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

This week’s listings include a Public Hayride opportunity for all ages, Lifeguard Training for youth, Rise and Shine Yoga for adults, and a technology program for ages 50 & Older, and much 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 of Oct. 27-Nov. 2:

GENERAL INFORMATION

• Nov. 1 - Winter park hours begin and run through Feb. 28, various locations 

FUN FOR ALL

• Oct. 31 - Nature Journaling Workshop (Adults and Ages 12 a Older) Ernie Miller Nature Center
• Nov. 2 - Fall Public Hayride (All Ages) Oak Ridge Parklands in Shawnee Mission Park

 PRESCHOOL

• Oct. 29 - Art: Sensory Art (Ages 4 and Younger) Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center

YOUTH

• Oct. 31, Nov. 1-3 - JCPRD Lifeguard Training – October / November (Ages 15 and Older) Zoom / SMSD Aquatic Center, FREE to potential JCPRD employees
• Nov. 1 - Museum: Kids' Day Out (Ages 6-10) Johnson County Museum

 SPECIAL POPULATIONS - JCPRD’s Special Populations programs provide fun, educational, and socializing activities for members of the Johnson County community with special needs.

• Oct. 31 - Special Populations: October Glow Dance (Ages 18 and Older) Roeland Park Community Center

ADULT

• Oct. 24 - Museum: Drawn to Style - Fashion Illustration Class (Ages 16 and Older) Johnson County Arts and Heritage Center
• Oct. 29 - Special Event: Crafty Creations Party (Ages 18 and Older) Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse
• Oct. 30 - Rise and Shine Yoga (Ages 16 and Older) Ernie Miller Nature Center

 50 PLUS

• Oct. 28 - Arts: Senior Arts Council (Ages 50 and Older) Roeland Park Community Center
• Oct. 29 - Technology: Helpful Apps for Older Adults (Ages 50 and Older) Roeland Park Community Center
• Oct. 31 - Games: Mah Jongg Halloween Party (Ages 50 and Older) Roeland Park Community Center
• Nov. 1 - Special Interest: Osher - Great Women Composers (Ages 50 and Older) Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse
• Nov. 2 - Special Interest: AARP Smart Driver Course (Ages 50 and Older) Roeland Park Community Center