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Upcoming events in Kansas City and surrounding areas.

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 special evening. Explore the gardens as they begin to bloom under the starlit sky, encounter the wonders of wildlife with Operation Wildlife and gaze at […]

$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 beer, food, and admission to the gardens from 6 - 8 pm. On March 28, Biergarten Thursdays will feature Transport Brewery, Twenty Four Catering, and […]

$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 Alix Daniel and Cydney Ross, outdoor program manager with Deep Roots KC, this program features a live look at native plants of interest plus landscaping tips […]

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 and scallion plants and seed potatoes will also be available. Strawberries, raspberries, and blackberries will also be for sale. KCCG is a non-profit membership organization […]

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 and scallion plants and seed potatoes will also be available. Strawberries, raspberries, and blackberries will also be for sale. KCCG is a non-profit membership organization […]

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 over 50 vendors focused on organic produce, raising backyard animals, preserving food, and crafting handmade goods. The festival keynote speakers include: Rachael West, founder of […]

$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 will be held Saturday, March 23 at 2 PM. The full-length documentary from Prairie Hollow Productions features local including Lindsey Constance, co-founder of Climate Action […]

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, wildfires, environmental destruction, and more. Each session will include facilitators from The Resilient Activist as well as a Climate-Aware Therapist to guide the conversations in ways that […]

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 will be demonstrating planting seeds, vegetable plants, seed potatoes, onion sets and onion plant. Other demonstration will include; preparing the soil for planting, mulching and […]

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 of a diversity of local habitats. Botanical Belonging is on a mission to catalog the diversity this site holds, and they need help. Come learn […]

Spring Break Guided Hike

Minor Park 11477 Blue River Rd, Kansas City, MO, United States

Join the Heartland Conservation Alliance for a guided hike at Minor Park along the Blue River. The hikes are open to all ages. It includes a plant scavenger hunt using the iNaturalist or Seek app. You will have the opportunity to learn more about the plants around you and connect with the Blue River. Parking […]

Lenexa’s Winter Farmers Market

Lenexa City Hall 17101 W. 87th St. Pkwy., Lenexa, KS, United States

Support local growers and makers at Lenexa's indoor Winter Farmers Market. Expect cool season crops like onions and a variety of greens, along with mushrooms, pecans, cheese, meat, bakery and pantry items. Want to ensure that specific products are reserved for you? Preorder in advance from individual vendors by the Thursday before each Winter Farmers […]