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17/08/2026

A quick shoutout to the Kansas Dialogue group for visiting Fort Scott this past weekend! 💙

We truly enjoyed having you in our community and loved hearing the kind words you shared about your visit, the places you experienced, and the people you met along the way.

Kansas Dialogue visits a different Kansas community each year, and we were so glad Fort Scott was part of their travels this year!

Want to learn a little more about Kansas Dialogue and what they do? Visit [www.kansasdialogue.com](http://www.kansasdialogue.com) for more information. 👀

Thank you for coming to Fort Scott. It was our pleasure to have you, and you’re welcome back anytime! 💚

29/06/2026

Celebrate Independence Day at Fort Scott National Historic Site!

Looking for a meaningful way to celebrate the Fourth of July? Experience the Sights and Sounds of American Independence with a live artillery demonstration at Fort Scott National Historic Site!

Feel the boom of the cannon, learn about our nation's history, and honor the brave men and women who have defended our freedom.

📅 Saturday, July 4

🕙 10:00 a.m. – Artillery Demonstration
🕚 11:00 a.m. – Artillery Demonstration
🕐 1:00 p.m. – Ranger-Guided Tour of the Fort
🕑 2:00 p.m. – Artillery Demonstration
🕒 3:00 p.m. – Artillery Demonstration

Whether you're a lifelong resident or visiting Fort Scott for the holiday, this is a great opportunity to experience history come to life. We hope to see you there!

Please note: Fireworks are not permitted on the grounds of Fort Scott National Historic Site.



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14/05/2026

🌾 Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Head just south of Fort Scott for the Shead Homestead Festival this Saturday!

From local vendors and delicious food to live entertainment and family-friendly activities, there’s something for everyone to enjoy throughout the day. 🎶🍔🛍️

Admission is just $5 per person — or bring the whole family! Families of 5 or more get in for only $25. 🙌

Be sure to follow the Shead Farm page for event details, activity schedules, updates, and more! https://www.facebook.com/SheadFarm

Grab your friends and family and make plans to spend the day enjoying great weather and local fun!

SHEAD FARM has 47 years of healthy, sustainable living. Our gardens produce nutritious VEGGIE POWDER grown in rich virgin COMPOST. Visitors join us every year for the SHEAD FARM HOMESTEAD FESTIVAL, retreats, workshops, and tours. Follow us for details.

24/02/2026

Don't miss out on the seasonal offerings at one of the last City of Lenexa, Kansas Winter Farmers Markets on the calendar until the spring season kicks off! This Saturday, February 28, be sure to get your fill of fresh, local, cool-season produce, along with baked goods, meat, eggs, and handmade gift items!

For details, a list of vendors for this Saturday's market, and to preorder items from specific vendors (by February 26), visit: https://bit.ly/4s91BnJ.
Visit Lenexa

30/12/2025

Out with the old, in with the New Year! As we close out 2025 and welcome 2026, here are our picks to celebrate and keep the holiday spirit going in the City of Lenexa, Kansas!

🎄 Bundle up, grab a hot drink, and stroll through one of Kansas City’s best holiday light displays at Sar-Ko-Park Trails Park, Sar-Ko-Aglow.
🎉 Celebrate without staying up until midnight at the Lenexa Public Market’s Noon Year's Eve Pajama Party Countdown!

🖼️ Currently showing at the Lenexa Art Gallery:
Kansas City's Digital Dimensions & Beyond photography club and mentorship program brings over 30 compelling photographs to the gallery. Spanning 28 categories, the exhibition celebrates the creativity, technical skill, and wide-ranging viewpoints of local photographers.
Betty Turmon’s Miniature Houses are on view for the first time, offering a glimpse into a lifetime of creativity. Now 94, Betty has been crafting intricate miniature homes since the fourth grade. This delightful collection of hand-built houses—each uniquely named, richly detailed, and fully wired for lighting—reflects her extraordinary care and imagination.

🍽️ Home cooking traditions at the holidays are great, but give your kitchen a rest and enjoy a meal at a Lenexa restaurant. Check out our “Where to Dine” webpage at https://bit.ly/4jjrkqh.

For information on all the city and Lenexa Public Market events, including holiday hours, visit the event calendar at: https://lnkd.in/gQdrny2r.

16/12/2025

Enjoy the festivities this week in Lenexa!

11/12/2025

Join the community as it comes together to Remember, Honor, and Teach during this year’s Wreaths Across America ceremony.

🎄 Saturday, December 13
🕙 10:00 A.M.
📍 Fort Scott National Cemetery

This meaningful event honors our veterans by placing wreaths on the graves of those who served. All are welcome to attend and participate in this heartfelt tradition.

Let’s come together to show gratitude and ensure no hero is forgotten. ❤️🤍💙

21/11/2025

Lots of festive fun in Lenexa this weekend! Visit the City of Lenexa, Kansas's events calendar (www.lenexa.com) for details on this weekend's happenings and save the date for the annual holiday lighting ceremony, Sar-Ko Aglow, on December 5th! Visit Lenexa

28/10/2025

Visit Lenexa invites you to check out the frightfully good fun happening in the City of Lenexa, Kansas this Halloween week! Visit the City's event calendar at www.lenexa.com and the Lenexa Public Market's event page at www.lenexapublicmarket.com for all the details.

22/10/2025

Looking ahead to the weekend, THIS SATURDAY is packed full of FALL FUN in Fort Scott! Your plans are set, just get out and enjoy with something for ALL ages & interests!

See the Chamber website here for details on each event: https://fortscott.com/events/index/2025-10-25

• The last day of Farmers’ Market for the season, 8am-12pm
• Children’s Business Fair at Farmers’ Market, 8am-12pm
• Spooky Scurry 5K by FS Rec Dept, 9am
• Downtown Halloween Parade, pre-activities 10am, parade 11am
• Greenskeeper Revenge Golf Tournament, 10am
• 50-min Narrated Trolley Tours, 10am-2pm on the hour
• Kid Friendly Fun House @ Museum of Creativity, 10am-4pm
• VFW Pool Tournament, Raffle & Silent Auction, 11am
• Flight of Honor Fundraiser Spaghetti Dinner @ Common Ground, 4:30-6:30pm
• Trunk or Treat @ Buck Run, 4:30-6pm
• Live Music by “Serenade” @ Common Ground, 6-8pm
• Voices from the Grave by BB Co Community Theatre, 7-9pm
• Scarefest by Clark Street Lights, 7-10pm both Fri & Sat
• FSCC Alumni Rodeo, 7:30pm
• Sharky’s presents live music by Royce Hyer on the patio, 8-10pm
• Almost KISS FREE Concert by City of FS @ Gathering Square Pavilion, 9-10:30pm

AND, this only covers Saturday, October 25th ~ so much more on our website community calendar to see & do, so check it out! Subscribe to our emails at the bottom of the home page or text FSCHAMBER to 22828 to get started!