Spring is back in Overland Park! Come watch Mother Nature’s paintbrush fill Overland Park with bright colors again. The warm air brings festivals, outdoor attractions, and did someone say baby goats? Yes, the baby goats are back!

 

Downtown OP's St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Everyone needs a little Luck ‘O the Irish! On March 11th, find a seat along Santa Fe Drive in historic Downtown Overland Park to watch the St. Patrick’s Day Parade! The parade kicks off at 10:00 AM. The parade route will start at 79th and Floyd, then will head west on 79th St. to Santa Fe Drive. It will head south on Santa Fe Drive, concluding at Robinson Street. After the parade, grab a bite and a pint at one of the several Downtown OP restaurants!

DOP parade

 

Deanna Rose opens for 2024 season!

The baby goats are back and ready to play with friends! Family-favorite, Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead, will open its doors on April 1st and will run daily until October 31st. Get there early on the weekends to meet Deanna Rose’s mascot, Ruby, the goat. Visit more than 250 animals and birds, learn about growing flowers and vegetables, experience a Kanza Indian encampment or a one-room schoolhouse. Then take a stroll through Main Street to the fishing pond. Kids will love the opportunity to bottle-feed baby goats or pet a cow in the dairy barn. 

Downtown Overland Park Egg Hunt

Hey, kids! Time to egg hunt! Hop on down to Downtown Overland Park for its annual Egg Hunt on April 8th from 10 AM to noon! Stop by the Clock Tower to snag a bag. Then start looking for the colorful egg posters in the windows of local businesses. When you find a poster, walk inside for a special treat! And keep an eye out for the Easter Bunny too! There will be live music at the Clock Tower. This event is free and does not require a ticket for admission.

dop easter hunt

 

Overland Park Farmers' Market is back in 2024!

The OP Farmers’ Market is back under the Clock Tower Pavilion for 2023! Opening day for the market is April 15th and Wednesday markets will begin on June 5th. The Overland Park Farmers’ Market is in its 41st year in bringing the farm to your family table. It earned "America's Favorite Market" in 2022 beating out more than 7,000 markets in the country. Shop a wide variety of products including seasonal produce, hot food trucks, the best-picked flowers, and unique specialty items such as soaps, bread, wine, and pasta. Chat up the vendors, too! They are full of feel-good family stories and will educate you about their products.

Wine Tasting on the Terrace at the OP Arboretum

There’s no better place to be in spring than at Overland Park’s Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. Be a wine connoisseur this spring and summer on select Thursday evenings beginning May 11th. Every wine tasting will be paired with light fare to complement. Tickets and reservations are required. The Thursday evening events start at 6 PM and conclude at 8 PM. Please note that registration will not open until May 2023.

wine tasting on terrace

 

Third Fridays in Downtown Overland Park

Whether you’re in Overland Park for an adults’ weekend and need a date night, or, if you have loaded all the kids up and are in need of a free Friday night activity, be sure to head to Downtown Overland Park's Third Fridays! On the third Friday of every month, the locally-owned shops and restaurants of Downtown OP keep their doors open late for you to check out everything from live music and gallery openings to spa treatments and sales. The best way to tackle the event is to hit the sidewalk and explore. Third Fridays happen on the third Friday of every month from 5 PM to 8 PM. 

 

Third Fridays

 

Enchanted Faire at the OP Arboretum

Get out your best fairy wings and fly down to the Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens on June 2nd - 3rd from 10 AM to 6 PM. It's a magical time with gnomes, fairies, and sprites in the gardens! You'll find treats, entertainment, and lots of photo opportunities! Admission is $6 for this event.

 

Enchanted Faire

 

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