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Poetry Walk at Strang Park

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.

Poetry Walk at Strang Park

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.

Art at the Center: Guinotte Wise Exhibit

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 […]

Two young children holding clipboards at the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens.

Discovery Day at the Arboretum

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 […]

Poetry Walk at Strang Park

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.

A group of young children smile and laugh.

Giggle Time Children’s Program

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 – […]

OP Central Open House

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 […]

Poetry Walk at Strang Park

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.

Poetry Walk at Strang Park

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.

Pollination Investigation

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 […]

Poetry Walk at Strang Park

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.

Arbor Day Seedling Giveaway

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 […]

Bird Walk

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 […]

Beginner Beekeeping Workshop

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 […]

Poetry Walk at Strang Park

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.

Poetry Walk at Strang 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.

Poetry Walk at Strang Park

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.

Poetry Walk at Strang 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.

Poetry Walk at Strang 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.

Poetry Walk at Strang Park

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.

Poetry Walk at Strang Park

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.

Appliance Recycling + Shredding Event

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.

Kansas Healthy Yards Expo

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

Bird Walk

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 […]

Moss Workshop

04/13/2024 @ 10:00 am – Create your own nature-inspired DIY green moss art.

Poetry Walk at Strang Park

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.

Poetry Walk at Strang 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.

Poetry Walk at Strang Park

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.

Community Emergency Response Team Training

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 […]

Poetry Walk at Strang Park

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.

Poetry Walk at Strang Park

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.

Wine Tasting on the Terrace

04/18/2024 @ 6:00 pm – Stroll through the beautiful gardens while enjoying delicious wine and food pairings.

Poetry Walk at Strang Park

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.

Stream Clean

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

Poetry Walk at Strang Park

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.

Farmers’ Market

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.

A stained glass bird hanging.

Stained Glass Workshop for Beginners

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 […]

Poetry Walk at Strang Park

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.

Overland Park Orchestra Concert

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.

Poetry Walk at Strang Park

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.

Poetry Walk at Strang 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.

A painting by Hamama Bushra hangs on a wall as part of an exhibit at Art at the Center.

Art at the Center: Hamama Tul Bushra Exhibit

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 […]

Community Emergency Response Team Training

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 […]

Poetry Walk at Strang Park

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.

Poetry Walk at Strang Park

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.

Friends of the Arboretum Spring Plant Sale

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 […]

Biergarten Thursdays

04/25/2024 @ 6:00 pm – Beer lovers will enjoy samplings of brews and appetizers among the beautiful gardens.

Poetry Walk at Strang Park

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.

Spring Plant Sale

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 […]

Poetry Walk at Strang Park

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.

Farmers’ Market

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.

Spring Plant Sale

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 […]

Arbor Day Seedling Giveaway

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. […]

Bird Walk

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 […]

OPPD: National Crime Victims’ Rights Week Awareness Event

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.

Poetry Walk at Strang Park

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.

Spring Plant Sale

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 […]

Poetry Walk at Strang Park

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.

Poetry Walk at Strang 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.

Community Emergency Response Team Training

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 […]

A group of young children smile and laugh.

Giggle Time Children’s Program

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 – […]

Arboretum New Volunteer Orientation

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!

A painting by Hamama Bushra hangs on a wall as part of an exhibit at Art at the Center.

Opening Reception for Ethnic Encounters Exhibit

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 […]

Pollination Investigation

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 […]

Farmers’ Market

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.

Bird Walk

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 […]