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Bird Walk

05/14/2022 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am – Led by birding experts and Arboretum volunteers, this walk will teach you want to watch and listen for when visiting the birds of the Arboretum. Nearly 100 different species of birds have been identified at the Arboretum, giving you plenty to look forward to. Please dress appropriately. Closed toe shoes and long pants are recommended. […]

Working With Pastels

05/14/2022 @ 11:00 am – Learn to paint with pastels surrounded by the beauty of the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens. Register Online

Art at the Center Opening Reception

05/20/2022 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm – See the featured Art at the Center for May 6 through June 20 at the opening reception on Friday, May 20. This month’s artwork features Artist Kwanza Humphrey, with an exhibition titled, “Naturally Human.”

Bird Walk

05/21/2022 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am – Led by birding experts and Arboretum volunteers, this walk will teach you want to watch and listen for when visiting the birds of the Arboretum. Nearly 100 different species of birds have been identified at the Arboretum, giving you plenty to look forward to. Please dress appropriately. Closed toe shoes and long pants are recommended. […]

City Offices Closed

05/30/2022 @ All Day – City offices, including City Hall and Sanders Justice Center, will be closed for the holiday.

Discovery Kits at the Gardens

06/01/2022 @ 9:00 am – Every month the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens welcomes you to visit us and learn! Our education team has put together a monthly kit for your family to enjoy nature, learn about the season and be creative. Get outside, learn about birds, create wearable art and get your hands dirty. Our kits will have […]

Discovery Kits at the Gardens

06/02/2022 @ All Day – Every month the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens welcomes you to visit us and learn! Our education team has put together a monthly kit for your family to enjoy nature, learn about the season and be creative. Get outside, learn about birds, create wearable art and get your hands dirty. Our kits will have […]

Free Admission Day

06/04/2022 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm – Enjoy a free day of admission at Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead.

Safety Day

06/04/2022 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm – Start your summer off safely with Safety Day! Come interact with members of emergency services, hospitals and safety organizations.

Free Admission Day

06/05/2022 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm – Enjoy a free day of admission at Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead.

Free Admission Day

06/07/2022 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm – Visit the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens for free.

Janie Next Door Concert

06/16/2022 @ 10:00 am – Sing and dance along with Jane “Janie Next Door” Christison at this free children’s concert.

Tomahawk Ridge Aquatic Center 30th Birthday Party

06/18/2022 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Visit Tomahawk Ridge Aquatic Center and throw it back to 1992 with us as the pool celebrates 30 years of operations. There will be a DJ, games and food trucks. Admission to the pool is free after 4 p.m. for this event.

City Offices Closed

06/20/2022 @ All Day – City offices, including City Hall and Sanders Justice Center, will be closed for the Juneteenth holiday.

Animal Sculpture Class

06/20/2022 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm – The Overland Park Arboretum is offering sculpture classes by local sculptor Glenn Lavezzi from the InterUrban Arthouse. Glenn will teach participants how to sculpt any one of three animals you might see at the Arboretum using water-based clay. Art supplies are provided. Parental presence is required. Register online at https://oppr.opkansas.org/KS/overland-park-ks/catalog.

Animal Sculpture Class

06/22/2022 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm – The Overland Park Arboretum is offering sculpture classes by local sculptor Glenn Lavezzi from the InterUrban Arthouse. Glenn will teach participants how to sculpt any one of three animals you might see at the Arboretum using water-based clay. Art supplies are provided. Parental presence is required. Register online at https://oppr.opkansas.org/KS/overland-park-ks/catalog.

June Bug Ball

06/23/2022 @ 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm – Celebrate National Pollinators Week and learn about bugs and other garden friends at the June Bug Ball! Connect with nature and discover the various habitats around us. Come dressed as your favorite bug and enjoy crafts, a bug petting zoo, and a variety of activities and live entertainment.

Animal Sculpture Class

06/24/2022 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm – The Overland Park Arboretum is offering sculpture classes by local sculptor Glenn Lavezzi from the InterUrban Arthouse. Glenn will teach participants how to sculpt any one of three animals you might see at the Arboretum using water-based clay. Art supplies are provided. Parental presence is required. Register online at https://oppr.opkansas.org/KS/overland-park-ks/catalog.