City Calendar

Annual High School Visual Arts Competition

27 Dec 2024 The Annual High School Visual Arts Competition is one of the largest high school art competitions in the Kansas City metro region allowing student artists to showcase their work in watercolor, pastel, oil, acrylics, drawing, 3D, photography, and digital illustration/painting. Prizes are awarded to the top three pieces in each category.

Merriam Community Center, 6040 Slater St,  66202

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CanceledNoon Year's Eve Party

28 Dec 2024 Kids, let's ring in the new year with themed games, snacks, sparling drinks, and a balloon drop at noon!

Merriam Community Center, 6040 Slater St.,  66202

Tagged as: , Kids & Family, Youth Activities

New Year's Day: City Offices Closed

01 Jan 2025 City offices will be closed in observation of New Year's Day. The Merriam Community Center will be open from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

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Tim Murphy Art Gallery Opening Reception

02 Jan 2025 The Tim Murphy Art Gallery hosts an opening reception the first Thursday of the month. All exhibits are free to the public. Come meet the artists and enjoy complimentary refreshments.

Merriam Community Center, 6040 Slater St, Merriam 66202

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City Council Meeting

13 Jan 2025 The public is always invited to attend City Council meetings at Merriam City Hall. Meetings start at 7 p.m. on the second and fourth Monday of each month.

Merriam City Hall, 9001 W 62nd St.,  66202

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Public Art Committee Meeting

16 Jan 2025 The Public Art Committee selects artists and determines where new works of art should go in Merriam.

6304 E. Frontage Road, Merriam 

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Martin Luther King Jr. Day: City Offices Closed

20 Jan 2025 City offices are closed in observation of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The Merriam Community Center will be open.

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Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Meeting

29 Jan 2025 The Merriam Park and Recreation Advisory Board is an appointed body that provides recommendations for operations and program priorities concerning the Merriam Parks and Recreation facilities.

Merriam Community Center, 6040 Slater St.,  66202

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Free Day at the MCC

07 Feb 2025 Merriam residents can enjoy a free day at the Merriam Community Center.

Merriam Community Center, 6040 Slater St.,  66202

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80's Retro Party

08 Feb 2025 Break out your leg warmers and neon colors and celebrate the '80s. With a big hair contest, throwback snacks, and a DJ, this will be a totally awesome night!

Merriam Community Center, 6040 Slater St,  66202

Tagged as: , Kids & Family, Youth Activities