JCPRD summer park hours begin March 1

Summer hours of  5 a.m. to 11 p.m. go into effect March 1 for many Johnson County Park and Recreation District parks. These summer hours will stay in effect through Oct. 31.

District parks impacted by the change in hours are: Shawnee Mission Park,...

Free Coffee with the Birds program offered on Tuesday mornings at Ernie Miller Nature Center

Come enjoy winter bird watching from the comfort of an indoor wildlife viewing room during an informal program being offered for ages 18 and older at the Johnson County Park and Recreation District's Ernie Miller Nature Center.

With the lack of foliage and...

50 Plus Bingo sessions planned on Feb. 5 & 26

"Candyland®" and "Carnival" are themes for bingo games being presented in February by the 50 Plus Department of the Johnson County Park and Recreation District. 

All of this season’s bingo sessions begin at 1:...

Learn about upcoming travel destinations when JCPRD presents a 50 Plus Travel Show on Feb. 25

Join fellow travelers in search of new destinations to explore and trips to take when the 50 Plus Department of the Johnson County Park and Recreation District presents a Travel Show on Tuesday, Feb. 25, at the Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse.

During this free ...

Kid's Garage Sale set for Feb. 29 at Mill Creek Activity Center

Kids and parents of kids are hereby notified of a Kid’s Garage Sale planned in late February at the Johnson County Park and Recreation District’s Mill Creek Activity Center.

This event is the perfect opportunity to get rid of extra stuf...

Next Johnson County Museum digital exhibit marks 100 years of 100 years of women’s right to vote

The year 2020 is the centennial of the 19th Amendment, and a great time to reflect on Women and the Vote, which just happens to be the name of a temporary digital exhibit coming to the Johnson County Museum beginning March 1.

“This exhibit will e...

Gary L. Haller Trail is destination for 50 Plus Walking Club outings in March & April

Explore the Gary L. Haller Trail in the Mill Creek Streamway Park during an eight-session weekly walking program being launched by the 50 Plus Department of the Johnson County Park & Recreation District in early March.

Titled simply Mill Creek Streamwa...

Animal Tales Storytime sessions continue on March 4, 10, and 25

"Furry Friends" and "Snake Surprise" are the themes of March Animal Tales Storytime sessions being presented at two locations by the Johnson County Park and Recreation District’s Outdoor Education Department. 

March A...

50 Plus Bingo sessions planned on March 4, 18, & 26

"March Madness™" "Dr. Seuss®" and "Van Gogh" are themes for bingo games being presented in March by the 50 Plus Department of the Johnson County Park and Recreation District. 

All of this season&...

Next Little Critters Day Out program is March 5 at Ernie Miller Nature Center

Your Little Critter will enjoy two hours of fun and education on March 5 as you enjoy some personal time during a program being offered by the Johnson County Park and Recreation District’s Outdoor Education Department.

Little Critters Day Out is ...

Afternoon Tea at the Clubhouse for 50 Plus is March 5

Enjoy a traditional afternoon tea  in early March during a special event being planned by the 50 Plus Department of the Johnson County Park and Recreation District.

This Afternoon Tea at the Clubhouse comes complete with complete with finger sandw...

Next Morning Flow Yoga class begins March 6 at Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse

Get energized with a program called Morning Flow Yoga being offered by the Johnson County Park and Recreation District beginning in early March.

In this moderate intensity program, participants will build heat, stamina, strength, and flexibility while movi...

Clay classes for preschool and youth start March 7

Clay classes for youth are being offered by the Johnson County Park & Recreation District beginning March 7.

The classes are: Clay Creations for ages three through six and six through 12, and Potter’s Wheel Mini Series for ages 13 through 15....

Celebrate Girl Scouts founder during March 7 event at Ernie Miller Nature Center

Through an interpretive presentation, come meet a woman who loved adventure and nature and believed the radical notion that girls should go camping. 

This special event, called Juliette’s Dream, is being planned at the Ernie Miller Natur...

Next museum Retro Storytime program on March 11 at the Johnson County Museum

Parents and their preschoolers will love stories and illustrations from long ago, read by a special guest from the 1950s All-Electric House during a series of programs being offered monthly through April at the Johnson County Museum.

This program is called...

Park Perfect Lawns program for adults is March 11 in Meadowbrook Park

Learn the basics of good lawn care and maintenance during a program being offered in mid-March by the Johnson County Park and Recreation District at the Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse.

This one-hour program  is called Park Perfect Lawns, and will be i...

Next Wednesday Walk for 50 Plus takes participants to St. Joseph, Mo., on March 11

Since 1902, St. Joseph’s Krug park has delighted residents and visitors alike.  Experience the park for yourself when the 50 Plus Department of the Johnson County Park and Recreation District presents a Wednesday Walk at this site on Ma...

Irish Celebration with Celtique for 50 Plus is March 12 at Matt Ross Community Center

Celebrate National Irish American Heritage Month during an annual special event being planned by the 50 Plus department of the Johnson County Park and Recreation District.

This event, called Irish Celebration with Celtique, involves a special performance b...

Take part in an evening of socializing, discovery, and learning at the next Culture After Dark

The third monthly installment of the Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center’s Culture After Dark is scheduled for Thursday, March 12. 

This program is presented by the Johnson County Park and Recreation District’s Culture Di...

Start spring break with Family Fun Bingo Night on March 13 at Roeland Park Community Center

Kick off this year’s spring break with an intergenerational special event being planned by the Johnson County Park and Recreation District in mid-March. 

This event, which is now is its fifth year, is called Family Fun Bingo Night. This ...

Next Kids' Day Out programs at Johnson County Museum set for March 13, & 16-20

Youth ages five to 10 are invited to come have fun at the Johnson County Museum during six days in March when school is not in session. Those dates include Friday, March 13, and all five of the individual days of this year’s Spring Break, Monday...

Enjoy Dino O'Dell concert at Johnson County Museum on March 13

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

Dino O’Dell will perform  beginning at 10 a.m. on Friday, March 13,  at the Johnson County Museum, lo...

Savages and Princesses - The Persistence of Native American Stereotypes exhibit ends March 14

A temporary exhibit featuring artwork by nationally-recognized indigenous artists meant to bring attention to  the topic of Native American will be coming to an end in mid-March at the Johnson County Museum.

Savages and Princesses - The Persistenc...