Overland Park Arboretum Arts for Kids

Saturday I was a volunteer photographer for Arts for Kids, an annual two-day event each October at the Overland Park Arboretum.   The weather was great all weekend - blue skies, no humidity and crisp fall weather.

The kids love this event, where they can make all sorts of crafts from nature's fall bounty.  Decorating hedgeapples is always a highlight.  This year they had a hay ride, a straw maze for the little ones to run through, a snake from the Kansas City zoo to pet, story tellers, music from the Kansas City Symphony and a bell choir.  The choir let the kids try their hands with the bells.  A tinkling rendition of "Row, row, row your boat" played by the kids was enjoyed by all.  

Below are a few photos.  The purpose of the photos is for next year's publicity for the event and the Arboretum, so I haven't included any of the kids that are identifiable.  I loved coming across the kids rolling down the teepee hill.  Does it get any better?  Also, the little guy ringing the bells had his hair sprayed green - one of the activities the kids could enjoy!