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Art at the Center: Anthony High Exhibit

05/14/2023 @ 10:00 am – 8:00 pm – Explore the colorful paintings inspired by Anthony High’s African American heritage. View this gallery April 7-May 14, any time Tomahawk Ridge Community Center is open.

Plan Your Park: Bietigheim-Bissingen Park

05/15/2023 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm – A new public park is on the way to south Overland Park at 159th and Quivira named in honor of our sister city in Germany, Bietigheim-Bissingen. A Plan Your Park meeting will be held on Monday, May 15 at Blue Valley Library located at 9000 W. 151st St. between 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Two […]

Overland Park Development Corporation

05/15/2023 @ 6:45 pm –

City Council

05/15/2023 @ 7:30 pm –

A man demonstrates putting out a controlled fire using an extinguisher.

Community Emergency Response Team Training

05/16/2023 @ 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Following a major disaster, first responders may not be able to meet the demand for fire and medical services. Overland Park’s emergency management division provides Community Emergency Response Team training to give neighbors the ability to help one another and meet immediate lifesaving and life-sustaining needs. Visit the CERT Training page to apply to enroll […]

Site Plan Review Committee

05/17/2023 @ 11:45 am –

Finance, Administration + Economic Development Committee

05/17/2023 @ 7:00 pm –

Farmtastic Fun Preschool Spring Camp Series

05/19/2023 @ 10:00 am – Dig into science at the Farmstead. Registration includes admission to the Farmstead for the camper and one adult on the day of the camp. Camp series is for ages 4-6 years. $95 includes all six sessions. Register on the Mad Science website.

National Bike to Work Day

05/19/2023 @ All Day – Put down your car keys and join people across the country as they celebrate National Bike to Work Day on Friday, May 19. More than 120 miles of bike lanes and dozens of miles of bike trails weave through Overland Park, connecting the City’s parks, neighborhoods, schools and recreation facilities.

Farmers Market

05/20/2023 @ 7:30 am – 1:00 pm – The Overland Park Farmers’ Market is a vibrant public gathering place that brings the community together with vendors featuring farm-fresh produce, local foods and unique specialty items.

Bird Walk

05/20/2023 @ 8:30 am – Arboretum volunteers and all around birders will lead this walk to look for and listen to the birds that live at the Arboretum. Nearly 100 different species of birds have been identified at the Arboretum, giving you plenty to look forward to. Please dress appropriately, closed toe shoes and long pants are recommended. Bug repellent […]

Nature Storytime

05/20/2023 @ 10:00 am – Join us for music, movement and adventures outdoors with Stepping Stones KC. These gatherings are targeted toward little natures lovers, ages 1-6. The fee is per person ages 1-6. Caregivers and siblings need only pay admission to the Arboretum. Registration is required. Caregiver presence is required.

Stained Glass Workshop for Beginners

05/20/2023 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Join us in making a stained glass suncatcher with a pressed flower pendant. Learn beginning stained glass techniques with lead-free solder and flux. Supplies will be provided, however, you may bring small pressed flat flowers or leaves from home. Class size is limited. Due to the nature of working with a soldering iron and chemicals, […]

EBID – Kemper Homes and Outbuilding Demolition

05/23/2023 @ 2:00 pm – Contact: Steve Logue 913-706-5723

EBID – Brookridge Initial Perimeter Public Street Improvements

05/23/2023 @ 2:00 pm – Contact: Kyle Dieckmann – 913-895-6053

Community Emergency Response Team Training

05/23/2023 @ 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Following a major disaster, first responders may not be able to meet the demand for fire and medical services. Overland Park’s emergency management division provides Community Emergency Response Team training to give neighbors the ability to help one another and meet immediate lifesaving and life-sustaining needs. Visit the CERT Training page to apply to enroll […]

Site Plan Review Committee

05/24/2023 @ 11:45 am –

Public Works Committee

05/24/2023 @ 7:00 pm –

Nature Storytime

05/25/2023 @ 10:00 am – Join us for music, movement and adventures outdoors with Stepping Stones KC. These gatherings are targeted toward little natures lovers, ages 1-6. The fee is per person ages 1-6. Caregivers and siblings need only pay admission to the Arboretum. Registration is required. Caregiver presence is required.

Biergarten Thursdays

05/25/2023 @ 6:00 pm – Beer lovers will enjoy samplings of brews and appetizers among the beautiful gardens.

Walk and Read

05/27/2023 @ All Day –

Farmers Market

05/27/2023 @ 7:30 am – 1:00 pm – The Overland Park Farmers’ Market is a vibrant public gathering place that brings the community together with vendors featuring farm-fresh produce, local foods and unique specialty items.

Stained Glass Workshop for Beginners

05/27/2023 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Join us in making a stained glass suncatcher with a pressed flower pendant. Learn beginning stained glass techniques with lead-free solder and flux. Supplies will be provided, however, you may bring small pressed flat flowers or leaves from home. Class size is limited. Due to the nature of working with a soldering iron and chemicals, […]

Mushroom Walk

05/27/2023 @ 1:00 pm – Join mushroom enthusiast Alix Daniel to discover what fabulous fungi are growing in our woods. The forested trails are home to dozens of mushrooms. The species that may be fruiting changes constantly, and Daniel will share her knowledge of what’s “on view.” Discover some of the uses for mushrooms and what varieties grow at the […]

Walk and Read

05/28/2023 @ All Day –

Outdoor Pools Opening Day

05/28/2023 @ 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm –

Walk and Read

05/29/2023 @ All Day –

City Offices Closed

05/29/2023 @ All Day – City offices, including City Hall and Sanders Justice Center, will be closed for the Memorial Day holiday.

Walk and Read

05/30/2023 @ All Day –

BID – Rock Salt

05/30/2023 @ 2:00 pm – Contact: Joshua Welge – 913-327-6613

EBID – 75th Street over BNSF and Turkey Creek

05/30/2023 @ 2:00 pm – Contact: Brent Gerard – 913-895-6193

Parks + Recreation Advisory Council

05/30/2023 @ 6:30 pm –

Community Emergency Response Team Training

05/30/2023 @ 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Following a major disaster, first responders may not be able to meet the demand for fire and medical services. Overland Park’s emergency management division provides Community Emergency Response Team training to give neighbors the ability to help one another and meet immediate lifesaving and life-sustaining needs. Visit the CERT Training page to apply to enroll […]

Walk and Read

05/31/2023 @ All Day –

Site Plan Review Committee

05/31/2023 @ 11:45 am –

RFP – Urban Forest Master Plan

05/31/2023 @ 5:00 pm – Contact: Bailey Patterson – [email protected]

Walk and Read

06/01/2023 @ All Day –

Discovery Kits at the Gardens

06/01/2023 @ All Day – Every month the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens welcomes you to visit us and learn! Our education team has put together a monthly kit for your family to enjoy nature, learn about the season and be creative. Get outside, learn about birds, create wearable art and get your hands dirty. Our kits will have […]

Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee

06/01/2023 @ 6:00 pm –

OP Moves Town Hall

06/01/2023 @ 6:30 pm – The City will host an in-person OP Moves Town Hall to answer questions and provide residents with information on the June mail-in ballot election for a dedicated sales tax that would fund maintenance of the city’s aging infrastructure and extend its useful life. Registered voters in Overland Park will receive mail-in ballots from the Johnson […]

Legacy of Greenery Committee

06/01/2023 @ 6:30 pm –

REC Book Club

06/01/2023 @ 7:00 pm –

Walk and Read

06/02/2023 @ All Day –

Enchanted Faire

06/02/2023 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm – Don a magical costume to frolic with gnomes and fairies. Feel the merriment of music, dance, treats and entertainment.

Walk and Read

06/03/2023 @ All Day –

Farmers Market

06/03/2023 @ 7:30 am – 1:00 pm – The Overland Park Farmers’ Market is a vibrant public gathering place that brings the community together with vendors featuring farm-fresh produce, local foods and unique specialty items.

Safety Day

06/03/2023 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm – Hop aboard a fire truck, meet rescuers and learn important safety tips while experiencing a day out on the farm with the family.

Enchanted Faire

06/03/2023 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm – Don a magical costume to frolic with gnomes and fairies. Feel the merriment of music, dance, treats and entertainment.

Walk and Read

06/04/2023 @ All Day –

Overland Park Civic Band Concerts

06/04/2023 @ 7:00 pm – Grab a chair or blanket and enjoy a variety of classical and contemporary music.

Farmtastic Fun with Mad Science

06/05/2023 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm – June 5-8: Take Root and Sprout, Fishing, Birds and Bugs Jr. Scientists ages 4-9 will learn about gardening, fishing, birds and how many bugs live at the Farmstead. Registration is $170 and includes all four days of camp. Sign up online on the Mad Science website. Mad Science will send an email the week prior […]

Neighborhood Executive Committee Officers Board

06/05/2023 @ 5:30 pm –