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Nature Photography Contest Exhibit

06/05/2025 @ All Day – Celebrate the artistry and talent of our community! Winning photos from the Nature Photography Contest will be displayed at LongHouse Visitor Center from May 5 to June 21. Come admire the creativity and unique perspectives captured by Arboretum visitors. Don’t miss the chance to see these remarkable works of art up close!

A group of young children run across a wooden bridge, surrounded on either side by tall trees.

Just for Fun Preschool Camp: Art Party

06/05/2025 @ 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

06/05/2025 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm – June 2-5: Birds of a Feather Camp Children in preschool through third grade will have fun with this educational summer camp planned with activities related to animals and science. Registration is $180 and includes all four days of camp. Sign up online on the Mad Science website. Register

Two young girls play on a playground. Below the children reads "Plan Your Playground."

Plan Your Playground: Nall Hills Park

06/05/2025 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm – Overland Park Parks and Recreation is planning exciting playground upgrades that will bring fresh fun to nine City parks, and we need your help deciding what they’ll look like! Join us for an open house to explore options, ask questions and vote for your favorite designs. Your feedback will help shape the future of your […]

Wine Tasting on the Terrace

06/05/2025 @ 6:00 pm – Stroll through the beautiful gardens while enjoying delicious wine and food pairings.

Nature Photography Contest Exhibit

06/06/2025 @ All Day – Celebrate the artistry and talent of our community! Winning photos from the Nature Photography Contest will be displayed at LongHouse Visitor Center from May 5 to June 21. Come admire the creativity and unique perspectives captured by Arboretum visitors. Don’t miss the chance to see these remarkable works of art up close!

A group of young children run across a wooden bridge, surrounded on either side by tall trees.

Just for Fun Preschool Camp: Art Party

06/06/2025 @ 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 Photography Contest Exhibit

06/07/2025 @ All Day – Celebrate the artistry and talent of our community! Winning photos from the Nature Photography Contest will be displayed at LongHouse Visitor Center from May 5 to June 21. Come admire the creativity and unique perspectives captured by Arboretum visitors. Don’t miss the chance to see these remarkable works of art up close!

An arrangement of vegetables with a basket labeled "Atisan Lettuce, $4 or 2 for $3, Homegrown"

Farmers’ Market

06/07/2025 @ 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.

Two young girls play on a playground. Below the children reads "Plan Your Playground."

Plan Your Playground: Shannon Valley Park

06/07/2025 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am – Overland Park Parks and Recreation is planning exciting playground upgrades that will bring fresh fun to nine City parks, and we need your help deciding what they’ll look like! Join us for an open house to explore options, ask questions and vote for your favorite designs. Your feedback will help shape the future of your […]

Adaptive Splash

06/07/2025 @ 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 […]

Two young girls play on a playground. Below the children reads "Plan Your Playground."

Plan Your Playground: Cobblestone Park

06/07/2025 @ 11:30 am – 1:30 pm – Overland Park Parks and Recreation is planning exciting playground upgrades that will bring fresh fun to nine City parks, and we need your help deciding what they’ll look like! Join us for an open house to explore options, ask questions and vote for your favorite designs. Your feedback will help shape the future of your […]

A man demonstrates putting out a controlled fire using an extinguisher.

Community Emergency Response Team Training

06/07/2025 @ 8:30 am – 12:00 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. Registration is required and space is limited. This accelerated […]

Nature Photography Contest Exhibit

06/08/2025 @ All Day – Celebrate the artistry and talent of our community! Winning photos from the Nature Photography Contest will be displayed at LongHouse Visitor Center from May 5 to June 21. Come admire the creativity and unique perspectives captured by Arboretum visitors. Don’t miss the chance to see these remarkable works of art up close!

Art paintings of different sizes hang in a row on a wall. Most of the paintings incorporate dark blue colors.

African American Artists Collective of Kansas City at Art at the Center

06/09/2025 @ All Day – Join us for an inspiring exhibition curated by Jason Piggie and featuring three dynamic Kansas City artists whose works illuminate the intersections of culture, identity and social transformation. This exhibit is a celebration of resilience, creativity and the beauty born from bold expression. Don’t miss this powerful convergence of art and advocacy, where every piece […]

Nature Photography Contest Exhibit

06/09/2025 @ All Day – Celebrate the artistry and talent of our community! Winning photos from the Nature Photography Contest will be displayed at LongHouse Visitor Center from May 5 to June 21. Come admire the creativity and unique perspectives captured by Arboretum visitors. Don’t miss the chance to see these remarkable works of art up close!

A group of young children run across a wooden bridge, surrounded on either side by tall trees.

Just for Fun Preschool Camp: Read All About It

06/09/2025 @ 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 […]

Two young girls play on a playground. Below the children reads "Plan Your Playground."

Plan Your Playground: Windham Creek Park

06/09/2025 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm – Overland Park Parks and Recreation is planning exciting playground upgrades that will bring fresh fun to nine City parks, and we need your help deciding what they’ll look like! Join us for an open house to explore options, ask questions and vote for your favorite designs. Your feedback will help shape the future of your […]

Art paintings of different sizes hang in a row on a wall. Most of the paintings incorporate dark blue colors.

African American Artists Collective of Kansas City at Art at the Center

06/10/2025 @ All Day – Join us for an inspiring exhibition curated by Jason Piggie and featuring three dynamic Kansas City artists whose works illuminate the intersections of culture, identity and social transformation. This exhibit is a celebration of resilience, creativity and the beauty born from bold expression. Don’t miss this powerful convergence of art and advocacy, where every piece […]

Nature Photography Contest Exhibit

06/10/2025 @ All Day – Celebrate the artistry and talent of our community! Winning photos from the Nature Photography Contest will be displayed at LongHouse Visitor Center from May 5 to June 21. Come admire the creativity and unique perspectives captured by Arboretum visitors. Don’t miss the chance to see these remarkable works of art up close!

Property Tax Rebate Program Support Session

06/10/2025 @ 9:00 am – 12:30 pm – The City’s property tax rebate pilot program will provide property tax relief to residents who need it most. The property tax rebate pilot program will offer up to 75% of City property taxes back to eligible residents. Staff from the City’s administrative partner for this program, Community Capital Fund, will be available during six support […]

A group of young children run across a wooden bridge, surrounded on either side by tall trees.

Just for Fun Preschool Camp: Read All About It

06/10/2025 @ 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 […]

BID – Rock Salt

06/10/2025 @ 2:00 pm – BID – Rock Salt Contact: Alisha Holcomb 913-327-6681

A man demonstrates putting out a controlled fire using an extinguisher.

Community Emergency Response Team Training

06/10/2025 @ 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. Registration is required and space is limited. This accelerated […]

Nature Photography Contest Exhibit

06/11/2025 @ All Day – Celebrate the artistry and talent of our community! Winning photos from the Nature Photography Contest will be displayed at LongHouse Visitor Center from May 5 to June 21. Come admire the creativity and unique perspectives captured by Arboretum visitors. Don’t miss the chance to see these remarkable works of art up close!

Art paintings of different sizes hang in a row on a wall. Most of the paintings incorporate dark blue colors.

African American Artists Collective of Kansas City at Art at the Center

06/11/2025 @ All Day – Join us for an inspiring exhibition curated by Jason Piggie and featuring three dynamic Kansas City artists whose works illuminate the intersections of culture, identity and social transformation. This exhibit is a celebration of resilience, creativity and the beauty born from bold expression. Don’t miss this powerful convergence of art and advocacy, where every piece […]

Farmers’ Market

06/11/2025 @ 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 run across a wooden bridge, surrounded on either side by tall trees.

Just for Fun Preschool Camp: Read All About It

06/11/2025 @ 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 […]

Three children peer up at trees in a forest, two using small binoculars.

Summer STEM Fun: Scat and Tracks

06/11/2025 @ 10:00 am – Step into the wild world of Kansas woodlands and become a nature detective! In this class, we’ll embark on a scavenger hunt to uncover the secrets left behind by our furry neighbors. We’ll learn to identify animal tracks pressed into the forest floor, deciphering who’s been prowling around. And yes, we’ll get down and dirty […]

Two young girls play on a playground. Below the children reads "Plan Your Playground."

Plan Your Playground: Oak Park

06/11/2025 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Overland Park Parks and Recreation is planning exciting playground upgrades that will bring fresh fun to nine City parks, and we need your help deciding what they’ll look like! Join us for an open house to explore options, ask questions and vote for your favorite designs. Your feedback will help shape the future of your […]

Two young girls play on a playground. Below the children reads "Plan Your Playground."

Plan Your Playground: Cobblestone Park

06/11/2025 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm – Join us for an open house to explore options, ask questions and vote for your favorite designs. Your feedback will help shape the future of your neighborhood park and ensure it’s a space your family will love for years to come. Cobblestone Park Neighbors, please join us for a make-up hour on Wednesday, June 11, […]

Nature Photography Contest Exhibit

06/12/2025 @ All Day – Celebrate the artistry and talent of our community! Winning photos from the Nature Photography Contest will be displayed at LongHouse Visitor Center from May 5 to June 21. Come admire the creativity and unique perspectives captured by Arboretum visitors. Don’t miss the chance to see these remarkable works of art up close!

Art paintings of different sizes hang in a row on a wall. Most of the paintings incorporate dark blue colors.

African American Artists Collective of Kansas City at Art at the Center

06/12/2025 @ All Day – Join us for an inspiring exhibition curated by Jason Piggie and featuring three dynamic Kansas City artists whose works illuminate the intersections of culture, identity and social transformation. This exhibit is a celebration of resilience, creativity and the beauty born from bold expression. Don’t miss this powerful convergence of art and advocacy, where every piece […]

A group of young children run across a wooden bridge, surrounded on either side by tall trees.

Just for Fun Preschool Camp: Read All About It

06/12/2025 @ 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

06/12/2025 @ 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 […]

Property Tax Rebate Program Support Session

06/12/2025 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm – The City’s property tax rebate pilot program will provide property tax relief to residents who need it most. The property tax rebate pilot program will offer up to 75% of City property taxes back to eligible residents. Staff from the City’s administrative partner for this program, Community Capital Fund, will be available during six support […]

Two young girls play on a playground. Below the children reads "Plan Your Playground."

Plan Your Playground: Pinehurst Estates Park

06/12/2025 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Overland Park Parks and Recreation is planning exciting playground upgrades that will bring fresh fun to nine City parks, and we need your help deciding what they’ll look like! Join us for an open house to explore options, ask questions and vote for your favorite designs. Your feedback will help shape the future of your […]

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Concerts in the Park: Back Alley Brass Band

06/12/2025 @ 7:00 pm – Back Alley Brass Band brings high-energy, New Orleans-style jazz to Thompson Park with bold brass, funky grooves and an infectious rhythm that will have you dancing. The free festivities start early with Downtown Overland Park’s Car Show, and the music kicks off at 7 p.m. Bring your friends, family, a blanket or lawn chair, and […]

Nature Photography Contest Exhibit

06/13/2025 @ All Day – Celebrate the artistry and talent of our community! Winning photos from the Nature Photography Contest will be displayed at LongHouse Visitor Center from May 5 to June 21. Come admire the creativity and unique perspectives captured by Arboretum visitors. Don’t miss the chance to see these remarkable works of art up close!

Art paintings of different sizes hang in a row on a wall. Most of the paintings incorporate dark blue colors.

African American Artists Collective of Kansas City at Art at the Center

06/13/2025 @ All Day – Join us for an inspiring exhibition curated by Jason Piggie and featuring three dynamic Kansas City artists whose works illuminate the intersections of culture, identity and social transformation. This exhibit is a celebration of resilience, creativity and the beauty born from bold expression. Don’t miss this powerful convergence of art and advocacy, where every piece […]

A group of young children run across a wooden bridge, surrounded on either side by tall trees.

Just for Fun Preschool Camp: Read All About It

06/13/2025 @ 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 crowd of people sit in lawn chairs watching a blow-up movie screen at the Arboretum.

Summer Movie Nights at the Arboretum: “Wicked”

06/13/2025 @ 7:00 pm – Join us for magical summer evenings under the stars at the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens! Gates open at 7 p.m., giving you plenty of time to grab delicious food and refreshing drinks and find the perfect spot with your chair or blanket. Enjoy yard games, explore our gift shop, and test your knowledge […]

Nature Photography Contest Exhibit

06/14/2025 @ All Day – Celebrate the artistry and talent of our community! Winning photos from the Nature Photography Contest will be displayed at LongHouse Visitor Center from May 5 to June 21. Come admire the creativity and unique perspectives captured by Arboretum visitors. Don’t miss the chance to see these remarkable works of art up close!

Art paintings of different sizes hang in a row on a wall. Most of the paintings incorporate dark blue colors.

African American Artists Collective of Kansas City at Art at the Center

06/14/2025 @ All Day – Join us for an inspiring exhibition curated by Jason Piggie and featuring three dynamic Kansas City artists whose works illuminate the intersections of culture, identity and social transformation. This exhibit is a celebration of resilience, creativity and the beauty born from bold expression. Don’t miss this powerful convergence of art and advocacy, where every piece […]

An arrangement of vegetables with a basket labeled "Atisan Lettuce, $4 or 2 for $3, Homegrown"

Farmers’ Market

06/14/2025 @ 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.

Red, black, green and yellow event graphic that reads "Juneteenth; Celebrate Freedom."

Juneteenth OP at Prairiefire

06/14/2025 @ 7:30 am – 2:00 pm – Visit Prairiefire at 135th and Nall to take part in Juneteenth OP! This year’s event includes a 5K, parade, speakers, musicians, poets, dancers, comedians and more entertainment, fun and learning. 2025 Schedule 7:30 a.m. – June Freedom Run 5K 9:30 a.m. – Parade 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. – Petting zoo, vendor booths, bounce house, fire truck, […]

Adaptive Splash

06/14/2025 @ 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 […]

Woman sings expressively into a microphone on stage at Juneteenth Peace March and Rally.

Juneteenth Peace March + Rally

06/14/2025 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm – Gather at City Hall, 8500 Santa Fe Drive, on Saturday, June 14 at 10 a.m. for the 6th Annual Peach March and Rally hosted by the Advocacy and Awareness Group of Johnson County. The celebration starts with a walk from City Hall to Thompson Park, 8045 Santa Fe Drive, for a rally featuring inspiring speakers, […]

A man demonstrates putting out a controlled fire using an extinguisher.

Community Emergency Response Team Training

06/14/2025 @ 8:30 am – 12:00 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. Registration is required and space is limited. This accelerated […]

Art paintings of different sizes hang in a row on a wall. Most of the paintings incorporate dark blue colors.

African American Artists Collective of Kansas City at Art at the Center

06/15/2025 @ All Day – Join us for an inspiring exhibition curated by Jason Piggie and featuring three dynamic Kansas City artists whose works illuminate the intersections of culture, identity and social transformation. This exhibit is a celebration of resilience, creativity and the beauty born from bold expression. Don’t miss this powerful convergence of art and advocacy, where every piece […]

Nature Photography Contest Exhibit

06/15/2025 @ All Day – Celebrate the artistry and talent of our community! Winning photos from the Nature Photography Contest will be displayed at LongHouse Visitor Center from May 5 to June 21. Come admire the creativity and unique perspectives captured by Arboretum visitors. Don’t miss the chance to see these remarkable works of art up close!

Art paintings of different sizes hang in a row on a wall. Most of the paintings incorporate dark blue colors.

African American Artists Collective of Kansas City at Art at the Center

06/16/2025 @ All Day – Join us for an inspiring exhibition curated by Jason Piggie and featuring three dynamic Kansas City artists whose works illuminate the intersections of culture, identity and social transformation. This exhibit is a celebration of resilience, creativity and the beauty born from bold expression. Don’t miss this powerful convergence of art and advocacy, where every piece […]

Nature Photography Contest Exhibit

06/16/2025 @ All Day – Celebrate the artistry and talent of our community! Winning photos from the Nature Photography Contest will be displayed at LongHouse Visitor Center from May 5 to June 21. Come admire the creativity and unique perspectives captured by Arboretum visitors. Don’t miss the chance to see these remarkable works of art up close!

A group of young children run across a wooden bridge, surrounded on either side by tall trees.

Just for Fun Preschool Camp: Dirt, Mud, & Bugs

06/16/2025 @ 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 park structure's large roof provides shade for the concrete stage underneath it.

Community Storytime with Johnson County Library

06/16/2025 @ 9:30 am – Bring the kids for a fun outdoor Family Storytime with Johnson County Library at the Thompson Park stage. Enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays and movement activities that spark imagination and build early reading skills. It’s a great way to connect with your kids and enjoy the outdoors. Free and fun for the whole family!

Two young girls play on a playground. Below the children reads "Plan Your Playground."

Plan Your Playground: Antioch Acres Park

06/16/2025 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Overland Park Parks and Recreation is planning exciting playground upgrades that will bring fresh fun to nine City parks, and we need your help deciding what they’ll look like! Join us for an open house to explore options, ask questions and vote for your favorite designs. Your feedback will help shape the future of your […]

Art paintings of different sizes hang in a row on a wall. Most of the paintings incorporate dark blue colors.

African American Artists Collective of Kansas City at Art at the Center

06/17/2025 @ All Day – Join us for an inspiring exhibition curated by Jason Piggie and featuring three dynamic Kansas City artists whose works illuminate the intersections of culture, identity and social transformation. This exhibit is a celebration of resilience, creativity and the beauty born from bold expression. Don’t miss this powerful convergence of art and advocacy, where every piece […]

Nature Photography Contest Exhibit

06/17/2025 @ All Day – Celebrate the artistry and talent of our community! Winning photos from the Nature Photography Contest will be displayed at LongHouse Visitor Center from May 5 to June 21. Come admire the creativity and unique perspectives captured by Arboretum visitors. Don’t miss the chance to see these remarkable works of art up close!

A group of young children run across a wooden bridge, surrounded on either side by tall trees.

Just for Fun Preschool Camp: Dirt, Mud, & Bugs

06/17/2025 @ 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 […]

Property Tax Rebate Program Support Session

06/17/2025 @ 9:00 am – 12:30 pm – The City’s property tax rebate pilot program will provide property tax relief to residents who need it most. The property tax rebate pilot program will offer up to 75% of City property taxes back to eligible residents. Staff from the City’s administrative partner for this program, Community Capital Fund, will be available during six support […]

Two girls hold young goats at Goat Yoga.

Goat Yoga: Goat Giggles and Yoga Wiggles (Kids Only! Ages 5-7)

06/17/2025 @ 9:00 am – Get ready for an animal adventure! This playful class will combine yoga poses inspired by nature and animals with the irresistible charm of our Farmstead baby goats. Expect laughter, cuddles and a unique yoga experience with fun interactions with each other and our animal friends. Class Size: 35 participants max. There must be a minimum […]

Two girls hold young goats at Goat Yoga.

Goat Yoga: Stretch and Snuggle (Kids only! Ages 8-12)

06/17/2025 @ 10:00 am – This class combines gentle yoga with the playful presence of our adorable goats. We will introduce easy yoga flow sequences while putting an emphasis on quieting a busy mind with mindfulness techniques. And the best part? You’ll get to spend time with our adorable goats! It’s the perfect way to relax, connect with nature, and […]

An Overland Park Police graphic that reads from top to bottom "Custard with a Cop," "June 17 from 1-3 p.m." and "Andy's Frozen Custard, 5821 W 135th St. Overland Park, KS." Next to the information is two police officers smiling.

Custard with a Cop

06/17/2025 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm – Join your Overland Park Police Department for Custard with a Cop—a sweet way to beat the summer heat and get to know your local officers. Grab a cool treat, meet members of the OPPD along with Critical Incident Response Team K-9, Haven, and chat with the people who serve and protect your community. Plus, enter […]

A man demonstrates putting out a controlled fire using an extinguisher.

Community Emergency Response Team Training

06/17/2025 @ 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. Registration is required and space is limited. This accelerated […]

Art paintings of different sizes hang in a row on a wall. Most of the paintings incorporate dark blue colors.

African American Artists Collective of Kansas City at Art at the Center

06/18/2025 @ All Day – Join us for an inspiring exhibition curated by Jason Piggie and featuring three dynamic Kansas City artists whose works illuminate the intersections of culture, identity and social transformation. This exhibit is a celebration of resilience, creativity and the beauty born from bold expression. Don’t miss this powerful convergence of art and advocacy, where every piece […]

Nature Photography Contest Exhibit

06/18/2025 @ All Day – Celebrate the artistry and talent of our community! Winning photos from the Nature Photography Contest will be displayed at LongHouse Visitor Center from May 5 to June 21. Come admire the creativity and unique perspectives captured by Arboretum visitors. Don’t miss the chance to see these remarkable works of art up close!

Farmers’ Market

06/18/2025 @ 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 run across a wooden bridge, surrounded on either side by tall trees.

Just for Fun Preschool Camp: Dirt, Mud, & Bugs

06/18/2025 @ 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

06/18/2025 @ 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!

Two young girls play on a playground. Below the children reads "Plan Your Playground."

Plan Your Playground: Brookridge Park

06/18/2025 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Overland Park Parks and Recreation is planning exciting playground upgrades that will bring fresh fun to nine City parks, and we need your help deciding what they’ll look like! Join us for an open house to explore options, ask questions and vote for your favorite designs. Your feedback will help shape the future of your […]