Community Events

While the annual Spinach Festival in Lenexa on Saturday started out with rain, the crowds showed up once the sun came out. Thousands of people crowded Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park for the annual event — one of the city's biggest —...

Lightning and heavy rain sent attendees running for cover at the Prairie Village Jazz Festival Saturday night. The event started at 3 p.m. and was supposed to last until about 10 p.m., but was called off just after 6 p.m.,...

This weekend marked the 128th annual Old Settlers Day festival — a three-day event in downtown Olathe featuring live music, a carnival and a parade. This year's theme was "Let Freedom Ring: Celebrating 250 years." Old Settlers Day started in...

A familiar hot dog on wheels will be stopping by two events in Johnson County this weekend as part of a tour aimed at lifting people's spirits. The Oscar Mayer Weinermobile will be on display Friday from 4 to 9...

The 128th Johnson County Old Settlers festival returns this weekend to downtown Olathe and will kick off Thursday by honoring a 100-year-old Olathe resident and veteran. Johnson County Board of County Commissioners Chairman Mike Kelly will present a proclamation recognizing...

Don't know about you, but we're getting ready for the long Labor Day weekend! Pool season is nearly over, so get your last splash in at your local pool. Or, head over to De Soto Days for some carnival fun. Our personal...

When Komal Kaur, an Olathe East alumna and founder of Eye of an Immigrant, thinks about immigration, she thinks about her parents. On Thursday afternoon at Johnson County Square Park, Kaur told a crowd of roughly 100 people that she...

After years of work and some delays, "The Mighty Bike" in Roeland Park opened to the public earlier this month. On Wednesday evening at R Park, young Roeland Parkers, city officials and other community members celebrated the opening of the...

By Roger Nomer A summer program that provides students free admission to Kansas attractions began Thursday, July 9, and will run for a shorter time than in the past. The Sunflower Summer program runs through Aug. 2. It provides Kansas students,...

For its final World Cup watch party, the city of Lenexa brought out crowds of families to Lenexa City Center to watch two pivotal matches on Saturday. Fans turned out to play games, make art, get temporary tattoos and watch...

In 2026, Prairie Village’s annual VillageFest celebrated more than the Fourth of July. The annual Independence Day celebration coincided with the city’s 75th anniversary, America's 250th birthday and the 2026 FIFA World Cup coming to the Kansas City region —...

Spending this special 250th Anniversary Fourth of July weekend in town and looking for something fun to do with your family? Several communities around Johnson County are hosting a range of activities, from big fireworks displays to parades and festivals. Here’s...