Located in the Kansas City metro area, Overland Park was incorporated as a first class city in 1960. Today, we have more than 170,000 residents, making us the second most populous city in Kansas. This is the city's official Facebook page.
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- Location:
- Overland Park, KS, 66212
- Phone:
- 913/895-6000
- Mon - Fri:
- 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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- The Photography Exhibit
Art at the Center
Tuesday, September 29 at 8:00am
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- Soccer open house; national youth tourney coming to OP! 11:21am Jul 13
- Do you love soccer? OP loves soccer. 1:35pm Mar 5
City of Overland Park, Kansas
Located on Marty between 79th and 80th Streets, the Downtown Overland Park Farmers Market is a thriving open air market offering produce, flowers, specialty foods and entertainment for the entire family.
This market offers the best of the best from local growers under the Farmers Market Pavilion.
On the sidewalks near t...he clock tower, patrons can find fresh pies, gourmet pasta, locally baked bread and other specialty food items.
The Clock Tower Series provides entertainment for the entire family and is the perfect opportunity to bring lawn chairs and gather at this central point in the Historic Downtown Overland Park Business District. Concerts are held from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm, weather permitting. Times may fluctuate slightly.
Last market for the 2009 season
Time:6:30AM Saturday, October 31st
Location:Marty between 79th and 80th Streets
City of Overland Park, Kansas
Boo! Our “Pumpkin Patch” is back and will amaze you!
Join MRCC for its second annual safe night of trick-or-treating from 3 to 6 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 31 at MRCC. Kids of all ages are welcome to attend the free festivities. New this year is our "Apple Orchard." Candy, crafts, games, toys and more will make this Hallowee...n Spooktacular! Don’t forget your goody-bag.
For more information, call 913/895-6391.
Time:3:00PM Saturday, October 31st
Location:Matt Ross Community Center, 8101 Marty
City of Overland Park, Kansas
Old-fashioned lanterns and carved pumpkins lead you through pathways of graves and ghouls. At this family event, you will see features, such as:
A Halloween parade (6:30 p.m.)
Games
A haunted barn
A flashlight scavenger hunt
A haunted horse-drawn hayride
Tractor pulled wagon rides for little trick-or-treaters
A marshmal...low roast and campfire
A Halloween dancing stage
In addition to regular concessions, the Farmstead will have grilled bratwursts, cider, caramel apples and glow-in-the-dark necklaces.
Admission fee for children and adults
$7 pre-sale
$8 at the door
* Children under 1 are free
Tickets can be purchased in advance at the Farmstead concession stand and also at the door the night of the event. Tickets are non-refundable and good for either night of the event. There is no rain date.
Call 913/897-2360 for more information.
Last night for 2009
Time:6:00PM Saturday, October 31st
Location:Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead, 138th and Switzer
City of Overland Park, Kansas
Old-fashioned lanterns and carved pumpkins lead you through pathways of graves and ghouls. At this family event, you will see features, such as:
A Halloween parade (6:30 p.m.)
Games
A haunted barn
A flashlight scavenger hunt
A haunted horse-drawn hayride
Tractor pulled wagon rides for little trick-or-treaters
A marshmal...low roast and campfire
A Halloween dancing stage
In addition to regular concessions, the Farmstead will have grilled bratwursts, cider, caramel apples and glow-in-the-dark necklaces.
Admission fee for children and adults
$7 pre-sale
$8 at the door
* Children under 1 are free
Tickets can be purchased in advance at the Farmstead concession stand and also at the door the night of the event. Tickets are non-refundable and good for either night of the event. There is no rain date.
Call 913/897-2360 for more information.
Time:6:00PM Friday, October 30th
Location:Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead, 138th and Switzer
City of Overland Park, Kansas
The OP Orchestra, in costume, and Legacy School of Dance will perform for costumed ghouls and ghosts during this free concert at 7 p.m. (cookie/punch reception at 6 p.m.) in Yardley Hall at Johnson County Community College, 12345 College Blvd. All children who come in costume are invited to march across the stage in our parade. Free bag of treats for kids.
Time:5:00PM Friday, October 30th
Location:Johnson County Community College, 12345 College Blvd.
City of Overland Park, Kansas Today's the last day of Pumpkin Hollow, but the city still has some other Halloween festivities for you and the family: Night of the Living Farm Fri and Sat at the Farmstead and Trick or Treat Trail Sat at the Matt Ross Community Center.
City of Overland Park, Kansas
Old-fashioned lanterns and carved pumpkins lead you through pathways of graves and ghouls.
Oct. 23, 24, 30 and 31, 2009
6 to 9 p.m.
At this family event, you will see features, such as:
A Halloween parade (6:30 p.m.)
Games
A haunted barn
A flashlight scavenger hunt
A haunted horse-drawn hayride
Tractor pulled wagon rides f...or little trick-or-treaters
A marshmallow roast and campfire
A Halloween dancing stage
In addition to regular concessions, the Farmstead will have grilled bratwursts, cider, caramel apples and glow-in-the-dark necklaces.
Admission fee for children and adults
$7 pre-sale
$8 at the door
* Children under 1 are free
Tickets can be purchased in advance at the Farmstead concession stand and also at the door the night of the event. Tickets are non-refundable and good for either night of the event. There is no rain date.
Call 913/897-2360 for more information.
Time:6:00PM Saturday, October 24th
Location:Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead, 138th and Switzer
City of Overland Park, Kansas
Learn to identify birds by their songs and calls during one of our FREE bird walks led by Heidi Retherford and Trent Reed, avid bird enthusiasts. Please dress appropriately (closed toe shoes and long pants recommended). Bug repellent and binoculars are encouraged.
The adult ONLY walk is at 8 a.m.; the family walk is at 10:30 a.m.
Time:8:00AM Saturday, October 24th
Location:Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, 8909 W. 179th St.
City of Overland Park, Kansas
Old-fashioned lanterns and carved pumpkins lead you through pathways of graves and ghouls.
Oct. 23, 24, 30 and 31, 2009
6 to 9 p.m.
At this family event, you will see features, such as:
A Halloween parade (6:30 p.m.)
Games
A haunted barn
A flashlight scavenger hunt
A haunted horse-drawn hayride
Tractor pulled wagon rides f...or little trick-or-treaters
A marshmallow roast and campfire
A Halloween dancing stage
In addition to regular concessions, the Farmstead will have grilled bratwursts, cider, caramel apples and glow-in-the-dark necklaces.
Admission fee for children and adults
$7 pre-sale
$8 at the door
* Children under 1 are free
Tickets can be purchased in advance at the Farmstead concession stand and also at the door the night of the event. Tickets are non-refundable and good for either night of the event. There is no rain date.
Call 913/897-2360 for more information.
Time:6:00PM Friday, October 23rd
Location:Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead, 138th and Switzer
City of Overland Park, Kansas Old-fashioned lanterns and carved pumpkins will lead you and your children through pathways of graves and ghouls at Night of the Living Farm (this weekend and next) at the Farmstead. Check it out: http://tinyurl.com/2cs5qo
City of Overland Park, Kansas OP Police will hold a press conference tomorrow at 3 p.m. to discuss a new education program aimed at decreasing heroin and oxycontin drug use: http://tinyurl.com/yja5mon
kati.bernard@opkansas.org In this month's EcoConnect, find out how you can turn your backyard into a scientest lab and how gardening can provide yummy food year-round.
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Cornell University’s Lab of Ornithology teamed up with Bird Studies Canada to create Project FeederWatch, a program that encourages backyard bird watchers to track the type and frequency of birds visiting their yard each year from November to April.
City of Overland Park, Kansas Be sure to check out our "Links" (Wall tab) or "Boxes" for additional news information
kati.bernard@opkansas.org Find out where to get FREE CANDY this Halloween and what the future holds for land in southern OP in this week's edition of City Source
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This weekly Wednesday newsletter highlights one or two current events in Overland Park on a timely basis.
City of Overland Park, Kansas
City Council meetings are generally held on the first three Mondays of the month at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chamber of City Hall, 8500 Santa Fe Drive, unless otherwise listed. The public is welcome.
Residents are invited to offer suggestions for the 2011-2015 Capital
Improvements Program at the meeting.
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Please contact the City Clerk's Office at 913/895-6151 or e-mail cityclerk@opkansas.org for information about the process for residents to present items of business to the City Council.
If you need any accommodation for the meeting, please contact Marian Cook, 913/895-6151 (Kansas Relay Service 1-800-766-3777). Please give 48 hours' notice.
