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Poetry Walk at Strang Park

11/16/2023 @ All Day – Stroll through Strang Park while you enjoy poetry by Traci Brimhall, Poet Laureate of Kansas, on the theme of Memory Palace. Double-sided poetry boards with accompanying artwork by Kelly Yarbrough can be found along walkways surrounding the park. In partnership with the Johnson County Library, the Poetry Walk is available daily during park hours, 5 […]

Round orange pumpkins sit in a pumpkin patch field.

Pumpkin Composting

11/16/2023 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm – Rather than adding them to the landfill, drop off your pumpkins and gourds at the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens between November 1 and 22. Drop pumpkins off in the east parking lot. Please leave only pumpkins and gourds; no other fall decorations will be accepted. Arboretum staff will compost the pumpkins for use […]

Poetry Walk at Strang Park

11/17/2023 @ All Day – Stroll through Strang Park while you enjoy poetry by Traci Brimhall, Poet Laureate of Kansas, on the theme of Memory Palace. Double-sided poetry boards with accompanying artwork by Kelly Yarbrough can be found along walkways surrounding the park. In partnership with the Johnson County Library, the Poetry Walk is available daily during park hours, 5 […]

Round orange pumpkins sit in a pumpkin patch field.

Pumpkin Composting

11/17/2023 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm – Rather than adding them to the landfill, drop off your pumpkins and gourds at the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens between November 1 and 22. Drop pumpkins off in the east parking lot. Please leave only pumpkins and gourds; no other fall decorations will be accepted. Arboretum staff will compost the pumpkins for use […]

Poetry Walk at Strang Park

11/18/2023 @ All Day – Stroll through Strang Park while you enjoy poetry by Traci Brimhall, Poet Laureate of Kansas, on the theme of Memory Palace. Double-sided poetry boards with accompanying artwork by Kelly Yarbrough can be found along walkways surrounding the park. In partnership with the Johnson County Library, the Poetry Walk is available daily during park hours, 5 […]

Pumpkin Compost at the Farmers’ Market

11/18/2023 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm – Bring your pumpkins along on your trip to the Overland Park Farmers’ Market in November! Compost Collect KC is offering pumpkin compost to shoppers free of charge. Look for Compost Collective KC at the Farmers’ Market on Nov. 11 and 18. Compost Collective KC bin swap customers can also compost one pumpkin at no additional […]

Farmers Market

11/18/2023 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 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.

Round orange pumpkins sit in a pumpkin patch field.

Pumpkin Composting

11/18/2023 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm – Rather than adding them to the landfill, drop off your pumpkins and gourds at the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens between November 1 and 22. Drop pumpkins off in the east parking lot. Please leave only pumpkins and gourds; no other fall decorations will be accepted. Arboretum staff will compost the pumpkins for use […]

Poetry Walk at Strang Park

11/19/2023 @ All Day – Stroll through Strang Park while you enjoy poetry by Traci Brimhall, Poet Laureate of Kansas, on the theme of Memory Palace. Double-sided poetry boards with accompanying artwork by Kelly Yarbrough can be found along walkways surrounding the park. In partnership with the Johnson County Library, the Poetry Walk is available daily during park hours, 5 […]

Round orange pumpkins sit in a pumpkin patch field.

Pumpkin Composting

11/19/2023 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm – Rather than adding them to the landfill, drop off your pumpkins and gourds at the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens between November 1 and 22. Drop pumpkins off in the east parking lot. Please leave only pumpkins and gourds; no other fall decorations will be accepted. Arboretum staff will compost the pumpkins for use […]

Stained Glass Workshop for Beginners

11/19/2023 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Join us in making a stained glass hanging, featuring a mushroom design! Learn beginning stained glass techniques with lead-free solder and flux. Supplies will be provided. Class size is limited. Due to the nature of working with a soldering iron and chemicals, this workshop is for adults 18 and older. Protective gloves, masks and eyewear […]

Poetry Walk at Strang Park

11/20/2023 @ All Day – Stroll through Strang Park while you enjoy poetry by Traci Brimhall, Poet Laureate of Kansas, on the theme of Memory Palace. Double-sided poetry boards with accompanying artwork by Kelly Yarbrough can be found along walkways surrounding the park. In partnership with the Johnson County Library, the Poetry Walk is available daily during park hours, 5 […]

Round orange pumpkins sit in a pumpkin patch field.

Pumpkin Composting

11/20/2023 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm – Rather than adding them to the landfill, drop off your pumpkins and gourds at the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens between November 1 and 22. Drop pumpkins off in the east parking lot. Please leave only pumpkins and gourds; no other fall decorations will be accepted. Arboretum staff will compost the pumpkins for use […]

Poetry Walk at Strang Park

11/21/2023 @ All Day – Stroll through Strang Park while you enjoy poetry by Traci Brimhall, Poet Laureate of Kansas, on the theme of Memory Palace. Double-sided poetry boards with accompanying artwork by Kelly Yarbrough can be found along walkways surrounding the park. In partnership with the Johnson County Library, the Poetry Walk is available daily during park hours, 5 […]

Round orange pumpkins sit in a pumpkin patch field.

Pumpkin Composting

11/21/2023 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm – Rather than adding them to the landfill, drop off your pumpkins and gourds at the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens between November 1 and 22. Drop pumpkins off in the east parking lot. Please leave only pumpkins and gourds; no other fall decorations will be accepted. Arboretum staff will compost the pumpkins for use […]

Poetry Walk at Strang Park

11/22/2023 @ All Day – Stroll through Strang Park while you enjoy poetry by Traci Brimhall, Poet Laureate of Kansas, on the theme of Memory Palace. Double-sided poetry boards with accompanying artwork by Kelly Yarbrough can be found along walkways surrounding the park. In partnership with the Johnson County Library, the Poetry Walk is available daily during park hours, 5 […]

Round orange pumpkins sit in a pumpkin patch field.

Pumpkin Composting

11/22/2023 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm – Rather than adding them to the landfill, drop off your pumpkins and gourds at the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens between November 1 and 22. Drop pumpkins off in the east parking lot. Please leave only pumpkins and gourds; no other fall decorations will be accepted. Arboretum staff will compost the pumpkins for use […]

City Offices Closed

11/23/2023 @ All Day – City offices, including City Hall and Sanders Justice Center, will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Poetry Walk at Strang Park

11/23/2023 @ All Day – Stroll through Strang Park while you enjoy poetry by Traci Brimhall, Poet Laureate of Kansas, on the theme of Memory Palace. Double-sided poetry boards with accompanying artwork by Kelly Yarbrough can be found along walkways surrounding the park. In partnership with the Johnson County Library, the Poetry Walk is available daily during park hours, 5 […]

City Offices Closed

11/24/2023 @ All Day – City offices, including City Hall and Sanders Justice Center, will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Poetry Walk at Strang Park

11/24/2023 @ All Day – Stroll through Strang Park while you enjoy poetry by Traci Brimhall, Poet Laureate of Kansas, on the theme of Memory Palace. Double-sided poetry boards with accompanying artwork by Kelly Yarbrough can be found along walkways surrounding the park. In partnership with the Johnson County Library, the Poetry Walk is available daily during park hours, 5 […]

Poetry Walk at Strang Park

11/25/2023 @ All Day – Stroll through Strang Park while you enjoy poetry by Traci Brimhall, Poet Laureate of Kansas, on the theme of Memory Palace. Double-sided poetry boards with accompanying artwork by Kelly Yarbrough can be found along walkways surrounding the park. In partnership with the Johnson County Library, the Poetry Walk is available daily during park hours, 5 […]

Poetry Walk at Strang Park

11/26/2023 @ All Day – Stroll through Strang Park while you enjoy poetry by Traci Brimhall, Poet Laureate of Kansas, on the theme of Memory Palace. Double-sided poetry boards with accompanying artwork by Kelly Yarbrough can be found along walkways surrounding the park. In partnership with the Johnson County Library, the Poetry Walk is available daily during park hours, 5 […]

Poetry Walk at Strang Park

11/27/2023 @ All Day – Stroll through Strang Park while you enjoy poetry by Traci Brimhall, Poet Laureate of Kansas, on the theme of Memory Palace. Double-sided poetry boards with accompanying artwork by Kelly Yarbrough can be found along walkways surrounding the park. In partnership with the Johnson County Library, the Poetry Walk is available daily during park hours, 5 […]

Poetry Walk at Strang Park

11/28/2023 @ All Day – Stroll through Strang Park while you enjoy poetry by Traci Brimhall, Poet Laureate of Kansas, on the theme of Memory Palace. Double-sided poetry boards with accompanying artwork by Kelly Yarbrough can be found along walkways surrounding the park. In partnership with the Johnson County Library, the Poetry Walk is available daily during park hours, 5 […]

Electric Glow

11/28/2023 @ 4:30 pm – 8:00 pm – Enjoy the beauty of the Luminary Walk electric displays, without the candlelit woods, Santa, musicians, cider, trains or crowds. Electric Glow limits capacity, making the event ideal for wandering through the gardens in a more relaxed atmosphere. Electric Glow costs $10 per person. Children five years and younger are free. Purchase tickets online in advance […]

Poetry Walk at Strang Park

11/29/2023 @ All Day – Stroll through Strang Park while you enjoy poetry by Traci Brimhall, Poet Laureate of Kansas, on the theme of Memory Palace. Double-sided poetry boards with accompanying artwork by Kelly Yarbrough can be found along walkways surrounding the park. In partnership with the Johnson County Library, the Poetry Walk is available daily during park hours, 5 […]

Electric Glow

11/29/2023 @ 4:30 pm – 8:00 pm – Enjoy the beauty of the Luminary Walk electric displays, without the candlelit woods, Santa, musicians, cider, trains or crowds. Electric Glow limits capacity, making the event ideal for wandering through the gardens in a more relaxed atmosphere. Electric Glow costs $10 per person. Children five years and younger are free. Purchase tickets online in advance […]

Poetry Walk at Strang Park

11/30/2023 @ All Day – Stroll through Strang Park while you enjoy poetry by Traci Brimhall, Poet Laureate of Kansas, on the theme of Memory Palace. Double-sided poetry boards with accompanying artwork by Kelly Yarbrough can be found along walkways surrounding the park. In partnership with the Johnson County Library, the Poetry Walk is available daily during park hours, 5 […]

Candlelight Stroll – Canceled

11/30/2023 @ 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm – Leave the kids at home! The Candlelight Stroll is for those looking for a quieter Luminary Walk that still features the glow of candles through the woods, dazzling light displays, live musical performances and the enchanting gnome houses, all without children.

Holiday Market

12/02/2023 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm – Take advantage of an opportunity to shop the Overland Park Farmer’s Market for holiday gifts and goodies. You’ll find all the same farm fresh produce and local foods you’re used to. The Market information booth will also be open to accept debit and EBT cards. The Holiday Farmers’ Market is an extension of the farmers’ […]

Nutcracker Tea Party

12/02/2023 @ 12:00 pm – The Annual Nutcracker Tea Party is a family-friendly event perfect for the child in all of us! Enjoy a one-hour version of the holiday classic, The Nutcracker Ballet, performed by Crescendo Conservatory, along with a delightful tea party.

Nutcracker Tea Party

12/02/2023 @ 4:00 pm – The Annual Nutcracker Tea Party is a family-friendly event perfect for the child in all of us! Enjoy a one-hour version of the holiday classic, The Nutcracker Ballet, performed by Crescendo Conservatory, along with a delightful tea party.

Nutcracker Tea Party

12/03/2023 @ 11:30 am – The Annual Nutcracker Tea Party is a family-friendly event perfect for the child in all of us! Enjoy a one-hour version of the holiday classic, The Nutcracker Ballet, performed by Crescendo Conservatory, along with a delightful tea party.

Several stained glass hanging ornaments lay on a table.

Stained Glass Workshop for Beginners

12/03/2023 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Join us in making a stained glass hanging, featuring an ornament design! Learn beginning stained glass techniques with lead-free solder and flux. Supplies will be provided. Class size is limited. Due to the nature of working with a soldering iron and chemicals, this workshop is for adults 18 and older. Protective gloves, masks and eyewear […]

Nutcracker Tea Party

12/03/2023 @ 3:00 pm – The Annual Nutcracker Tea Party is a family-friendly event perfect for the child in all of us! Enjoy a one-hour version of the holiday classic, The Nutcracker Ballet, performed by Crescendo Conservatory, along with a delightful tea party.

Electric Glow

12/05/2023 @ 4:30 pm – 8:00 pm – Enjoy the beauty of the Luminary Walk electric displays, without the candlelit woods, Santa, musicians, cider, trains or crowds. Electric Glow limits capacity, making the event ideal for wandering through the gardens in a more relaxed atmosphere. Electric Glow costs $10 per person. Children five years and younger are free. Purchase tickets online in advance […]

Giggle Time Children’s Program

12/06/2023 @ 10:00 am – Gather your little ones for some giggling and wiggling and a fun-filled time on the first Wednesday of each month. April 5 – StoneLion Puppet Theatre at Tomahawk Ridge Community Center May 3 – Storyteller Priscilla Howe at Tomahawk Ridge Community Center June 7 – Mr. Stinky Feet at Roe Park August 2 – Funky […]

Electric Glow

12/06/2023 @ 4:30 pm – 8:00 pm – Enjoy the beauty of the Luminary Walk electric displays, without the candlelit woods, Santa, musicians, cider, trains or crowds. Electric Glow limits capacity, making the event ideal for wandering through the gardens in a more relaxed atmosphere. Electric Glow costs $10 per person. Children five years and younger are free. Purchase tickets online in advance […]

Playbook OP Community Meeting

12/11/2023 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm – Playbook OP, Overland Park’s updated Parks and Recreation long-range plan will serve as a roadmap for meeting the current and future needs of Overland Park, covering everything from aquatics and community centers to green spaces and recreational activities. Your input is crucial. Please participate in this process and help shape the future of Overland Park’s […]

Electric Glow

12/12/2023 @ 4:30 pm – 8:00 pm – Enjoy the beauty of the Luminary Walk electric displays, without the candlelit woods, Santa, musicians, cider, trains or crowds. Electric Glow limits capacity, making the event ideal for wandering through the gardens in a more relaxed atmosphere. Electric Glow costs $10 per person. Children five years and younger are free. Purchase tickets online in advance […]

Electric Glow

12/13/2023 @ 4:30 pm – 8:00 pm – Enjoy the beauty of the Luminary Walk electric displays, without the candlelit woods, Santa, musicians, cider, trains or crowds. Electric Glow limits capacity, making the event ideal for wandering through the gardens in a more relaxed atmosphere. Electric Glow costs $10 per person. Children five years and younger are free. Purchase tickets online in advance […]

Candlelight Stroll

12/14/2023 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Leave the kids at home! The Candlelight Stroll is for those looking for a quieter Luminary Walk that still features the glow of candles through the woods, dazzling light displays, live musical performances and the enchanting gnome houses, all without children.