| With 219 parks, 10 community centers, 5 golf courses, 4 museums and much more, you'll find there is always something to do with Kansas City, Missouri Parks and Recreation. So, what are you waiting for? Come Out and Play! |
| Dippin' Dogs Party |
 Wednesday, September 94:00-7:00pm
The Springs Aquatics Center
Unleash the fun at The Springs Aquatics Center! Bring the family dog for one last celebration before the pools are drained for the season.
Sports Radio 810 WHB's host Kevin Kietzman will be broadcasting live. There will be dog businesses, rescue organizations, door prizes, contests and give-aways! All dogs, and children under 10, must be supervised by an adult. Admission is $10 and proceeds benefits KC Parks and local rescue organizations. Visit the Dippin' Dogs website for details. |
| Tour of Missouri |
 Sunday, September 13
12:00-6:00pm
Washington Square Park
Pershing & Grand Boulevard
The top professional cycling teams in the world will race through Missouri September 7-13 for the third Tour of Missouri. For the first time, the 612-mile race will conclude in Kansas City with a circuit race that will take riders through the greater downtown area, Penn Valley Park, along the riverfront and KC's historic boulevards and parkways.
RACE DETAILS Circuit length: 10.2 miles (7 laps); Total length: 72.3 miles
Who: 120 cyclists from 15 teams, including seven teams that won 14 of 21 stages of the recent Tour de France.
Start/Finish: Crown Center, Grand Boulevard at Washington Square Park (just north of Pershing Road), Race begins at 2:00pm
Special Events:
Health and Wellness Expo, 12:00-6:00pm. The Expo will include food, beverages, exhibitors, vendors, children's activities, bike demonstrations and free bike parking.
Bike Helmet Give Away, 12:00-6:00pm. Stop by the Expo and get a free kid's bike helmet courtesy of Bike Source, while supplies last.
Kids Ride, 12:30pm. A free bicycle ride for children along part of the race course. Line up at Start/Finish Line on Grand.
The International and National Federation for Cycling has recognized the Tour of Missouri as one of the top five ranked events outside of Europe. More information: www.tourofmissouri-kc.com or www.tourofmissouri.com. |
| Kansas City Cup Challenge and Festival |
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Saturday, September 19 and
Sunday, September 20
10:00am - 2:00pm
Swope Park, Camp Lake of the Woods
Don't miss this exciting new event celebrating Swope Park's improved trail system. Cyclocross racing will take place on Saturday, with mountain bike races and a trail run on Sunday. Kid races will occur on both days. The festival will bring to you all the latest and greatest in bike gear, bike information, trail guides and more!!
For more information or to register, click here!!
The event is managed and promoted by Heartland Sports Promotions (HSP) in partnership with Earthriders Trails Association (ERTA) and the KCMO Parks and Recreation Department. The Kansas City Cup Festival is a fund raising event for the new trail network throughout Swope Park. |
| 2009 Kansas City Zoo Run |
 Saturday, September 194 mile run/walk at 8:30 am
1 mile run/walk at 9:30 am
Kansas City Zoo in Swope Park
Sign up now, for one of the fastest growing runs in Kansas City, all while helping chimpanzees!! Proceeds for the 2009 Zoo Run for the Chimps will go to a specific conservation project endorsed by the Chimpanzee Species Survival Plan (SSP).
All over the world, chimpanzees are facing great challenges. These conservation projects are committed to advancing the care of chimpanzees and making a stand on some of the critical issues facing chimpanzees today -- both here in the United States and overseas in their native Africa, including the bushmeat crisis and deforestation.
Register early and save money! Corporate team registration also available. For more information or to sign up, click here!!
Sponsored by the Kansas City Zoo, KCTV 5, KSMO TV, KCTE 1510, Sports Radio 810, Garry Gribble's Sports, 360 Architecture, Service Management Group, Saucony, Event Midwest, and the KCMO Parks and Recreation Department. |
| W.O.W. (Wonders of Outdoor Wildlife) |
 September 25 - September 26
Overnight camping experience
Camp Lake of the Woods Swope Park
Register Now! Deadline September 12! Calling all adventurous families wanting to experience the great outdoors in the big city!! Join us for the 4th annual Kansas City W.O.W. program at Camp Lake of the Woods in Swope Park. Your family will see nature and experience outdoor fun! Experience a night and day nature hike, over-night camping, great food, music, archery, canoe trip, fishing, geocaching and much more!
Cost is only $25.00 per family (up to 6 family members) or $10 per person. For an information booklet, click here.
W.O.W. is sponsored by Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Bass Pro Shops, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services, Missouri Department of Conservation, Wonders of Wildlife, National Park Service, and KCMO Parks and Recreation Department. | |
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ONGOING: Car Free Weekends along Cliff Drive. Gates are closed Friday, 2:00pm until Monday, 8:00am
ONGOING: Farmer's Market in Ilus Davis Park. Thursdays through October 1, 10:30am-1:00pm
Thru September 11: Swope Park-A Photographic Essay by Paul McMillian, Southeast Community Center in Swope Park
September 2: Wellness Wednesday, City Market, 10:00am to 2:00pm
September 4,5 and 6: KC Irish Fest, Crown Center and Washington Square Park
September 5: Free movie at Southeast Community Center, Monster House, 3:30pm.
September 8: Picnic in the Park with music by the Bon Ton Four quartet, Loose Park Rose Garden, 6:00pm. Free!!
September 16: Kansas City Beautiful "George" Awards, World War I Museum at Liberty Memorial, presented by the Kessler Society, 6:00pm
September 18 - 20: Gesneriad Society Show and Sale, Garden Center at Loose Park. For more info, call 816-784-5300
September 19: Walk from Obesity, Theis Park, 9:00am
September 25: Sunset Safari, Kansas City Zoo
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