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Upcoming events in Kansas City and surrounding areas.

Kansas City Garden Symposium 2024

Rockhurst University Arrupe Hall 5351 Forest Ave, Kansas City, MO, United States

The Kansas City Garden Symposium is hosted annually by Gardeners Connect. The full-day symposium is planned for Saturday, March 16, in Arrupe Hall on the campus of Rockhurst University, 54th […]

$99

Mushroom Hunting 101 – Virtual

Mushrooms are a delight for people and animal alike. Explore the realm of the fungi and learn what role they play in our environment at a free, virtual event with […]

Night at the Arboretum

Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens 8909 W. 179th St., Overland Park, KS, United States

Embrace the arrival of spring during our celebration of the Spring Equinox. Revel in the beauty of the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, which stays open late for this […]

$5

Biergarten Thursdays

Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens 8909 W. 179th St., Overland Park, KS, United States

Experience the perfect blend of craft brews and delectable bites, surrounded by the inviting ambiance of the gardens at the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens. A $40 ticket includes […]

$40

Native Plants at Noon – Virtual

Spring is stirring across the Midwest. Take a virtual tour of the native gardens at the Missouri Department of Conservation's Anita B. Gorman Conservation Discovery Center. Guided by native landscape specialist […]

KC Community Gardens Spring Plant Sale

Kansas City Community Gardens 6917 Kensington Ave., Kansas City, United States

Shop a variety of plants that were grown in the Kansas City Community Gardens (KCCG) greenhouse, including asparagus, berries, broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, collards, kale, and lettuce. Onion, leek […]

KC Community Gardens Spring Plant Sale

Kansas City Community Gardens 6917 Kensington Ave., Kansas City, United States

Shop a variety of plants that were grown in the Kansas City Community Gardens (KCCG) greenhouse, including asparagus, berries, broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, collards, kale, and lettuce. Onion, leek […]

PlantRight Homestead Festival

Colonial Gardens 27610 East Wyatt Rd., Blue Springs, MO, United States

The two-day annual PlantRight Homestead Festival celebrates homesteading, self-sufficiency, and sustainable living at Colonial Gardens in Blue Springs, MO. Immerse yourself in speaker sessions, live demonstrations, and a marketplace with […]

$20 – $40

Hot Times in the Heartland Screening

Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art 4525 Oak St., Kansas City, MO, United States

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art is hosting a free screening of Hot Times in the Heartland, a new documentary about adapting to a changing climate in the Midwest. The screening […]

Climate Café Gathering – virtual

Climate Café Gatherings are community-based supportive gatherings to nurture and enhance the emotional well-being of those who are experiencing the negative emotional impacts of climate change, severe weather events, drought, […]

Hands-On in the Garden – Planting Cool Season Crops – Workshop

Kansas City Community Gardens 6917 Kensington Ave., Kansas City, United States

Kansas City Community Gardens (KCCG) is hosting a free workshop on garden planting. Come see planting techniques for cool season vegetable crops being demonstrated in the Beanstalk Children’s Garden. We […]

Botanical Survey at Stable M – Virtual Orientation

Botanical Belonging has partnered with a nearby 73-acre property called Stable M to launch a year-long series of botanical surveys aimed at teaching plant identification skills and fostering greater appreciation […]