Fungus Festival
Active
Saturday, October 10, 2026
1:00pm
George Owens Nature Park
1601 Speck Rd., Independence, MO 64057
Parks and Recreation
Family Activity, Outdoor, Parks and Recreation
Fungus Festival
October 10 | 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Free to attend the festival
Guided mushroom hike at 2 p.m. is $10
Family-focused nature adventure at our Fungus Festival at George Owens Nature Park in Independence, MO. Learn how to find mushrooms growing in our area and which ones are safe to eat. Kids can enjoy a free kids’ craft and activities. This free community event will have kids and adults learning about mushrooms!
Want even more mushroom fun? Register for a guided hike through our nature trails to discover mushrooms growing at George Owens Nature Park. The guided hike begins at 2 p.m. and is $10.
Registration for the guided hike is due by October 3. You can register online or call (816) 325-7115.