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03/30/2024 @ 10:00 am –
04/01/2024 @ All Day – Join us for a Poetry Walk at Strang Park throughout April. Explore the beauty of nature while enjoying poems by Jamie Lynn Heller, Annie Newcomer, Jared Campbell and Morgan Schneebell, paired with artwork by Fred Trease. It’s a month-long celebration of art and poetry in our local park.
04/01/2024 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm – Join us as we celebrate Opening Day of the 2024 season on April 1!
04/01/2024 @ 5:30 pm –
04/01/2024 @ 7:30 pm –
04/02/2024 @ All Day – Join us for a Poetry Walk at Strang Park throughout April. Explore the beauty of nature while enjoying poems by Jamie Lynn Heller, Annie Newcomer, Jared Campbell and Morgan Schneebell, paired with artwork by Fred Trease. It’s a month-long celebration of art and poetry in our local park.
04/02/2024 @ All Day – Guinotte Wise, a multifaceted artist, is set to showcase an exciting exhibit of sculpture and poetry titled “Rust & Chrome & Lights & Poems.” As a sculptor, Wise embraces the realm of found-object art, and his sculptures embody a unique fusion of creativity. Wise is also an accomplished writer with contributions spanning books, articles and […]
04/02/2024 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm – Craft time awaits on the first Tuesday of the month at the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens. Little explorers are in for a treat as they immerse themselves in the enchanting world of nature and creativity. Each month, a new make-and-take project unfolds on Discovery Day. Crafting supplies are included, and the projects are […]
04/03/2024 @ All Day – Join us for a Poetry Walk at Strang Park throughout April. Explore the beauty of nature while enjoying poems by Jamie Lynn Heller, Annie Newcomer, Jared Campbell and Morgan Schneebell, paired with artwork by Fred Trease. It’s a month-long celebration of art and poetry in our local park.
04/03/2024 @ 10:00 am – Join us for a delightful children’s program on the first Wednesday of the month. Your little ones will giggle, wiggle and have a blast with diverse performances. From music and stories to puppet shows, each month features new and exciting entertainers. Best of all, it’s a FREE and fun-filled time that requires no registration – […]
04/03/2024 @ 11:45 am –
04/03/2024 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm – You’re invited to an OP Central Open House! There will be a short presentation at 5:45 p.m. and displays for attendees to learn more about the College & Metcalf Overlay District Study and provide input. The goal of the study is to provide a more flexible mixed-use zoning code for the area to spur reinvestment […]
04/03/2024 @ 7:00 pm –
04/04/2024 @ All Day – Join us for a Poetry Walk at Strang Park throughout April. Explore the beauty of nature while enjoying poems by Jamie Lynn Heller, Annie Newcomer, Jared Campbell and Morgan Schneebell, paired with artwork by Fred Trease. It’s a month-long celebration of art and poetry in our local park.
04/04/2024 @ 7:00 pm –
04/05/2024 @ All Day – Join us for a Poetry Walk at Strang Park throughout April. Explore the beauty of nature while enjoying poems by Jamie Lynn Heller, Annie Newcomer, Jared Campbell and Morgan Schneebell, paired with artwork by Fred Trease. It’s a month-long celebration of art and poetry in our local park.
04/06/2024 @ All Day – Love pollinators? So do we! That’s why we invited the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service and Smithsonian Gardens to share their exhibit, “Pollination Investigation,” with us. The exhibit will be on display at the LongHouse Visitor Center at the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens now through November. Come explore the essential role of pollinators […]
04/06/2024 @ All Day – Join us for a Poetry Walk at Strang Park throughout April. Explore the beauty of nature while enjoying poems by Jamie Lynn Heller, Annie Newcomer, Jared Campbell and Morgan Schneebell, paired with artwork by Fred Trease. It’s a month-long celebration of art and poetry in our local park.
04/06/2024 @ 9:00 am – In celebration of Arbor Day, the City of Overland Park and the Legacy of Greenery Committee will be handing out free tree and shrub seedlings to Overland Park residents at the following locations: Thompson Park, 8045 Santa Fe Drive Tomahawk Ridge Community Center, 11902 Lowell Avenue Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, 8909 W. 179th […]
04/06/2024 @ 9:15 am – Join our expert Arboretum volunteers and avid bird enthusiasts for an immersive bird-watching expedition through the lush landscapes of the Arboretum. Delve into the diverse avian habitats as we search for and listen to the captivating melodies of our feathered friends residing within the Arboretum’s confines. With close to 100 distinct bird species documented in […]
04/06/2024 @ 10:00 am – Could you be the next beekeeper in town? Join us as the founder of the Kansas City Hope Garden, Emma Entwistle, offers guidance on how, when, where and why you should consider beekeeping. Honeybees are invaluable pollinators and we have more resources than ever to help us all learn about the fascinating and artistic science […]
04/07/2024 @ All Day – Join us for a Poetry Walk at Strang Park throughout April. Explore the beauty of nature while enjoying poems by Jamie Lynn Heller, Annie Newcomer, Jared Campbell and Morgan Schneebell, paired with artwork by Fred Trease. It’s a month-long celebration of art and poetry in our local park.
04/08/2024 @ All Day – Join us for a Poetry Walk at Strang Park throughout April. Explore the beauty of nature while enjoying poems by Jamie Lynn Heller, Annie Newcomer, Jared Campbell and Morgan Schneebell, paired with artwork by Fred Trease. It’s a month-long celebration of art and poetry in our local park.
04/08/2024 @ 11:45 am –
04/08/2024 @ 1:30 pm –
04/09/2024 @ All Day – Join us for a Poetry Walk at Strang Park throughout April. Explore the beauty of nature while enjoying poems by Jamie Lynn Heller, Annie Newcomer, Jared Campbell and Morgan Schneebell, paired with artwork by Fred Trease. It’s a month-long celebration of art and poetry in our local park.
04/10/2024 @ All Day – Join us for a Poetry Walk at Strang Park throughout April. Explore the beauty of nature while enjoying poems by Jamie Lynn Heller, Annie Newcomer, Jared Campbell and Morgan Schneebell, paired with artwork by Fred Trease. It’s a month-long celebration of art and poetry in our local park.
04/11/2024 @ All Day – Join us for a Poetry Walk at Strang Park throughout April. Explore the beauty of nature while enjoying poems by Jamie Lynn Heller, Annie Newcomer, Jared Campbell and Morgan Schneebell, paired with artwork by Fred Trease. It’s a month-long celebration of art and poetry in our local park.
04/11/2024 @ 6:00 pm –
04/11/2024 @ 7:00 pm –
04/11/2024 @ 8:00 pm –
04/12/2024 @ All Day – Join us for a Poetry Walk at Strang Park throughout April. Explore the beauty of nature while enjoying poems by Jamie Lynn Heller, Annie Newcomer, Jared Campbell and Morgan Schneebell, paired with artwork by Fred Trease. It’s a month-long celebration of art and poetry in our local park.
04/12/2024 @ 8:00 am – 2:00 pm –
04/13/2024 @ All Day – Join us for a Poetry Walk at Strang Park throughout April. Explore the beauty of nature while enjoying poems by Jamie Lynn Heller, Annie Newcomer, Jared Campbell and Morgan Schneebell, paired with artwork by Fred Trease. It’s a month-long celebration of art and poetry in our local park.
04/13/2024 @ 8:00 am – 2:00 pm –
04/13/2024 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm – Recycle your large appliances (refrigerators, ovens, air conditioners, etc.) at no cost at this event. Small appliances and electronics (televisions, computers, etc.) will NOT be accepted. Documents for shredding will also be accepted for a suggested donation of $5 per box.
04/13/2024 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm – Make greener choices for your yard and home at the Johnson County Healthy Yards Expo — a free Earth-friendly lawn and garden event. Learn More
04/13/2024 @ 9:15 am – Join our expert Arboretum volunteers and avid bird enthusiasts for an immersive bird-watching expedition through the lush landscapes of the Arboretum. Delve into the diverse avian habitats as we search for and listen to the captivating melodies of our feathered friends residing within the Arboretum’s confines. With close to 100 distinct bird species documented in […]
04/13/2024 @ 10:00 am – Create your own nature-inspired DIY green moss art.
04/14/2024 @ All Day – Join us for a Poetry Walk at Strang Park throughout April. Explore the beauty of nature while enjoying poems by Jamie Lynn Heller, Annie Newcomer, Jared Campbell and Morgan Schneebell, paired with artwork by Fred Trease. It’s a month-long celebration of art and poetry in our local park.
04/15/2024 @ All Day – Join us for a Poetry Walk at Strang Park throughout April. Explore the beauty of nature while enjoying poems by Jamie Lynn Heller, Annie Newcomer, Jared Campbell and Morgan Schneebell, paired with artwork by Fred Trease. It’s a month-long celebration of art and poetry in our local park.
04/15/2024 @ 5:30 pm –
04/15/2024 @ 7:30 pm –
04/16/2024 @ All Day – Join us for a Poetry Walk at Strang Park throughout April. Explore the beauty of nature while enjoying poems by Jamie Lynn Heller, Annie Newcomer, Jared Campbell and Morgan Schneebell, paired with artwork by Fred Trease. It’s a month-long celebration of art and poetry in our local park.
04/16/2024 @ 2:00 pm –
04/16/2024 @ 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. This training session is currently full. Visit the CERT […]
04/16/2024 @ 7:00 pm –
04/17/2024 @ All Day – Join us for a Poetry Walk at Strang Park throughout April. Explore the beauty of nature while enjoying poems by Jamie Lynn Heller, Annie Newcomer, Jared Campbell and Morgan Schneebell, paired with artwork by Fred Trease. It’s a month-long celebration of art and poetry in our local park.
04/17/2024 @ 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm –
04/17/2024 @ 7:00 pm –
04/18/2024 @ All Day – Join us for a Poetry Walk at Strang Park throughout April. Explore the beauty of nature while enjoying poems by Jamie Lynn Heller, Annie Newcomer, Jared Campbell and Morgan Schneebell, paired with artwork by Fred Trease. It’s a month-long celebration of art and poetry in our local park.
04/18/2024 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm –
04/18/2024 @ 6:00 pm – Stroll through the beautiful gardens while enjoying delicious wine and food pairings.
04/19/2024 @ All Day – Join us for a Poetry Walk at Strang Park throughout April. Explore the beauty of nature while enjoying poems by Jamie Lynn Heller, Annie Newcomer, Jared Campbell and Morgan Schneebell, paired with artwork by Fred Trease. It’s a month-long celebration of art and poetry in our local park.
04/20/2024 @ All Day – Helps restore the natural beauty of Overland Park streams by removing trash and debris from our waterways. Sign Up Online
04/20/2024 @ All Day – Join us for a Poetry Walk at Strang Park throughout April. Explore the beauty of nature while enjoying poems by Jamie Lynn Heller, Annie Newcomer, Jared Campbell and Morgan Schneebell, paired with artwork by Fred Trease. It’s a month-long celebration of art and poetry in our local park.
04/20/2024 @ 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.
04/20/2024 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm –
04/20/2024 @ 1:00 pm – Join us in making a stained glass bird. 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 will be worn. Please […]
04/21/2024 @ All Day – Join us for a Poetry Walk at Strang Park throughout April. Explore the beauty of nature while enjoying poems by Jamie Lynn Heller, Annie Newcomer, Jared Campbell and Morgan Schneebell, paired with artwork by Fred Trease. It’s a month-long celebration of art and poetry in our local park.
04/21/2024 @ 3:00 pm – Join us on a musical journey as the Overland Park Orchestra enchants audiences of all ages with pops and symphonic favorites.
04/22/2024 @ All Day – Join us for a Poetry Walk at Strang Park throughout April. Explore the beauty of nature while enjoying poems by Jamie Lynn Heller, Annie Newcomer, Jared Campbell and Morgan Schneebell, paired with artwork by Fred Trease. It’s a month-long celebration of art and poetry in our local park.
04/23/2024 @ All Day – Join us for a Poetry Walk at Strang Park throughout April. Explore the beauty of nature while enjoying poems by Jamie Lynn Heller, Annie Newcomer, Jared Campbell and Morgan Schneebell, paired with artwork by Fred Trease. It’s a month-long celebration of art and poetry in our local park.
04/23/2024 @ All Day – Experience the vibrant and soulful world of Hamama Tul Bushra. “Ethnic Encounters” showcases Bushra’s distinctive style of figurative painting, where she skillfully captures the essence and personality of her subjects through stylized forms. Trained in graphic design in Pakistan and holding a Master’s degree in Art History from the University of Missouri, Kansas City, Bushra’s […]
04/23/2024 @ 2:00 pm – Contact: Becky Bonebrake (913)-895-6008
04/23/2024 @ 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. This training session is currently full. Visit the CERT […]
04/24/2024 @ All Day – Join us for a Poetry Walk at Strang Park throughout April. Explore the beauty of nature while enjoying poems by Jamie Lynn Heller, Annie Newcomer, Jared Campbell and Morgan Schneebell, paired with artwork by Fred Trease. It’s a month-long celebration of art and poetry in our local park.
04/24/2024 @ 5:30 pm –
04/25/2024 @ All Day – Join us for a Poetry Walk at Strang Park throughout April. Explore the beauty of nature while enjoying poems by Jamie Lynn Heller, Annie Newcomer, Jared Campbell and Morgan Schneebell, paired with artwork by Fred Trease. It’s a month-long celebration of art and poetry in our local park.
04/25/2024 @ 12:00 pm –
04/25/2024 @ 2:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Choose from a wide selection of over 200+ locally grown plant varieties. Find your favorite annual and perennial staples, sun and shade lovers, shrubs, grasses, and edibles. Or get your green thumb ready to try something different! All proceeds from the sale go toward future projects at the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, and […]
04/25/2024 @ 6:00 pm – Beer lovers will enjoy samplings of brews and appetizers among the beautiful gardens.
04/26/2024 @ All Day – Join us for a Poetry Walk at Strang Park throughout April. Explore the beauty of nature while enjoying poems by Jamie Lynn Heller, Annie Newcomer, Jared Campbell and Morgan Schneebell, paired with artwork by Fred Trease. It’s a month-long celebration of art and poetry in our local park.
04/26/2024 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm – Choose from a wide selection of over 200+ locally grown plant varieties. Find your favorite annual and perennial staples, sun and shade lovers, shrubs, grasses, and edibles. Or get your green thumb ready to try something different! All proceeds from the sale go toward future projects at the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, and […]
04/27/2024 @ All Day – Join us for a Poetry Walk at Strang Park throughout April. Explore the beauty of nature while enjoying poems by Jamie Lynn Heller, Annie Newcomer, Jared Campbell and Morgan Schneebell, paired with artwork by Fred Trease. It’s a month-long celebration of art and poetry in our local park.
04/27/2024 @ 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.
04/27/2024 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm – Choose from a wide selection of over 200+ locally grown plant varieties. Find your favorite annual and perennial staples, sun and shade lovers, shrubs, grasses, and edibles. Or get your green thumb ready to try something different! All proceeds from the sale go toward future projects at the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, and […]
04/27/2024 @ 9:00 am – The Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens is celebrating Arbor Day with a free tree and shrub seedling giveaway. This initiative aims to promote environmental awareness, encourage tree planting and beautify our community. Seedlings will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. Each household is eligible to receive up to two seedlings. […]
04/27/2024 @ 9:15 am – Join our expert Arboretum volunteers and avid bird enthusiasts for an immersive bird-watching expedition through the lush landscapes of the Arboretum. Delve into the diverse avian habitats as we search for and listen to the captivating melodies of our feathered friends residing within the Arboretum’s confines. With close to 100 distinct bird species documented in […]
04/27/2024 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm – In correlation with National Crime Victims’ Rights Week April 21-27, the Overland Park Police Department Victim Services Unit will host this awareness event to answer questions and connect crime victims with resources and information.
04/28/2024 @ All Day – Join us for a Poetry Walk at Strang Park throughout April. Explore the beauty of nature while enjoying poems by Jamie Lynn Heller, Annie Newcomer, Jared Campbell and Morgan Schneebell, paired with artwork by Fred Trease. It’s a month-long celebration of art and poetry in our local park.
04/28/2024 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm – Choose from a wide selection of over 200+ locally grown plant varieties. Find your favorite annual and perennial staples, sun and shade lovers, shrubs, grasses, and edibles. Or get your green thumb ready to try something different! All proceeds from the sale go toward future projects at the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, and […]
04/28/2024 @ 9:30 am –
04/29/2024 @ All Day – Join us for a Poetry Walk at Strang Park throughout April. Explore the beauty of nature while enjoying poems by Jamie Lynn Heller, Annie Newcomer, Jared Campbell and Morgan Schneebell, paired with artwork by Fred Trease. It’s a month-long celebration of art and poetry in our local park.
04/30/2024 @ All Day – Join us for a Poetry Walk at Strang Park throughout April. Explore the beauty of nature while enjoying poems by Jamie Lynn Heller, Annie Newcomer, Jared Campbell and Morgan Schneebell, paired with artwork by Fred Trease. It’s a month-long celebration of art and poetry in our local park.
04/30/2024 @ 2:00 pm – Contact: Mike Burton 913-344-8657
04/30/2024 @ 2:00 pm – Contact: Mike Burton 913-344-8657
04/30/2024 @ 2:00 pm – Contact: Mike Burton 913-344-8657
04/30/2024 @ 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. This training session is currently full. Visit the CERT […]
05/01/2024 @ 10:00 am – Join us for a delightful children’s program on the first Wednesday of the month. Your little ones will giggle, wiggle and have a blast with diverse performances. From music and stories to puppet shows, each month features new and exciting entertainers. Best of all, it’s a FREE and fun-filled time that requires no registration – […]
05/01/2024 @ 11:45 am –
05/01/2024 @ 5:30 pm – This is for new volunteers wishing to serve on a regular basis. We will discuss all volunteer opportunities, collect required paperwork and introduce you to the Arboretum!
05/01/2024 @ 6:30 pm –
05/01/2024 @ 7:00 pm –
05/02/2024 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm – Experience the vibrant world of Hamama Tul Bushra’s “Ethnic Encounters” exhibit, meet the artist and enjoy refreshments at the artist’s opening reception. Bushra skillfully captures the essence and personality of her subjects through stylized forms. From faces to imaginative female figures, each piece tells a captivating story. This exhibit is on display now through June […]
05/02/2024 @ 6:30 pm –
05/02/2024 @ 7:00 pm –
05/04/2024 @ All Day – Love pollinators? So do we! That’s why we invited the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service and Smithsonian Gardens to share their exhibit, “Pollination Investigation,” with us. The exhibit will be on display at the LongHouse Visitor Center at the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens now through November. Come explore the essential role of pollinators […]
05/04/2024 @ 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.
05/04/2024 @ 9:15 am – Join our expert Arboretum volunteers and avid bird enthusiasts for an immersive bird-watching expedition through the lush landscapes of the Arboretum. Delve into the diverse avian habitats as we search for and listen to the captivating melodies of our feathered friends residing within the Arboretum’s confines. With close to 100 distinct bird species documented in […]