City Calendar

Chili Challenge

10 Oct 2025 Nearly 200 teams compete in Lenexa's annual Chili Challenge Oct. 10–11, 2025, in Old Town.

Old Town Lenexa, Santa Fe Trail Drive & Pflumm Road, Lenexa, KS 66215

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City Center Live: Rudy Amato

11 Oct 2025 Rudy Amato will perform classics from the Rat Pack’s Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin, the rock ’n’ roll magic of Elvis Presley, and the heartfelt anthems of Neil Diamond Oct. 11, 2025.

Lenexa City Hall, 17101 W. 87th St. Pkwy., Lenexa, KS 66219

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Truck or Treat

18 Oct 2025 Kids will have a blast on Oct. 18, 2025, at this touch-a-truck and trunk-or-treat event with the Municipal Services Department.

Municipal Services Service Center, 7700 Cottonwood St., Lenexa, KS 66216

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Enchanted Forest

30 Oct 2025 For one magical night on Oct. 30, 2025, Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park is transformed into the Enchanted Forest, where there is something to delight even the smallest Halloween revelers.

Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park, 8801 Greenway Ln., Lenexa, KS 66215

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City Center Live: Beau Bledsoe and Ezgi Karakus

08 Nov 2025 Experience the soulful sounds of Ensemble Ibérica’s core duo: cellist Ezgi Karakus and guitarist Beau Bledsoe Nov. 8, 2025.

Lenexa City Hall, 17101 W. 87th St. Pkwy., Lenexa, KS 66219

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Sip, Mingle & Jingle

21 Nov 2025 High-quality crafters, artists and vendors sell handmade artwork, gifts, décor and products at our holiday Sip, Mingle & Jingle event on Friday, November 21, 2025 from 5 to 9 p.m.

Lenexa Public Market, 8750 Penrose Lane, Lenexa, KS 66219

Tagged as: , Festivals & Special Events, Shopping

Holiday Kid Makers Market

23 Nov 2025 At this special holiday shopping event, discover a variety of heartwarming, handmade products craft by local youth. Plus, visit with Santa while you're here!

Lenexa Public Market, 8750 Penrose Lane, Lenexa, KS 66219

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Sar-Ko Aglow Lighting Ceremony

05 Dec 2025 Meet up with family and friends Dec. 5, 2025, at our traditional holiday lighting celebration at Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park.

Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park, 87th Street Parkway & Lackman Road, Lenexa, KS 66215

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Candy Cane Hunt

12 Dec 2025 This holiday event on Dec. 12, 2025, is ideal for kids age 6 and younger. Hunt for candy canes on the lawn. Then come inside for milk and cookies, festive crafts, story time and a musical performance.

Lenexa Old Town Activity Center, 9301 Pflumm Rd., Lenexa, KS 66215

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