New Exhibit NOW OPEN!

Explore how a modern American society emerged in the 1920s at the Johnson County Museum's latest exhibit, THE TURBULENT TWENTIES! The decade is often viewed as a time of roaring fun, prosperity, and good feeling. while consumerism was up, jazz was hot, an...

FREE screening of Art21 Film!

The Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center presents a FREE Screening of Art21’s “San Francisco Bay Area”, an episode of Season 9. 

Refreshments available. Discussion to follow. 

“Art21 is a celebr...

Zombie Prom Auditions!

TTIP Winter Academy Zombie Prom Auditions September 29th from 12:00pm-5:00pm for ages 12-18.

Welcome to Ernie Miller Nature Center

Gatherings such as weddings, graduations, corporate events, and birthdays are welcome. To ensure the use of a shelter, reservations are recommended.

Step back to 1941 during next Homeschool History Adventures session on Dec. 7

Get a hands-on view of how Americans paved the way to victory during World War II during the next Homeschool History Adventures programs presented by the Johnson County Museum in early December.

During these programs, which are  for ages seven to ...

JCPRD January through April Catalog available after Nov. 19

The next issue of the Johnson County Park and Recreation District’s My JCPRD Activities catalog will be online at www.jcprd.com on Nov. 16 and available in print form the week of Nov. 19. Registration for classes in the catalog begins at 8:30 a....

Animal Tales Storytime sessions continue on Dec. 5, 12, and 19

Visits with Santa and Mrs. Clause, as well as a session about our feathered friends are the themes of  December Animal Tales Storytime sessions being presented at two locations by the Johnson County Park and Recreation District’s Outdoo...

18th Annual KC WildLands Native Christmas Tree Event planned on Dec. 1 at Mildale Farm

Kansas City WildLands, in partnership with Johnson County Park and Recreation District, is again offering the public an opportunity to remove invasive red cedars and take them home to decorate for the holidays! 

This year's event will take place f...

Continuing park and facility growth and popularity addressed with new JCPRD Safety Plan

Earlier this year, the Johnson County Board of Park and Recreation Commissioners approved a safety plan prepared by JCPRD staff to address safety needs for the years 2019 through 2030.  It includes a review of Johnson County Park Police staffing ...

JCPRD winter park hours begin Nov. 1

Winter hours of  7:30  a.m. to 8 p.m. go into effect Nov. 1 for many Johnson County Park and  Recreation District parks. These winter hours will stay in effect through Feb. 28.

District parks impacted by the new hours are: Herita...

Tellabration 2018 Set for Nov. 17 At Ernie Miller Nature Center

Want to  hear a good story? Come celebrate the International Day of Storytelling at the Johnson County Park and Recreation District's Ernie Miller Nature Center in Olathe. This event, called Tellabration, will take place on Saturday, Nov. 17, at ...

JCPRD gymnastics program offers new Turkey Time gymnastics clinic on Nov. 19 & 20

A new Thanksgiving-themed gymnastics special event for young gymnasts in levels 2 or 3  is being offered in late November by the gymnastics department of the Johnson County Park and Recreation District.

Called the Turkey Tumble  Advanced ...

Enjoy Thanksgiving week performance by Mr. Stinky Feet at Johnson County Museum on Nov. 20

Fun, music, and movement are in store when the Johnson County Museum presents a Kid-Friendly Musical Performance in late November.

Kansas City's own Jim "Mr. Stinky Feet" Cosgrove has delighted audiences throughout North America and Europe for ab...

Johnson County Museum offers Free Day on Nov. 21

Visit the Johnson County Museum for free on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving.

If you haven't experienced the museum in its Metcalf location - or even if you have - come enjoy the museum, including the 1950s All-Electric House, and the 2,500 square-foot ma...

Johnson County Museum to present free Lanesfield School Country Christmas event

Drop in for an old-fashioned Christmas during a special event being presented 11 times this holiday season by the Johnson County Museum at the Lanesfield Historic Site.

The program is called Lanesfield School Country Christmas and is for all ages. Experien...

Friendsgiving event is Nov. 27 at Cedar Lake Village

Bring your friends and enjoy a Friendsgiving event being presented by the 50 Plus Department of the Johnson County Park and Recreation District a few days after Thanksgiving.

Built around the idea that pumpkin pie and festivities shouldn't be reserved for ...

New Caroling with Celtique event for 50 Plus is Dec. 7 at Matt Ross Community Center

A local Irish band which has helped celebrate National Irish American Heritage Month for many years is now helping to ring in the winter holidays as well.

Caroling with Celtique is a new event being planned by the 50 Plus department of the Johnson County P...

Kids can do their shopping at sixth annual Holiday Marketplace on Dec. 8

A festive morning is planned at the Roeland Park Community Center on Dec. 8 when kids can do their Christmas shopping during a special event being planned by the Johnson County Park and Recreation District.

Now in its sixth year, Holiday Marketplace is the...

Breakfast with Santa for ages 3-5 offered at Ernie Miller Nature Center on Dec. 8

Children three to five can bring a parent and enjoy a morning meal followed by a visit with Santa during a program called Breakfast with Santa being presented by the  Johnson County Park and Recreation District.

Breakfast will take place beginning...

Museum Launches After-School Care Program for 2018-2019

It's New!  Be a part of the inaugural Museum Explorers Club -- an After-School Care program featuring cultural enrichment activities and outdoor play.  Enrollment starts on Monday, May 6 for the 2018-19 school year for children enrolled ...

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