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Pumpkin Composting

11/14/2024 @ 9:00 am – 4:30 pm – Turn your Halloween waste into garden gold by composting your pumpkins and gourds instead of adding them to the landfill. Between November 1 and 23, you can drop off your pumpkins and gourds daily at the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens east parking lot. Please leave only unpainted and undecorated pumpkins and gourds; no […]

A sign that reads "Welcome to Johnson County Library's Walk and Read" stands next to a park sidewalk.

Walk and Read at Bluejacket Park

11/15/2024 @ All Day – Take a leisurely walk along the paths of Bluejacket Park for a unique and enriching experience that combines physical activity, quality family time and inspiring storytelling. The Overland Park Parks and Recreation Department and Johnson County Libraries have partnered to create a walk and read at the park featuring two powerful stories, “Ruby, Head High” […]

A small green cactus with yellow thorns sits in an orange pot.

Trade Canned Goods for a Cactus

11/15/2024 @ All Day – Visit the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens and trade four canned goods for a free cactus, while supplies last. Bring your non-perishable food donations to the LongHouse Visitor Center and take home a cute, water-conserving plant. Your donations will support Harvesters, an organization dedicated to creating access to nutritious food and addressing hunger in […]

Pumpkin Composting

11/15/2024 @ 9:00 am – 4:30 pm – Turn your Halloween waste into garden gold by composting your pumpkins and gourds instead of adding them to the landfill. Between November 1 and 23, you can drop off your pumpkins and gourds daily at the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens east parking lot. Please leave only unpainted and undecorated pumpkins and gourds; no […]

A large telescope is set up at the Overland Park Arboretum to observe the night sky.

Night at the Arboretum

11/15/2024 @ 5:00 pm – Visit our gardens in a new light – darkness! Stargaze through giant telescopes, enjoy family-friendly activities and uncover the secrets of nocturnal critters and constellations, all included with regular admission.

A sign that reads "Welcome to Johnson County Library's Walk and Read" stands next to a park sidewalk.

Walk and Read at Bluejacket Park

11/16/2024 @ All Day – Take a leisurely walk along the paths of Bluejacket Park for a unique and enriching experience that combines physical activity, quality family time and inspiring storytelling. The Overland Park Parks and Recreation Department and Johnson County Libraries have partnered to create a walk and read at the park featuring two powerful stories, “Ruby, Head High” […]

A small green cactus with yellow thorns sits in an orange pot.

Trade Canned Goods for a Cactus

11/16/2024 @ All Day – Visit the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens and trade four canned goods for a free cactus, while supplies last. Bring your non-perishable food donations to the LongHouse Visitor Center and take home a cute, water-conserving plant. Your donations will support Harvesters, an organization dedicated to creating access to nutritious food and addressing hunger in […]

A pile of orange pumpkins sit in a pumpkin patch as the sun sets in the distance.

Pumpkin Composting

11/16/2024 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm – Turn your Halloween waste into garden gold by composting your pumpkins and gourds instead of adding them to the landfill. Between November 1 and 23, you can drop off your pumpkins and gourds at the Overland Park Farmers’ Market during market hours on Saturdays. Please leave only unpainted and undecorated pumpkins and gourds; no other […]

Pumpkin Composting

11/16/2024 @ 9:00 am – 4:30 pm – Turn your Halloween waste into garden gold by composting your pumpkins and gourds instead of adding them to the landfill. Between November 1 and 23, you can drop off your pumpkins and gourds daily at the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens east parking lot. Please leave only unpainted and undecorated pumpkins and gourds; no […]

Two small pots hold blooming white, orange and pink flowers.

The Art of Ikebana

11/16/2024 @ 10:00 am – Laura Mohamadi, lead designer at Flower House KC will teach this modern approach to the ancient Japanese art of flower arranging. All supplies will be provided and you will take home your own arrangement!

Two hands hold tools, working to repair a bike wheel.

Repair Café

11/16/2024 @ 2:30 pm – 6:30 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. […]

A sign that reads "Welcome to Johnson County Library's Walk and Read" stands next to a park sidewalk.

Walk and Read at Bluejacket Park

11/17/2024 @ All Day – Take a leisurely walk along the paths of Bluejacket Park for a unique and enriching experience that combines physical activity, quality family time and inspiring storytelling. The Overland Park Parks and Recreation Department and Johnson County Libraries have partnered to create a walk and read at the park featuring two powerful stories, “Ruby, Head High” […]

A small green cactus with yellow thorns sits in an orange pot.

Trade Canned Goods for a Cactus

11/17/2024 @ All Day – Visit the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens and trade four canned goods for a free cactus, while supplies last. Bring your non-perishable food donations to the LongHouse Visitor Center and take home a cute, water-conserving plant. Your donations will support Harvesters, an organization dedicated to creating access to nutritious food and addressing hunger in […]

Pumpkin Composting

11/17/2024 @ 9:00 am – 4:30 pm – Turn your Halloween waste into garden gold by composting your pumpkins and gourds instead of adding them to the landfill. Between November 1 and 23, you can drop off your pumpkins and gourds daily at the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens east parking lot. Please leave only unpainted and undecorated pumpkins and gourds; no […]

A small green cactus with yellow thorns sits in an orange pot.

Trade Canned Goods for a Cactus

11/18/2024 @ All Day – Visit the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens and trade four canned goods for a free cactus, while supplies last. Bring your non-perishable food donations to the LongHouse Visitor Center and take home a cute, water-conserving plant. Your donations will support Harvesters, an organization dedicated to creating access to nutritious food and addressing hunger in […]

Pumpkin Composting

11/18/2024 @ 9:00 am – 4:30 pm – Turn your Halloween waste into garden gold by composting your pumpkins and gourds instead of adding them to the landfill. Between November 1 and 23, you can drop off your pumpkins and gourds daily at the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens east parking lot. Please leave only unpainted and undecorated pumpkins and gourds; no […]

A small green cactus with yellow thorns sits in an orange pot.

Trade Canned Goods for a Cactus

11/19/2024 @ All Day – Visit the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens and trade four canned goods for a free cactus, while supplies last. Bring your non-perishable food donations to the LongHouse Visitor Center and take home a cute, water-conserving plant. Your donations will support Harvesters, an organization dedicated to creating access to nutritious food and addressing hunger in […]

Pumpkin Composting

11/19/2024 @ 9:00 am – 4:30 pm – Turn your Halloween waste into garden gold by composting your pumpkins and gourds instead of adding them to the landfill. Between November 1 and 23, you can drop off your pumpkins and gourds daily at the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens east parking lot. Please leave only unpainted and undecorated pumpkins and gourds; no […]

Aquatics Open House

11/19/2024 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm – Join us for an Aquatics Open House to learn about the information being considered as the City develops future plans for Overland Park’s aquatics programs and facilities for Playbook OP, the Parks and Recreation long range plan. Explore maps and displays on current findings, speak to staff and provide your feedback. This family-friendly event is […]

A small green cactus with yellow thorns sits in an orange pot.

Trade Canned Goods for a Cactus

11/20/2024 @ All Day – Visit the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens and trade four canned goods for a free cactus, while supplies last. Bring your non-perishable food donations to the LongHouse Visitor Center and take home a cute, water-conserving plant. Your donations will support Harvesters, an organization dedicated to creating access to nutritious food and addressing hunger in […]

Pumpkin Composting

11/20/2024 @ 9:00 am – 4:30 pm – Turn your Halloween waste into garden gold by composting your pumpkins and gourds instead of adding them to the landfill. Between November 1 and 23, you can drop off your pumpkins and gourds daily at the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens east parking lot. Please leave only unpainted and undecorated pumpkins and gourds; no […]

A small green cactus with yellow thorns sits in an orange pot.

Trade Canned Goods for a Cactus

11/21/2024 @ All Day – Visit the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens and trade four canned goods for a free cactus, while supplies last. Bring your non-perishable food donations to the LongHouse Visitor Center and take home a cute, water-conserving plant. Your donations will support Harvesters, an organization dedicated to creating access to nutritious food and addressing hunger in […]

Pumpkin Composting

11/21/2024 @ 9:00 am – 4:30 pm – Turn your Halloween waste into garden gold by composting your pumpkins and gourds instead of adding them to the landfill. Between November 1 and 23, you can drop off your pumpkins and gourds daily at the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens east parking lot. Please leave only unpainted and undecorated pumpkins and gourds; no […]

Aerial view of a pedestrian trail along Metcalf.

Public Information Meeting: Storm Drainage Improvements, Knox Drive to 99th Terrace

11/21/2024 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm – You are invited to attend the second public information meeting to discuss the Storm Drainage Improvements project between Knox Drive and 99th Terrace. This project includes the replacement of the existing ditch liner. The meeting will be an open house, allowing property owners and residents to ask questions regarding the overall project. City staff and […]

A small green cactus with yellow thorns sits in an orange pot.

Trade Canned Goods for a Cactus

11/22/2024 @ All Day – Visit the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens and trade four canned goods for a free cactus, while supplies last. Bring your non-perishable food donations to the LongHouse Visitor Center and take home a cute, water-conserving plant. Your donations will support Harvesters, an organization dedicated to creating access to nutritious food and addressing hunger in […]

Pumpkin Composting

11/22/2024 @ 9:00 am – 4:30 pm – Turn your Halloween waste into garden gold by composting your pumpkins and gourds instead of adding them to the landfill. Between November 1 and 23, you can drop off your pumpkins and gourds daily at the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens east parking lot. Please leave only unpainted and undecorated pumpkins and gourds; no […]

A small green cactus with yellow thorns sits in an orange pot.

Trade Canned Goods for a Cactus

11/23/2024 @ All Day – Visit the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens and trade four canned goods for a free cactus, while supplies last. Bring your non-perishable food donations to the LongHouse Visitor Center and take home a cute, water-conserving plant. Your donations will support Harvesters, an organization dedicated to creating access to nutritious food and addressing hunger in […]

A pile of orange pumpkins sit in a pumpkin patch as the sun sets in the distance.

Pumpkin Composting

11/23/2024 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm – Turn your Halloween waste into garden gold by composting your pumpkins and gourds instead of adding them to the landfill. Between November 1 and 23, you can drop off your pumpkins and gourds at the Overland Park Farmers’ Market during market hours on Saturdays. Please leave only unpainted and undecorated pumpkins and gourds; no other […]

Pumpkin Composting

11/23/2024 @ 9:00 am – 4:30 pm – Turn your Halloween waste into garden gold by composting your pumpkins and gourds instead of adding them to the landfill. Between November 1 and 23, you can drop off your pumpkins and gourds daily at the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens east parking lot. Please leave only unpainted and undecorated pumpkins and gourds; no […]

A small green cactus with yellow thorns sits in an orange pot.

Trade Canned Goods for a Cactus

11/24/2024 @ All Day – Visit the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens and trade four canned goods for a free cactus, while supplies last. Bring your non-perishable food donations to the LongHouse Visitor Center and take home a cute, water-conserving plant. Your donations will support Harvesters, an organization dedicated to creating access to nutritious food and addressing hunger in […]

A small green cactus with yellow thorns sits in an orange pot.

Trade Canned Goods for a Cactus

11/25/2024 @ All Day – Visit the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens and trade four canned goods for a free cactus, while supplies last. Bring your non-perishable food donations to the LongHouse Visitor Center and take home a cute, water-conserving plant. Your donations will support Harvesters, an organization dedicated to creating access to nutritious food and addressing hunger in […]

Electric Glow

11/25/2024 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 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. Purchase tickets online in advance on the Arts & Recreation Foundation of Overland Park website.

A small green cactus with yellow thorns sits in an orange pot.

Trade Canned Goods for a Cactus

11/26/2024 @ All Day – Visit the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens and trade four canned goods for a free cactus, while supplies last. Bring your non-perishable food donations to the LongHouse Visitor Center and take home a cute, water-conserving plant. Your donations will support Harvesters, an organization dedicated to creating access to nutritious food and addressing hunger in […]

Electric Glow

11/26/2024 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 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. Purchase tickets online in advance on the Arts & Recreation Foundation of Overland Park website.

A small green cactus with yellow thorns sits in an orange pot.

Trade Canned Goods for a Cactus

11/27/2024 @ All Day – Visit the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens and trade four canned goods for a free cactus, while supplies last. Bring your non-perishable food donations to the LongHouse Visitor Center and take home a cute, water-conserving plant. Your donations will support Harvesters, an organization dedicated to creating access to nutritious food and addressing hunger in […]

Electric Glow

11/27/2024 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 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. Purchase tickets online in advance on the Arts & Recreation Foundation of Overland Park website.

City Offices Closed

11/28/2024 @ All Day – City offices, including City Hall and Sanders Justice Center, will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday.

City Offices Closed

11/29/2024 @ All Day – City offices, including City Hall and Sanders Justice Center, will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday.

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

12/02/2024 @ 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.

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

Discovery Day at the Arboretum

12/03/2024 @ 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 […]

Electric Glow

12/03/2024 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 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. Purchase tickets online in advance on the Arts & Recreation Foundation of Overland Park website.

A group of young children smile and laugh.

Giggle Time Children’s Program

12/04/2024 @ 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 – […]

Electric Glow

12/04/2024 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 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. Purchase tickets online in advance on the Arts & Recreation Foundation of Overland Park website.

Candlelight Stroll

12/05/2024 @ 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.

Plan Your Park: Bietigheim-Bissingen Park

12/06/2024 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm – What should the playground look like in Overland Park’s newest park, currently under construction? Gather the kids and drop in to help us decide on the play structure for Bietigheim-Bissingen Park. This new park at 159th and Quivira, named in honor of our German sister city, will incorporate unique cultural touches, and we’d love your […]

Holiday Market and Pavilion Farewell Celebration

12/07/2024 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm – Support local and kick off your holiday season with a festive morning of shopping, delicious eats and community cheer. You’ll find all the same farm fresh produce and local foods you’re used to with a special holiday touch! The Overland Park Farmers’ Market will also host a celebration to mark the final market at the […]

Nutcracker Tea Party

12/07/2024 @ 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

12/07/2024 @ 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

12/08/2024 @ 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.

Nutcracker Tea Party

12/08/2024 @ 3:30 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.

Public Information Meeting: 2025 Neighborhood Streets Reconstruction Program

12/09/2024 @ 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm – The City of Overland Park will hold a second public meeting to discuss the 2025 ARPA Neighborhood Street Reconstruction Project. This project consists of the replacement of existing asphalt pavement with concrete streets as well as the replacement of curbs, sidewalks, storm inlets and street lighting in the Moddy Hills and Southdale neighborhoods. This meeting […]

Electric Glow

12/10/2024 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 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. Purchase tickets online in advance on the Arts & Recreation Foundation of Overland Park website.

Electric Glow

12/11/2024 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 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. Purchase tickets online in advance on the Arts & Recreation Foundation of Overland Park website.