On account of it being Sept. 13 — that’s 9-13 — we’re declaring it “913 Day” here in Johnson County. We’re taking the opportunity to mark the very important coincidence of the numerical date lining up with the world’s best area code by giving you, our terrific readers, the chance to sign up for a slew of giveaway drawings for restaurants, events, concerts and more right here in Johnson County!
Here’s how it works: Check out the giveaway opportunities below, click the buttons of the ones you want to enter, and you’ll be taken to a page to submit your name in the drawings!
We’ll pull the names of the winners and let them know they’ve won next week!
Two tickets to Taste of Leawood
It’s an exclusive evening featuring top restaurants, libations, and a live band! Enter to win two tickets to the Leawood Chamber’s biggest event of the year, A Taste of Leawood! Park Place streets will be closed to make room for top restaurants serving culinary delights and libations al fresco while you stroll to the live music set in the middle of it all!
Two VIP tickets to Library Lets Loose
What do spies need? Information of course. No better place to access information than a party at the Library. Just know you may need to take on a new identity, ask a lot of questions, and learn the secrets to access important information. Your mission, if you choose to accept it, will result in fun and rewards. Now in its 9th year, Library Lets Loose is our one-night-only opportunity to “let loose” for an evening at the Johnson County Library. Enter for a chance to win two VIP tickets to a great evening that includes local food and cocktails from 15 restaurants and bars, interactive experiences, raffle drawings, music and dancing.
Two tickets to any performance at the Midwest Trust Center
The Midwest Trust Center is Johnson County’s premiere performance venue, featuring music, dance and theatre acts from around the world. Enter for your chance to win two tickets to any performance of your choosing!
Two anytime tickets to Quixotic’s Terra Luna at the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
The limited-engagement multimedia installation guides guests on a wild journey through the grounds, culminating in an immersive performance uniting live music, dance, aerial acrobatics and more. Animated by the Arboretum’s transitioning seasons, the boundary-breaking event illuminates environment in surprising ways: agrestal costuming that incorporates the bounty of the gardens, embedded performers who meld and merge with the twilight landscape, light design that leads the audience deeper into the dream. This unique collaboration between Quixotic and Friends of the Arboretum has astounded guests and left them in awe of Mother Nature’s ultimate imagination. Enter for your chance to win two anytime tickets!
$100 gift card to Burg & Barrel
Enter for your chance to win $100 to the joint that Best of Johnson County voters have named “Best Burger” for two years running. With locations, in Leawood, Overland Park and Lenexa, there’s a reason Burg & Barrel has become a neighborhood favorite across Johnson County!
$100 gift card to story.
Since it opened in 2011 at The Village Shops, story. has attracted rave reviews and consequently built a loyal following among fine dining enthusiast in Johnson County and beyond. Chef Carl Thorne-Thomsen was named FOOD & WINE magazine’s 2014 The People’s Best New Chef: National, and was a 2022 and 2013 James Beard semifinalist nominee for Best Chef Midwest. Enter for your chance to win $100 to this gem of the Johnson County dining scene!
City of Lenexa Swag Bag
There’s a lot to love about Lenexa, from its world-class parks to its state-of-the-art Civic Center. Enter for your chance to get a Swag Bag of great Lenexa merch!
Four tickets to Foreigner with Loverboy at Azura Amphitheater
Attention classic rock fans: don’t miss your chance to see two powerhouse acts live at the Azura Amphitheater in Bonner Springs on Saturday, Oct. 5. Foreigner takes the stage with special guest Loverboy for a night of live music you won’t forget. Enter to win four tickets to the show!
Two free sessions at Beem Light Sauna
At Beem Light Sauna, our mission is to empower individuals on their wellness journey through the transformative power of light therapy. We are dedicated to creating a welcoming space where modern, science-backed infrared and red light therapies help our members detoxify, recover, and rejuvenate from the inside out. Our goal is to make cutting-edge health solutions accessible to everyone, improving quality of life and supporting long-term wellness in mind, body, and spirit.
