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It’s Hip to Hop

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The Easter Bunny is hopping back to Corinth Square on Saturday, March 28 from 10am–noon!
Join us for It’s Hip to Hop, a morning full of family fun throughout Corinth Square. Snap a photo with the Easter Bunny outside near Modern Market, then stick around for a petting zoo, face painting, crafts, and more festive activities for the kids.

Egg Dive

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Jump into spring at our exciting Egg Dive event! Kids will swim for floating eggs and dive for sunken ones in our themed indoor pool, then trade their collected eggs for prizes and goodies. After the hunt, families can enjoy exclusive after-hours open swim time and a special visit with the Easter Bunny. This unique Easter event combines swimming, play, and holiday celebration for a fun and active spring experience the whole family will love. Perfect for children who enjoy the water and want an unforgettable twist on a traditional egg hunt.

Photos with the Easter Bunny

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Join Louisburg Cider Mill on April 4th when the Easter Bunny hops into the Mill! Bring your camera and capture sweet springtime memories with family and friends. Hop in pictures with the Easter Bunny from 10:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M.!

Recycling Extravaganza

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Rid your home of old items at the Recycling Extravaganza. There is no residency requirement to attend this event.

The following items will be accepted. The links below will direct you to community partners who help with the reuse and disposal of items at the event. If our partners are unable to attend, another organization may collect items in their place.

Don’t want to wait for this event? Check for other City events, or use RecycleSpot to find another option.

 

Accepted Items

Reuse and Donate

All items must be in good or salable condition when donated.

  • Clothing
  • Toys
  • Furniture – Usable furnishings in good condition
  • Eyeglasses – Prescription, readers, eclipse glasses, or sunglasses
  • Hearing Aids – Hearing aids, hearing aid supplies, batteries, and anything related to hearing health (all brands and any ages of devices welcome)
  • Musical Instruments – No pianos, organs, or drums
  • Creative Supplies – Supplies for arts and crafts, school, office, parties, and holidays
  • Shoes
  • Fabric (Unused) – yardage, remnants, precuts, partially completed quilt tops; notions: thread, needles, pins, scissors, cutters, mats, rulers; knitting and crochet: yarn, needles, hooks
  • Bikes
  • Friends of Johnson County Library will collect gently used books, cookbooks, textbooks, complete puzzles, CDs and DVDs

Disposal and Recycling

  • Cell phones – The Overland Park Police Department Victim Services Unit will collect cell phones, with or without chargers, for repurposing through the 911 Cell Phone Bank. These cell phones are refurbished for 911 emergency use and distributed to victims in need.
  • Medications – To preserve space at the event, we encourage pills to be transferred to Ziploc bags. Check with your local animal rescue to see if they accept donations of clean, empty bottles.
  • Tires (up to eight tires per visitor)
  • Shredding – KCREGAP, a greyhound dog rescue organization, will assist in unloading boxes in exchange for a suggested $5 donation per box.
  • Styrofoam – Clean, #6 styrofoam only. No food or drink containers. No packing peanuts or film.
  • Electronics – Most items powered with a cord or a battery, including computers, TVs, printers, etc., and small appliances (minifridge or smaller). $20 per TV. Cash or cards accepted.

 

Northland Symphony Orchestra: Music of Disney

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The music of Disney, on a stage near you!

Join us for an afternoon of magic with the Northland Symphony Orchestra! On Sunday, May 17, at 3:00 PM, we invite you to Be Our Guest as we perform some recognizable melodies from a few of your favorite animated films. Our concerts are always free and casual, held in accessible venues with free parking.

Selections include:

  • Mickey Mouse March
  • It’s a Small World
  • Selections from Encanto
  • The Little Mermaid
  • Beauty and the Beast
  • Pirates of the Caribbean
  • Music from UP

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