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 (exclusions may apply). Garden hours and offerings vary based on the season and special events.
Purchase General Admission
Purchase General Admission (August 4-November 1)
General admission is available through November 1, 2026. General admission is free for members.
Dark Forest is a ticketed, after-hours event presented in partnership with Quixotic. Tickets are availble for October 16-17, 22 (21+), 23-24, and 30-31, 2026.
Purchase Evergy Festival of Lights Tickets
Evergy Festival of Lights is Powell Gardens’ winter festival, taking place on select evenings from November 19 – January 3, 2027.
2026 Hours of Operation
| Date Range | DDays | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| September 9 – November 1, 2026 | Wednesday – Sunday | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. |
| Dark Forest (October) | October 16-17, 22 (21+), 23-24, and 30-31 | Evening hours |
| Festival of Lights | November 19-22, 27-29 December 2-5, 10-12, 18-23, 26-29 January 2-3, 2027 |
5-10 p.m. |
General Admission & Parking (Now-November 1, 2026)
| Admission | Wednesday-Sunday |
|---|---|
| Members | FREE |
| Adults | $15.00 |
| Military | Active-Duty and Retired with ID | $12.00 |
| Seniors | 60 & Better | $12.00 |
| Youth | 5 to 12 | $8.00 |
| Children | 4 & Under | FREE |
| Parking | Wednesday-Thursday | Friday-Sunday |
|---|---|---|
| Parking – Members | FREE | FREE |
| Parking – Nonmembers | FREE | FREE |
Festival of Lights Admission & Parking
| Admission – Wed., Thurs., Sun. | Festival of Lights |
|---|---|
| Members | FREE |
| Adults | $19.00 |
| Military | Active-Duty & Retired with ID | $17.00 |
| Seniors | 60 & Better | $17.00 |
| Youth | 5 to 12 | $10.00 |
| Children | 4 & Under | FREE |
| Admission – Fri., Sat. | Festival of Lights |
|---|---|
| Members | FREE |
| Adults | $22.00 |
| Military | Active-Duty & Retired with ID | $18.00 |
| Seniors | 60 & Better | $18.00 |
| Youth | 5 to 12 | $12.00 |
| Children | 4 & Under | FREE |
| Parking – All Days | General |
|---|---|
| Parking – Members | FREE |
| Parking – Nonmembers | $10.00 |
Group Rates
Planning a visit with a group? Groups of 10 or more adults can receive discounted admission on non-festival dates. During the Festival of Butterflies and Festival of Lights, group rates are available for groups of 15 or more adults.
Group admission includes:
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- Adults: $2 off regular admission
- Seniors (60 or Better): $1 off regular admission
- Children (ages 5–12): Regular child admission rate; no additional group discount
- Children ages 0–4: Free
Group tickets must be purchased at least 48 hours in advance.
Ready to plan your group visit? Click the button below to submit a digital inquiry.
Group Tours
Group tour packages at Powell Gardens include food and/or drink, a tour, and a short program. Admission to Powell Gardens is included.
While the group is eating, a staff member from the Education, Public Programming, or Horticulture department will give a short (15 minute program). The seasonal highlight tour is a short, guided tour of a specific garden or horticulture highlight in bloom.
To inquire about a group tour, submit the digital form below.
Group tours must be booked at least two weeks in advance with a minimum of 14 adults attending.
Groups will have their food and drink in the Terrace room. If additional rental time is requested outside of the meal hour, the group will need to rent the Terrace Room.
Please note: Group Tour Guide and Bus driver will get free admission. Group Tours will not be sold during the Festival of Butterflies or Festival of Lights. At time of reservation, 50% of the group tour fee is due. The remaining balance is due the day of the reservation.
Package Options:
- Morning (10:30 a.m.) | Assorted pastries & coffee, short program (15 minutes) and seasonal highlight garden tour. $30 per person.
- Lunch (11:30 a.m.) | Plated lunch (sandwich/salad or salad/soup,) drink served on linens and glassware. Short program (15 minutes) and seasonal highlight garden tour. $50 per person.
- Lunch (11:30 a.m.) | Boxed lunch (sandwich, chips & cookie), bottled drink, short program (15 minutes), and seasonal highlight garden tour. $40 per person.
- Afternoon (1 p.m.) | Assorted sweets, coffee, tea, and lemonade, short program (15 minutes) and seasonal highlight garden tour. $30 per person.
Add-Ons
- Room Rental – Daytime rental $175 per hour.
- Non-profits receive a 20% discount for room rental only.
- Horticultural specific presentations are available upon request for $200.
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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!
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