Organizers are hoping to bring off the largest picnic ever held in this part of the country this Sunday. The Donald J. Hall Sculpture Park on the front lawn of the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art will be linked to Theis Park to its south to become one giant picnic space. It’s part of a celebration of National Parks and Recreation month, as well as the 25th anniversary of the 22-acre sculpture park.

Details

Sunday, July 20 5-8 p.m.

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art Donald J. Hall Sculpture Park and Theis Park, between Oak and Rockhill on Emanuel Cleaver II Blvd.

Lay your blanket down in designated areas to become part of a giant checkerboard-patterned display

Musicians, children’s activities, games, food truck

The Big Picnic “dronie”—be part of a commemorative aerial picture taken from a multi-rotor camera at 7:15 p.m.

Free parking at MRI Global, 425 Volker Blvd.

Road closure: Emanuel Cleaver II Blvd. from Oak Street to Rockhill Road will be closed for the Big Picnic from 4-9 p.m. Detour: From the East-south on Rockhill Road to Volker to Oak Street; from the West-south on Oak Street to Volker to Rockhill Road.