30 years ago a group of urban pioneers, in what was then considered a sketchy neighborhood on the edge of downtown Kansas City, decided to show that there was beauty and life in Union Hill by inviting folks to come and have a look at the gardens they had carefully and lovingly cultivated at their homes.

In the neighborhood's newsletter that August, there was the following report:

Today Union Hill has become a highly desirable place to live, whether you rent or own, and our annual garden tour regularly attracts more than 500 visitors who enjoy the day, visit the food trucks, listen to some great music, enjoy buying from local vendors and visit gardens throughout our community.

This year's Union Hill Garden Tour, which will be held Sunday, June 1, 2025 from 10am to 3pm, is going to be bigger and better than ever in celebration of the Anniversary of this neighborhood event that began so humbly 30 years ago.

There will be one pet info and refreshment stand:
Union Hill Animal Hospital Mobile Vet clinic at 200 East 30th

There will be one food truck:
Happy Belly Food Truck at 116 East 30th

There will be three front porch performances:
11am to 12pm - KC Symphony Musicians at 3023 McGee
12pm to 2pm - Fritz Hutchison and Friends at 3002 Oak
1pm-3pm - James Ward Band - Jazz Trio at 224 East 30th

There will be six driveway vendors:
Elliott McAnany - visual artist - at 3029 Grand
Superlite Hypertufa Planters - at 3023 McGee
Midnight Pages - books and candles - at 3022 Oak
Purely Popsicles - at 3013 Oak (while supplies last!)
Morning Rounds Bakery - tasty baked goods - 3001 Oak
Kamden's Soda Pop Stand - at 224 East 30th

And of course there will be GARDENS!

Mark your calendar for the first Sunday in June: June 1, 2025 from 10am to 3pm- we will see you then!