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Overland Park Orchestra Concert

11/02/2025 @ 3:00 pm – Enjoy Saint-Saëns’ spooky Danse Macabre, where the violin and xylophone bring skeletons to life; Prokofiev’s playful Peter and the Wolf, where each character is introduced by a different instrument; and Sibelius’ soaring Symphony No. 3, filled with sweeping strings and bold brass. Free admission, plenty of magic. RSVP

JCCC Fine Art and Design School Student Exhibition at Art at the Center

11/03/2025 @ All Day – Experience the creativity and talent of the next generation of artists at the Johnson County Community College Fine Arts and Design Student Exhibition! This exhibit is a fantastic opportunity to engage with the vibrant art community and support emerging artists. You can view this exhibit Oct. 10-Nov. 9, any time Tomahawk Ridge Community Center is open. […]

Pumpkin Composting

11/03/2025 @ 9:00 am – 4:30 pm – Squash that waste. Drop off your unpainted, undecorated pumpkins and gourds Nov. 1–25 in the east parking lot of the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens. They’ll be turned into nutrient-rich compost and kept out of the landfill.

JCCC Fine Art and Design School Student Exhibition at Art at the Center

11/04/2025 @ All Day – Experience the creativity and talent of the next generation of artists at the Johnson County Community College Fine Arts and Design Student Exhibition! This exhibit is a fantastic opportunity to engage with the vibrant art community and support emerging artists. You can view this exhibit Oct. 10-Nov. 9, any time Tomahawk Ridge Community Center is open. […]

Pumpkin Composting

11/04/2025 @ 9:00 am – 4:30 pm – Squash that waste. Drop off your unpainted, undecorated pumpkins and gourds Nov. 1–25 in the east parking lot of the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens. They’ll be turned into nutrient-rich compost and kept out of the landfill.

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

Discovery Day at the Arboretum

11/04/2025 @ 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 […]

Wolf Springs Elementary Fifth-Grade Art Showcase at LongHouse Community Gallery

11/05/2025 @ All Day – Experience the imagination and talent of Wolf Springs Elementary’s fifth-grade students as they showcase their paper relief sculptures in this special art exhibit. Each piece reflects the creativity and curiosity that make young artists so inspiring. The art show is free to attend, now through Dec. 31. Admission is required to enter the gardens.

JCCC Fine Art and Design School Student Exhibition at Art at the Center

11/05/2025 @ All Day – Experience the creativity and talent of the next generation of artists at the Johnson County Community College Fine Arts and Design Student Exhibition! This exhibit is a fantastic opportunity to engage with the vibrant art community and support emerging artists. You can view this exhibit Oct. 10-Nov. 9, any time Tomahawk Ridge Community Center is open. […]

Pumpkin Composting

11/05/2025 @ 9:00 am – 4:30 pm – Squash that waste. Drop off your unpainted, undecorated pumpkins and gourds Nov. 1–25 in the east parking lot of the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens. They’ll be turned into nutrient-rich compost and kept out of the landfill.

A group of young children smile and laugh.

Giggle Time Children’s Program

11/05/2025 @ 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 and juggling, each month features new and exciting entertainers. Best of all, it’s a FREE and fun-filled time that requires no […]

Wolf Springs Elementary Fifth-Grade Art Showcase Opening Reception at LongHouse Community Gallery

11/05/2025 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm – Experience the imagination and talent of Wolf Springs Elementary’s fifth-grade students as they showcase their paper relief sculptures in this special art exhibit. Each piece reflects the creativity and curiosity that make young artists so inspiring. The art show is free to attend, now through Dec. 31. Admission is required to enter the gardens.  

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

Night at the Arboretum

11/05/2025 @ 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.

Wolf Springs Elementary Fifth-Grade Art Showcase at LongHouse Community Gallery

11/06/2025 @ All Day – Experience the imagination and talent of Wolf Springs Elementary’s fifth-grade students as they showcase their paper relief sculptures in this special art exhibit. Each piece reflects the creativity and curiosity that make young artists so inspiring. The art show is free to attend, now through Dec. 31. Admission is required to enter the gardens.

JCCC Fine Art and Design School Student Exhibition at Art at the Center

11/06/2025 @ All Day – Experience the creativity and talent of the next generation of artists at the Johnson County Community College Fine Arts and Design Student Exhibition! This exhibit is a fantastic opportunity to engage with the vibrant art community and support emerging artists. You can view this exhibit Oct. 10-Nov. 9, any time Tomahawk Ridge Community Center is open. […]

Pumpkin Composting

11/06/2025 @ 9:00 am – 4:30 pm – Squash that waste. Drop off your unpainted, undecorated pumpkins and gourds Nov. 1–25 in the east parking lot of the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens. They’ll be turned into nutrient-rich compost and kept out of the landfill.

Wolf Springs Elementary Fifth-Grade Art Showcase at LongHouse Community Gallery

11/07/2025 @ All Day – Experience the imagination and talent of Wolf Springs Elementary’s fifth-grade students as they showcase their paper relief sculptures in this special art exhibit. Each piece reflects the creativity and curiosity that make young artists so inspiring. The art show is free to attend, now through Dec. 31. Admission is required to enter the gardens.

Walk and Read at Highland View Park

11/07/2025 @ All Day – Walk, read and be inspired. The Ruby Bridges Walk and Read features the stories “Ruby, Head High” and “Dear Ruby, Hear Our Hearts,” along a stroller-friendly path. Presented in collaboration with Johnson County Library, this walk and read celebrates Ruby Bridges’ courage and promotes literacy, family time and outdoor fun.

JCCC Fine Art and Design School Student Exhibition at Art at the Center

11/07/2025 @ All Day – Experience the creativity and talent of the next generation of artists at the Johnson County Community College Fine Arts and Design Student Exhibition! This exhibit is a fantastic opportunity to engage with the vibrant art community and support emerging artists. You can view this exhibit Oct. 10-Nov. 9, any time Tomahawk Ridge Community Center is open. […]

Pumpkin Composting

11/07/2025 @ 9:00 am – 4:30 pm – Squash that waste. Drop off your unpainted, undecorated pumpkins and gourds Nov. 1–25 in the east parking lot of the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens. They’ll be turned into nutrient-rich compost and kept out of the landfill.

JCCC Fine Art and Design School Student Exhibition at Art at the Center

11/08/2025 @ All Day – Experience the creativity and talent of the next generation of artists at the Johnson County Community College Fine Arts and Design Student Exhibition! This exhibit is a fantastic opportunity to engage with the vibrant art community and support emerging artists. You can view this exhibit Oct. 10-Nov. 9, any time Tomahawk Ridge Community Center is open. […]

Wolf Springs Elementary Fifth-Grade Art Showcase at LongHouse Community Gallery

11/08/2025 @ All Day – Experience the imagination and talent of Wolf Springs Elementary’s fifth-grade students as they showcase their paper relief sculptures in this special art exhibit. Each piece reflects the creativity and curiosity that make young artists so inspiring. The art show is free to attend, now through Dec. 31. Admission is required to enter the gardens.

Walk and Read at Highland View Park

11/08/2025 @ All Day – Walk, read and be inspired. The Ruby Bridges Walk and Read features the stories “Ruby, Head High” and “Dear Ruby, Hear Our Hearts,” along a stroller-friendly path. Presented in collaboration with Johnson County Library, this walk and read celebrates Ruby Bridges’ courage and promotes literacy, family time and outdoor fun.

Farmers’ Market

11/08/2025 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 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.

Pumpkin Composting

11/08/2025 @ 9:00 am – 4:30 pm – Squash that waste. Drop off your unpainted, undecorated pumpkins and gourds Nov. 1–25 in the east parking lot of the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens. They’ll be turned into nutrient-rich compost and kept out of the landfill.

Handmade Holiday Watercolor Workshop

11/08/2025 @ 1:00 pm – Join local artist Sarah Ruth Frey for a special holiday workshop at the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens! Learn seasonal watercolor designs to display in brass floating frame ornaments, featuring poinsettias, holly leaves and mistletoe.    No experience necessary. All materials are provided, along with light refreshments. The workshop will be held in the Environmental […]

JCCC Fine Art and Design School Student Exhibition at Art at the Center

11/09/2025 @ All Day – Experience the creativity and talent of the next generation of artists at the Johnson County Community College Fine Arts and Design Student Exhibition! This exhibit is a fantastic opportunity to engage with the vibrant art community and support emerging artists. You can view this exhibit Oct. 10-Nov. 9, any time Tomahawk Ridge Community Center is open. […]

Wolf Springs Elementary Fifth-Grade Art Showcase at LongHouse Community Gallery

11/09/2025 @ All Day – Experience the imagination and talent of Wolf Springs Elementary’s fifth-grade students as they showcase their paper relief sculptures in this special art exhibit. Each piece reflects the creativity and curiosity that make young artists so inspiring. The art show is free to attend, now through Dec. 31. Admission is required to enter the gardens.

Walk and Read at Highland View Park

11/09/2025 @ All Day – Walk, read and be inspired. The Ruby Bridges Walk and Read features the stories “Ruby, Head High” and “Dear Ruby, Hear Our Hearts,” along a stroller-friendly path. Presented in collaboration with Johnson County Library, this walk and read celebrates Ruby Bridges’ courage and promotes literacy, family time and outdoor fun.

Pumpkin Composting

11/09/2025 @ 9:00 am – 4:30 pm – Squash that waste. Drop off your unpainted, undecorated pumpkins and gourds Nov. 1–25 in the east parking lot of the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens. They’ll be turned into nutrient-rich compost and kept out of the landfill.

A spool of mint green yarn sits in a red clay pot on a table, surrounded by three small green plants.

Introduction to Natural Dyes

11/09/2025 @ 1:00 pm – Learn the basics of natural dyeing with plants you can grow in your own garden with Luthvarian Fiber Arts artist, Meagan Condon. Students will go home with a skein of yarn they dye themselves with plants from the Arboretum’s Gardens and the knowledge to start experimenting with the plants in and around their own homes. […]

Wolf Springs Elementary Fifth-Grade Art Showcase at LongHouse Community Gallery

11/10/2025 @ All Day – Experience the imagination and talent of Wolf Springs Elementary’s fifth-grade students as they showcase their paper relief sculptures in this special art exhibit. Each piece reflects the creativity and curiosity that make young artists so inspiring. The art show is free to attend, now through Dec. 31. Admission is required to enter the gardens.

Walk and Read at Highland View Park

11/10/2025 @ All Day – Walk, read and be inspired. The Ruby Bridges Walk and Read features the stories “Ruby, Head High” and “Dear Ruby, Hear Our Hearts,” along a stroller-friendly path. Presented in collaboration with Johnson County Library, this walk and read celebrates Ruby Bridges’ courage and promotes literacy, family time and outdoor fun.

Pumpkin Composting

11/10/2025 @ 9:00 am – 4:30 pm – Squash that waste. Drop off your unpainted, undecorated pumpkins and gourds Nov. 1–25 in the east parking lot of the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens. They’ll be turned into nutrient-rich compost and kept out of the landfill.

Wolf Springs Elementary Fifth-Grade Art Showcase at LongHouse Community Gallery

11/11/2025 @ All Day – Experience the imagination and talent of Wolf Springs Elementary’s fifth-grade students as they showcase their paper relief sculptures in this special art exhibit. Each piece reflects the creativity and curiosity that make young artists so inspiring. The art show is free to attend, now through Dec. 31. Admission is required to enter the gardens.

Walk and Read at Highland View Park

11/11/2025 @ All Day – Walk, read and be inspired. The Ruby Bridges Walk and Read features the stories “Ruby, Head High” and “Dear Ruby, Hear Our Hearts,” along a stroller-friendly path. Presented in collaboration with Johnson County Library, this walk and read celebrates Ruby Bridges’ courage and promotes literacy, family time and outdoor fun.

Pumpkin Composting

11/11/2025 @ 9:00 am – 4:30 pm – Squash that waste. Drop off your unpainted, undecorated pumpkins and gourds Nov. 1–25 in the east parking lot of the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens. They’ll be turned into nutrient-rich compost and kept out of the landfill.

Wolf Springs Elementary Fifth-Grade Art Showcase at LongHouse Community Gallery

11/12/2025 @ All Day – Experience the imagination and talent of Wolf Springs Elementary’s fifth-grade students as they showcase their paper relief sculptures in this special art exhibit. Each piece reflects the creativity and curiosity that make young artists so inspiring. The art show is free to attend, now through Dec. 31. Admission is required to enter the gardens.

Walk and Read at Highland View Park

11/12/2025 @ All Day – Walk, read and be inspired. The Ruby Bridges Walk and Read features the stories “Ruby, Head High” and “Dear Ruby, Hear Our Hearts,” along a stroller-friendly path. Presented in collaboration with Johnson County Library, this walk and read celebrates Ruby Bridges’ courage and promotes literacy, family time and outdoor fun.

Pumpkin Composting

11/12/2025 @ 9:00 am – 4:30 pm – Squash that waste. Drop off your unpainted, undecorated pumpkins and gourds Nov. 1–25 in the east parking lot of the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens. They’ll be turned into nutrient-rich compost and kept out of the landfill.

Three volunteers tend to plants in the Train Garden at the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens. Each volunteer wears a hat and gloves, and work next to large circular bins.

Arboretum New Volunteer Orientation

11/12/2025 @ 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!

Wolf Springs Elementary Fifth-Grade Art Showcase at LongHouse Community Gallery

11/13/2025 @ All Day – Experience the imagination and talent of Wolf Springs Elementary’s fifth-grade students as they showcase their paper relief sculptures in this special art exhibit. Each piece reflects the creativity and curiosity that make young artists so inspiring. The art show is free to attend, now through Dec. 31. Admission is required to enter the gardens.

Walk and Read at Highland View Park

11/13/2025 @ All Day – Walk, read and be inspired. The Ruby Bridges Walk and Read features the stories “Ruby, Head High” and “Dear Ruby, Hear Our Hearts,” along a stroller-friendly path. Presented in collaboration with Johnson County Library, this walk and read celebrates Ruby Bridges’ courage and promotes literacy, family time and outdoor fun.

Pumpkin Composting

11/13/2025 @ 9:00 am – 4:30 pm – Squash that waste. Drop off your unpainted, undecorated pumpkins and gourds Nov. 1–25 in the east parking lot of the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens. They’ll be turned into nutrient-rich compost and kept out of the landfill.

Wolf Springs Elementary Fifth-Grade Art Showcase at LongHouse Community Gallery

11/14/2025 @ All Day – Experience the imagination and talent of Wolf Springs Elementary’s fifth-grade students as they showcase their paper relief sculptures in this special art exhibit. Each piece reflects the creativity and curiosity that make young artists so inspiring. The art show is free to attend, now through Dec. 31. Admission is required to enter the gardens.

Walk and Read at Highland View Park

11/14/2025 @ All Day – Walk, read and be inspired. The Ruby Bridges Walk and Read features the stories “Ruby, Head High” and “Dear Ruby, Hear Our Hearts,” along a stroller-friendly path. Presented in collaboration with Johnson County Library, this walk and read celebrates Ruby Bridges’ courage and promotes literacy, family time and outdoor fun.

Pumpkin Composting

11/14/2025 @ 9:00 am – 4:30 pm – Squash that waste. Drop off your unpainted, undecorated pumpkins and gourds Nov. 1–25 in the east parking lot of the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens. They’ll be turned into nutrient-rich compost and kept out of the landfill.

Wolf Springs Elementary Fifth-Grade Art Showcase at LongHouse Community Gallery

11/15/2025 @ All Day – Experience the imagination and talent of Wolf Springs Elementary’s fifth-grade students as they showcase their paper relief sculptures in this special art exhibit. Each piece reflects the creativity and curiosity that make young artists so inspiring. The art show is free to attend, now through Dec. 31. Admission is required to enter the gardens.

Walk and Read at Highland View Park

11/15/2025 @ All Day – Walk, read and be inspired. The Ruby Bridges Walk and Read features the stories “Ruby, Head High” and “Dear Ruby, Hear Our Hearts,” along a stroller-friendly path. Presented in collaboration with Johnson County Library, this walk and read celebrates Ruby Bridges’ courage and promotes literacy, family time and outdoor fun.

Farmers’ Market

11/15/2025 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 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.

Pumpkin Composting

11/15/2025 @ 9:00 am – 4:30 pm – Squash that waste. Drop off your unpainted, undecorated pumpkins and gourds Nov. 1–25 in the east parking lot of the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens. They’ll be turned into nutrient-rich compost and kept out of the landfill.

Wolf Springs Elementary Fifth-Grade Art Showcase at LongHouse Community Gallery

11/16/2025 @ All Day – Experience the imagination and talent of Wolf Springs Elementary’s fifth-grade students as they showcase their paper relief sculptures in this special art exhibit. Each piece reflects the creativity and curiosity that make young artists so inspiring. The art show is free to attend, now through Dec. 31. Admission is required to enter the gardens.

Walk and Read at Highland View Park

11/16/2025 @ All Day – Walk, read and be inspired. The Ruby Bridges Walk and Read features the stories “Ruby, Head High” and “Dear Ruby, Hear Our Hearts,” along a stroller-friendly path. Presented in collaboration with Johnson County Library, this walk and read celebrates Ruby Bridges’ courage and promotes literacy, family time and outdoor fun.

Pumpkin Composting

11/16/2025 @ 9:00 am – 4:30 pm – Squash that waste. Drop off your unpainted, undecorated pumpkins and gourds Nov. 1–25 in the east parking lot of the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens. They’ll be turned into nutrient-rich compost and kept out of the landfill.

Wolf Springs Elementary Fifth-Grade Art Showcase at LongHouse Community Gallery

11/17/2025 @ All Day – Experience the imagination and talent of Wolf Springs Elementary’s fifth-grade students as they showcase their paper relief sculptures in this special art exhibit. Each piece reflects the creativity and curiosity that make young artists so inspiring. The art show is free to attend, now through Dec. 31. Admission is required to enter the gardens.

Pumpkin Composting

11/17/2025 @ 9:00 am – 4:30 pm – Squash that waste. Drop off your unpainted, undecorated pumpkins and gourds Nov. 1–25 in the east parking lot of the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens. They’ll be turned into nutrient-rich compost and kept out of the landfill.

Wolf Springs Elementary Fifth-Grade Art Showcase at LongHouse Community Gallery

11/18/2025 @ All Day – Experience the imagination and talent of Wolf Springs Elementary’s fifth-grade students as they showcase their paper relief sculptures in this special art exhibit. Each piece reflects the creativity and curiosity that make young artists so inspiring. The art show is free to attend, now through Dec. 31. Admission is required to enter the gardens.

Pumpkin Composting

11/18/2025 @ 9:00 am – 4:30 pm – Squash that waste. Drop off your unpainted, undecorated pumpkins and gourds Nov. 1–25 in the east parking lot of the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens. They’ll be turned into nutrient-rich compost and kept out of the landfill.

Solid Waste Study Open House

11/18/2025 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm – Overland Park is conducting a comprehensive study of solid waste to evaluate residential and multi-family waste management practices. The study will compare our current systems and ordinances with alternative models and recommend ways to improve efficiency, reduce costs for residents and support environmental sustainability. You are invited to attend an open house on the solid […]

Future of Art Exhibition at Art at the Center

11/19/2025 @ All Day – Celebrate the creativity and talent of local high school artists from Blue Valley, Olathe and Shawnee Mission School Districts. The multi-media show features paintings, photography, drawings, ceramics and more. You can view this exhibit through Jan. 12, any time Tomahawk Ridge Community Center is open. Art at the Center

Wolf Springs Elementary Fifth-Grade Art Showcase at LongHouse Community Gallery

11/19/2025 @ All Day – Experience the imagination and talent of Wolf Springs Elementary’s fifth-grade students as they showcase their paper relief sculptures in this special art exhibit. Each piece reflects the creativity and curiosity that make young artists so inspiring. The art show is free to attend, now through Dec. 31. Admission is required to enter the gardens.

Pumpkin Composting

11/19/2025 @ 9:00 am – 4:30 pm – Squash that waste. Drop off your unpainted, undecorated pumpkins and gourds Nov. 1–25 in the east parking lot of the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens. They’ll be turned into nutrient-rich compost and kept out of the landfill.

Future of Art Exhibition at Art at the Center

11/20/2025 @ All Day – Celebrate the creativity and talent of local high school artists from Blue Valley, Olathe and Shawnee Mission School Districts. The multi-media show features paintings, photography, drawings, ceramics and more. You can view this exhibit through Jan. 12, any time Tomahawk Ridge Community Center is open. Art at the Center

Wolf Springs Elementary Fifth-Grade Art Showcase at LongHouse Community Gallery

11/20/2025 @ All Day – Experience the imagination and talent of Wolf Springs Elementary’s fifth-grade students as they showcase their paper relief sculptures in this special art exhibit. Each piece reflects the creativity and curiosity that make young artists so inspiring. The art show is free to attend, now through Dec. 31. Admission is required to enter the gardens.

Pumpkin Composting

11/20/2025 @ 9:00 am – 4:30 pm – Squash that waste. Drop off your unpainted, undecorated pumpkins and gourds Nov. 1–25 in the east parking lot of the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens. They’ll be turned into nutrient-rich compost and kept out of the landfill.

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

Night at the Arboretum

11/20/2025 @ 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.

Virtual Public Information Meeting: Solid Waste Study

11/20/2025 @ 6:00 pm – Overland Park is conducting a comprehensive study of solid waste to evaluate residential and multi-family waste management practices. The study will compare our current systems and ordinances with alternative models and recommend ways to improve efficiency, reduce costs for residents and support environmental sustainability. You are invited to attend a virtual presentation on the solid […]

Wolf Springs Elementary Fifth-Grade Art Showcase at LongHouse Community Gallery

11/21/2025 @ All Day – Experience the imagination and talent of Wolf Springs Elementary’s fifth-grade students as they showcase their paper relief sculptures in this special art exhibit. Each piece reflects the creativity and curiosity that make young artists so inspiring. The art show is free to attend, now through Dec. 31. Admission is required to enter the gardens.

Future of Art Exhibition at Art at the Center

11/21/2025 @ All Day – Celebrate the creativity and talent of local high school artists from Blue Valley, Olathe and Shawnee Mission School Districts. The multi-media show features paintings, photography, drawings, ceramics and more. You can view this exhibit through Jan. 12, any time Tomahawk Ridge Community Center is open. Art at the Center

Pumpkin Composting

11/21/2025 @ 9:00 am – 4:30 pm – Squash that waste. Drop off your unpainted, undecorated pumpkins and gourds Nov. 1–25 in the east parking lot of the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens. They’ll be turned into nutrient-rich compost and kept out of the landfill.

Holiday Luminary 5K

11/21/2025 @ 6:00 pm – Kick off the holiday season with sparkle and cheer at the Holiday Luminary 5K at the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens! Be among the first to experience the Arboretum’s breathtaking holiday light display before it opens to the public. The race begins and ends near LongHouse Visitor Center, with festive fun all along the […]

Wolf Springs Elementary Fifth-Grade Art Showcase at LongHouse Community Gallery

11/22/2025 @ All Day – Experience the imagination and talent of Wolf Springs Elementary’s fifth-grade students as they showcase their paper relief sculptures in this special art exhibit. Each piece reflects the creativity and curiosity that make young artists so inspiring. The art show is free to attend, now through Dec. 31. Admission is required to enter the gardens.

Future of Art Exhibition at Art at the Center

11/22/2025 @ All Day – Celebrate the creativity and talent of local high school artists from Blue Valley, Olathe and Shawnee Mission School Districts. The multi-media show features paintings, photography, drawings, ceramics and more. You can view this exhibit through Jan. 12, any time Tomahawk Ridge Community Center is open. Art at the Center

Farmers’ Market

11/22/2025 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 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.

Pumpkin Composting

11/22/2025 @ 9:00 am – 4:30 pm – Squash that waste. Drop off your unpainted, undecorated pumpkins and gourds Nov. 1–25 in the east parking lot of the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens. They’ll be turned into nutrient-rich compost and kept out of the landfill.

Wolf Springs Elementary Fifth-Grade Art Showcase at LongHouse Community Gallery

11/23/2025 @ All Day – Experience the imagination and talent of Wolf Springs Elementary’s fifth-grade students as they showcase their paper relief sculptures in this special art exhibit. Each piece reflects the creativity and curiosity that make young artists so inspiring. The art show is free to attend, now through Dec. 31. Admission is required to enter the gardens.

Future of Art Exhibition at Art at the Center

11/23/2025 @ All Day – Celebrate the creativity and talent of local high school artists from Blue Valley, Olathe and Shawnee Mission School Districts. The multi-media show features paintings, photography, drawings, ceramics and more. You can view this exhibit through Jan. 12, any time Tomahawk Ridge Community Center is open. Art at the Center

Pumpkin Composting

11/23/2025 @ 9:00 am – 4:30 pm – Squash that waste. Drop off your unpainted, undecorated pumpkins and gourds Nov. 1–25 in the east parking lot of the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens. They’ll be turned into nutrient-rich compost and kept out of the landfill.

Wolf Springs Elementary Fifth-Grade Art Showcase at LongHouse Community Gallery

11/24/2025 @ All Day – Experience the imagination and talent of Wolf Springs Elementary’s fifth-grade students as they showcase their paper relief sculptures in this special art exhibit. Each piece reflects the creativity and curiosity that make young artists so inspiring. The art show is free to attend, now through Dec. 31. Admission is required to enter the gardens.

Future of Art Exhibition at Art at the Center

11/24/2025 @ All Day – Celebrate the creativity and talent of local high school artists from Blue Valley, Olathe and Shawnee Mission School Districts. The multi-media show features paintings, photography, drawings, ceramics and more. You can view this exhibit through Jan. 12, any time Tomahawk Ridge Community Center is open. Art at the Center

Pumpkin Composting

11/24/2025 @ 9:00 am – 4:30 pm – Squash that waste. Drop off your unpainted, undecorated pumpkins and gourds Nov. 1–25 in the east parking lot of the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens. They’ll be turned into nutrient-rich compost and kept out of the landfill.

Wolf Springs Elementary Fifth-Grade Art Showcase at LongHouse Community Gallery

11/25/2025 @ All Day – Experience the imagination and talent of Wolf Springs Elementary’s fifth-grade students as they showcase their paper relief sculptures in this special art exhibit. Each piece reflects the creativity and curiosity that make young artists so inspiring. The art show is free to attend, now through Dec. 31. Admission is required to enter the gardens.

Future of Art Exhibition at Art at the Center

11/25/2025 @ All Day – Celebrate the creativity and talent of local high school artists from Blue Valley, Olathe and Shawnee Mission School Districts. The multi-media show features paintings, photography, drawings, ceramics and more. You can view this exhibit through Jan. 12, any time Tomahawk Ridge Community Center is open. Art at the Center