# Event Details

- **Event Name**: De Soto Pop-Up Paddle
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 12:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Join Friends of the Kaw and the De Soto Rotary Club for a FREE family-friendly morning at Lexington Lake Park in De Soto!

*  Learn to paddle with kayaks and gear provided by Friends of the Kaw!  Our trained Kaw River Guides will provide safety instruction and will be on the water to provide assistance as needed.

*  The entire family can also search for and identify aquatic critters with our macroinvertabrate experts!

* NEW THIS YEAR!  Explore and learn about the Lexington Lake prairies on a guided prairie walk.  The walk will begin at 10:00 AM.  Can't make it at 10:00?  Explore the prairies on your own with our Prairie Scavenger Hunt!  Find everything in the scavenger hunt guide and you'll even receive a small prize! 

*  FREE lunch provided by De Soto Rotary! 

Thank you to Great American Bank for sponsoring this annual event.

Life jackets are required and will be provided. If you have a child that has their own life jacket, please bring it.

Questions?  Contact Friends of the Kaw at info@kansasriver.org.

See you there!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/de-soto/de-soto-pop-up-paddle/200030243927047
- **Event Categories**: pop-ups
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 82

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: De Soto
- **state**: KS
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Lexington Lake Park, 9000 Sunflower Rd, De Soto, Kansas
- **lat**: 38.96446
- **long**: -95.00195
- **full address**: Lexington Lake Park, 9000 Sunflower Rd, De Soto, Kansas, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is De Soto Pop-Up Paddle being held?
  - **A:** De Soto Pop-Up Paddle takes place on Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 12:00 pm at Lexington Lake Park, 9000 Sunflower Rd, De Soto, Kansas, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing De Soto Pop-Up Paddle?
  - **A:** De Soto Pop-Up Paddle is organized by Friends of the Kaw - Kansas Riverkeeper.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** De Soto Pop-Up Paddle is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in De Soto, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 80+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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