Paola · Osawatomie · Louisburg · Spring Hill

Events in Miami County, Kansas

Community walks, non-profit gatherings, Veterans socials and our annual Match Day — everything happening across Miami County, in one place. Free to attend unless noted.

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Showing 21 events across Miami County.

Every
2nd & 4th
Thu
Ongoing

Coffee, conversation and connection for Veterans from every branch — hosted twice a month by American Legion Post 156.

Every
Sat
Free · Outdoors

Live music on Park Square every Saturday evening through September, presented by the Miami County Arts Coalition. Upcoming dates: August 15, 22 and 29, and September 5.

Aug
16
Kids · Games

An afternoon of games, bounce houses, crafts and character visits to close out the summer. Most activities run noon to 4, with character visits from 1 to 3.

Aug
17
Book club

One book, one discussion — the library’s traditional monthly book club.

Aug
21
Free · Lunch

With First Option Bank — a working session on fundraising, donor development, marketing and community awareness. Lunch included, space limited.

Every
2nd & 4th
Sat
Ongoing

A twice-monthly writing group for adults. Upcoming sessions: August 22, September 12 and 26.

Aug
25
Workshop

Carve and print your own linocut design at the Paola Free Library.

Aug
28
Festival

Two days of live music, food, crafts and rides on Park Square — Paola’s biggest weekend of the year, now in its 37th year.

Sep
4
Live music

Heartland storytelling and grit-meets-soul Americana from Forrest McCurren and The Daily Special. Tickets are $15 online.

Sep
12
Community walk

Running since 2019 — a community walk raising awareness, offering hope and funding mental-health training in local schools and neighborhoods.

Sep
12
Prizes

Music-themed bingo with prizes, hosted by the Osawatomie Chamber of Commerce.

Sep
15
Free coffee

Morning coffee and networking with the Osawatomie Chamber, hosted this month by Hall’s Bobcat Service.

Sep
19
Living history

A living-history day in John Brown Memorial Park with a reenactment, period artisans, music and crafts.

Sep
25
Fundraiser

Always & Furever’s annual golf fundraiser for animal rescue in Miami County.

Sep
26
$100K match

Our annual celebration with First Option Bank and the Patterson Family Foundation. Every dollar raised in September supports scholarships and programs across Miami County.

Sep
26
Free · Fall festival

The county’s biggest fall tradition, with fresh cider and doughnuts, live music, craft vendors and the pumpkin patch. Runs two weekends — September 26–27 and October 3–4.

Sep
26
Fun run

The Louisburg Chamber’s afternoon cider run and fall festival on Broadway. Register for the run online, or just come along for the festival.

Sep
26
Parade · Music

A weekend festival with a Saturday-morning parade, craft booths, food vendors and an evening music festival. Sunday adds a pancake breakfast and a chili cook-off.

Oct
10
Ride · BBQ

A non-competitive ride from Mile Zero of the Flint Hills Trail, with a t-shirt and BBQ dinner included.

Oct
11
Free · Live music

Neighborhood porches and front yards turn into stages for an afternoon of free live music.

Nov
7
Open house

An open house at Osawatomie State Hospital built around transparency, public trust and reducing stigma.

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