By David Markham
It may not seem like fall and winter are just around the corner, but they’ll be here soon and it’s time to start planning some third- and fourth-quarter fun!
JCPRD’s September through December season of programming is getting...
By Guy Gardner
Get ready to boogie back to 1977 and witness a Christmas Eve like no other! Theatre in the Park is thrilled to present “Sister Act,” the disco-infused musical comedy that promises to have you dancing in your...
By the Johnson County Museum
Eighty years ago this month, at the height of World War II, the unthinkable happened in Merriam, Kan. An American B-24J Liberator heavy bomber crashed into a neighborhood of suburban homes. Three airmen aboard the...
By David Markham
JCPRD officials are urging anyone who still wants to sign up for the 40th annual Shawnee Mission Triathlon & Duathlon coming up on Sunday, July 14, act quickly to secure a spot.
Volunteers are also being sought to help out with...
By Guy Gardner
We may be in the middle of the country, but YOU can visit romance and mayhem on the high seas at Theatre in the Park!
Life jacket? None needed. The grass at Theatre in the Park is the...
By the Johnson County Museum
A new special exhibition just opened at the Johnson County Museum! Titled “Free to Be… A 1960s Fashion Revolution,” the exhibit was created in partnership with the Johnson County Community College’s Fashion Merchandising and Design...
By Guy Gardner
It’s the classic story. A young girl has amnesia and isn’t sure who she is. A wealthy woman is searching for a long-lost family member and offering quite the reward. Con men are after the reward and...
By David Markham
Some past favorites, as well as some new features await folks who take part in The Parks & Recreation Foundation of Johnson County’s third-annual Meadowbrook Park Festival on Friday, June 7.
This free public celebration of art and...
By Guy Gardner
Head into the garage and pull out your tarp, blanket, and chairs of varying levels. It’s almost time to make your bi-weekly trip to Theatre in the Park for the summer!
Theatre in the Park is back for...
By Curator of Engagement Lindsey Arnold Seevers
Summer is a great time to visit the Johnson County Museum! Our signature exhibit “Becoming Johnson County” offers something for everyone in the family to enjoy, including KidScape and the 1950s All-Electric House....
By Performing Arts Coordinator Lacey Connell
As the weather warms and the outdoors call, mark your calendars for a series of enchanting evenings with concerts in our parks! The Mobile Music Box is returning to JCPRD parks, bringing with it the...
By the Johnson County Museum
Pop quiz: How many cities in Johnson County begin with the letter “P”? The answer may surprise you. Of course, we all know Prairie Village, but what about Provence Village? The city, which was an...
