Entertainment, Arts & Culture
For a day of fun with your dog, come to Lenexa’s Tails on the Trails Pet Festival. You can browse pet vendors’ booths, participate in the pet talent show, let your pooch plunge into the dog swims and watch demonstrations,…
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Lenexa was hailed as the Spinach Capital of the World during the 1930s. Each year, we celebrate that part of our history with the annual Spinach Festival, a fun, family-oriented event that draws thousands of visitors from all over the…
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The Lenexa Community Orchestra performs free concerts for the community each summer. The orchestra, which began in 2017 as a program of the Lenexa Arts Council, is made up of volunteer musicians and is led by conductor Richard Ryan. The…
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The Great Lenexa BBQ Battle started in 1982 with 12 contestants and 12 judges. On April 27, 1984, Governor John Carlin declared the contest the official Kansas State Championship. Since then, the contest has grown to its current size of…
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The Great Lenexa BBQ Battle started in 1982 with 12 contestants and 12 judges. On April 27, 1984, Governor John Carlin declared the contest the official Kansas State Championship. Since then, the contest has grown to its current size of…
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Species Spotlight: Pond Eco Systems Saturday, June 8, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Join a Powell Gardens docent for a family-friendly walk to our education pond. After investigating the unique features of the pond, families will use watercolors to paint pictures. This experience…
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Nature Connects®: Art with LEGO® Bricks Saturday, May 4– Sunday, July 28| 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily Join us this summer for a unique exhibition featuring the LEGO® brick sculptures of artist, Sean Kenney. Explore the gardens and encounter…
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The third largest fair in Missouri, the Washington Town & Country Fair features main stage entertainment, carnival rides, motorsports, bull riding, tractor pulling, exhibits, livestock, concerts and much more. One price for all events.
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Local vendors display their fresh, homegrown and homemade items for sale at the Farmers Market every Saturday, April-October, 8am-1pm.
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Local bands provide live music and local restaurants provide food and drinks for purchase for a family-friendly evening on the banks of the Missouri River at Rennick Riverfront Park. Covered pavilion with tables and benches or bring lawn chair. Free…
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