In many cases, the City requires permits in order to provide safe and healthy events for residents and visitors, and to allow public safety providers quick access to guests in case of an emergency.
The City issues several types of event permits. Learn about each type of permit below before applying.
For more information about event permits, view the Municipal Code.
The City issues several types of special event permits. Learn about each permit to find the right one for your event.
Events where the street will be blocked off require a block party special event permit.
Block party special event permit holders must
No more than one city block may be closed with this permit.
The City does not provide barricades or signs for street closures unless the neighborhood or homeowners association is a voting member of the Neighborhood Executive Committee.
Fees vary depending on the specific activities of your event. Please apply online and select all activities relevant to your event to see an estimated total.
Apply for a block party special event permit at least one week before your event on ePLACE, the City’s online permitting system.
Events open to the community such as a festival, concert, parade, run, race, sporting event, or trade show require a special event permit for community events.
One community special event permit may cover all of the following at your event:
Additional permits may be required if you plan to have inflatables, or sell or serve food or liquor at your event.
If your event is over 1,000 participants, four certified crowd managers are required. For every 250 additional attendees, you must add an additional certified crowd manager (e.g. 1,250 attendees requires five certified crowd managers).
Crowd manager training can be done online. Please contact the Fire Department with questions at 913-895-6175.
Fees vary depending on the specific activities of your event. Please apply online and select all activities relevant to your event to see an estimated total.
Apply for a community special event permit on ePLACE, the City’s online permitting system.
Please note that your event date may not be available due to previously scheduled events or holidays. You must select an event date that is not reserved. Applications must be approved before you advertise, make reservations or accept registrations for your event. Event Calendar is provided below. If you have questions, please call 913-895-6150.
Private outdoor events in commercial areas and some private outdoor events in residential areas require private special event permits.
Private special event permit holders must:
Private events in residential areas do not require this permit if all tents on the property for the event are smaller than 900 square feet.
Fees vary depending on the specific activities of your event. Please apply online and select all activities relevant to your event to see an estimated total.
Apply for a block party special event permit on ePLACE, the City’s online permitting system.
Large promotional activities, including temporary structures, inflatable objects larger than eight cubic feet, animated devices and projected images or beams of light require a promotional activities permit. Tent sales and other promotional activities to promote a business also require a promotional activities permit.
This permit may also cover temporary use of digital display and recurring activities, such as a farmer’s market or a calendar of promotional events for a single entity or location. These requests require City Council approval.
To get a promotional activities special event permit, you must
Promotional activities special event permits are valid for no more than five days.
No more than three attention-attracting devices will be approved at one time. No more than four promotional activities special event permits will be approved per organization in a calendar year. No more than two promotional activities special event permits will be approved per residential leasing or sales office per calendar year.
Fees are waived for nonprofit organizations.
Bounce houses, inflatables, and rides are also subject to the Kansas Amusement Ride Act and require proof of state compliance before the City will issue a permit.
Apply for a promotional activities special event permit on ePLACE, the City’s online permitting system.
A temporary promotion permit allows signs, banners or feather flags which exceed the size or duration allowed for a temporary sign under Section 18.440.130 of the Unified Development Ordinance to be displayed on a building or property.
To get a temporary promotion special event permit, you must:
Temporary promotion permits are valid for no more than ten days.
No more than four permits will be issued to any organization in a calendar year, except that residential leasing or sales offices are limited to no more than two sign or banner permits per calendar year.
Apply for a temporary promotion permit on ePLACE, the City’s online permitting system.
Search the permit calendar to see if your requested event date is available.
Name | Address | Start | Start Time | End | End Time | Status | Start Sort | End Sort | Month Year |
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Monster Dash 5K | 7200 W 132nd St Overland Park, KS | Oct 26, 2024 | 8:00 am | Oct 26, 2024 | 10:00 am | In Review | 2024-10-26 08:00 | 2024-10-26 10:00 | October 2024 |
Holiday Luminary Run | 9209 W. 179th Street | Nov 22, 2024 | 5:00 pm | Nov 22, 2024 | 9:00 pm | In Review | 2024-11-22 17:00 | 2024-11-22 21:00 | November 2024 |
Gobbler Grind Marathon | 9401 Indian Creek PKWY | Nov 24, 2024 | 8:00 am | Nov 24, 2024 | 2:00 pm | In Review | 2024-11-24 08:00 | 2024-11-24 14:00 | November 2024 |
Thanksgiving Day 5K Run & Family Stroll | 6240 Sprint Parkway, Overland Park, KS 66211 | Nov 28, 2024 | 9:00 am | Nov 28, 2024 | 11:00 am | In Review | 2024-11-28 09:00 | 2024-11-28 11:00 | November 2024 |
Jingle Bell Run | 5901 W 135th St, Overland Park | Dec 8, 2024 | 9:00 am | Dec 8, 2024 | 11:00 am | In Review | 2024-12-08 09:00 | 2024-12-08 11:00 | December 2024 |
Great Santa Run 5k | 12345 College Blvd Overland Park, KS | Dec 15, 2024 | 9:00 am | Dec 15, 2024 | 11:00 am | In Review | 2024-12-15 09:00 | 2024-12-15 11:00 | December 2024 |
Sweetheart Run 5K/10K | 9000 W 137th Street | Feb 15, 2025 | 9:00 am | Feb 15, 2025 | 11:30 am | In Review | 2025-02-15 09:00 | 2025-02-15 11:30 | February 2025 |
Noah's Bandage Run | 9401 INDIAN CREEK PKWY , Overland Park, KS, 66210 | Apr 6, 2025 | 6:00 am | Apr 6, 2025 | 12:00 pm | In Review | 2025-04-06 06:00 | 2025-04-06 12:00 | April 2025 |
Get Your Rear In Gear | 8717 w 110th Street | Apr 13, 2025 | 8:00 am | Apr 13, 2025 | 12:00 pm | In Review | 2025-04-13 08:00 | 2025-04-13 12:00 | April 2025 |
Easter Egg 5K/10K | 7200 W 132nd St | Apr 19, 2025 | 8:00 am | Apr 19, 2025 | 10:30 am | In Review | 2025-04-19 08:00 | 2025-04-19 10:30 | April 2025 |
Outpacing Melanoma 5K Run/Walk | 9401 Indian Creek Parkway Overland Park, KS 66210 | May 4, 2025 | 8:00 am | May 4, 2025 | 9:30 am | In Review | 2025-05-04 08:00 | 2025-05-04 09:30 | May 2025 |
Kansas City Express Mother's Day 5K | 9401 Indian Creek Parkway | May 11, 2025 | 8:00 am | May 11, 2025 | 10:30 am | In Review | 2025-05-11 08:00 | 2025-05-11 10:30 | May 2025 |
Hy-Vee Half Marathon Series Event - Overland Park, | [email protected] | May 18, 2025 | 7:30 am | May 18, 2025 | 11:45 am | In Review | 2025-05-18 07:30 | 2025-05-18 11:45 | May 2025 |
2025 Heroes for Hospice 5K Run/Walk | 6281 W 135th St, Overland Park, KS 66223 | Jun 14, 2025 | 7:30 am | Jun 14, 2025 | 9:00 am | In Review | 2025-06-14 07:30 | 2025-06-14 09:00 | June 2025 |
The 80s Run 5K | 5661 W 135th Street Overland Park | Jun 21, 2025 | 8:00 am | Jun 21, 2025 | 10:30 am | In Review | 2025-06-21 08:00 | 2025-06-21 10:30 | June 2025 |
Diva Dash 5K/10K | 9401 Indian Creek Parkway Overland Park, KS | Jul 20, 2025 | 7:30 am | Jul 20, 2025 | 9:30 am | In Review | 2025-07-20 07:30 | 2025-07-20 09:30 | July 2025 |
Summer Sizzler | 5661 W 135th St, Overland Park, KS 66223 | Aug 23, 2025 | 7:00 am | Aug 23, 2025 | 10:00 am | In Review | 2025-08-23 07:00 | 2025-08-23 10:00 | August 2025 |
KC Running Company 10K | 9401 Indian Creek Parkway Overland Park, KS | Sep 14, 2025 | 8:00 am | Sep 14, 2025 | 10:30 am | In Review | 2025-09-14 08:00 | 2025-09-14 10:30 | September 2025 |
Overland Park Fall Festival | 7950 Marty | Sep 26, 2025 | 6:00 am | Sep 27, 2025 | 8:00 pm | In Review | 2025-09-26 06:00 | 2025-09-27 20:00 | September 2025 |
The OVERRUN Ovarian Cancer 5K Run/Walk | 9121 LEE BLVD | Sep 28, 2025 | 7:30 am | Sep 28, 2025 | 10:30 am | In Review | 2025-09-28 07:30 | 2025-09-28 10:30 | September 2025 |
Monster Dash 5K | 7200 W 132nd Street Overland Park, KS | Oct 25, 2025 | 8:00 am | Oct 25, 2025 | 10:00 am | In Review | 2025-10-25 08:00 | 2025-10-25 10:00 | October 2025 |
Great Santa Run 5K | 12345 College | Dec 14, 2025 | 9:00 am | Dec 14, 2025 | 11:00 am | In Review | 2025-12-14 09:00 | 2025-12-14 11:00 | December 2025 |
Name | Address | Start | Start Time | End | End Time | Status | Start Sort | End Sort | Month Year |
Anyone who wants to sell liquor at a special event must have a temporary liquor license.
Permits are not required for the following types of events or activities:
While these operations are not permitted, there are municipal codes that govern garage sales. Please refer to the corresponding pages for each operation for more information.