Post-holiday contributions of discarded natural Christmas trees will again be accepted at four Johnson County Park and Recreation District park locations from Dec. 26 through Jan. 31. Read on...

Intertwine your love of travel and a good book with a travel-themed book club during a new virtual special program being offered by the 50 Plus Department of the Johnson County Park and Recreation District. Read on...

Aspiring young actors can learn from some of the most professional teaching artists from the comfort of their own living room during a new virtual program being offered by the Fine & Performing Arts Department. Read on...

A program for enthusiastic and new writers who want to learn the craft of playwriting is being offered beginning in late January by the Fine & Performing Arts Department. Read on...

Two sessions of ninja fun are in store for children enrolled in a coed gymnastics program being offered by the Johnson County Park and Recreation District. Read on...

By the light of the silvery moon, join the Johnson County Park and Recreation District's Outdoor Education staff for a quiet hike to connect with nature and the night sounds. Read on...

Helping young gymnasts improve or master back and front handsprings is the goal of a gymnastics program being offered in late January by the Gymnastics Department. Read on...

“B is for Birds” and “Teddy Bear Surprise” are the themes of February Animal Tales Storytime sessions being presented by the Johnson County Park and Recreation District’s Outdoor Education Department. Read on...

Craft some vintage-style Valentine’s Day Cards during a virtual session in early February being presented by the 50 Plus Department of the Johnson County Park and Recreation District. Read on...

Your Little Critter will enjoy three hours of fun and education on the selected Thursdays through mid-May as you enjoy some personal time during a program being offered by the Johnson County Park and Recreation District’s Outdoor Education Department. Read on...

During out of school days scheduled through April, youth ages six to 12 can see live animals, hear stories, hike, play in the forest, and much more during a program being presented at Ernie Miller Nature Center in Olathe. Read on...

Parents can have an evening to themselves while the kids have a fun-filled time during an early February program being planned at the Roland Park Community Center by the Johnson County Park and Recreation District. Read on...

Ever want to write your own songs? A new four-session workshop for adults being offered by the Johnson County Park and Recreation District beginning in early February can help. Read on...

Bring the family to the Johnson County Park and Recreation District’s Ernie Miller Nature Center in February for Sunday Family Nature Programs Read on...

Container gardens have been called “the instant gratification of the gardening world,” and you can learn to make your own during a free virtual class being offered in early February by the 50 Plus Department. Read on...

“Friends” is the theme for bingo games being presented in early February by the 50 Plus Department of the Johnson County Park and Recreation District. Read on...

Three picnic shelters located near the north shore of Shawnee Mission Park Lake are closing for demolition and replacement, which could take up to six months, according to Johnson County Park and Recreation District officials. Read on...