Fill your schedule with exciting events happening in Overland Park! From family fun and creative workshops to Governing Body and committee meetings, the City’s event calendar is packed with endless opportunities to get involved in your community and make memories with friends and family: Farmers’ Market – Saturdays from 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Spend Saturday mornings […]
Spring is in full bloom! Stop and smell more than just roses while you shop locally grown plant varieties at the Spring Plant Sale at the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens April 26-28 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or planting for the first time, the Spring Plant Sale offers the […]
Spring clean sustainably! Recycle and donate unwanted items or dispose of them responsibly at the Recycling Extravaganza on April 20 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Black & Veatch Campus, 11401 Lamar. Recycle and donate items not collected by routine curbside recycling that may otherwise end up in a landfill. Whether you have electronic gadgets […]
Positively impact our planet – one bingo square at a time! From planting native plants in your yard to recycling at the Recycling Center, there’s something for everyone on the Earth Day Bingo card. Each activity is designed to promote sustainability while having fun. Make sure to snap a photo of yourself completing Earth Day […]
To promote safe and attentive driving in work zones across the country and in our own community, the Department of Transportation designates April 15-19 as National Work Zone Awareness Week. This week emphasizes the importance of caution and vigilance when navigating construction zones. Keep the safety of construction workers, fellow drivers and yourself in mind […]
Get ready for the return of fresh produce, meats, cheeses, and specialty items as the Overland Park Farmers’ Market kicks off its season on Saturday, April 20. Following opening weekend, expect a growing number of vendors to join the market each week! Before you browse the aisles, plan ahead for Farmers’ Market fun by reviewing […]
Both directions of College Boulevard at U.S. 69 will close nightly from April 14 to April 19 for bridge girder setting as part of the 69 Express project. Detours will be marked. Closure Periods: 5 p.m. Sunday, April 14 to 6:30 a.m. Monday, April 15 6:30 p.m. Monday, April 15 to 6:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 16 6:30 […]
Both directions of 119th Street at U.S. 69 will close on Friday, April 12 at 7 p.m. for bridge demolition as part of the 69 Express project. Ramps will remain open to right turns only. Detours will be marked. Lanes will reopen by 5 p.m. on Sunday, April 14. The Kansas Department of Transportation’s project […]
Overland Park snow crews prepare to handle anything Mother Nature sends our way each winter by training drivers, practicing routes and coordinating schedules to ensure swift and efficient responses to winter weather events. With April 1 marking the official end to the snow season, totals for 2023-2024 include: Nine winter weather event responses. 9.8 inches […]
A very important piece of mail may be in your mailbox. The City is sending out the Citywide Survey this spring to a sampling of Overland Park residents. The survey measures the community’s satisfaction with the services and programs the City provides. Elected officials and City staff use the survey’s results to determine strategies for […]