fridays Art Walks in Downtown Lee's Summit include showcases from local artists and live music performances that you can experience inside of our participating shops and restaurants! Join us for this exciting 2025 season.
Join us for family fun exploring STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) as part of the Remake Learning Days Kansas City! Play Rocket League in our Techology Lab, try 3D printing and TinkerCAD, try a VEX robotics challenge and wat...