The Johnson County Park and Recreation District offers year-round program, activities, and special events for all ages!

This week’s listings include: the start of registrations for JCPRD’s January through April season, a Tiny Tots Holiday Cookie Creations program, Group Swim Lessons for Youth, three homeschool art-related classes, a new 3D Printed Cookie Cutters class for adults, the Let’s Get Trivial special event for 50 Plus, and more!

For more information or to register online for the programs listed here, click on the class titles below. To register by phone, call 913-831-3359.

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.

Here’s a sampling of programs JCPRD has coming up for the week Dec. 1-7: 

FUN FOR ALL

• Nov. 18 - Registration begins for JCPRD’s January through April Program Season (All Ages) See JCPRD.com/Activities or call 913-831-3559 
• Dec. 6,7 and 8 - “Seussical the Musical!” (Rated G) Presented by Theatre in the Park indoors at The Black Box Theatre – with additional performances through Dec. 23
• Dec. 7 - Seasonal Event: Woodland Tales with Father Christmas (All Ages - children must be accompanied by an adult) Ernie Miller Nature Center
• Dec. 7 - Cram the Cruiser Toy Drive (All Ages) Shawnee Mission, Thomas S. Stoll and Meadowbrook parks 

PRESCHOOL

• Dec. 2 - Gymnastics: Indoor Playground (Ages 1-5) Mill Creek Activity Center
• Dec. 4 - Animal Tales Storytime: Storytime with Mrs. Claus (Ages 2-6 with Adult) Ernie Miller Nature Center
• Dec. 6 - NEW! Preschool: Tiny Tots Holiday Cookie Creations (Ages 2-5) Roeland Park Community Center
• Dec 6 - Gymnastics: Indoor Playground (Ages 1-5) Mill Creek Activity Center

YOUTH

• Dec. 4 - Group Swim Lessons (Ages 6 Months and Older) Shawnee Mission School District Aquatic Center
• Dec. 3,4 - Art: Homeschool Winter Art Adventures (Ages 6-15) Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center
• Dec. 5 - Make: Homeschool Machine Sewing Basics (Ages 10-15) Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center
• Dec. 5 - Make: Homeschool Making & Engineering- Holiday Lights (Ages 8-15) Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center

ADULT

• Nov. 21 - Museum: "Free to Be..." Civil Rights Activism of the 1960s (Ages 16 and Older) Johnson County Museum
• Dec. 2 - Art: Watercolor Painting Series (Ages 16 and Older) Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center 
• Dec. 4 - Rise and Shine Yoga (Ages 16 and Older) Ernie Miller Nature Center
• Dec. 5 - NEW! Make: 3D Printed Cookie Cutters (Ages 16 and Older) Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center

50 PLUS

• Dec. 3 - Special Interest: Estate Planning Process (Ages 50 and Older) Matt Ross Community Center
• Dec. 3 - Technology: Small Group Computer or Cell Phone Tutoring (Ages 50 and Older) Roeland Park Community Center
• Dec. 3 - Gardening: Garden Photography (Ages 18 and Older) Virtual - FREE
• Dec. 4 - Alzheimer's: Communicating Effectively (Ages 50 and Older) Virtual – FREE
• Dec. 4 - Special Event: Let's Get Trivial! (Ages 50 and Older) Roeland Park Community Center