Sports & Recreation


Family Frolic: Backyard Bugging

Family Frolic: Backyard Bugging Saturday, May 11th | 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. General Admission Applies | Members are FREE Dig in dirt, sift through pond sludge, and chase down aerial insects in search of some of the most unique… more

Family Frolic: Buzzed About Bees

Buzzed About Bees Saturday, June 22nd | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. General Admission Applies | Members are FREE Bring the Family out to Powell Gardens to get buzzed about bees during National Pollinator Week. The Heartland Beekeeping Association will… more

Family Frolic: Hedge Apple Days

Family Frolic: Hedge Apple Days Saturday, September 28th | 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. General Admission Applies | Members are FREE Search for, collect, and play with the unique seeds and seed pods from Missouri’s native plants during Hedge Apple… more

Family Frolic: Mad Scientist

Family Frolic: Mad Scientist Saturday, October 19th | 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. General Admission Applies | Members are FREE Get in the Halloween spirit for this mad-science experience. Arrive in costume and embark on a spooky (but kid-friendly) journey… more

Family Frolic: Winter Wonderland

Family Frolic: Winter Wonderland Saturday, December 14th | 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. General Admission Applies | Members are FREE Join in the family fun and enjoy the festive family activities during this drop-in event. Free hands-on activities for children… more

Yoga at the Kauffman Center

Join the Kauffman Center and Premier Partner Saint Luke’s Health System for Yoga at the Kauffman Center, a unique program to activate the mind, body and spirit. Two 60-minute sessions will take place in Brandmeyer Great Hall on March 16 and… more

Yoga at the Kauffman Center

Join the Kauffman Center and Premier Partner Saint Luke’s Health System for Yoga at the Kauffman Center, a unique program to activate the mind, body and spirit. Two 60-minute sessions will take place in Brandmeyer Great Hall on March 16 and… more

Northland Mother’s Day 5K/10K

  Northland Mother's Day 5K/10K. T he event will raise money to purchase school supplies for children in need at The Back to School Fair held in August. Designed by Runners for Runners. Certified 5K/10K course at the beautiful English… more

Drop in and Draw

Drop in and Draw! Celebrate the opening of Flores de Color and draw from live fresh flowers with our featured artists in the Grand Hall of the Visitor Center. Fun for all ages! Refreshments provided. Free with garden admission! When:… more

Golf for the Girls at the National

When: Monday,  June 17, 2019 at 10:00AM Where: The National Golf Club, 6700 N. National Drive, Kansas City, MO 64152 Cost: team of four = $600. Sponsorships available starting at $250. more