Overland Park is where Kansas City energy meets room to breathe.
You're Invited to Summer Fun in Overland Park
Summer has a way of inspiring new discoveries. A sculpture in the woods, a new favorite restaurant, or an unexpected adventure.
Here in Overland Park, you'll find plenty of ways to make the most of the season.
Come on over and explore art, patio dinners, family fun, shopping adventures, and exciting events all season long.
Admiring art?
Discover 50+ Museums & Galleries
If you're looking for arts and culture to fill your summer days, spend an afternoon exploring the award-winning Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art.
Discover sculptures tucked among the gardens at the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, and browse a variety of local galleries.
Keep an eye out for iconic Parade of Hearts sculptures and other public art pieces that add a splash of color to your summer adventures.
Come on over and take a closer look.
Craving Something Good?
Pull Up a Chair at 300+ Restaurants
Start the day with brunch, settle in for happy hour on a patio, and discover new restaurants alongside local favorites that are worth planning a trip around.
Hungry for more? Overland Park puts you just a quick drive away from Kansas City's food scene (hello, barbecue!).
Come on over to savor summer flavors.
Searching for Style?
Explore 250+ Shops & Boutiques
Overland Park is full of good finds. Think trendy boutiques, handmade goods, and stores where browsing feels more like treasure hunting.
Want it all in one spot? We've got that too at Oak Park Mall, the largest mall in Kansas.
Beyond the mall, open-air centers like Bluhawk and Hawthorne Plaza invite you to spend time shopping, dining, and enjoying a little extra time outdoors.
Come on over to shop, stroll and stay awhile.
Catching a game?
Show Your Team Spirit
Summer and baseball go hand in hand, and Overland Park makes it easy to turn nine innings into a full weekend of fun.
With easy access to the region's biggest sporting events, energetic sports bars, tailgate-worthy food, and fun places to swing, throw, putt and play, turn game day into a getaway in Overland Park.
Come on over to cheer and celebrate.
Looking for Fun?
Find 100+ Things to Do
Stand under a towering T-rex at the Museum at Prairiefire, discover life on the farm at Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead, or spend an evening enjoying dinner and a show at the New Theatre & Restaurant.
Family-friendly attractions, exciting entertainment, and unique experiences around every corner will give you plenty of options to fill those long summer days.
Come on over and play.
Ready to Make Plans?
Come on Over!
Located in the heart of the country, Overland Park is less than 20 minutes from downtown Kansas City, Missouri and within a day's drive for over 60 million people.
Flying in? Kansas City International Airport is only 30 minutes away.
Make the most of your getaway with comfortable hotels close to shopping, dining, attractions, and everything else on your summer bucket list.
Can’t Miss Overland Park Summer Events
There’s nothing quite like summer in Overland Park!
A Mid-Week Family Getaway in Overland Park, Kansas
We’ve been to Kansas City before, but this was our first time fully exploring Overland Park — and it’s safe to say we fell in love!
Where to Eat and Play in Overland Park
"Eat-ertainment" takes the pressure off planning by bringing dining, drinks and activities together. Overland Park has fully embraced the trend, with 10 venues offering the experience.