Master Gardeners of Greater Kansas City

Berry Jam - A Berry Festival at Colonial Farms!
2026-07-11 11:00 - 14:00, 2026-07-12 11:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Powell Gardens Colonial Farms, 27610 East Wyatt Road, Blue Springs, MO, 64014, United States
Looking for the ultimate summer festival near Kansas City? Join us at Colonial Gardens in Blue Springs, Missouri for Berry Jam – A Berry Celebration, a family-friendly farm festival packed with outdoor fun, delicious food, and hands-on activities for all ages! From U-pick berries and flower cutting to tractor rides, military vehicle adventures, and our one-of-a-kind ninja course and jump pillow. There’s something for everyone at this unique summer farm event. Extension Master Gardeners of Greater Kansas City will be there sharing researched based information on growing and using berries to improve your health.
Buy your ticket here. Check website for more information.
Family – friendly (all ages) with children supervised by parent or adult.
July 11 and 12, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Powell Gardens Colonial Farms
27610 E Wyatt Road
Blue Springs, MO 64014

Bug Extravaganza
2026-07-18 10:00 - 14:00 | Lakeside Nature Center, 4701 East Gregory Boulevard, Kansas City, MO, 64132
Join Lakeside Nature Center for this native wildlife event and observe a working beehive and a caterpillar zoo. There will be information tables that feature insect life cycles, supporting pollinator species and insect predators. Master Gardeners of Greater Kansas City Children’s Programs will be presenting “Are ladybugs Super Heroes?” and teach children to make a ladybug.
For more information visit this webpage
Family – friendly (all ages) with children supervised by parent or adult.
July 18, 10 am – 2 pm
Lakeside Nature Center
4701 East Gregory Boulevard
Kansas City, MO 64132

Historic Downtown Liberty Farmers Market
2026-08-08 08:00 - 12:00 | Liberty Farmers Market, 11 Gallatin Street, Liberty, MO, 64068, United States
Come visit the Extension Master Gardeners of Greater Kansas City (MGGKC) at the Public Relations Table, where we’ll be sharing fun, research-based horticulture information along with details about Missouri University Extension services and programs!
Free, Family – friendly (all ages) with children supervised by parent or adult.
August 8, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
11 Gallatin Street
Liberty MO 64068

Historic Downtown Liberty Farmers Market
2026-09-12 08:00 - 12:00 | Liberty Farmers Market, 11 Gallatin Street, Liberty, MO, 64068, United States
Come visit the Extension Master Gardeners of Greater Kansas City (MGGKC) at the Public Relations Table, where we’ll be sharing fun, research-based horticulture information along with details about Missouri University Extension services and programs!
Free, Family – friendly (all ages) with children supervised by parent or adult.
September 12, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
11 Gallatin Street
Liberty MO 64068
