Annual Festivals

Bloom Fest

Sashay into spring with blooms, bustles, and bulbs! Join us for a new festival celebrating the best things about spring.

Festival of Butterflies

Step into the magical world of butterflies and enjoy opportunities to learn more about Lepidoptera!

Fall Fling: Through the Looking Glass

Follow us down the rabbit hole during this themed fall festival!

Festival of Lights

Join us for this unique holiday display and see the Gardens in "A Whole New light"!

Explore The Gardens

PHOTO STREAM – #POWELLGARDENS

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Bummer! Tomorrow's Member-Only Day is cancelled due to snowy conditions. Stay cozy and come see us February 8th instead!

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Check out this Venus Slipper orchid, also called a Lady-slipper orchid or Bulldog orchid. (Do you see the 'bulldog' in the broad and drooping face?) This unique hybrid plant was donated in 2018 from a collection of the late Alex McConnell. .
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There's still time to apply to be a Powell Gardens docent! Please complete the online application at https://powellgardens.org/homepage/volunteer-opportunities/ by January 27, 2020.

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Powell Gardens staff member Eric P. is getting plants ready for spring! 🌱
What are you most excited to see growing in the gardens? .
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Don't miss the first Members-Only Day of 2020! Members are invited to explore the gardens this Saturday (1/25) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. .
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If you need to renew your membership, staff will be happy to assist you at the door. New members are also welcome to join at the desk. We can't wait to see you Saturday! .
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Members get to experience the beauty of Powell Gardens in all seasons (plus exclusive invites & plants)! Look for #MembershipMonday in our feeds the next few weeks while we share about our membership program!
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Click the link in bio to become a member today. #powellgardens #member #membership #membershipmonday #supportpowellgardens #explorekc #gooutside #getoutside #visitpowellgardens

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We know Festival of Lights is over and the gardens need to rest for spring blooms but ... we miss having you all here! Who's excited for March 1, 2020 already?! #powellgardens

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It takes a whole lot of talent to make Powell Gardens the special place it is in our community. The gardens need new team members in 2020! Positions are available in Horticulture, Marketing, Visitor Services and more. Check out open positions at https://powellgardens.org/about/jobs/. .
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Part of the Powell Gardens’ staff is at the 2020 Western today! (Stop by booth #114 to say hi.) Our staff will learn more about best practices and take home new ideas from others in the industry.

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Are you interested in spending more time in the gardens are helping it grow? Docent applications are now being accepted through January 27, 2020. (Click the link in bio or visit https://powellgardens.org/homepage/volunteer-opportunities/ to apply.) Our first Docent Training class in 2020 will kick off on February 6, 2020. Look for "Docent Training" on our Facebook page for more information.
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Powell Gardens is full of spectacular spaces and views. What's your favorite spot in the gardens?
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#MondayMotivation: Spring is coming! Powell Gardens members receive free admission to our gardens, nature trails, conservatory and Marjorie Powell Allen Chapel all year long. (Free festival admission and parking, too!) Prepare for warmer weather by purchasing a Powell Gardens membership today. .
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Did you visit Powell Gardens during a festival in 2019? Share your favorite experience below!
With four annual festivals, you can experience Kansas City's botanical garden in all seasons. Our staff is hard at work on four 2020 festivals. We can't wait for you to visit!
#powellgardens #pgfestival #bloomfestkc #festivalofbutterflieskc #festivaloffallkc #festivaloflightskc #gooutside #explorekc #botanicalgarden #plants #plantlover

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The gardens are resting and getting ready to bloom in the spring! We're already looking forward to seeing all of our friends when Powell Gardens reopens March 1, 2020. We can't wait to see the ways you #PlayInTheGardens this year! #powellgardens

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We’re closed (for a bit)! 🌿

Powell Gardens is closed for daily admission, reopening March 1. Classes, events, and Members-Only Saturdays are offered during this time. Stay tuned for details! #powellgardens

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That's a wrap on Festival of Lights 2019! A big thanks to all who came out to enjoy Powell Gardens during the most wonderful time of year. We can't wait to have you back! .
We love seeing pictures of you and loved ones enjoying the gardens. Tag your posts with #powellgardens and #festivaloflightskc so we can show them some love!

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We've loved having so many of you be a part of a new holiday tradition in Kansas City. The Festival of Lights is magical, and there's still time to see it! Join us from 4-10 p.m. tonight. (Tickets linked in bio.) .
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Fighting the #sundayscaries? Tomorrow may be the Most Monday of Mondays, but there's still a chance to do something festive today! Tonight is the LAST NIGHT to explore the Festival of Lights. .
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Come to Powell Gardens for a gorgeous, illuminated walk. Enjoy a hot beverage of your choice and savor the last bit of holiday cheer. We can't wait to see you tonight! We're open 4-10 p.m.
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Tickets linked in bio. #powellgardens #festivaloflightskc

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Looking for a fun way to keep your healthy resolutions for 2020? The Festival of Lights is a mile-long, beautifully illuminated walk. Take your first steps of the new year with us! We're open tonight - Sunday, 4-10 p.m. (Tickets and more information linked in bio.) .
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It's going to be a gorgeous night for the Festival of Lights! Come experience the moments, big and small, that make Powell Gardens a wonderful place to explore. (We're open tonight - Sunday, 4-10 p.m.) .
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It's a GRAPE night to explore the Festival of Lights! 🍇
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What's your favorite part of the walk? (If you haven't come to visit yet, tonight is looking perfect! We'll be here 4-10 p.m.) .
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Link in bio for tickets and more info. #powellgardens #pgfestival #festivaloflightskc

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The Festival of Lights starts and ends in our Visitor Experience Center. Isn't she lovely? -
Walk with us TONIGHT (4-10 p.m.). Tickets are available online in advance or at the door. This weekend is your last chance to see the lights! -
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We loved having furry friends in the gardens last weekend for Dog’s Day Out! 🐾

Dogs aren’t invited this weekend, but it is the last chance to see the Festival of Lights this year! Make plans to visit tonight through Sunday, 4-10 p.m. Link for tickets in bio.
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From our garden to yours, best wishes for a wonderful year! We are thankful for all of your support in 2019, and we look forward to continuing to be a vibrant space for you to enjoy in 2020.
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We've had so much fun hosting all of you during Festival of Lights! Don't miss your last chance to enjoy the festival this weekend. We're open Thursday-Sunday, 4-10 p.m., with plenty of hot cocoa and cheer to share. (Click the link in bio for tickets and more info.)
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Happy Monday! May strong coffee, fresh air, and clear skies find you. 🌲
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We've got #datenight in the bag. Bring your special someone to Festival of Lights tonight or next weekend! (We're open Thursday - Sunday, 4-10 p.m.) .
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We even have some mistletoe at the end of the path—can you find it? .
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The best part of Festival of Lights? You get to EXPLORE! Powell Gardens offers a mile-long walk through the most beautiful light display. Put that sugar cookie energy to good use and visit this weekend! (Tickets and more information in our bio.) .
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Magic. ✨
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The Festival of Lights is open Thursday-Sunday, 4-10 p.m. Come explore and see the magic for yourself! (Tickets and more info in the "Festival of Lights" link in bio.) .
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The Festival of Lights is a peaceful experience amidst the bustle of this season. Come enjoy a walk with us! (We're open tonight and every Thursday-Sunday, 4-10 p.m. until January 5, 2020.)