Make greener choices for your yard and home at the Kansas Healthy Yards Expo — a FREE, family-friendly Earth-conscious lawn and garden event! Presented by Johnson County K-State Extension, Johnson County Stormwater Management, City of Lenexa, City of Shawnee, City of Overland Park, and the Unified Government of Wyandotte County, the Expo offers educational speakers, […]
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 […]
The whole family will enjoy this flexible Storytime. Hearing stories is a great way to spend time with your kids and help them foster a love of reading. Stories, songs, fingerplays and movement activities foster pre-reading skills. Fun for the whole family. Space is limited. Pick up a free ticket at the Questions Desk when […]
Lanesfield Historic Site is open to the public from 10:00am to 4:00pm on the second Saturday of each month. Admission is free! About the Site The limestone schoolhouse, the last remaining structure in the former town of Lanesfield, is the oldest operating schoolhouse in Johnson County. Students attended from 1869 - 1963 when the school […]
Saturday, April 11, 2026 10 am to 1 pm (10 to 11 am is sensory friendly - no horns or sirens) Shawnee Mission Park in the Theater in the Park parking lot 7710 Renner Road, Shawnee Event Details Have you ever wondered what the inside of that big rig or tractor looks like? Do you have […]
The Northland Ethnic Festival is a free, annual, family-friendly event in Kansas City celebrating global cultures through live performances, authentic food, and artisan crafts. The 2026 festival is scheduled for April 11 at Platte Purchase Middle School, featuring representation from numerous countries, aiming to foster community, cultural, and ethnic diversity.
Hare is ready to race, but Tortoise has many things to do before it’s the right time. And time moves so slowly! From sun-shining spring to snow-falling winter, the duo goes through all four seasons. Does Hare have the patience? When will they actually start the race? Brimming with charming characters, live music and singing, […]
FREE crafts for kids, extra savings for parents Kids get a FREE: Craft, ID badge & lanyard Collector's pin each month + Craft Medallion after completing 6 crafts Extra 10% Off* coupon for parents to boost your savings!
Join us in Bloch lobby to create your own time telling tool! Then join us in the galleries to learn how different civilizations approached the concept of time. Visit Museum Guides to explore both historical and modern methods of telling time in a...
Discover the fun of clay! Young creators will explore the museum’s ceramic artworks and then make and paint a clay vessel of their own to take home and proudly show off.
In this brand new production, Störling Dance Theater Artistic Director, Mona Störling-Enna, brings to life the Great Depression-era photographs of Dorothea Lange, portraying the impact Lange's work had on the nation and highlighting the beauty of the human spirit. Dates and Times: Friday 4/10/26 - 7:00pm Saturday 4/11/26 - 2:00pm Saturday 4/11/26 - 7:00pm
Discover the exciting world of archery with us! Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced archer, our compound bow classes are designed to help you improve your skills and have fun at the same time. Join us and unlock your inner archer!