April
What: Fort Leavenworth Homes Tour
When: April 17
Where: Fort Leavenworth, Grant and Kearney Avenue
Information: (800) 844-4114
What: Great American Frontier Yard Sale
When: April 24
Where: Fort Leavenworth, 7th & Metropolitan Avenues
Information: (913) 684-1666. Annual Fort-wide yard sale at Fort Leavenworth. Picture ID required upon entering the fort.
What: Railroad Day
When: April 24
Where: Osawatomie, 628 Main St.
Information: (913) 755-4384. Celebrate Osawatomie's and Kansas' rich railroad history. Railroad museums from across Kansas will have exhibits at the Osawatomie History Museum/Railroad Depot. Railroad Day also features Railroad technical exhibits and many other railroad related activities, plus an arts and crafts fair, live music, a 5K run/walk, food vendors, children's activities and more.
What: Art in the Park Exhibit
When: April 28-May 2
Where: Lawrence, 1109 Gallery, 1109 Massachusetts St.
Information: (785) 856-2784, www.lawrenceartguild.org/node/21. Free admission.
May
What: Marble Days
When: May 1
Where: Bonner Springs, K-32 and Second Street
Information: (913) 441-1020. Marbles, games, food petting zoo and Pinky Ball Drop.
What: Kansas Sampler Festival
When: May 1-2
Where: Leavenworth, 4101 S. 4th Street Trfwy
Information: (800) 844-4114, http://www.kansassamplerfestival.com. Kansas communities tell their story through creative attraction exhibits, Kansas-made products, demonstrators, historical performers, musicians, dancers and food
What: Merriam Turkey Creek Festival
When: May 15
Where: Merriam, Antioch Park, 6501 Antioch
Information: (913) 322-5550, www.merriam.org/park. Activities include a pancake breakfast, 5K run, parade, petting zoo, inflatable slides, moonwalk, free concerts, arts and crafts vendors, kids activities, tons of festival food and much more. |