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Just for Fun Preschool Camp: Explore the Universe

07/09/2024 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm – Johnson County Park & Recreation District and the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens are teaming up for a summer of preschool day camp fun for children ages 3-5! Each session runs Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-noon. Just for Fun Preschool Camp is a great opportunity for young children to try camp out for the first […]

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Farm-tastic Fun with Mad Science: Birds of a Feather Camp

07/09/2024 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm – July 8-11: Birds of a Feather Camp Children ages 4-9 will have fun with this educational summer camp planned with activities related to animals and science, focusing on a different topic each day: Day 1 – Chicken Day 2 – Eagle Day 3 – Turkey Day 4 – Peafowl Registration is $170 and includes all […]

Farmers’ Market

07/10/2024 @ 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 chicken stands on the wooden plank leading out of the coop.

Farm-tastic Fun with Mad Science: Birds of a Feather Camp

07/10/2024 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm – July 8-11: Birds of a Feather Camp Children ages 4-9 will have fun with this educational summer camp planned with activities related to animals and science, focusing on a different topic each day: Day 1 – Chicken Day 2 – Eagle Day 3 – Turkey Day 4 – Peafowl Registration is $170 and includes all […]

Children hold clipboards and run along a path at the arboretum.

Just for Fun Preschool Camp: Explore the Universe

07/10/2024 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm – Johnson County Park & Recreation District and the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens are teaming up for a summer of preschool day camp fun for children ages 3-5! Each session runs Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-noon. Just for Fun Preschool Camp is a great opportunity for young children to try camp out for the first […]

A chicken stands on the wooden plank leading out of the coop.

Farm-tastic Fun with Mad Science: Birds of a Feather Camp

07/11/2024 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm – July 8-11: Birds of a Feather Camp Children ages 4-9 will have fun with this educational summer camp planned with activities related to animals and science, focusing on a different topic each day: Day 1 – Chicken Day 2 – Eagle Day 3 – Turkey Day 4 – Peafowl Registration is $170 and includes all […]

Children hold clipboards and run along a path at the arboretum.

Just for Fun Preschool Camp: Explore the Universe

07/11/2024 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm – Johnson County Park & Recreation District and the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens are teaming up for a summer of preschool day camp fun for children ages 3-5! Each session runs Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-noon. Just for Fun Preschool Camp is a great opportunity for young children to try camp out for the first […]

Arboretum New Volunteer Orientation

07/11/2024 @ 10:00 am – 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!

Nature Storytime

07/11/2024 @ 10:30 am – Immerse yourself in the beauty of the outdoors with Nature Storytime, presented by Stepping Stones KC. Join us for a delightful blend of music, movement, and adventure as we explore the wonders of nature. These gatherings are targeted toward little nature lovers, ages 1-6. Caregivers and siblings need only pay admission to the Arboretum. Registration […]

Wine Tasting on the Terrace

07/11/2024 @ 6:00 pm – Stroll through the beautiful gardens while enjoying delicious wine and food pairings.

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Concerts in the Park: Kansas City Latin Jazz Orchestra

07/11/2024 @ 7:00 pm – Singer-songwriter Nicole Springer opens for the Kansas City Latin Jazz Orchestra, an ensemble blending the rich rhythms of Latin Jazz with the vibrant influences of Afro-Caribbean and South American folk music. The locally-owned shops and restaurants of Downtown Overland Park will keep their doors open late for a special Sidewalk Sale this evening. Concert in […]

Children hold clipboards and run along a path at the arboretum.

Just for Fun Preschool Camp: Explore the Universe

07/12/2024 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm – Johnson County Park & Recreation District and the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens are teaming up for a summer of preschool day camp fun for children ages 3-5! Each session runs Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-noon. Just for Fun Preschool Camp is a great opportunity for young children to try camp out for the first […]

Farmers’ Market

07/13/2024 @ 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.

Adaptive Splash

07/13/2024 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am – People with disabilities and their families can enjoy City pools before they are open to the public during Adaptive Splash on select summer Saturdays at Tomahawk Ridge Aquatic Center. Lifeguards are on duty and staff will be in the water to assist with swimmers’ needs and to provide support. Admission to Adaptive Splash at Tomahawk […]

A man sketches a footbridge and surrounding plants and flowers at the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens.

The Sketchbook Habit: Sowing Seeds of Creativity

07/13/2024 @ 10:00 am – Designed for beginners and seasoned artists alike, this series focuses on cultivating the essential habit of maintaining a visual journal through sketchbook keeping. Build your skills by attending each session, or select fewer sessions as your schedule allows. Throughout the course, participants will delve into the fundamentals of sketch bookkeeping, learning techniques to capture ideas, […]

Moss Art Workshop

07/13/2024 @ 1:00 pm – Create your own nature-inspired DIY green moss art. Register Now

A stained glass bird hanging.

Stained Glass Workshop for Beginners

07/14/2024 @ 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 […]

Children hold clipboards and run along a path at the arboretum.

Just for Fun Preschool Camp: Enchanted Fairy Tales

07/15/2024 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm – Johnson County Park & Recreation District and the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens are teaming up for a summer of preschool day camp fun for children ages 3-5! Each session runs Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-noon. Just for Fun Preschool Camp is a great opportunity for young children to try camp out for the first […]

Children hold clipboards and run along a path at the arboretum.

Just for Fun Preschool Camp: Enchanted Fairy Tales

07/16/2024 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm – Johnson County Park & Recreation District and the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens are teaming up for a summer of preschool day camp fun for children ages 3-5! Each session runs Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-noon. Just for Fun Preschool Camp is a great opportunity for young children to try camp out for the first […]

Farmers’ Market

07/17/2024 @ 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.

Children hold clipboards and run along a path at the arboretum.

Just for Fun Preschool Camp: Enchanted Fairy Tales

07/17/2024 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm – Johnson County Park & Recreation District and the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens are teaming up for a summer of preschool day camp fun for children ages 3-5! Each session runs Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-noon. Just for Fun Preschool Camp is a great opportunity for young children to try camp out for the first […]

Children hold clipboards and run along a path at the arboretum.

Just for Fun Preschool Camp: Enchanted Fairy Tales

07/18/2024 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm – Johnson County Park & Recreation District and the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens are teaming up for a summer of preschool day camp fun for children ages 3-5! Each session runs Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-noon. Just for Fun Preschool Camp is a great opportunity for young children to try camp out for the first […]

Fire Station 41 Neighborhood Open House

07/18/2024 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm – Join the Overland Park Fire Department at the new Fire Station 41 for a neighborhood open house, featuring tours starting at 5:30 p.m. The original fire station (The Marty Memorial Station) reached the end of its designed 50-year life span. The new Fire Station 41 addresses design best practices for equipment and personnel, accommodating larger […]

Children hold clipboards and run along a path at the arboretum.

Just for Fun Preschool Camp: Enchanted Fairy Tales

07/19/2024 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm – Johnson County Park & Recreation District and the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens are teaming up for a summer of preschool day camp fun for children ages 3-5! Each session runs Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-noon. Just for Fun Preschool Camp is a great opportunity for young children to try camp out for the first […]

Farmers’ Market

07/20/2024 @ 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.

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Repair Café

07/20/2024 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm – Bring items in need of repair to the Repair Café for some free TLC! Volunteers will be available to fix clothing, furniture, computers, lamps, bicycles or jewelry in need of minor fixes to prolong their life and avoid the landfill. You can also volunteer at the event if you’d like to offer your repair skills. […]

Nature’s Palette: Monoprinting for Kids

07/20/2024 @ 9:30 am – Let your creative juices flow with this fun and prolific project. We will teach basic monoprinting techniques, and your child will create beautiful prints to take home. With nature as our inspiration, there is no right or wrong way to make these beautiful creations. We recommend that students wear an over-shirt to prevent staining clothes. […]

Children hold clipboards and run along a path at the arboretum.

Just for Fun Preschool Camp: Transportation Track

07/22/2024 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm – Johnson County Park & Recreation District and the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens are teaming up for a summer of preschool day camp fun for children ages 3-5! Each session runs Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-noon. Just for Fun Preschool Camp is a great opportunity for young children to try camp out for the first […]

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Plan Your Park: Marty Park

07/22/2024 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm – Help us shape the future of Marty Park! Find out which features your community chose as their favorites and learn more about park amenities and orientation ideas. Visit with Parks staff and provide your feedback.

Children hold clipboards and run along a path at the arboretum.

Just for Fun Preschool Camp: Transportation Track

07/23/2024 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm – Johnson County Park & Recreation District and the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens are teaming up for a summer of preschool day camp fun for children ages 3-5! Each session runs Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-noon. Just for Fun Preschool Camp is a great opportunity for young children to try camp out for the first […]

Farmers’ Market

07/24/2024 @ 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.

Children hold clipboards and run along a path at the arboretum.

Just for Fun Preschool Camp: Transportation Track

07/24/2024 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm – Johnson County Park & Recreation District and the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens are teaming up for a summer of preschool day camp fun for children ages 3-5! Each session runs Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-noon. Just for Fun Preschool Camp is a great opportunity for young children to try camp out for the first […]

The street of Downtown Overland Park and Clock Tower Landing, with a bright blue sky and single white cloud in the background.

City Branding Pop-Up

07/24/2024 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am – The City of Overland Park is in the early stages of updating its brand. To research existing attitudes, thoughts and feelings toward the brand, the City is hosting pop-up events at various locations. Join us at the Farmers’ Market on Wednesday, July 24 from 9-11 a.m. to provide your feedback!

OPPD School Supply Drive

07/24/2024 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm – Purchase school supplies for the Blue Valley and Shawnee Mission School Districts and donate them to the Overland Park Police Department’s Back2School Supply Drive. All donated supplies will be distributed during National Night Out events on August 6.  A list of suggested donations can be found here.

Children hold clipboards and run along a path at the arboretum.

Just for Fun Preschool Camp: Transportation Track

07/25/2024 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm – Johnson County Park & Recreation District and the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens are teaming up for a summer of preschool day camp fun for children ages 3-5! Each session runs Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-noon. Just for Fun Preschool Camp is a great opportunity for young children to try camp out for the first […]

Nature Storytime

07/25/2024 @ 10:30 am – Immerse yourself in the beauty of the outdoors with Nature Storytime, presented by Stepping Stones KC. Join us for a delightful blend of music, movement, and adventure as we explore the wonders of nature. These gatherings are targeted toward little nature lovers, ages 1-6. Caregivers and siblings need only pay admission to the Arboretum. Registration […]

Biergarten Thursdays

07/25/2024 @ 6:00 pm – Beer lovers will enjoy samplings of brews and appetizers among the beautiful gardens.

Children hold clipboards and run along a path at the arboretum.

Just for Fun Preschool Camp: Transportation Track

07/26/2024 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm – Johnson County Park & Recreation District and the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens are teaming up for a summer of preschool day camp fun for children ages 3-5! Each session runs Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-noon. Just for Fun Preschool Camp is a great opportunity for young children to try camp out for the first […]

Summer Movie Nights at the Arboretum: “Top Gun: Maverick”

07/26/2024 @ 7:00 pm – Join us for these epic movies this summer. The Arboretum will open for the evening at 7 p.m.; movies will start after dark – around 8:45 p.m. The Gift Shop and Café Celeste will stay open late, plus we’ll have amazing food trucks each night. Bring your lawn chair or blanket, come early to explore […]

A group of young boys race down a concrete path at Georgia's Chicken Run, held at Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead.

Georgia’s Chicken Run

07/27/2024 @ 7:00 am – Lace up your shoes for the annual Georgia’s Chicken Fun Run/Walk at Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead on Saturday, July 27! Check-in begins at 7 a.m. and races start at 8 a.m. Register by July 12 to receive early bird pricing and an event t-shirt. Chicken trophies will be awarded to the top three runners in […]

Farmers’ Market

07/27/2024 @ 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.

The street of Downtown Overland Park and Clock Tower Landing, with a bright blue sky and single white cloud in the background.

City Branding Pop-Up

07/27/2024 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm – The City of Overland Park is in the early stages of updating its brand. To research existing attitudes, thoughts and feelings toward the brand, the City is hosting pop-up events at various locations. Join us at Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead on Saturday, July 27 from 10 a.m.-noon to provide your feedback!

A man sketches a footbridge and surrounding plants and flowers at the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens.

The Sketchbook Habit: Sowing Seeds of Creativity

07/27/2024 @ 10:00 am – Designed for beginners and seasoned artists alike, this series focuses on cultivating the essential habit of maintaining a visual journal through sketchbook keeping. Build your skills by attending each session, or select fewer sessions as your schedule allows. Throughout the course, participants will delve into the fundamentals of sketch bookkeeping, learning techniques to capture ideas, […]

A stained glass bird hanging.

Stained Glass Workshop for Beginners

07/27/2024 @ 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 […]

Children hold clipboards and run along a path at the arboretum.

Just for Fun Preschool Camp: Splish Splash

07/29/2024 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm – Johnson County Park & Recreation District and the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens are teaming up for a summer of preschool day camp fun for children ages 3-5! Each session runs Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-noon. Just for Fun Preschool Camp is a great opportunity for young children to try camp out for the first […]

Children hold clipboards and run along a path at the arboretum.

Just for Fun Preschool Camp: Splish Splash

07/30/2024 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm – Johnson County Park & Recreation District and the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens are teaming up for a summer of preschool day camp fun for children ages 3-5! Each session runs Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-noon. Just for Fun Preschool Camp is a great opportunity for young children to try camp out for the first […]

Farmers’ Market

07/31/2024 @ 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.

The street of Downtown Overland Park and Clock Tower Landing, with a bright blue sky and single white cloud in the background.

City Branding Pop-Up

07/31/2024 @ 8:00 am – 10:00 am – The City of Overland Park is in the early stages of updating its brand. To research existing attitudes, thoughts and feelings toward the brand, the City is hosting pop-up events at various locations. Join us at Tomahawk Ridge Community Center on Wednesday, July 31 from 8-10 a.m. to provide your feedback!

Children hold clipboards and run along a path at the arboretum.

Just for Fun Preschool Camp: Splish Splash

07/31/2024 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm – Johnson County Park & Recreation District and the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens are teaming up for a summer of preschool day camp fun for children ages 3-5! Each session runs Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-noon. Just for Fun Preschool Camp is a great opportunity for young children to try camp out for the first […]

Children hold clipboards and run along a path at the arboretum.

Just for Fun Preschool Camp: Splish Splash

08/01/2024 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm – Johnson County Park & Recreation District and the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens are teaming up for a summer of preschool day camp fun for children ages 3-5! Each session runs Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-noon. Just for Fun Preschool Camp is a great opportunity for young children to try camp out for the first […]

Children hold clipboards and run along a path at the arboretum.

Just for Fun Preschool Camp: Splish Splash

08/02/2024 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm – Johnson County Park & Recreation District and the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens are teaming up for a summer of preschool day camp fun for children ages 3-5! Each session runs Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-noon. Just for Fun Preschool Camp is a great opportunity for young children to try camp out for the first […]

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Pollination Investigation

08/03/2024 @ 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

08/03/2024 @ 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.

Mud Art Making Class

08/03/2024 @ 9:30 am – Celebrate International Mud Day by making mud art! In this fun and messy class, you will use mud mixed with water and a stick or other objects to scratch a design into the surface of your canvas, then add color to your painting using crayons, markers or paint. All supplies are included. Participants are encouraged […]

A stained glass bird hanging.

Stained Glass Workshop for Beginners

08/04/2024 @ 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 […]

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

Discovery Day at the Arboretum

08/06/2024 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 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 […]

The street of Downtown Overland Park and Clock Tower Landing, with a bright blue sky and single white cloud in the background.

City Branding Pop-Up

08/06/2024 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am – The City of Overland Park is in the early stages of updating its brand. To research existing attitudes, thoughts and feelings toward the brand, the City is hosting pop-up events at various locations. Join us at the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens on Tuesday, August 6 from 9-11 a.m. to provide your feedback!

National Night Out

08/06/2024 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm – National Night Out is an annual community building campaign that promotes positive community policing partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. Meet with your Overland Park Police Department officers and City staff. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy hot dogs, snacks and refreshments. This event is occurring simultaneously at two locations: Sapling Grove Park, 8210 Grant St. Windham […]

Bluejacket Pool Final Splash Bash

08/06/2024 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm – Bluejacket Pool will permanently close on August 6, at the end of the 2024 outdoor pool season. The pool has reached the end of its useful life, as outlined in the Overland Park Parks and Recreation Master Plan. To commemorate Bluejacket Pool’s service to the community, the City will hold a Final Splash Bash on […]

Art at the Center: Stems Plein Air Exhibit

08/07/2024 @ All Day – Join us for the Stems Plein Air Exhibit, presented by the Friends of Overland Park Arts. The exhibit captures the beauty of landscape paintings that were created in the open air throughout the Kansas City area. This exhibit is free and open to the public. The Stems Plein Air Exhibit will be on display August […]

Farmers’ Market

08/07/2024 @ 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.

The street of Downtown Overland Park and Clock Tower Landing, with a bright blue sky and single white cloud in the background.

City Branding Pop-Up

08/07/2024 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm – The City of Overland Park is in the early stages of updating its brand. To research existing attitudes, thoughts and feelings toward the brand, the City is hosting pop-up events at various locations. Join us at Roe Park on Wednesday, August 7 from 10 a.m.-noon to provide your feedback!