Wednesday through Sunday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
The Gardens will be open for general admission though October 15, 2023.
The Scarecrow Trail and Pumpkin Village is included in general admission October 4 – 15, 2023.
Hours & Admission
Welcome back to Powell Gardens, Kansas City’s botanical garden!
All guests must have tickets for admission. Members receive free general and festival admission for as many as their membership level allows. Garden hours and offerings vary based on the season and special events.
2023 Hours Of Operation
| Date Range | Hours | |
| January 1 – February 28, 2023 | CLOSED | CLOSED |
| March 1 – 2, 2023 | Member Preview Days | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. |
| March 3 – May 31, 2023 | Wednesday – Sunday | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. |
| May 29, 2023 | Memorial Day | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. |
| June 1 – July 19, 2023 | Tuesday – Sunday | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. |
| July 20 – August 6 (Festival of Butterflies) | Tuesday – Sunday | 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sat., 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. |
| August 8 – September 3, 2023 | Tuesday – Sunday | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. |
| September 4, 2023 (Labor Day) | Monday | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. |
| September 5 – October 15, 2023 | Wednesday – Sunday | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. |
| October 13 – 15, 20 – 22, and 26 – 29, 2023 (Dark Forest) | Thursday – Sunday | 6 p.m. – 11 p.m. |
| November 16 – December 30, 2023 (Festival of Lights) | Wednesday – Sunday | 4 p.m. – 10 p.m. |
Admission & Parking
| Admission | General |
| Members | FREE |
| Adults | $12.00 |
| Military | Active-Duty & Retired with ID | $9.00 |
| Seniors | 60 & Better | $10.00 |
| Youth | 5 to 12 | $5.00 |
| Children | 4 & Under | FREE |
| Parking | General |
| Parking – Members | FREE |
| Parking – Nonmembers | FREE |
Group Rates
Group rates are available for groups looking to visit Powell Gardens. Bookings of 15 or more people include free admission for up to 2 bus or van drivers and waives the parking fees during festivals. Group rates are $10 per person during general admission days and festivals, with the exception of Festival of Lights where the group rate is $13 per person.
Group bookings must select a 30-minute check-in window during the booking process. Please arrive during this window but enjoy the Gardens as long as they are open. For questions concerning booking your group, send an email to frontdesk@powellgardens.org.
Purchase Tickets
Garden hours and offerings vary based on the season and special events. Please check our hours before planning your visit. We look forward to seeing you in the Gardens!
6 p.m. – 11 p.m.
The Gardens will be closed to the public but open select evenings for Dark Forest.
Buy Tickets
Wednesday through Sunday | 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.
The Gardens will be open in the evening for Festival of Lights. Some holidays closures apply.
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Plan Your Visit
We look forward to seeing you!
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