Come celebrate the arrival of spring at Watkins Mill State Park and Watkins Woolen Mill State Historic Site. This year’s Spring on the Farm event will feature hands-on activities with the Greater Kansas City Master Gardeners in the Watkins heirloom garden, as well as other demonstrations on the back porch of the Watkins home. The...
Turn Your Handwoven Fabric into a Handmade Journal Join us on May 13th for Handwoven Fabric as Amazing Journals, a full-day workshop with local fiber artist Barrie Mason.Bring your own piece of handwoven fabric and learn how to transform it into a beautiful custom journal. You’ll learn the basics of bookbinding while creating a one-of-a-kind piece...
Join us as we take a step back in time and celebrate a Gentle Yoga practice at the beautiful Watkins Woolen Mill State Park. April 25 location will be the front lawn of the historic home. Please park at the visitor's center with plenty of time to walk out to the historic site. June 6...
Join us for a 3.9-mile loop on the paved bike trail at Watkins Mill State Park on Sunday, April 19th at 2pm. All ages and fitness levels are welcome. You can hike, ruck, walk, or run — whatever suits your pace and preference. This is a great opportunity to get outside the gym, enjoy some...
African Violet Basics Workshop Looking to brighten up your winter? Join us for a hands-on gardening workshop at Watkins Woolen Mill State Park and State Historic Site! Saturday, February 21, 2026 10:00–11:30 AM Watkins Mill Visitor CenterLed by award-winning growers Ardyth Stone and Jay Vantuyl, this beginner-friendly workshop will teach you how to plant, propagate, and care for African violets—plus...
First Weekend of January 2026 Watkins Woolen Mill State Park Bundle up, buttercup—it’s time once again for that sacred winter ritual where Volkswagen fanatics migrate to Watkins Mill and willingly freeze their tailpipes off. If you’ve never camped in single-digit temps with a bunch of laughing, shivering VW weirdos… brother, sister, you haven’t lived. 🔥...
