Shawnee Kansas Entertainment & Events

Special Events

• Great Grillers Barbeque Contest
  Old Shawnee Town
  913-248-2360
  Enjoy great food and fun at this two-day event that features barbequers from all over Kansas competing for the State Championship.

• Historical Hauntings
  Downtown Old Shawnee Town
  913-631-6545
  This one-day family event offers an evening of spooky stories, a costume contest, and trick-or-treating for the children.

• Christmas Around Town
  Johnson Drive
  913-631-6545
  Celebrate the holiday season during this one day event that features local carolers, carriage rides, storytelling, and the lighting of the Christmas tree.

Plays & Productions

• Theatre in the Park
  17501 Midland Drive • Shawnee, KS 66216
  913-631-7050
  Enjoy outdoor theatre productions during the summer on the weekend evenings by this performing company. Performances include popular musicals, special presentations, and guest performances. more...

Arts & Crafts Shows

• Old Shawnee Town Craft Fair
  Downtown Old Shawnee Town
  913-631-6545
  Browse through hundreds of crafts booths at this one day, annual fall event that every craft lover will enjoy. Food, refreshments, and entertainment are available.

Marathons & 10K Runs

• Pilgrim Pacer 5K, 10K & Half Marathon
  7900 Renner Road • Shawnee, KS 66062
  Theater in the Park - Shawnee Mission Park
  816-810-0440 or 816-808-7758
  Race proceeds will be donated to Harvesters Community Food Network. more...