Touch-a-Truck and Tractor Daze to be June 4 at Ag Hall
Touch-a-Truck and Tractor Daze will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 4, at the National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame, 126th and State Avenue, Bonner Springs, Kan. Included is an antique and classic tractor show, machinery and equipment displays, steam tractor and sawmill demonstrations, antique construction equipment, drone demonstrations, kiddie pedal pull, garden tractor pull, miniature train rides and hayrides, blacksmith demonstrations, combine harvest simulator, and homemade ice cream. There will be activities for kids, food vendors and live music. The donation is $5 per person, with children 4 and under free. For more information, visit http://www.aghalloffame.com/2016-events/touch-a-truck-and-tractor-daze/.
Learn how marbles are made
A marble-making demonstration is scheduled from about 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 4, at Moon Marble Co. store, 600 E. Front St., Bonner Springs. Demonstrations begin around 10 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. and end at about 3 p.m., provided a glass artist is available. For more information, see www.moonmarble.com/.
Nature hike planned at Schlagle Library
A nature hike for all ages is planned from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, June 4, at the Mr. and Mrs. F.L. Schlagle Environmental Library, 4051 West Drive, at Wyandotte County Lake Park, 91st and Leavenworth Road. The group will meet at the library, and then walk on the bridle trail. Those who participate are asked to wear appropriate clothing, as it may be muddy in places.
Armourdale Levee Fest planned Saturday
The Armourdale Levee Fest will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 4, at 1900 Kansas Ave., Kansas City, Kan. Food and family activities are planned as this event is one of about 13 planned in Greater Kansas City in conjunction with National Trails Day. The Armourdale Levee Trail starts just west of 18th Street, below the Kansas Avenue bridge, near the Proctor and Gamble plant. Communities around Greater Kansas City are celebrating National Trails Day June 4, an event that recognizes the value of recreation trails and the people who were involved in building and maintaining them. For more information visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=efKA6M2-jtI or www.marc.org/metrogreen.
Summer reading kickoff party at West Wyandotte Library
The West Wyandotte Library, 1737 N. 82nd, Kansas City, Kan., will have a summer reading kickoff party from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 4, in the auditorium. The program is for all ages. There will be food and activities, including an obstacle course, inflatables and games.
Cabela’s schedules fly-fishing class
Cabela’s, 10300 Cabela Drive, Kansas City, Kan., has scheduled a free fly-fishing class from 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 4. Interested persons may meet at the Cabela’s Fly Shop and the class will go to the outdoor pond. The class is for beginners and experienced anglers.
Alice in Wonderland tea party planned at South Library
An Alice in Wonderland Garden Tea Party is planned from 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 4, at the South Library meeting room, 3104 Strong Ave., Kansas City, Kan. The event for children will include snacks, as well as croquet and reading stories. Registration is required to 913-722-2400.
Car wash to benefit church youth group
Victory Hills Church of the Nazarene, 6200 Parallel Parkway, plans a car wash from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 4, to benefit the youth group. This will provide funds for activities for youth.
Live at the Legends summer concert to be June 4
Legends Outlets will again offer free outdoor entertainment through its Live at the Legends Summer Concert Series on Saturday evenings in June and July beginning Saturday, June 4. All concerts will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. at Legends Outlets’ Civic Courtyard Fountain, in front of AMC Legends 14 Theatre, at 1843 Village West Parkway, Kansas City, Kan. On June 4, Run With It, pop-rock band with a foundation of funk and soul, is scheduled to perform.