Visit Overland Park

06/07/2026

There’s a new summer art installation at the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens 🦚🌷✨🐍🪻

From June 1 to September 30, Elemental Exhibitions presents Forest Forms, a sculpture exhibition by artist Hue Designs ATL.

Throughout the gardens and trails at the Arboretum, you’ll find 18 sculptures ranging in height from 5 to 20 feet tall. These larger-than-life works include a fox family, bunny rabbits, a snake archway, a peacock, and so much more!

📍8909 W 179th Street, Overland Park, KS
⏰ Open daily from 9AM to 5PM
💰 Admission is $7 for ages 18+, $3 for ages 6-17, free for ages 5 & under

06/04/2026

It's officially our favorite season of them all... SUMMER! ☺️ SAVE this post for can't miss events happening in Overland Park all summer long.

🎶 Concerts in Thompson Park: Bring your lawn chair & enjoy free concerts on select Thursday evenings

🍅 Overland Park Farmers Market: Shop alllll the local produce, goods & specialty items at the brand-new market location

🖼️ Third Fridays in Downtown Overland Park: Browse shops, restaurants & local art galleries

🍷 Tastings on the Terrace: Head to the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens for wine & food tastings by Arts & Recreation Foundation of Overland Park

🎨 Downtown OP Art Fair: Stroll down Santa Fe Drive and shop 100+ local artist's booths with live music, street performers, children's activities, food trucks, cocktails & more

⚽️ Summer Soccer Celebrations: Celebrate the summer of soccer with watch parties, live music & family-friendly fun across three districts: Prairiefire, Downtown Overland Park & Bluhawk

🍺 Strang Hall Beer Fest: Enjoy 40+ beer tastings from local breweries, live music & lawn games at Strang Hall

☀️ Juneteenth: Join in on the fun at Prairiefire with a 5K, parade, petting zoo, vendor booths, a bounce house & live performances

🎸 Prairiefire Summer Music Series: Rock out in Prairiefire with live music by Flashback KC and The Suburbans, plus drinks & eats from the surrounding restaurants

Click here for all the details you need to know PLUS more events ➡️ https://social.visitop.com/yy2zj4yz

05/26/2026

Overland Park’s visitor experience continues to grow with the grand opening of the Holiday Inn Express & Suites at Bluhawk. 🏨

Located within one of our city’s most dynamic mixed-use developments, this new hotel adds even more connectivity between lodging, shopping, dining, entertainment, and sports facilities. That kind of convenience matters for visitors, tournament families, teams, meeting planners, and weekend travelers looking for a seamless stay.

Here’s to more rooms, more options, and more reasons to stay in Overland Park!

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we honor all the brave men and women who sacrificed their lives while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces.

The Korean War Veterans Memorial in Overland Park commemorates the service of over a million soldiers from 1950-1953, with granite panels detailing the war’s impact and plaques for each military branch.

📍11902 Lowell Ave, Overland Park, KS

Click here or comment MEMORIAL for a full list of memorials in & around Overland Park ➡️ https://social.visitop.com/2p93uhaz

05/21/2026

Eat, play, repeat. ☀️ These eatertainment spots in Overland Park are made for summer fun. ⤵️

05/18/2026

Sports tourism means more visitors, more spending and more opportunities for Overland Park. 🥎

When athletes and their families travel here for tournaments, they do more than compete. They book hotel rooms, eat at local restaurants, shop around town and explore our attractions. And when they head home, the sales tax and hotel tax dollars they spent stay right here in Overland Park.

Read more from Visit OP’s Eric Olson’s interview with the Johnson County Post:

From CrossFit championships to pickleball open tournaments, Visit OP has put more emphasis on attracting sports tourism.