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  1. Santa lady at Children&#39s Shopping Spree

    Children’s Shopping Spree celebrates 40th year at Garfield Community Center

    The 40th year of the Children's Shopping Spree is set for 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 9 at Garfield Community Center. Admission is free. Read more ...
  2. Santa with Christmas Tree

    Old Prairie Town Christmas set for Dec. 16

    There will be fun around every corner at Old Prairie Town Christmas from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 16 at Old Prairie Town/Ward-Meade Historic Site. Read more ...
  3. Holiday mugs and jars

    Three big holiday events in December

    December features three popular holiday events: The Holiday Craft Show at Great Overland Station, the Children's Shopping Spree at Garfield Community Center and Old Prairie Town Christmas. Read more ...
  4. Golden and rainbow trout with fish in lake t

    Fall trout stocking set for Nov. 22 at Lake Shawnee

    The fall trout stocking at Lake Shawnee is set for 10 a.m. Nov. 22. The public may view the stocking at the main boat ramp on Beach Drive off of SE 29th Street. Read more ...
  5. Drinking fountain

    Winterization of park restrooms, drinking fountains begins Oct. 16

    Winterization of park restrooms and drinking fountains begins Oct. 16. Non-heated restrooms will be closed and drinking fountains will be turned off for the winter to avoid pipes freezing. Read on...
  6. Snowmen and tree at Holiday Craft Fair

    Holiday Craft Show at Great Overland Station

    The Holiday Craft Show at Great Overland Station promises to be bigger and better with more than 50 vendors. The event is set for 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 2. Read more ...
  7. Fall 2023 issue of The Guide

    Fall 2023 issue of The Guide

    The Fall 2023 issue of The Guide is now online. Read more ...
  8. John Bell

    John Bell named Parks Superintendent

    John Bell has been named Parks Superintendent for Shawnee County Parks + Recreation. Read more ...
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