Sports & Recreation

Festival of Butterflies

Festival of Butterflies! July 26 thru August 11 | 9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily Flit and flutter out to Powell Gardens for this annual event focused on a favorite pollinator! Enjoy hands-on activities, interact with expert community partners, and walk among… more

Species Spotlight: Hunt for Berry Treasure

Species Spotlight: Hunt for Berry Treasure Saturday, July 13| 10:30-11:30 a.m. Join a Powell Gardens docent for a hunt for berry treasure. This family-friendly hike features a short walk (less than one mile) through our forest to our lotus pond… more

Drop-In Tour: Shady Secrets of the Woodland

Drop-In Tour: Shady Secrets of the Woodland Sunday, July 7 | 2 p.m. Join Powell Gardens docent Margaret Smith-Wisker for a focused look at the design, construction, and cool shade-loving understory of the David T. Beals III Woodland and Stream… more

Booms & Blooms: 25th Anniversary Celebration

Booms & Blooms: 25th Anniversary Celebration Saturday, June 29 | Gardens open at 9 a.m. | Fireworks begin at dusk Rain Date: Sunday, June 30 (Powell Gardens Members receive free admission and free parking) Join us for the 25th and… more

Freedom Run

Start Independence Day off with a 5K or 10K at the Lenexa Freedom Run. This is a family-friendly event with more than 1,300 participants. We welcome runners, walkers and strollers in the race. more

Moonlight Bike Ride

Enjoy an 11-mile, closed-course bike ride from Old Town Lenexa through the Meritex caves. Decorate your bicycle in lights for this fun family ride, sponsored in partnership with the Lenexa Optimist Club. Participate in the “Light the Night” contest at… more

Tails on the Trails Pet Festival

For a day of fun with your dog, come to Lenexa’s Tails on the Trails Pet Festival. You can browse pet vendors’ booths, participate in the pet talent show, let your pooch plunge into the dog swims and watch demonstrations,… more

Species Spotlight: Pond Eco Systems

Species Spotlight: Pond Eco Systems Saturday, June 8, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Join a Powell Gardens docent for a family-friendly walk to our education pond. After investigating the unique features of the pond, families will use watercolors to paint pictures. This experience… more

Nature Connects®: Art with LEGO® Bricks exhibition May 4th thru July 28th

Nature Connects®: Art with LEGO® Bricks Saturday, May 4– Sunday, July 28| 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily Join us this summer for a unique exhibition featuring the LEGO® brick sculptures of artist, Sean Kenney. Explore the gardens and encounter… more

4th Annual Chip in 4 Charity Golf Tournament

8:00 AM—Light breakfast and flight registration at the Creekmoor Clubhouse 9:00 AM—Shot-gun start $400 per four person team or $100 per individual, $50 Game Package (Mulligans, poker run & Duane Johnson Hole-$70 value) • Lunch at conclusion of the tournament.… more