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"Music of the Night"
2026-01-01 19:00 - 2026-01-04 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Music Theatre Kansas City, 16301 Midland Dr, Shawnee, K, 66217, United States
“Music of the Night” is a theatrical concert celebrating the songs written by Andrew Lloyd Webber. The composer has enjoyed global success and has been at the forefront of musical theatre for more than five decades – his shows and music beloved by audiences worldwide. Featuring songs from fourteen of his shows, this ninety-minute intimate showcase, under the musical direction of Julie Danielson, highlighted many audience favorites coupled with a few rare gems from the ALW songbook. Songs from Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Jesus Christ Superstar, Evita, Tell Me on a Sunday, Cats, Song and Dance, Starlight Express, The Phantom of the Opera, Aspects of Love, Sunset Boulevard, Whistle Down the Wind, By Jeeves, Love Never Dies and Bad Cinderella are all featured and accompanied by MTKC’s live band!

"All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914"
2025-12-12 19:00 - 2025-12-21 14:00 | Music Theatre Kansas City, 16301 Midland Dr, Shawnee, K, 66217, United States
“All Is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914” is a stage production, often described as a radio musical drama, that tells the true story of the spontaneous Christmas truce between British and German soldiers in World War I. The show uses firsthand accounts from letters, journals, and poetry from the time, combined with period-appropriate songs like Christmas carols and patriotic tunes, to recreate the incredible night of camaraderie, peace, and shared humanity. This is the perfect show for every family to get into the Christmas spirit!

Veterans Lantern Tour
2025-11-15 17:00 - 21:00
On this very evening, guests will step back in time to 1927! The whole community is abuzz with talk about the recent veterans of the World War I in town. They are fighting for support for national veteran’s rights, and everyone has opinions! During their guided tour through the town and farm, visitors will meet townspeople sharing stories of their experiences during the war, and the hardships veterans faced returning to civilian life after they left the service – stories still relatable today. Following the tour, guests are served complimentary hot cider around a bonfire with accompanying live music (weather permitting). On Saturday, November 15, timed tours will depart every 15 minutes to guide visitors through this immersive living history experience. Admission is $10.00 if you pre-register, or $12.00 at the door. Free admission is offered for active and former military. Register online or over the phone at (913) 248–2360. Guests should arrive 15 minutes before the registered tour time. Expect 45-60 minutes of walking and standing with some limited seating in certain areas. Event is held rain or shine, so dress for the weather during the Lantern Tour.

CHRISTKINDL AT MOONLIGHT MARKET
2025-11-13 16:00 - 19:00 | Shawnee City Hall, 11110 Johnson Dr, Shawnee, Kansas, 66217, United States
Join us in downtown Shawnee for Christkindl at Moonlight Market hosted by the Shawnee Sister Cities Committee. This holiday-themed event features an appearance by Santa and Mrs. Claus, carolers, holiday treats, craft vendors, food trucks, and Shawnee’s tree lighting.

Spookfest
2025-10-31 10:00 - 14:00

Holiday Treasures Craft Festivals
2025-10-25 09:00 - 16:00 | Shawnee Civic Center, 13817 Johnson Drive, Shawnee, KS, 66217, United States

Historical Hauntings
2025-10-24 18:00 - 20:30
Shawnee Town 1929 is host to this not-so-spooky Halloween party. Children are encouraged to wear their best costume to compete in the costume contest. The evening is full of activities, including trick-or-treating, crafts, food, and photos. Admission is FREE for adults and children. Donations are accepted. 6 to 8:30 pm.

Homeschool Day
2025-10-17 10:00 - 13:00
Homeschool families are invited to join us for an interactive educational program at our historic truck farm and recreated Shawnee Downtown! Families will self–guide through the activity stations across the museum, including favorites like farmstead laundry and grocery shopping along with BONUS activities just for Homeschool Day! Stay tuned for activity announcements on our social media closer to the date.Pre-registration is required for this program. No walk-ins will be allowed. Admission is $6.00. Children under 5 are free. Register online or over the phone at (913) 248–2360 to sign up. Activity areas are open from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm, and families are welcome to stay on the grounds after 1:00pm to eat lunch or self-guide open areas. The Museum closes at 4:30pm. Admission does not include a guided tour. Event is rain or shine. Registration opens by August 1.

Yappy Hour
2025-10-09 17:30 - 19:30 | Shawnee Town, 1929, 11600 Johnson Drive, Shawnee, KS, 66217, United States
Dog owners and dog lovers join us for a fun happy hour as Shawnee Town turns into an Off–Leash Dog Park for the night!
Pups will get to run and play in our fully-fenced 1920s downtown square while humans can enjoy the live music and atmosphere Thursday, October 9 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Our partners Transport Brewery and Scotty C’s will also have drinks and gourmet hot dogs for purchase! Dog-friendly water fountain and splash pools (weather permitting) included.
Pre-registration is $5.00 per human, while At-the-Gate Admission is $7.00. Dogs are free. Register online or over the phone at (913) 248–2360! .

Celebrate 30 years of Shawnee Hy-Vee
2025-10-04 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-10-03 16:00 - 20:00 | Hy-Vee Shawnee, 13550 W 63rd St., Shawnee, KS, 66216, United States
You’re invited! Join us as we celebrate 30 years of Shawnee Hy-Vee with a day full of fun, food, and family activities!
Dates:Friday, October 3 from 4 – 8pmSaturday, October 4 from 10am – 1pm

Bring the whole family for our Family Tailgate Party featuring: FREE Kids Activities Face Painting & Balloon Artist Delicious Sampling Stations Exciting Giveaways…and so much more!

Come celebrate with your Shawnee Hy-Vee family as we say thank you for 30 amazing years!

Scarecrow Festival
2025-10-04 09:00 - 12:00 | Shawnee City Hall, 11110 Johnson Dr, Shawnee, Kansas, 66217, United States
This child-focused fall crafting event is held in downtown Shawnee in the parking lot at City Hall. Children can decorate pumpkins, make their own scarecrow, and other fall crafts. Parents can enjoy the Farmers Market and seasonal displays. Explore Downtown Shawnee to see and vote on scarecrows created by local businesses.

Kansas City Dragon Boat Festival
2025-09-27 08:00 - 16:00 | Shawnee Mission Park, 7900 Renner Road, Shawnee, KS, United States
GWN and the KC Pink Warriors are proud to present the 2nd Annual Kansas City Dragon Boat Festival. The ancient sport of dragon boat blends culture and community with the excitement of competition. We are thrilled to introduce this already iconic sports city to the art of dragon boat racing. The event will transform Shawnee Mission Park into the festival grounds for this high-energy day of competition.
Located directly in the “Heart of America,” downtown Kansas City is just a short 25-minute drive from the race venue. Don’t let our Midwest Vibes fool you, Kansas City is a hotspot for arts and entertainment, culture, and award winning BBQ!
Situated within the most visited park in Kansas, the festival grounds offer something for everyone. All teams will enjoy racing and a variety of additional dry-land activities. Spectators can easily take in the action and follow the excitement while learning about the sport of dragon boat.
The festival will take place from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. with parking at the Shawnee Mission Park Marina Parking Lot, and near shelters #5 and #6, with overflow parking near the Shawnee Mission Park Beach. Because of this event, the lake will be closed to other uses until approximately 6 p.m. on Sept. 27, 2025.

ANNUAL SHAWNEE GREAT GRILLERS BBQ CONTEST
2025-09-26 - 2025-09-27 | Shawnee Town, 1929, 11600 Johnson Drive, Shawnee, KS, 66217, United States
Join us on the grounds of Shawnee Town 1929 for the Great Grillers BBQ Contest. Take in the sights and sounds of the annual BBQ competition while enjoying music, beer tent, food trucks and a FREE bounce house for the kiddos! Admission is free!

Jammin' on the Green
2025-09-24 19:00 - 20:30
Close out the Jammin’ on the Green summer season September 24 at 7:00 pm with the Kansas City Ukesters! The ukulele was one of the most popular musical instruments of the 1920s, and every year, The Ukesters bring out the unique and captivating sounds featuring 100-year-old hits! Admission is free, and bottled water and snacks are provided. Leashed and well-behaved dogs are allowed. Guests are encouraged to bring their own chairs, and limited bench and picnic table seating is available.

ANNUAL FRIENDS OF SHAWNEE TOWN CRAFT FAIR
2025-09-20 09:00 - 16:00 | Shawnee Town, 1929, 11600 Johnson Drive, Shawnee, KS, 66217, United States
The Annual Friends of Shawnee Town Craft Fair & Fall Festival welcomes dozens of vendors showcasing their hand-made and re-purposed items. There will be FREE kids’ activities, food trucks and live music. Admission is just $1 per person, collected at the gates. All money raised benefits the Museum and its educational programs.

"25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" A Musical Comedy
2025-09-19 - 2025-09-28 | Music Theatre Kansas City, 16301 Midland Dr, Shawnee, K, 66217, United States
MTKC is ecstatic to be putting on “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” to kick off the 2025-2026 season. This show is a Tony Award-winning, witty, and heartwarming musical about a quirky group of six middle-schoolers who compete in a fictional regional spelling bee, sharing their humorous and poignant personal stories along the way. Run by three eccentric adults, the fast-paced show features audience participation, with four volunteers invited on stage to join the competition, ensuring a unique and unpredictable experience at every performance. The musical celebrates the ups and downs of growing up, the pressures of achievement, and the discovery of self-acceptance.
Rated PG-13.

Wheels & Dreams Car, Truck, And Bike Show
2025-09-14 13:00 - 16:00 | Shawnee Town, 1929, 11600 Johnson Drive, Shawnee, KS, 66217, United States
Gear heads and car aficionados are invited to the annual Wheels and Dreams Car, Truck, and Bike Show. With live music, vendors, food trucks, and, of course, hundreds of classic and souped-up vehicles, it’s the perfect weekend outing for the family. Have a cool ride you want to show off? You can do that too!

George Brett 4v4 Volleyball Showdown
2025-09-13 07:00 - 18:00 | Shawnee Mission Beach Volleyball, 19800 Johnson Drive, Shawnee, KS, 66218, United States
The Biggest Professional Beach Volleyball Event in Kansas City History – September 13th

This fall, Shawnee Mission Beach Volleyball will host the biggest professional beach volleyball event in Kansas City history on September 13th— a single-day, high-stakes showdown. The George Brett 4v4 Volleyball Showdown will bring together 24 pros from across the USA to form six elite teams — three men’s and three women’s — who will compete head-to-head for a cash prize.
Kansas City Royals legend George Brett is teaming up with AVP Hall of Famer Steve Obradovich and SBMV owner Lance Windholz to bring this incredible event to the Kansas City area for the first time.
Be a part of the excitement and witness the power of the most talented athletes competing in games on the beach. These aren’t your average volleyball games! This is a custom-built, high-octane 4-on–4 format designed for speed, power, and nonstop action to ensure every rally is electric.

Catch the action September 13th

You’ll be shoulder-to-shoulder with thousands of fired-up fans, a live DJ, beer gardens, food trucks, exclusive merch, and the energy of an event unlike anything KC has ever seen.

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King's Treat Wine Dinner at Paulo's Italian Kitchen
2025-09-10 18:30 - 21:00 | Paulo’s Italian Kitchen, 16501 Midland Dr., Shawnee, K, 66217, United States
Featuring wine parings from King’s Court Estate Winery in Ontario, Canada, we have a 4 course meal cultivated by our Head Chef Chris Hamilton for a wonderful evening experience. You can look forward to courses including King’s Pinot Grigio with Mussels and a White Wine Garlic Broth, or King’s Cabernet with a Flourless Chocolate Torte and Fresh Berries with a Blackberry Maple Sauce, and more!
Seating opens at 5:30pm, with the first course served at 6:30pm. The final course will be served at 8:30pm. We offer special pricing for the showcased bottles as well.
Please go to https://pauloandbill.com/reservations/ or call (913) 962-9900 to make a reservation.

The Thomas A. Soetaert Aquatic Center Closes for the Season
2025-09-01 17:00 | Thomas A. Soetaert Aquatic Center, 13805 Johnson Drive, Shawnee, KS, 66216, United States
The Thomas A. Soetaert Aquatic Center will close for the 2025 season on Monday, September 1st at 5:00pm. We’ll see you next year!

Jammin' on the Green
2025-08-27 19:00 - 20:30 | Shawnee Town, 1929, 11600 Johnson Drive, Shawnee, KS, 66217, United States
Welcome back AnnaLee and the Lucky So & Sos to the Bandstand on Wednesday, August 27 at 7:00 pm! A popular Kansas City-based swing band, they celebrate the very best of Kansas City sound from the 1930s, 40s, and 50s, the heyday of KC-style jazz, swing, and jump blues. Their repertoire includes Count Basie, Ella Fitzgerald, Julia Lee, Louie Jordan, and so many more, along with their own original tunes.

Family Swim Party
2025-08-02 18:30 - 20:30 | Splash Cove, 5800 King Ave, Shawnee, KS, 66203, United States
Celebrate summer with us at Splash Cove! This family friendly event is intended for the Adaptive Recreation community. Some features may have limited availability to ensure that we meet sensory needs. Pre-registration is encouraged.

Summer Sizzler
2025-08-01 00:30 - 17:00 | Thomas A. Soetaert Aquatic Center, 13805 Johnson Drive, Shawnee, KS, 66216, United States
Each pool will have games every hour beginning at 1:00pm. Enjoy concession specials, coordinated games, and prizes!

Jammin' on the Green
2025-07-23 19:00 - 20:30 | Shawnee Town, 1929, 11600 Johnson Drive, Shawnee, KS, 66217, United States
Help us welcome Betse & Clarke String Band to the Jammin’ stage! This dynamic fiddle and banjo duo—joined by a few talented friends—will treat audiences to a toe-tapping performance rooted in Ozark old-time music, blending traditional tunes with creative new compositions. Admission is free! Enjoy bottled water and snacks, bring your own chair, and feel free to bring along your leashed, well-behaved pup. Limited bench and picnic table seating available.

Touch-a-Truck
2025-07-16 17:00 - 18:30 | Shawnee Town, 1929, 11600 Johnson Drive, Shawnee, KS, 66217, United States
Fire trucks and tractors and bobcats, oh my! Bring your little ones out to Shawnee Town 1929/Herman Laird Park on Wednesday, July 16th. Watch their eyes light up as they sit in the driver’s seat of these big trucks and old rigs!

Drive In Movie
2025-07-12 20:00 - 22:00 | Thomas A. Soetaert Aquatic Center, 13805 Johnson Drive, Shawnee, KS, 66216, United States
Join your family, friends, and neighbors for a Dive-In Movie Night on Saturday, July 12th at the Soetaert Aquatic Center, 13805 Johnson Drive. The gates will open at 8:00 p.m. and the movie, A Minecraft Movie, will start at dusk. Bring your own flotation device or use ours.

Freedom Fling
2025-07-04 13:00 - 17:00 | Thomas A. Soetaert Aquatic Center, 13805 Johnson Drive, Shawnee, KS, 66216, United States
Each pool will have games every hour beginning at 1:00pm. Enjoy concession specials, coordinated games, and prizes!
Admission is free with your season pass or 1/2 price with a canned food donation. (No presale tickets will be sold for this event. DO NOT PURCHASE ANY TICKETS FROM ANY INDIVIDUAL ONLINE)

*Please note, the location is listed as The Thomas A. Soetaert Aquatic Center, but Splash Cove will also be participating.

Find additional information here.
