Into the Night Fall Festival
Crafts, games, activities, entertainment & refreshments throughout the park, including a petting zoo, hayrides, and performers.
Live Animal Feeding
Come watch our snakes, turtles and other animals do what comes natural: eating! Animals are fed at 3pm, so catch them while they're still eating! Free, donations appreciated.
Nature Storytime
Hear a naturalist read a tale about an exciting animal, then make a fun craft to take home! Please call to register (816) 781-8598. For ages 3&up, free of charge, donations appreciated.
Nature Nuts Storytime
This walk-in storytime for ages 3–8 will take your children on a fantastic journey through forests, streams and other magical places as they read select books, followed by a hands-on nature activity.
Nature Nuts Storytime
This walk-in storytime for ages 3–8 will take your children on a fantastic journey through forests, streams and other magical places as they read select books, followed by a hands-on nature activity.
Nature Nuts Storytime
This walk-in storytime for ages 3–8 will take your children on a fantastic journey through forests, streams and other magical places as they read select books, followed by a hands-on nature activity.
Festival of Butterflies
Immerse yourself in the world of butterflies native and exotic! Special programming and family-friendly activities daily; special kids activities each weekend (Friday-Sunday) of the festival.
What’s out at Night?
Have you ever wondered what critters are out and about in your neighborhood when it’s dark? Learn about bats, owls, raccoons, opossums and some surprising species. Make an owl to take home and get an owl tattoo!
Free Admission Weekend at Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead
Visit Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead for free all weekend! The Farmstead is open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Cedar Cove Big Cat Feeding
Learn about big cats at Kansas City’s own big cat conservatory & education center! Facility open to visitors 10am-3pm; feeding time at 2pm.
