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Special Events
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KC Organics and Natural Markets
Minor Park, Holmes on Red Bridge Road (111th Street)
Saturday, May 2 - Oct. 17
8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
 Heart of America Shakepeare Festival
Southmoreland Park, Emanuel Cleaver II blvd. and Oak Street
June 16 - July 5
6 p.m.
"The Merry Wives of Windsor"
 Hyde Park Children's Film Festival
Hyde Park, 36th and Gillham
Bring your blankets and join us Friday evenings 7:30 p.m. for music, a movie, refreshments, FREE prizes and kid-friendly entertainment.
July 3: Raiders of the Lost Ark
Music by Danny Cox
July 10: Temple of Doom
Music by Jon Trozzolo and Burnt Ends
July 17: The Last Crusade
Music by Bob Walkenhorst and Jeff Porter
July 17: Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
Music by Sterling Witt
 Party in the Park
Swope Park, Swope Parkway and Meyer Blvd.
Saturday, July 11
8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Play all day and into the night at Party in the Park in Swope Park. In celebration of National Recreation and Parks Month, you can enjoy free or low-cost, family-friendly activities at Swope Park attractions all day long!
Swope Park: A photographic essay by Paul McMillian
Southeast Community Center in Swope Park, 4201 E. 63rd Street
July 11 - Sept 11
Daily, regular center hours
Moon Glow Madness Teen Party
Springs Aquatic Center, 9400 N. Congress
Wednesday, July 15
8:30-10:30 p.m.
$10 per person, discount for groups of 10 or more, $7.
The Park is all yours at this special party for 10-15 years olds. A DJ spinning your favorite tunes, games and prizes will make the time fly by. Teams and groups are encouraged to attend and pre-register at a discounted rate. Parents are encouraged to attend at no charge. Season passes are not valid for this special event. For more information, call (816) 350-2628.
 Mayor's Night Kicks
Swope Park Trining Facility, 63rd Street and Louis Road
Tournament play starts July 16
Games played Sunday - Friday at 8 and 10 p.m.
$300 per team, with a 20 player per team maximum. Ages 18-25. Each team is guaranteed 3 games. Tops 2 teams from each group, plus 4 highest third place teams, will advance to 16-team knockout round. Championship game is Aug 29 at 10 p.m., on Wizards home field at CommunityAmerica Ball Park. The game will be played after Kansas City Wizards vs. Real Salt Lake. Registration deadline June 19, at 6 p.m. For more information, call (816) 784-6100.
Terry Riley's Back to School Rally
Swope Park, Swope Parkway and Meyer Blvd.
Saturday, July 25
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
2009 PDGA Disc Golf World Championships
Swope Park, Swope Parkway and Meyer Blvd.
July 27-Aug 1
Swope, Cliff Drive, Water Works, Blue Valley, and Pleasant Hill.
NSCD Family Fun Night
Camp Lake of the Woods
Swope Park, Kansas City, MO.
Thurday, August 13 - Archery Night, 6-8:30 pm.
Friday, August 14 - Fishing Night, 6-8:30 pm.
Cost $10 family (NSCD-KC members), $15 family (non-Members)
Family Fun Nights are open to individuals with disabilities and their families. Activitity stations will be open followed by a snack. All ages are welcomed!
 30th Annual Ethnic Enrichment Festival
Swope Park, Swope Parkway and Meyer Blvd.
Aug 21-23
Adults $3, 12 and under FREE.
Feel the World Beat in the Heart of America. For more information, call (816) 513-7553.
USTA Heart of America District Championships
Plaza Tennis Center, 4747 J.C. Nichols Parkway
Aug 21-23
 Dippin' Dogs!
Brush Creek Community Center, 3801 E. Emanuel Cleaver II blvd.
Wednesday, September 9
2 - 7 p.m.
$10 admission per canine to swim.
Bring your family pooch for a dip in the pool just for them! Sports Radio 810 WHB's host Kevin Kietzman will be broadcasting live! There will be several local dog businesses participating in this fundraising event event benefitting local rescue organizations and KC Parks and Recreation. Expect door prizes, contests and tons of giveaways! For more information, please contact (913) 344-1525.
 "Zoo Run for the Chimpanzees"
The Kansas City Zoo, 6800 Zoo Dr.
Saturday, September 19
8:30 a.m., 4-Mile run/ walk
9:30 a.m., 1-Mile run/walk
For more information, please contact (815) 513-5800.
 Magic Woods
Lakeside Nature Center, 4701 E. Gregory Blvd.
Friday, Oct. 9, 6-9 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 10, 5-9 p.m.
Watch the forest come alive at Lakeside Nature Center's annual Magic Woods for a safe, family-friendly event. Admission is $5; children 3 and under are free. Activities include face painting, tattoos, games, crafts and live animal presentations, actors from Coterie Theatre and Eco Elvis. For more information, call (816) 513-7530.
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