Explore JCPRD

By David Markham

There’s no shortage of fall- and Halloween-themed programs being offered by JCPRD this October, and spilling over into November. 

Many of these programs are popular, you’ll notice a few have already filled, and most require advance registration.

Thursday, Oct. 27

• Little Critter’s Day Out - Creepy Critters (Ages 3-5), Ernie Miller Nature Center 

Friday, Oct. 28

• Creepy Crawly Halloween Party (Ages 2-5 with an Adult), Meadowbrook Park & Clubhouse 
• JamBOOree (Ages 14 & Under), Heritage Park Shelter #1 
• Movies in the Park - Monsters Inc. (Rated G) - part of the JamBOOree event

Saturday, Oct. 29

• Public Hayride (Ages 3 & Older), Oak Ridge Parklands in Shawnee Mission Park 
• Mildale Farm Fall Fest (All Ages) 
• Lanesfield School Fall Open House (All Ages), Lanesfield Historic Site

Monday, Oct. 31

• Trick-or-Treat (All Ages) Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center

Friday, Nov. 4

• Family Fun Bonfire Bash (All Ages), Meadowbrook Park

Saturday, Nov. 5

• Public Hayride (Ages 3 & Older), Oak Ridge Parklands in Shawnee Mission Park 

Tuesday, Nov. 8

• Let’s Talk Turkey (Ages 2-5), Meadowbrook Park & Clubhouse 

Saturday, Nov. 12

• Public Hayride (Ages 3 & Older), Oak Ridge Parklands in Shawnee Mission Park 

Wednesday, Nov. 16

• Friendsgiving (Ages 50 & Older), Meadowbrook Park & Clubhouse 

Saturday, Nov. 19

• Public Hayride (Ages 3 & Older), Oak Ridge Parklands in Shawnee Mission Park 

In addition to Public Hayrides, JCPRD offers Fall Hayrides for organized groups by appointment, also at the Oak Ridge Parklands, through Nov. 20. Hayrides must be booked at least two weeks in advance, and several starting times on each Friday, Saturday, and Sunday area offered. For more information, visit the website or call 913-831-3359 Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.,