Mark your calendars for a seasonal celebration packed with hands-on activities, live entertainment, friendly vendors and delicious food. The Fall Festival returns to Downtown Overland Park on Friday, September 29 from 5-8 p.m. and Saturday, September 30 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Browse a wide variety of artwork, jewelry, decor, ceramics and specialty products from more […]
Embark on a moonlit journey through the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens at Terra Luna, a spellbinding experience created exclusively for the Arboretum by Quixotic. Hosted by The Arts & Recreation Foundation of Overland Park, Terra Luna returns to the Arboretum for six nights in September: Thursday, September 14 Friday, September 15 Saturday, September […]
A long-awaited, state-of-the-art event venue and visitor center at the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens is ready to open its doors. Join elected officials, donors, Arboretum staff, volunteers and community members in celebrating the grand opening of LongHouse Visitor Center on Saturday, September 9 at 10 a.m. Surrounded by picturesque scenery, LongHouse is a […]
A new online ticketing option for the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens launches Wednesday, Sept. 6. Visitors can skip the line when they arrive at the Arboretum by purchasing tickets online in advance. To purchase tickets online: Visit opkansas.org/arboretum Select “Arboretum Tickets” Choose the date of your visit and the number of tickets needed […]
The pickleball craze has swept OP. Those who play pickleball probably already know that Overland Park is home to dozens of places to play, with even more coming. One of the fastest-growing sports in the country, pickleball combines elements of tennis, table tennis and badminton into one sport. It can be fast-paced but is also […]
Keep your sand wedge close and prepare to chip away at newly renovated challenges at Sykes/Lady Overland Park Golf Club. Fleetwood Services will install Premier White Golf Course Sand on all 36 holes spanning the North, South, West and Par 3 courses. The bunker renovation project tees off this fall and will conclude before the […]
Three of Overland Park’s outdoor pools close for the season on August 8: Bluejacket Pool, 10101 Bond St. Stonegate Pool, 9701 Antioch Rd. Young’s Pool, 8421 W. 77th St. Tomahawk Ridge Aquatic Center is temporarily closed for cleaning and is scheduled to reopen on August 9. Upon reopening, Tomahawk Ridge Aquatic Center will operate Monday-Friday […]
On your mark, get set, GO! Runners of all ages are invited to join us for Georgia’s Chicken Run at Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead on Saturday, July 29. Check-in opens at 7 a.m. with races beginning at 8 a.m. Chicken trophies will be awarded to the top three runners in each category: 1/8 Mile Course […]
July 28 Update The preliminary phase of the City’s official storm debris operations has concluded. Volunteers may still be available to coordinate assistance on a limited basis. Thank you for your patience as assistance is scheduled based on resident need and volunteer availability. July 26 Update The City has been working with local organizations and […]
Whether it’s purchasing fresh produce from the Farmers’ Market or spending an afternoon with Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead’s baby goats, Overland Park has something for everyone. This year’s National Parks and Recreation Month theme, “Where Community Grows”, offers the perfect opportunity to appreciate and celebrate the City’s many Parks and Recreation amenities that allow us […]