Dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in our community, Johnson County Park and Recreation District offers year-round program, activities, and special events for all ages!

For more information or to register online for the programs listed here, visit JCPRD.com/Register and complete a search for any of the activity numbers listed below. To register by phone, call 913-831-3359. For all in-person programs, physical distancing and COVID-19 safe practices will be encouraged.

A reminder that while JCPRD’s 50 Plus programs are primarily for people who are age 50 or older, interested parties who have not yet reached that magic age may still be able to attend. Persons 18 and older who are interested in a 50 Plus class are invited to call the 50 Plus Department at 913-826-2975 for space availability.

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Here's a sampling of programs JCPRD has coming up for the week of Oct. 16-22

Sept. 30 and Oct. 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, & 16 - “Always, Patsy Cline” (Rated PG)

Presented by Theatre in the Park indoors at The Black Box Theatre, located inside the Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center, 8788 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, times and ticket costs vary

“Always…Patsy Cline” is more than a tribute to the legendary country singer who died tragically at age 30 in a plane crash in 1963.  The show is based on a true story about Cline’s friendship with a fan from Houston named Louise Seger, who befriended the star in a Texas honky-tonk in l961, and continued a correspondence with Cline until her death. The musical play, complete with down home country humor, true emotion, and even some audience participation, includes many of Patsy’s unforgettable hits such as “Crazy,” “I Fall to Pieces,” “Sweet Dreams and Walking After Midnight”…27 songs in all. The show’s title was inspired by Cline’s letters to Seger, which were consistently signed “Love ALWAYS… Patsy Cline.” Buy tickets on site or online.

Oct. 14 deadline - play begins Nov. 5 - Soccer: New Century Fieldhouse Pee Wee Winter I League (Ages 3-6)

New Century Fieldhouse, 551 New Century Parkway, near Gardner, Saturdays, 8 a.m. to Noon, 6 sessions, $65 per person

The indoor pee wee league is designed for kids in preschool and kindergarten. Teams meet on six Saturday mornings beginning November 5 to practice for 20-minutes followed by a 30-minute game. Format is 4 v 4 with no goalie. Parent volunteers are the coaches and will serve as the official during the game. Parents who are chosen to coach must pass a background check and complete a volunteer form and will have their child's fee waived. For questions, call 913-826-2850. Activity number 23688.

Oct. 17, 19 - Yoga: Yoga (Ages 14 & Older)

Mill Creek Activity Center, 6518 Vista Dr., Shawnee, Mondays or Wednesdays, 5:30 to 6:20 p.m., 5 sessions, $40 per person, $44 nonresidents 

LOW INTENSITY: Improve circulation, regulate your metabolism, and increase flexibility and coordination with this Yoga class. You will lengthen your muscles while increasing both muscle and bone density. Yoga participants of all levels are welcome. Join us for this class and find out all the benefits of yoga in your life. Monday class beginning Oct. 17, activity number 22403. Wednesday session beginning Oct. 19, activity number 22404. For additional information, call 913-826-2950.

Oct. 17 - Youth Group Swim Lessons (Ages 6 months to Adult)

Shawnee Mission School District Aquatic Center, 17251 W. 87th St., Lenexa, Mondays and Wednesdays, 15 classes in seven levels, beginning times, and class durations vary, 8 sessions, $65 per child, $72 nonresidents

Lesson levels include: Tot & Me, Preschool A, Preschool B, Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, and Level 4. Most levels are assigned based on skill level rather than age. Find descriptions of swim levels here, or use our Swim Level Assessment Form here. Search and register for Group Swim Lessons here.

Oct. 18 - Reading: Wanderlust Book Club - “The Last Train to Zona Verde” (Ages 50 & Older)

Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse, 9101 Nall Ave., Prairie Village, 2 to 3 p.m., $5 per person, $6 nonresidents

Intertwine your love of travel and a good book with a travel-themed book club. Each month, enjoy the selected book from the list and conclude the month at the clubhouse with a group discussion on how it relates to your travel and how it may inspire your Wanderlust. This month’s book is ““The Last Train to Zona Verde” by Paul Theroux. Traveling alone, Theroux sets out from Cape Town, going north through South Africa, Namibia, then into Angola, encountering a world increasingly removed from tourists’ itineraries and the hopes of postcolonial independence movements. After covering nearly 2,500 arduous miles, he cuts short his journey, a decision he chronicles with unsparing honesty in a chapter titled “What Am I Doing Here?” Vivid, witty, and beautifully evocative, “The Last Train to Zona Verde” is a fitting final African adventure from the writer whose gimlet eye and effortless prose have brought the world to generations of readers. Activity number 23082. To see upcoming Wanderlust Book Club sessions this season, click here.

Oct. 18, 20 - Gentle Yoga (Ages 50 & Older)

Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse, 9101 Nall Ave., Prairie Village, Tuesdays or Thursdays, times vary - see below, 5 sessions, $40 per person, $44 nonresidents

Gentle Yoga is performed at a slower pace, with less intense positions, and includes extended time for meditation, yogic breath work, and relaxation. Tuesday session beginning Oct. 18, 8:30 to 9:20 a.m., activity number 23108. Thursday session beginning Oct. 20, 9 to 9:50 a.m., activity number 23109.

Oct. 19 - Early Learning: Curiosity Corner (Ages 3-6)

Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse, 9101 Nall Ave., Prairie Village, 10:30 a.m. to Noon, $10 per child, $12 nonresidents

Let their minds run wild with their friends. Children will engage in a fun book, craft, snack, and active play. Activity number 23152.

Oct. 19 - Exercise: Ageless Lifters (Ages 50 & Older)

Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse, 9101 Nall Ave., Prairie Village, Wednesdays, 1 to 1:50 p.m. $40 per person, $44 nonresidents 

Engage each muscle group in your entire body workout. This full body workout is achieved through high repetition sets and non-cardio exercises. This class uses dumbbells and body weight exercises. Activity number 23088.

Oct. 19 - Museum: Redlining and Social Determinants of Health Panel (Ages 21 & Older)

Johnson County Museum at Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center, 8788 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, 6 to 7 p.m., $8 per person, $6.40 museum members

Join panelists from United Community Services, Health Forward Foundation, and JoCo Department of Health for a discussion of redlining’s lingering impacts, from personal health and healthcare access to environment and neighborhood opportunities. Program includes beer and a snack. Program complements museum’s special exhibit, REDLINED: Cities, Suburbs, and Segregation. More information at JCPRD.com/Redlined. Activity number 23564.

Oct. 19 - Kansas City Symphony Concert in the Park (All Ages)

Shelter #1 in Heritage Park, 16050 Pflumm Road, Olathe, 6 p.m., FREE

Musicians from the Kansas City Symphony will be performing neighborhood concerts in JCPRD parks throughout Johnson County.

Oct. 20 - Little Critter’s Day Out: Fall Colors (Ages 3-5)

Ernie Miller Nature Center, 909 N. Kansas 7 Highway, Olathe, 9 a.m. to noon, $19 per person, $21 nonresidents

Your Little Critter will enjoy three hours of fun and education once as you enjoy some personal time! Activities will vary but we will have an adventure, eat a snack, make a craft, play games, and see an animal visitor each day. Dress for the weather. Children must be potty trained. For more information call 913-826-2800. Advanced registration required. Sign up for just the Thursdays you want or for all of them! Activity number 23465. To see all upcoming Little Critter’s Day Out sessions for the current season, click here.

Oct. 21 - Museum: Kids' Day Out (Ages 6-10)

Johnson County Museum at Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center, 8788 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., $38 per person

Come have fun when school is out! Discover history through hands-on activities and exploration of KidScape and museum exhibits, play games, and enjoy down time. Bring a lunch, snacks, and water bottle and dress for the weather - we will go outside if we can. We are open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but you may drop off and pick up at any time. Five-year-old children can be enrolled if currently attending kindergarten. Activity number 23502. For program questions, call the museum at 913-715-2570.

Oct. 21 - Discovery: Challenge Island - HallowSTEAM (Ages 6-12)

Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse, 9101 Nall Ave., Prairie Village, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., $110 per person, $121 nonresidents

NEW! Join Challenge Island for this spooky no school day event where STEAM Teams will work together to conquer Halloween-themed challenges using simple, everyday materials! Early drop off starts at 8 am. Camp learning starts at 9 a.m. Activity number 23254.

Oct. 21 - Mystical Masquerade Dance (Ages 50 & Older)

Lenexa Community Center, 13420 Oak St., Lenexa, 7 to 9 p.m., $15 per person until Oct. 2, then $20 per person

NEW! Come on out and join us at our Fall dance! Be ready to dress up in costume or a mask, and enjoy snacks, beverages, music, and receive a prize for best dressed to the theme of Mystical Masquerade. Activity number 23568.

Oct. 22 - Art: Family Art (Ages 6 & Older)

Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center, 8788 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, 10 a.m. to Noon, $20 per person, $22 nonresidents

Come create art with the whole family! Families of up to five members are invited to join us for specially created art programs where they can all show off their creativity and make an art piece together. 20% discount on third family member and any family member registered after that up to five. This session’s theme is printmaking. Activity number 22891. To see all the classes in this series, click here.

Oct. 22 - Special Event: 12th Annual Cars in the Park Car Show (All Ages)

Theatre in the Park in Shawnee Mission Park with separate entrance at 7710 Renner Road, Shawnee, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., free for public to attend, $35 for vehicle entry

This is a free event for spectators of all ages and will feature a DJ playing some golden oldies, food trucks, raffle prizes, a 50/50 pot, and silent auction of amazing sports memorabilia. Money is raised by asking for an entry fee for those who enter any make/model of car, truck, or motorcycle. The 12th Annual Cars in the Park fundraiser allows over 180+ Special Olympics athletes an opportunity to compete in local, regional, state, and national competitions. Money from this event will provide scholarships to our athletes helping to reduce the registration fees and tournament costs. Activity number 22705.

Oct. 22 - Map & Compass: Orienteering Workshop (Ages 16 & Older)

Ernie Miller Park & Nature Center, 909 N. Kansas 7 Highway, Olathe, 9 a.m. to Noon, $15 per person, $17 nonresidents  

Do you like to hike cross-country but fear losing your way? This beginner’s workshop introduces you to orienteering, a fun way of learning the basic skills for using a topographic map and a magnetic compass. This class includes a practice orienteering hike in the park. Workbook and loan of compass are provided. Dress for the weather. Instructor: Possum Trot Orienteering Club. Activity number 23372.

Oct. 22 - Art: Drawing Animals - LIVE! (Ages 8-15)

Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center, 8788 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, 10 a.m. to Noon., $25 per person, $27.50 nonresidents

4^th of 4 - Learn to draw animals with the help of our teaching artists and our animal ambassadors from Ernie Miller Nature Center. Each drawing class will feature one of our animal friends acting as a live model. Our teaching artist will be there to guide you through the process of sketching and drawing an animal who shifts and moves. No experience needed, all supplies included. This drawing series features four different classes with four different animals, sign up for one or all four! This session will feature an owl.  Activity number 22904.

Oct. 19, 22 - Zumba: Zumba Gold (Ages 50 & Older)

Roeland Park Community Center, 4850 Rosewood Dr., Roeland Park, Wednesdays or Saturdays,  times vary (see below), 5 sessions, $39 per person, $43 nonresidents

Perfect for active older adults who are looking for a modified Zumba class. Easy-to-follow choreography focuses on balance, range of motion, coordination, and fun! Want to try a class before committing to the entire session? Call for details 913-826-3160. Wednesday session beginning Oct. 19, 6:30 to 7:20 p.m., activity number 23143. Saturday sessions beginning Oct. 22, 10 to 10:50 a.m., activity number 23146.