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‘Summer of Oz’ events continue
‘Summer of Oz’ activities included magic shows and other events on Friday at the National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame, 126th and State, Bonner Springs. (Photo by Steve Rupert)
Summer of Oz events in Wyandotte County will continue today, in conjunction with “The Wizard of Oz” production at 8 p.m. Saturday at the Providence Medical Center Amphitheater, 130th and State, Bonner Springs.
It is an outdoor theater. For ticket information, visit wizardofozkc.com.
The National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame, 126th and State Avenue, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 4. See Dorothy and meet farm animals, find the way through a corn maze, take pictures with Oz characters, go on train rides and see Wizard of Oz displays. Mesner Puppets at noon and 3 p.m. Magic show at 1:30 p.m. Witch Cackling Contest at 2 p.m. There is an admission charge. See aghalloffame.com.
Wyandotte County Museum, 126th and State Avenue, now through Aug. 31. Visit Dorothy’s back yard, walk on the Yellow Brick Road and view the planted poppies. Admission is free. See wycomuseum.org.
Strawberry Hill Museum and Cultural Center, 720 N. 4th St., Kansas City, Kansas, Aug. 4-5. Those who are wearing red shoes when they visit the museum will get a free dessert and drink with their $10 paid admission. See strawberryhillmuseum.org.
Grinter Place, South 78th and K-32, Kansas City, Kansas, Saturday, Aug. 4, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. is Grinter Munchkin Day. Family activities with Moses Grinter, play games of the 1800s including marbles, jacks, ring toss and a scarecrow game. A Moses Grinter re-enactor will lead tours of the historic house. Go on the walking trail and listen to music. An antique toy collection and a magician will be part of the event. Adults admission is $6, seniors, $5, and children 18 and younger, free. See more at www.facebook.com/events/2096773140543129/.
Kansas City, Kansas, Public Libraries, Aug. 4-5, will have a Wizard of Oz book display, a “Wizard of Oz” movie at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 4, and activities with the “Wizard of Oz.” For more information, visit kckpl.org.
‘Summer of Oz’ activities included Professor Marvel’s magic show and other events on Friday at the National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame, 126th and State, Bonner Springs. (Photo by Steve Rupert)‘Summer of Oz’ activities included magic shows and other events on Friday at the National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame, 126th and State, Bonner Springs. (Photo by Steve Rupert)‘Summer of Oz’ activities included magic shows and other events on Friday at the National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame, 126th and State, Bonner Springs. (Photo by Steve Rupert)‘Summer of Oz’ activities included a Witch Cackling Contest and other events on Friday at the National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame, 126th and State, Bonner Springs. (Photo by Steve Rupert)‘Summer of Oz’ activities included a Witch Cackling Contest and other events on Friday at the National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame, 126th and State, Bonner Springs. (Photo by Steve Rupert)‘Summer of Oz’ activities included a Witch Cackling Contest and other events on Friday at the National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame, 126th and State, Bonner Springs. (Photo by Steve Rupert)‘Summer of Oz’ activities included a children’s crafts and other events on Friday at the National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame, 126th and State, Bonner Springs. (Photo by Steve Rupert)More scenes from the “Summer of Oz” activities Friday at the National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame, Bonner Springs. (Photo by Steve Rupert)More scenes from the “Summer of Oz” activities Friday at the National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame, Bonner Springs. (Photo by Steve Rupert)More scenes from the “Summer of Oz” activities Friday at the National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame, Bonner Springs. (Photo by Steve Rupert)Professor Marvel’s magic show was one of the events Friday at the “Summer of Oz” event at the National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame, Bonner Springs. (Photo by Steve Rupert)More scenes from the “Summer of Oz” activities Friday at the National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame, Bonner Springs. (Photo by Steve Rupert)More scenes from the “Summer of Oz” activities Friday at the National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame, Bonner Springs. (Photo by Steve Rupert)More scenes from the “Summer of Oz” activities Friday at the National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame, Bonner Springs. (Photo by Steve Rupert)More scenes from the “Summer of Oz” activities Friday at the National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame, Bonner Springs. (Photo by Steve Rupert)
