Create circle weavings inspired by the colors of spring blooms at Powell Gardens! Art and craft supplies, including yarn, will be available for use during the session. Students are encouraged to bring their own yarn and embellishments for their weavings. Recommended for ages 13 and older.
Join for a children’s printmaking session at Powell Gardens! Use leaves, flowers, and acrylic paints to create a unique work of art. All art supplies needed for this project will be available for use during the session. Recommended for ages 6-12.
South and Southeast Asian cultures come to the Nelson-Atkins at this radiant cultural festival. Passport to India features a vibrant fashion show, art activities, and several dance performances in classical and contemporary styles. Additionally, guests are invited to participate in interactive experiences in the South and Southeast Asian galleries.
The show is located at 63rd and Brookside Boulevard (one block east of Wornall) between 63rd Street and Meyer Boulevard. You don't want to miss the 2025 Brookside Art Annual! The 39th Anniversary show starts Friday, May 2nd at 5 pm and runs through Sunday, May 4th at 5 pm. The show is Kansas City’s…
Enjoy a day filled with family fun, games, crafts and music! Learn about 19th century wool production from sheep to shawl! Watch the flock receive their annual shearing, try your hand at spinning and weaving, and watch out interpreters demonstrate the wool making process from sheep shearing to carding and beyond. You’ll even be able…
A Benefit for Student Scholarships Thursday, May 8 | 6 - 9 p.m. Don’t miss the patron preview event for the End of Semester Exhibition + Sale. Experience a progressive evening filled with curated bites and cocktails as you explore studios, meet talented students and faculty, and view and purchase student work. Be captivated as…
Honor and celebrate the enduring contributions of African Americans with a full day of festivities. As part of city-wide observances and in partnership with JuneteenthKC, the free Juneteenth Celebration honors the enduring contributions of African Americans with a full day of festivities, including live music and dancing, storytelling performances, film screenings, and educational experiences in…
Every summer, Kansas City is invited to a massive bash on the Nelson-Atkins lawn. In celebration of the Donald J. Hall Sculpture Park and National Parks and Recreation Month, the Nelson-Atkins teams up with Kansas City Parks and Recreation to host a massive party on the museum’s south lawn. Fill up on local food trucks…
To Celebrate the historical connection between our national pastime and the hot dog, the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum (NLBM) in partnership with Hy-Vee, Pepsi and Farmland established the “Heart of America Hot Dog Festival” in 2013 to rave reviews. The family-friendly Festival includes live entertainment, mascots, games, autograph sessions, and trivia along with admission to…
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…