Things to do in Overland Park

Overland Park is Kansas's second-largest city, a Johnson County suburb with the Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead and the Overland Park Arboretum. Browse family events and things to do with kids in Overland Park, Kansas.

Wed, Jul 1

Night at the Arboretum

Evening stroll through botanical gardens with family-friendly activities.

5:00 PM Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, Overland Park

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Wed, Jul 1

July Adoption Event at Chicken N Pickle OP

Pet adoption event at Chicken N Pickle — meet adoptable animals.

6:00 PM West 135th Street, Overland Park, KS 66223, United States of America, Overland Park

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Thu, Jul 2

Toddler Time at Ceramic Cafe

Toddler ceramic painting and crafts at Ceramic Café Overland Park.

10:00 AM Ceramic Café, Overland Park

1–4 yrsIndoor

Thu, Jul 2

The Culture House presents LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS

Fun, quirky musical about a carnivorous plant—perfect for older kids and teens who love theater.

7:00 PM West 95th Street, Overland Park, KS 66214, United States of America, Overland Park

8–18 yrsIndoor

Fri, Jul 3

The Culture House Presents: Little Shop of Horrors

Family-friendly production of Little Shop of Horrors.

7:00 PM The Culture House Stage and Studio, Overland Park

8–18 yrsIndoor

Fri, Jul 3

Red, White & Bluhawk Soccer Summer Celebration

Red, White & Bluhawk soccer-themed Independence Day celebration with music and community fun.

5:00 PM Bluhawk, Overland Park

Free0–18 yrsOutdoor

Fri, Jul 3

Creative Storytime

Creative pottery painting paired with storytime at Ceramic Café.

10:30 AM Ceramic Café, Overland Park

3–10 yrsIndoor

Sat, Jul 4

Family Storytime

Storytime for families at Johnson County Library Central branch.

10:00 AM Johnson County Library – Central Resource Branch, Overland Park

0–10 yrsIndoor

Sat, Jul 4

America's 250th Birthday and Then Some

Celebrate America's 250th birthday at Central Resource Library with all-ages activities.

3:00 PM Central Resource Library, Overland Park

0–18 yrsIndoor

Sat, Jul 4

Cottonwood Tales at the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens

Storytime among the gardens at Overland Park Arboretum.

10:00 AM Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, Overland Park

2–8 yrsOutdoor

Sat, Jul 4

Fourth on the Farm

Fourth of July farm celebration at Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead, Overland Park.

Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead, Overland Park

0–10 yrsOutdoor

Sat, Jul 4

Stars & Stripes 5K & Lil' Firecracker Fun Run - Overland Park

Stars & Stripes 5K & Lil' Firecracker Fun Run in Overland Park for all ages.

7:30 AM West 81st Street, Overland Park, KS 66204, United States of America, Overland Park

3–18 yrsOutdoor

Sun, Jul 5

Summer Concert #5 "A Patriotic Salute"

Patriotic summer concert series in Overland Park—family-friendly outdoor music.

7:00 PM Santa Fe Drive, Overland Park, KS 66204, United States of America, Overland Park

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Sun, Jul 5

Summer Bingo at Ceramic Cafe

Summer Bingo at Ceramic Café — fun & creative play for kids.

12:00 PM Ceramic Café, Overland Park

4–18 yrsIndoor

Mon, Jul 6

FC BARCELONA SOCCER CAMP – KANSAS CITY 2026

FC Barcelona Soccer Camp at Scheels Overland Park Soccer Complex.

8:00 AM Scheels Overland Park Soccer Complex, Overland Park

5–18 yrsOutdoor

Mon, Jul 6

Summer Camp at The Ceramic Cafe

Summer Camp at The Ceramic Cafe in Overland Park.

9:00 AM Ceramic Cafe, Overland Park

5–12 yrsIndoor

Tue, Jul 7

Discovery Day at the Arboretum

Hands-on discovery day at Overland Park Arboretum—explore nature and gardens.

9:00 AM Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, Overland Park

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Wed, Jul 8

Disney’s Frozen

Disney's Frozen musical at The White Theatre at The J.

7:30 PM The White Theatre at The J, Overland Park

5–18 yrsIndoor