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Welcome to Kansas City’s Botanical Garden
Sep
26
Family Craft: Scarecrow Pot
Details for Family Craft: Scarecrow Pot
Sep
26
Natural Arts: Candle Making (21+)
Details for Natural Arts: Candle Making (21+)
Oct
3
Introduction to Soil Health
Details for Introduction to Soil Health
Happening Soon!
Dark Forest
- October 16, 2026 | Friday
- 5:30pm -11:00pm
What’s happening in the Gardens?
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Explore the Gardens
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Children's Garden
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David T. Beals III Woodland & Stream Garden
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Fountain Garden
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Heartland Harvest Garden
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Marlese Lowe Gourley Island Garden
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The Memorial Garden
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Visitor Center Landscape
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The Byron Shutz Trail System
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Perennial Garden
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The Meadow & Meadow Pavilion
Plan Your Visit
We look forward to seeing you!
Spring in the Gardens
Watch the gardens wake up from winter and experience the fleeting flowers of spring ephemerals, bulbs, trees, and shrubs. We welcome spring by showcasing our new blooms and holding celebrations for Orchid Delirium, Mother’s Day, Painted Garden, and more.
Use our spring guide to see what’s happening in the coming year!
Summer in the Gardens
Looking for a way to spend the summer with your family? Powell Gardens features fun-filled exhibitions for all ages, such as the Festival of Butterflies. Our garden highlights of the summer season include colorful annuals, cacti and succulent collection, and our aquatic plants collection.
We’ve included our favorite parts of the summer season in a simple guide so you know what to look forward to!
Fall in the Gardens
Enjoy the Gardens’ transition from the heat of summer to cooler fall days as highlighted by colorful autumn foliage and flowers. You’ll have plenty of fall activities to enjoy with friends and family at Powell Gardens, complete with our stunning fall scenery.
Take a look at what we offer for fall festivities and spooky celebrations!
Winter in the Gardens
Powell Gardens comes alive even in the heart of winter with our Festival of Lights! Sparkling holiday lights accentuate our natural landscape to experience the Gardens in a whole new light—literally!
Find out more about what to expect from our signature holiday celebration.
What's in Season
What's in Season
Cornus kousa
Common name: Kousa Dogwood
Family: Cornaceae (Dogwood Family)
Distribution: E Asia
Life form: Tree
Garden News
Read the latest media, press releases and garden updates from Powell Gardens, Kansas City’s botanical garden.
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