Donate to our October city-wide coat drive Published on September 10, 2026 Take a few minutes to look through your closet and donate coats or jackets to help local families prepare for winter weather. Tagged as: , Get Involved
2027 Budget approved Published on September 02, 2026 The Lenexa City Council voted to approve the 2027 Recommended Budget at its meeting on Sept. 1, 2026. The approved budget features the City’s ninth consecutive property tax rate reduction and conservative funding for high-quality services and capital projects. Tagged as: , Budget, Get Involved
Lenexa plans two new community gardens for 2027 Published on August 21, 2026 More Lenexa residents will soon have a place to grow their own vegetables, flowers and herbs. Lenexa Parks & Recreation is working to create two new community gardens at Buffalo Meadows Park and Ad Astra Park for the 2027 gardening season. Tagged as: , Get Involved, Nature & Environment, Parks & Recreation
Donate bandages. Make a big difference Published on June 24, 2026 This summer, the City of Lenexa will collect new donated boxes of cool, fun bandages to benefit kids undergoing medical treatments. Tagged as: , Get Involved
Ways to weigh in on 2027 Budget Published on June 18, 2026 Lenexa’s mayor and city council recently began review of the 2027 Recommended Budget. Next year’s proposed financial plan is designed to create harmony between the community’s priorities, mixed economic indicators, a newly renewed revenue source and further reduction in the property tax rate. Tagged as: , Budget, Get Involved
Celebrate the 4th of July in Lenexa Published on June 04, 2026 Life, liberty and the pursuit of festive fun — celebrate America’s birthday in true Lenexa style with a full day of hometown traditions, family fun and summer favorites. Tagged as: , Community Safety, Events & Activities, Farmers Market, Fitness & Wellness, Get Involved, Holiday, Public Market
HeART of Lenexa Contest winners announced Published on February 06, 2026 The Lenexa Arts Council and Mayor Julie Sayers recently recognized 25 local artists for their work as part of the 2026 HeART of Lenexa Contest. The annual contest received nearly 40 submissions of Lenexa-inspired art. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Awards & Recognition, Get Involved, Parks & Recreation
Celebrate life’s moments in Lenexa’s unique venues Published on December 30, 2025 Planning a wedding, baby shower, celebration of life, business meeting or team-building event? Lenexa has beautiful, flexible rental venues to match your vision. Tagged as: , Events & Activities, Get Involved, Parks & Recreation
Thinking about hosting or expanding for World Cup? Start planning now Published on December 19, 2025 The FIFA World Cup 26™ is set to bring a surge of visitors, energy and economic opportunity to the region this summer, including Lenexa. The City expects a sharp rise in requests. Planning in advance will help avoid delays. Tagged as: , Community Planning & Development, Events & Activities, Get Involved