Events

Look at what is happening around Kansas City 

If you’d like to list plants sales, gardening related meetings, classes and workshops, send details with contact information to elizabeth@kcgmag.com. Deadline for publishing in the January issue is December 10. This is a FREE listing.

 

Raytown Garden Club
The club is taking a Winter Break in December and January 2026. Meetings will resume on the first Tuesday of the month from February thru November at Blue Ridge Presbyterian Church, Raytown, MO 64133. Guests are always welcome. Mark your calendar for February 3, 2026. For more information please check out our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/RaytownGardenClub

PLANT SALES | OPEN HOUSES | AND MORE

Luminary Walk
Select nights Nov 26-Dec 30; at Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens. Featuring adults-only nights, crowd-free electric glow nights, and new this year, accessibility-friendly glow cart tours. Visit OPABG.ORG for more information and to purchase tickets.

22nd Annual Winter Solstice Torch Lit Hike
Thurs, Dec 4, 5-7p; George Owens Nature Park, 1601 Speck Rd, Independence, MO 64057. The Annual Winter Solstice Torch-Lit Hike is a great option for those outdoor enthusiasts. We invite you to enjoy the changing of the seasons as you walk through the beauty of George Owens Nature Park. Feel the warmth from the campfire as you celebrate the winter solstice. Walk a paved trail lit by torches and enjoy live birds of prey, ice sculptures, and hot chocolate. Complimentary travel mugs in limited quantity. Master Gardeners of Greater Kansas City will be present to provide gardening information. For more information visit https://www.independencemo.gov/events/21st-annual-winter-solstice-torch-lit-hike. Free program for all ages.

Santa Paws in the Park
Dec 6, 1-4p; at Loose Park, 5200 Wornall, Kansas City, MO. Get into the holiday spirit with a holiday costume competition and parade, photos with Santa, mistletoe paw art, and more…! Register and learn more at https://kcparks.org/event/santa-paws-in-the-park/. 

Christmas in the Country
Sat, Dec 13, 10a-4p; at Arnold’s Prairie Greenhouse and More!, 1430 Hwy 58, LeRoy, KS 66857. Come enjoy our peaceful country setting as you shop for holiday decorating and gift-giving. Holiday shopping event with artisans, food, make and take crafts and more. 620-964-2423

Plan It Native
Feb 10-11, 2026 at Kauffman Conference Center and Anita B Gorman Discovery Center. Registration now open. Full Access Ticket Price: $315. 21 Concurrent Sessions and a Vibrant Exhibit Hall. Native Landscape Design and Maintenance. Native Bee and Butterfly Conservation. Prairie Restoration Projects. Keynote Speakers: Camille Dungy, Author of Soil: A Black Mother’s Garden; Dr Abigail Lewis, Executive Director of Citizens for Conservation. Learn more and register at PlanItNative.org.

Kansas City Home & Flower Show
Feb 27-Mar 1, 2026; at Bartle Hall, Kansas City, MO Convention Center. The show boasts over 300 booths full of new and innovative products for upgrading your home and outdoor living space. Stroll through beautiful home, lawn, garden, and landscaping displays! Bring the kids for FREE and experience fun entertainment for the whole family! Explore an Immersive and Rare Butterfly Exhibition! Enjoy live performances all 3 days by America’s Got Talent fan favorite “Puppy Pals” – a family fun action-packed show where adopted and rescued dogs perform spectacular stunts & breathtaking feats! Ticket prices: Adult $15, Youth 16 & under are FREE! One admission ticket is good for both the KC Home & Flower Show and the Missouri Big Buck Show next door! Show hours: Friday Noon-8pm, Saturday 10am-7pm, & Sunday 10am-4pm; https://KCMOhomeshow.com/

Gardening Symposium in Paola, KS
“Nature, Science and Garden Design” Sat, Feb 28, 2026, 9a to 4p; Sponsored by the Marais des Cygnes Extension Master Gardeners, at Town Square, 15 Wea Street, Paola, KS. Speakers include Lenora Larson leading a soil safari, Dr. Jonathan Aguilar on being water-wise, Kristopher Dabner explaining garden design, and Anne Wildeboor about selecting the right plants. The $65 fee includes a box lunch. Pre-registration is required before Feb 13 at https://tinyurl.com/53hk3y7c. Find out more as it becomes available on: www.facebook.com/mdcemg or www.maraisdescygnes.ksu.edu or call the Paola Extension Office: 913- 294-4306.

 

CLASSES | WORKSHOPS

Gardening with a Master Gardener: Holiday Plant Care  KSRE Johnson County
Join us for this Virtual class session on Dec 2 at 2p to learn more about how to take care of common plants that help us ring in the holiday season such as poinsettias, Christmas Cactus, Mistletoe and more. What is this plant? How do I grow this? What should I put in my garden? So many questions and no one to ask until now. Join the K-State Extension Office on a variety of gardening topics and be free to discuss your gardening questions with a Master Gardener. This session will also talk about common plants and trees grown in our landscape that provide a holiday feel.  

K-State Garden Hour: Gifts for Gardeners
Join Calla Edwards for a fun virtual webinar on Dec 3 at 1p this holiday season! Finding the perfect holiday gift for gardeners can be a challenging task. These passionate individuals often spend their time outdoors and typically have an extensive collection of tools and supplies already. To assist you in your gift-giving endeavors, Calla Edwards, the Horticulture Agent for Butler County, conducted a survey among Master Gardeners and gardening enthusiasts. This survey revealed their favorite tools, supplies, and plants, providing you with a wealth of ideas for the gardener in your life.