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Giggle Time Children’s Program

08/07/2024 @ 10:00 am – Get ready for another fantastic Giggle Time Children’s Program, featuring the incredible antics of The Doo-Dads! Join us at Roe Park for a lively and entertaining experience that will have your little ones giggling and grooving. The Doo-Dads bring a unique blend of kid-cool rock ‘n’ roll with interactive fun that’s sure to captivate children […]

Nature Storytime

08/08/2024 @ 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

08/08/2024 @ 6:00 pm – Stroll through the beautiful gardens while enjoying delicious wine and food pairings.

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Concerts in the Park: The Stolen Winnebagos

08/08/2024 @ 7:00 pm – Off the Record and The Stolen Winnebagos will bring the concert series to a rip-roaring end on Thursday, August 8. Off the Record is a dynamic showband performing hits from the 50s-80s, and The Stolen Winnebagos will entertain with a little bit of everything – from classic rock and new wave to grunge, hip hop […]

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Bietigheim-Bissingen Park Groundbreaking

08/09/2024 @ 9:00 am – Shovels hit the dirt on Friday, August 9 at 9 a.m. for the groundbreaking ceremony of Bietigheim-Bissingen Park, a new City park at 159th and Quivira. The park is named in honor of Overland Park’s sister city in Germany. The event will feature a short ceremony with remarks from Mayor Curt Skoog. We are excited […]

Farmers’ Market

08/10/2024 @ 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.

Large Appliance Recycling + Shredding Event

08/10/2024 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm – Visitors can drop off large appliances (refrigerators, ovens, dehumidifiers, dryers, etc.) and documents for shredding. Electronics and small appliances like TVs, computers and microwaves will not be accepted and can be taken to some of our other events. A donation of $5 per file box of documents is suggested but not required. Documents are shredded […]

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

The Sketchbook Habit: Sowing Seeds of Creativity

08/10/2024 @ 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

08/11/2024 @ 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 […]

Art at the Center: Stems Plein Air Exhibit

08/14/2024 @ 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

08/14/2024 @ 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.

Farmers’ Market

08/17/2024 @ 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.

A stained glass bird hanging.

Stained Glass Workshop for Beginners

08/18/2024 @ 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 […]

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Plan Your Park: Marty Park

08/19/2024 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm – Help us shape the future of Marty Park! Join us for a walk-through of the park design process. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions after a brief presentation at 6:15 p.m.

Art at the Center: Stems Plein Air Exhibit

08/21/2024 @ 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

08/21/2024 @ 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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Jiggle, Giggle, Jump with Storyteller Rosie Best-Cutrer

08/21/2024 @ 10:00 am – This engaging event features storyteller Rosie Best-Cutrer, who will captivate you with her delightful songs and enchanting tales. Expect whimsical stories about runaway cakes, wiggly spiders and adventurous thumbs that love to travel. Rosie combines her theatrical background and 23 years of teaching experience to create an interactive experience filled with music and audience participation. […]

Nature Storytime

08/22/2024 @ 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 […]

Summer Movie Nights at the Arboretum: “The Goonies”

08/23/2024 @ 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 […]

Farmers’ Market

08/24/2024 @ 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.

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

The Sketchbook Habit: Sowing Seeds of Creativity

08/24/2024 @ 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, […]

Moo-vie Night at the Farmstead: “A Bug’s Life”

08/24/2024 @ 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm – We’re celebrating all things dairy at MOO-vie Night, with presenting sponsor Hiland Dairy. Bring your blanket and head to the lawn for a free outdoor screening of “A Bug’s Life” under the stars. Dive into Farmstead fun before the MOO-vie starts at dusk, around 8 p.m. It’s a dairy delight you won’t want to miss!

A stained glass bird hanging.

Stained Glass Workshop for Beginners

08/25/2024 @ 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 […]

Art at the Center: Stems Plein Air Exhibit

08/28/2024 @ 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

08/28/2024 @ 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.

Biergarten Thursdays

08/29/2024 @ 6:00 pm – Beer lovers will enjoy samplings of brews and appetizers among the beautiful gardens.

Farmers’ Market

08/31/2024 @ 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.

City Offices Closed

09/02/2024 @ All Day – As you spend time with family and friends over the extended weekend, please plan around closures and modified hours at City facilities on Monday, September 2. Modified Hours Matt Ross Community Center, 8101 Marty St. (8 a.m.-2 p.m.) Tomahawk Ridge Community Center, 11902 Lowell Ave. (8 a.m.-2 p.m.) Closed City Hall, 8500 Santa Fe Dr. […]

Yard sign placed in a forest at the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens for the Walk and Read event. The sign indicates that the picture book people read on the path is titled "The Prairie that Nature Built."

Walk and Read at the Arboretum

09/02/2024 @ All Day – Let’s explore! Walk and Read “The Prairie that Nature Built” at the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens. Start behind the Education Center on the blacktop path, and follow the signs to read the story. The walk is about one-mile round trip with inclines and rocky paths. Participation is included with admission to the Arboretum.

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Labor Day Fit Fest

09/02/2024 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm – Get a three-in-one workout punch this Labor Day with an energizing trio of classes: Cycle, Body Shaper and PiYo. Led by Instructor Rosemarie, each class is a power-packed 45 minutes of fun and exercise. 9 a.m. Cycle: This cardio workout on a stationary bike is a big calorie burn with fun interaction between instructor and […]

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

Discovery Day at the Arboretum

09/03/2024 @ 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 […]

Art at the Center: Stems Plein Air Exhibit

09/04/2024 @ 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

09/04/2024 @ 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.

A group of young children smile and laugh.

Giggle Time Children’s Program

09/04/2024 @ 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 – […]

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Animal Tales with Storyteller Rosie Best-Cutrer

09/04/2024 @ 10:00 am – Hop, trot and baa with Storyteller Rosie Best-Cutrer as she brings delightful stories about your favorite farm animals to life. This fun-filled adventure will have you laughing and joining in the animal antics!

Arboretum New Volunteer Orientation

09/05/2024 @ 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!

Wine Tasting on the Terrace

09/05/2024 @ 6:00 pm – Stroll through the beautiful gardens while enjoying delicious wine and food pairings.

Summer Movie Nights at the Arboretum: “Elemental”

09/06/2024 @ 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 […]

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Pollination Investigation

09/07/2024 @ 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

09/07/2024 @ 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.

Public Information Meeting: Switzer Road Improvements, 167th to 179th Street

09/10/2024 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm – The City of Overland Park will conduct a second public meeting regarding the Switzer Road Improvements, 167th to 179th Street project.  The public information meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, from 5:30-7 p.m. at LongHouse Visitor Center in the Community Room. Construction Projects

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Community Emergency Response Team Training

09/10/2024 @ 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.

Art at the Center: Stems Plein Air Exhibit

09/11/2024 @ 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 […]

A flower wreath on a stand is placed at the 9/11 Memorial. Behind the wreath is the quote "No day shall erase you from the memory of time," attributed to Virgil.

9/11 Memorial Ceremony

09/11/2024 @ 7:30 am – 9:30 am – Join us in a solemn remembrance as we honor the memory of those we lost in the tragic events of September 11, 2001. The Overland Park Fire and Police Honor Guards will conduct their annual service at the 9/11 Memorial on Monday, Sept. 11, starting at 7:30 a.m. This ceremony does not include speeches. It […]

Nature Storytime

09/12/2024 @ 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 […]

Public Information Meeting: Regency Lake Dredging Improvements

09/12/2024 @ 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm – You are invited to attend a public information meeting at the Regency Lake Park shelter to discuss the upcoming dredging project. The meeting will be an open house. City staff will be available to answer questions regarding project details, including project schedule and parking lot reconstruction. Construction Projects

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Urban Land Institute Technical Assistance Panel Presentation – Downtown Overland Park

09/12/2024 @ 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm – This Technical Assistance Panel will explore how to make the connection from Metcalf to Santa Fe in a more formal way with destination announcement and an appropriate multimodal, walkable street that supports the goals of Vision Metcalf and the requirements of the Form Based Code. Our TAP panelists will meet September 11-12 to study the […]

Terra Luna

09/12/2024 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm – Don’t miss your chance to experience this unique, immersive journey through the Arboretum featuring Quixotic performers. Purchase tickets on the Arts & Recreation Foundation of Overland Park website.

Terra Luna

09/13/2024 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm – Don’t miss your chance to experience this unique, immersive journey through the Arboretum featuring Quixotic performers. Purchase tickets on the Arts & Recreation Foundation of Overland Park website.

Farmers’ Market

09/14/2024 @ 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 man sketches a footbridge and surrounding plants and flowers at the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens.

The Sketchbook Habit: Sowing Seeds of Creativity

09/14/2024 @ 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, […]

Farmstead Mascot Ruby the Goat greets children at the Farmstead's Movie Night.

Movie Night at the Farmstead: “Frozen”

09/14/2024 @ 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm – Get ready for a magical night under the stars. Grab your comfiest blanket and head to the lawn for an enchanting evening of free outdoor fun and a movie on the big outdoor screen. Come early and join in the pre-movie activities – games, laughter and good times await. Meet Elsa in person from 5:30-7:30 […]

Terra Luna

09/14/2024 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm – Don’t miss your chance to experience this unique, immersive journey through the Arboretum featuring Quixotic performers. Purchase tickets on the Arts & Recreation Foundation of Overland Park website.