Community Events

The mood was festive Saturday afternoon as Roeland Park put on RoeFest to celebrate the city’s 75th anniversary. Featuring carnival games, a craft fair, live music, food trucks and more, the festival drew lots of people to the Price Chopper...

Saturday evening was a look back through decades for the city of Mission, as it celebrated its 75th anniversary with dancing, costumes and friendly neighbors. City Administrator Laura Smith emceed the costume contest but credited City Clerk Robin Fulks with...

The weekend rain didn't keep people away from downtown Overland Park for the annual Fall Festival. On Friday and Saturday, people enjoyed live music, snacks, shopping and other fun, with city streets closed down around Santa Fe Drive and 80th...

Former President Barack Obama is on the roster for a private event this weekend in Overland Park, and he’s not the only noteworthy politician on the list. Obama is scheduled to participate in “a moderated conversation.” Former U.S. Secretary of...

Mexico’s cultural heritage took center stage at Prairie Village’s Hispanic Heritage Celebration Saturday afternoon at Harmon Park. A performance by Ballet Folklorico’s Itsï Asuli group showcased dances and costumes representing multiple states in Mexico, including Veracruz, Baja California and Jalisco. “It’s...

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...