South KC

Tour de Lakes

Enjoy one of the premier rides in the Kansas City metro. Choose four different routes around five different lakes. Full supported SAG's (Support and Gear stops) and a great lunch after the ride! The race is on June 22, 2024, at 7am. Register by June 3rd for a guaranteed t-shirt!

41st Annual Kid's Fishing Derby

Kids ages 2 to 15 show off their angling skills at this fun-filled family event. Activities include casting clinics, fishing demonstrations, and prizes for the top three heaviest fish in each age category: ages 6 and under, ages 7 to 10,  and ages 11 to 15.  Prize will also be awarded for the most fish caught over...

Sheep Shindig at Missouri Town

Don't miss the annual shearing of the sheep at Missouri Town Living History Museum.  You'll enjoy a day filled with family fun from games and crafts to music and  mayhem.  Watch our interpreters demonstrate the wool making process from sheep shearing to carding and beyond!  Get all the details below.&nbs...

Sand Cinema presents Barbie!

Barbie and Ken are having the time of their lives in the colorful and seemingly perfect world of Barbie Land. However, when they get a chance to go to the real world, they soon discover the joys and perils of living among humans.

48th Annual Fall Festival of Arts, Crafts & Music

Explore the sights and sounds of the harvest season! Historic interpreters, artisans, musicians, and crafters will bring to life the hard work and celebration that took place as the crops came in. Hitch a ride on a wagon, see sorghum being made, play a 19th century game, and make memories to last a lifetime!

30th Annual Dogtober Fest

Who let the DOGS out?  Join more than 3,000 dogs and dog lovers for a doggone good time at the Kemper Outdoor Education Center!  Explore more than 75 booths featuring everything from pet photos and pet supplies to pet sitters and rescue.  Take part in contests like Best Trick, Best Kisser, Best Tail-wagg...

Paranormal Investigation at Missouri Town

Search for paranormal activity at Missouri Town 1855 with trained ghost hunters!  Although Missouri Town is a fictional place, it is made of of real buildings and artifacts with histories all their own.  Did any spirits relocate to our historic village?  Join us to find out.  Advance reservations are required.  

Trip the Light Bike Ride

Your magical 4.5 mile bike ride up to, and through, the hundreds of lighted, animated displays at Jackson County's Christmas in the Park begins at the Frank White, Jr., Sports Complex, continues along County Park Road and through Christmas in the Park.  For the safety of all, there will not be a pre-gathering area or a...

37th Annual Christmas in the Park

Now in its 37th year, this magical winter wonderland features more than one million lights and 200 animated displays, all designed and built entirely in-house by our talented crews!  Your drive to the Longview Lake Campground begins at the Frank White Jr., Softball Complex, 3901 SW Longview Road, Lee's Summit, MO. Admi...

26th Annual Christmas in the Sky

Kick off your holiday season with Jackson County Parks + Rec at 99.7 The Point on the beach at Longview Lake.  Enjoy a holiday stage show featuring 100 talented singers and dancers from Monica's School of Dance, the cast of the Quality Hill Playhouse Christmas in Song, Soul Harpist Calvin Arsenia, the arrival...