Wining & Dining

First Hand Foundation’s Jeanne & Neal Patterson Legacy Golf Tournament

Experience two days full of golf, on-course games, food, fun, a reception and a luncheon where attendees can hear from children who benefited from the generosity of First Hand supporters. more

Wayside Waifs Fur Ball

Long hailed as one of the most popular and downright FUN social events in Kansas City, the Fur Ball is Wayside Waifs largest fundraiser, raising significant funds that directly support life saving programs and services. Featuring a different theme each… more

12 Bars of Charity

The 4th Annual 12 Bars of Charity is BACK on Saturday, December 14! Pick the Maroon Team to support Wayside Waifs and round up your friends, and come out to party for homeless pets. Last year 12 Bars of Charity - Kansas… more

Dancing with a Mission

This black tie event is a dance competition, dinner and live auction benefiting medical and dental clinics for the homeless, organized by the Health Outreach Foundation.  more

Holiday Home Decor: Wreath Making

Get your greens going and get inspiration for decking your halls for the holiday season. Join David Breedlove, Powell Gardens’ seasonal display specialist, in the classroom at Colonial Gardens for a hands-on workshop that will provide ideas for integrating a… more

Chinese New Year

Each winter, the Nelson-Atkins Museum hosts a Chinese New Year celebration, featuring live music, dance performances, a Chinese calligraphy demonstration, art activities, learning in our Chinese art gallery, Chinese food, as well as activities featuring the New Year’s zodiac animal. more

Kansas City’s Big Picnic

KC comes together for a fun-filled evening for all ages! In celebration of the Donald J. Hall Sculpture Park and National Parks and Recreation Month, the museum teams up with Kansas City Parks and Rec to create a GIANT picnic space. more

Public Cupping (Coffee Tasting)

The Roasterie Café holds free Public Cuppings (coffee tastings) on the second Wednesday of each month at the Lenexa Public Market. Come sample a variety of coffees from all over the world! Roasterie staff will guide you through the samples… more

FOOD TRUCK FRENZY IN OLD TOWN LENEXA

Come to Old Town to sample what the metro's best food trucks have to offer. Our Food Truck Frenzy events draw thousands of hungry folks! Limited seating available, feel free to bring a chair. Most food trucks accept debit/credit cards,… more

Horizon Academy Bayou Bash

The Annual Bayou Bash is the largest fundraiser of the year for Horizon Academy, with all funds benefiting students with learning disabilities. The evening will include a delicious Cajun-inspired dinner, fabulous auction items, cocktails and dancing. As the event approaches,… more