Johnson County Kansas

Johnson County Park and Recreation District’s 50 Plus Department has scheduled a free Veterans Celebration Breakfast at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 9, at the Matt Ross Community Center, 8101 Marty St., Overland Park.

Johnson County Park and Recreation District’s 50 Plus Program and Mission Parks and Recreation are teaming up to provide a fun, one-day, social pickleball tournament.

Johnson County Park and Recreation District’s 50 Plus Program is hosting its annual Live Well Age Well event from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 7, at Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center, 8788 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park.

A festive evening is planned from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct.4 at the Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center, 8788 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, in celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month. From Spanish explorers, to Mexican traders and laborers, to recent Central and South American immigrants, the Kansas City region has deep Latino history. Today, the Latino community is Johnson County’s fastest growing population.

With topics ranging from Mexican and Mexican-American track workers to Harvey Houses and Harvey Girls, the Johnson County Museum is planning four programs this fall relating to its ongoing special exhibit about the local impact of railroads.

Ready for crisp fall air and new adventures? Johnson County Park and Recreation District’s 50 Plus Travel is offering day trips, social outings and nature walks in September and October, including:

Shine up your vintage or contemporary car, truck, hot rod or motorcycle because it is time to show them off at Johnson County Park and Recreation District’s Cars in the Park Show at Theatre in the Park, 7710 Renner Road, in Shawnee Mission Park.