Park and Recreation
Boo-tiful events set for Halloween
Two ghoul-ishly events offer a fun way to celebrate Halloween on Friday, Oct. 31.
Autumn fun includes bingo
Back by popular demand. Bonus Bingo will be played at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 30, at the Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse. 9101 Nall Ave., Prairie Village.
50 Plus launches new fitness programs
Whether you’re just beginning your fitness journey or looking to take your routine to the next level, the Johnson County Park and Recreation District’s 50 Plus Department is launching a new lineup of fall exercise classes to help you thrive. Each class is designed to meet you where you are, building strength, supporting your goals and promoting lasting wellness.
Cars in the Park event set Oct. 18
An unforgettable day of horsepower and hotrods will go on display at the free Cars in the Park event from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Oct. 18 at the Theatre in the Park facility, 7710 Renner Road, Shawnee.
Pollinator Prairie welcomes monarchs
Monarch butterfly season is here. In celebration of the annual journey south, Johnson County Extension Master Naturalists and Monarch Watch are hosting “Hasta Luego Monarchs” from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, at the Pollinator Prairie, 320 South Blake St., Olathe.
Day trips to visit towns in Kansas and Missouri
Johnson County Park and Recreation District’s 50 Plus travel program goes on the road this fall with opportunities to explore arts, culture and wildlife.
Museum exhibit showcases weddings
The Johnson County Museum’s newest exhibition, “The White Wedding: A New Postwar Tradition,” offers a glimpse into the rise of the “white wedding” tradition post-World War II, an era when love, prosperity and consumer culture came together to create a new vision of the American wedding.
Geocaching fun scheduled July 11
A geocaching event features family fun as a team in finding hidden geocaches at Meadowbrook Park, 9101 Nall Ave., Prairie Village, with prizes at the end.