Sports & Recreation

Kansas City’s Big 12 Run

Celebrate your favorite team by wearing their colors while running along this great course that begins and ends in the heart of downtown Kansas City. Choose from the 1-mile, 5K, or 12K distance. Or, challenge yourself to a combo race!!… more

Docent Lead Tour: Spring Up!

Docent-Led Tour: Spring Up! Sunday, April 5 | 2 p.m. Free with garden admission Join docent Margaret Smith-Wisker on a guided tour through the David T. Beals Woodland & Stream Garden to discover and notice what early-spring ephemerals are starting… more

Bloom Fest: Head Outside

Bloom Fest: Head Outside April 11 - May 10, 2020 | Daily Head outside to encounter  buds, blossoms, and bulbs during our inaugural springtime festival celebrating the landscape newly abloom. Enjoy a walk through the Gardens and greet some friendly… more

SAGES: Spring Has Sprung!

SAGES: Spring has Sprung Thursday, April 16| 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. LOCATION: Powell Gardens Visitor Center, Multi-Purpose Room $35 (includes box lunch) Join Powell Gardens Director of Horticulture, Susan Mertz, for a short illustrated talk and brief walking tour… more

Work & Learn: Craft Cocktails

Work & Learn: Craft Cocktails Saturday, April 18 | 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. LOCATION: Powell Gardens Visitor Center, Multi-purpose room $35  Get the goods on great herbs to plant for use in some fabulous cocktails! Learn design and proper… more

Dog’s Day Out

Dog’s Day Out Saturday, April 18 |10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Festival Admission Applies | Members are Free Join us for this special day allowing visitors to bring their furry friends for a stroll through designated areas of the Garden.… more

Plant an Impact: Earth Day

Plant an Impact: Earth Day 2020 Saturday, April 18 | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Festival Admission Applies | Members are Free Make a positive environmental impact and enjoy the outdoors by celebrating Earth Day 2020 at Powell Gardens. Individuals,… more

Missouri Life Market Fair

Missouri Life Market Fair  Saturday & Sunday, April 25-26 |10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Festival Admission Applies | Members are Free   Join the best craftsman, brewers, distillers, artisans and winemakers Missouri has to offer at the second annual Best… more

Mother’s Day at Powell Gardens

Mother’s Day Saturday, May 10 | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Festival Admission Applies | Mother’s and Members are Free Treat your mom to a spring feast of the senses with a day out at Powell Gardens. Listen to live… more

Going the Distance for Brain Injury Memorial Day Run

Going the Distance for Brain Injury Run includes 10K, 5K, 1.5 Walk for Thought and Fun4kids. This race is the only event held in the beautiful, historic area of Ward Parkway.Click for more information. Going the Distance is the only… more