Tastings on the Terrace

Overview

Enjoy an evening of food and drink tastings set in the beautiful Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens.

Guests will sample savory bites, sweet treats, and handcrafted beverages in a relaxed garden setting, with the opportunity to stroll the scenic grounds throughout the evening.

From curated 21+ wine pairings to all-ages experiences featuring mocktails, global cuisines, and games like trivia and bingo, there’s something for everyone, all in support of Arboretum programs and projects.

Must be 21+ to attend Wine Pairing experiences. No pets will be admitted, with the exception of service animals.

Details

Reservations are required.

Tickets are $45 and available online. Friends of the Arboretum Members save $5 on each reservation.

Event starts at 6 PM and concludes at 8 PM.

Must be 21+ to attend wine pairing experiences.

No pets will be admitted, with the exception of service animals.

2026 Lineup

Each event features a rotating lineup of local favorites offering unique tastings and flavor pairings to discover. Additional dates will be added throughout the season, highlighting non-alcoholic beverages, global cuisines, games, and all-ages experiences, so stay tuned for more to come!

June 4 • Wine Pairing (21+) Holy-Field Vineyard & Winery and Taylor Made Catering

June 18 • Wine Pairing (21+) Somerset Ridge Vineyard & Winery and Terrace Catering

June 25 • African Bites & Bingo Night (All-Ages) Tasty African Food KC menu, signature lemonade and hibiscus juice, and Bingo games for prizes!

July 16 • Wine Pairing (21+) Bourgmont Winery and Taylor Made Catering

July 23 • Thai Bites & Bingo Night (All-Ages) Tuk Tuk Thai menu, mocktails, botanical lemonades, and Bingo games for prizes!

August 6 • Wine Pairing (21+) Aubrey Vineyards and Extension Master Food program sponsored by K-State Research and Extension

August 27 • Spice & Sips Trivia Night (All-Ages) Chai Cafe menu (Samosas, burger sliders, and chai tea) paired with Roasterie cold brews, and trivia games for prizes!

September 3 • Wine Pairing (21+) NightHawk Vineyard & Winery and Terrace Catering

September 24 • Wings + Things Trivia Night (All-Ages) Variety boneless wings, frozen frosty NA bevs, and trivia games for prizes!