Entertainment, Arts & Culture

“Wounds Many” by Keith Secola

Keith Secola will join us on June 7 in partnership with AIGA KC. Secola grew up in the Southwest and belongs to the Northern Ute and Anishinaabe nations. He earned an MFA from California College of the Arts in San Francisco, focusing on… more

Members-Only LEGO® Brick Build Demonstration

Members-Only LEGO® Brick Build Demonstration Saturday, June 8 | 1-4 p.m. See a Master Builder in action and ask questions as they create a masterpiece made completely of LEGO® Bricks during this members-only event! Drop into the Visitor Center for… more

Species Spotlight: Wonderful Water Lotus

Species Spotlight: Wonderful Water Lotus Saturday, June 8 | 10:30-11:30 a.m. Join a Powell Gardens docent for a family-friendly walk to our lotus pond. After investigating the unique features of the water lotus, families will use watercolors to paint pictures… more

Saturday Rhythm & Blooms

Saturday Rhythm & Blooms Saturday, June 8 | 12-4pm Enjoy the rhythm of live music, libations, and the blooms of the season Second Saturdays through the summer. Purchase tasty bites from Cafe´ Thyme or Perennial Gifts, the garden gift shop,… more

Meet the Artists Opening Reception

Meet the Artists Opening Reception Sunday, June 2 | 2-4 p.m. Join artists Barbara Neth and Ellie Behrmann in the Grand Hall of the Visitor Center for cookies and lemonade to celebrate their artwork. Color, light, and reflection are key… more

Watercolor Works by Barbara Neth and Ellie Behrman

Watercolor Works by Barbara Neth and Ellie Behrman May 31 thru July 21 | 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. This special exhibition in the Visitor Center showcases the beautiful potential of watercolor. Barbara Neth and Ellie Behrman are inspired by… more

Goats in the Garden! Tour

Goats in the Garden! Tour Sunday, May 26 | 2-3 p.m. Meet docent Mary Smead in the Grand Hall of the Visitor Center to find out more about the use of goats to help manage the diversity of plants in… more

Goats in the Garden! Tour

Goats in the Garden! Tour Saturday, May 25 | 2-3 p.m. Meet docent Betty Boyd in the Grand Hall of the Visitor Center to find out more about the use of goats to help manage the diversity of plants in… more

Dog’s Day Out

Dog’s Day Out Saturday, May 25 | 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Join us for this special day allowing visitors to bring their furry friends for a stroll through designated areas of the Garden. Dogs must have current vaccinations and remain on… more

Family Frolic: Backyard Bugging

Family Frolic: Backyard Bugging Saturday, May 11 | 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Dig in dirt, sift through pond sludge, and chase down aerial insects in search of some of the most unique invertebrates found in Missouri. Missouri Master Naturalists… more