Vendor Sign ups in 2026: Not open yet Join us on the trail at Platte Landing Park for a fun-filled, FREE afternoon with dogs of all shapes and sizes! This is what 2024 looked like – and we completely outgrew Barry Platte Park! We’re excited to announce we have partnered with the City of Parkville, […]
Owl be Glowing!! Family Friendly Nature Walk Join us for this inaugural, fun nature glow walk at the Thousand Oaks Brush Creek Connector Trailhead in Thousand Oaks neighborhood on Nevada Avenue. We will have: glow giveaways 1/2 mile walk to the live owl display and turn around Live owls displayed from Lakeside Nature Center. For […]
Wings over Weston Wings Over Weston is a celebration of bird migration, there can be no better way to greet spring! This event is a great way to learn all about birds with hands-on arts and crafts, build a birdhouse, make a pinecone feeder, games with prizes, handouts, live birds, guided bird walks, monarchs, and […]
Inaugural GIGANTIC Kite Festival 2026 The Gigantic Kite Festival is for creative, interactive and unique vendors to add extra excitement to this high-flying community event. Nodaway Bank will be providing 125 FREE kites to the first attendees to arrive-while supplies last! Don’t miss this epic day of gigantic kites filling the sky! Featuring Great American […]
Experience kayaking first hand at the FREE Kayak event August 15, 2026, starting at 8:30 am! Boats and gear will be supplied; bring your own boat if you have one. Instruction will be given on paddle movement and motion, boat basics and safety. Participants will experience kayaking during a paddle on the water. This event […]
🐠 Fishy Fun Tuesdays! 🐠 Starting this week – May 13, 2025! 📍 Every Tuesday at 8:00 AM 📍 At the pond at Platte Ridge Park 🎣 Bring the kids, bring your curiosity, and come watch the fish swim up for their breakfast feast! A simple, fun way to start your morning and get a […]
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Unincorporated Platte County Residents can safely dispose of unwanted products such as paint, lawn and garden chemicals, automotive fluids, batteries, fluorescent bulbs and household cleaners. Business waste is not accepted, including nonprofits, churches, home-based businesses and rental property owners. The Regional HHW Collection Program provides members with convenient access to proper […]
Art in the Park Artist Registration will open in 2026. Area artists display & sell Live demonstrations Activities for all ages Food & beverage vendors Live music & entertainment Chalk the Walk Bubbles Vendors-FREE. Must supply own table. No electricity. Sponsored by the Platte City Friends of the Arts and Platte County Parks & Recreation. […]
Got Books? Pay it forward and donate your used books. We are especially interested in childrens books and elementary/teen chapter books.Books will resupply the Platte County Parks Little Libraries at Barry Platte Park, Prairie Creek Greenway and Platte Ridge Park. You can drop off used books at:Platte County Parks415 Third Street, Rm 016Platte City, MO […]
🎣 Free Fishing Clinic – Platte Ridge Park Cast a line and reel in some fun!Platte County Parks & Recreation and the Missouri Department of Conservation host a Free Fishing Clinic at the Platte Ridge Park pond on Saturday, June 6, 2026, from 10 AM – Noon. MDC will provide poles, hooks, and bobbers, while […]