Merriam, Kansas is located in Johnson County, just 8 minutes south of downtown Kansas City, Missouri. Merriam is served by the Shawnee Mission School District which is rated in the top four percent in the nation. Merriam is home to many beautiful parks including popular Antioch Park, Johnson County Park & Recreation’s oldest park.
This is an annual event that will be held this year on May 21st from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Here you will be experiencing family fun and entertainment. There will be live music, a 5K walk/run, food trucks, arts and crafts, a pancake breakfast, and more. There will also be a kid zone that has inflatables, a petting zoo, and more as well. This is a free event except if you are wanting to be a part of the 5K walk/run, there is a fee.