Celebrating Parks & Recreation Month: Build Together, Play Together! Published on July 03, 2025 This July the Unified Government Parks and Recreation Department will celebrate Parks and Recreation Month with multiple community events, highlighting this year’s theme of “Build Together, Play Together”. Tagged as: , Announcements, Events & Activities, Health & Lifestyle
KCKFD Partners with Legends Outlets for Firefighter Fun & Family Day Published on June 20, 2025 Legends Outlets and the Kansas City, Kansas Fire Department (KCKFD) are proud to present Mission Ready: Firefighter Fun & Family Day, a free, interactive community event designed to celebrate the heroic work of KCK firefighters and educate the public on fire safety and public service. The event will take place on Saturday, June 28, 2025, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Legends Outlets. Tagged as: , Announcements, Events & Activities, Media Releases
UG to Celebrate Juneteenth in the Dotte on June 21st Published on June 05, 2025 In observance of the Juneteenth holiday, the Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas (UG) will host “Juneteenth in the Dotte”, a cultural parade and community celebration on Saturday, June 21st, from 9AM – 2PM. Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture, Events & Activities, Honors & Celebration, Media Releases
Help Us Celebrate 100 Years of Memorial Hall Published on June 02, 2025 Friday, May 30, 2025, marked the 100-year dedication anniversary for the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Building or Memorial Hall in downtown KCK (600 N. 7th Street, KCK, KS). In honor of this iconic building, the (UG), along with various organizations and volunteers, are excited to invite the community to a two-day centennial celebration this September. Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture, Events & Activities, Honors & Celebration, Media Releases, Open House
Lots of Moving & Grooving at this Year's Annual Sock Hop Celebration Published on May 23, 2025 On Thursday, May 22, 2025, the Wyandotte/ Leavenworth Area Agency on Aging hosted its annual Sock Hop Celebration and resource fair at the George Meyn Community Center in observance of Older Americans Month. Tagged as: , Announcements, Events & Activities, Health & Lifestyle, Honors & Celebration
Become a Birder at Wyandotte County Lake Park! New Trail Signage Alert Published on May 15, 2025 The Unified Government Parks and Recreation Department is excited to invite all bird lovers to Wyandotte County Lake Park to see the newly installed Bird Trail Signage. The trail includes seven interpretive signs placed along an existing, easy 1/4 mile trail that can be accessed from the F.L. Schlagle Library. Tagged as: , Announcements, Events & Activities
New Community Built Playground at St. Johns Park Published on May 07, 2025 What do you get when you gather 45 committed community members?A new playground at St. Johns Park in the Strawberry Hill Neighborhood Built in one Day! Tagged as: , Announcements, Events & Activities, Groundbreaking, Honors & Celebration, Ribbon Cutting
UG Welcomes Nearly 150 Youth for Take Your Child to Work Day Published on April 24, 2025 Yesterday, April 24, the Unified Government welcomed nearly 150 youth to the Hallways and offices of the Unified Government buildings for "Take your Child to Work Day". Tagged as: , Announcements, Events & Activities
Earth Day Community Clean Up Over 29 Bags of Trash Collected Published on April 22, 2025 Earth Day Clean up: Today, April 22, 2025, 30 UG employees rallied together to kick-off the first of many UG sponsored community clean up events in Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas. Tagged as: , Announcements, Environment, Events & Activities, Trash & Recycling
2025 Seven Days of Kindness Kickoffs for UG Employees & the Community Published on March 31, 2025 Celebrate SevenDays of Kindness at the Unified Government!The Mayor’s Office is preparing for the annual SevenDays of Kindness activities. This year we have planned a Spirit Week for Monday, March 31st- Tuesday, April 8. Prepare to wear items with suggestions for activities for each day that represent Love, Discover, Others, Connect, You, Go and Onward. Tagged as: , Announcements, Events & Activities, Honors & Celebration, Mayor News