Week of Events
Fall Festival
Opening Sat Sept. 26, 2026! Featuring over 60 farm fun adventures, right in Kansas City’s backyard. At KC Pumpkin Patch, fun is always in season! Bring the whole family out to the farm for a day of smiles, laughs and making memories. Fall Festival: Fridays 10-6, Saturdays 10-8 and Sundays 10-6. September 26-October 25
Sunday, September 27, 2026
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September 27, 2026 -The Back Nine Golf, Olathe – Grand Opening
The Back Nine Golf, Olathe – Grand Opening
24/7 indoor golf simulator facility to celebrate with hole-in-one contest, golf cart giveaway, and community partners The Back Nine Golf – Olathe, a state-of-the-art indoor golf simulator facility located at 11108 S. Lone Elm Road, will celebrate its Grand Opening on Saturday, September 27th, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. The event is free and open to the public. Owned and operated by Chris and Emily Cooper, The Back Nine Golf – Olathe offers a 24/7, self-serve golf experience featuring Full Swing Technology simulator bays — the Official Licensed Simulator of the PGA TOUR. The facility offers memberships, public tee times, corporate events, leagues, and lessons for golfers of all skill levels. Grand Opening festivities will include: A hole-in-one contest - giving guests a chance to win a golf cart courtesy of Outlaw Golf Carts Treats from Patrick Marie's Treaterie Free screenings from Rebound Physical Therapy A passport-style scavenger hunt activity for guests An opportunity to meet the facility's golf pro and tour the simulator bays The event is sponsored by JDG Construction. Guests interested in learning more or booking a tee time can visit thebackninegolf.com/local/olathe-ks.
Monday, September 28, 2026
No events on this day.
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
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September 29, 2026 -Presentation and Lunch with Rami Goldratt: Theory of Constraints and Mastering Flow
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September 29, 2026 -Professional Edge | AI Without the Hype: Practical Ways Artificial Intelligence Can Make Everyday Life Easier
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September 29, 2026 -Olathe Candidate Meet and Greet
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September 29, 2026 -Olathe Candidate Meet & Greet
Presentation and Lunch with Rami Goldratt: Theory of Constraints and Mastering Flow
USE PROMO CODE “OLATHE10” FOR $10 OFF! $15 (instead of $25) REGISTER BY CLICKING HERE Information Covered During the Session Practical Solutions: Discover how to significantly enhance productivity, streamline delivery times, minimize inventory, and boost service levels across your manufacturing, supply chain, and project operations. Case Study Insights: Real-world case studies that illustrate successful implementation of TOC strategies. Proven Tools: Leverage tools and techniques tested across diverse environments, delivering significant results, such as Drum-Buffer-Rope, Demand Driven Supply Chain, and Critical Chain Project Management. Implementation Guidelines: Step-by-step guidelines to ensure effective and sustained implementation of TOC principles. Leveraging Operational Excellence for Innovation: Develop a tailored plan for breaking market constraints with innovation. Overview Lifted Logic and Nexum Solutions are proud to welcome Rami Goldratt, CEO of Goldratt Consulting, to Kansas City! Join us for an in-person, half-day overview of identifying and breaking the constraints holding back your growth. This session brings together two generations of the Goldratt body of work: Eliyahu Goldratt's original Theory of Constraints, and the modern Flow framework built on top of it, drawn from Dr. Efrat Goldratt-Ashlag's Goldratt's Rules of Flow and from Rami Goldratt and Ajai Kapoor's Mastering Flow: Implementation Guidebook for Goldratt's Rules of Flow in Project Environments. It's a combined, practitioner-level view of how constraint thinking and flow thinking work together in real operations and project environments. The objective is not just to understand TOC, but to leave seeing your operation differently, and with practical ideas for where to start. Seats are limited, so don't wait to purchase your ticket! Lunch is included in the price of your ticket. Schedule Sept 29th, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM 8:30 AM: Lifted Logic doors open to attendees 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM: Check-in and Networking 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM: Workshop 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Lunch (sponsored by Nexum Solutions) Presenter Rami Goldratt, CEO of Goldratt Consulting Rami Goldratt currently serves as CEO of Goldratt Consulting. Over the years, Rami has been involved in consulting engagements with retail, automotive, textile, chemical, and service industries all around the world. Rami is considered one of the most influential leaders of the TOC body of knowledge, specifically in Sales and Marketing, where his work has become standard practice. Rami is also among the pioneers in developing and implementing TOC applications for the education system, guiding teachers around the world in applying the TOC Thinking Processes for children's education. Host & Sponsor Lifted Logic Lifted Logic is a Kansas City web design and digital marketing agency founded by Adam Fichman, building custom websites and digital strategy for small, medium, and large businesses across the country. Adam has run the company on Theory of Constraints thinking for close to 20 years, and Lifted Logic is hosting this workshop to bring that same thinking to other Kansas City leaders. Nexum Solutions Nexum Solutions is a veteran-owned operational consulting firm that helps organizations find and break the constraints holding back growth, guiding leaders and their teams through the same Theory of Constraints thinking behind today's session. Nexum is proud to sponsor lunch for this workshop. A note from your host: One book has shaped how Lifted Logic thinks about growth more than any other. The Goal has sold over 10 million copies, and its ideas have driven how our founder has coached teams for almost 20 years. We're honored to bring Rami Goldratt, Eli's son and the person carrying his father's work forward, to Kansas City to teach it in person.
Professional Edge | AI Without the Hype: Practical Ways Artificial Intelligence Can Make Everyday Life Easier
Join KU School of Journalism Director of Professional Graduate Programs and Professor of the Practice Michelle Keller, Ph.D., to get a better understanding of AI, see practical applications, and leave this session with confidence to use AI more effectively. By the end of this session, participants will be able to: Explain what AI is—and what it isn't. Identify at least five everyday uses for AI. Write prompts that produce better results. Recognize when AI should—and should not—be trusted. Leave with tools they can begin using immediately.
Olathe Candidate Meet and Greet
Please join us for a meet and greet with the candidates.serving Olathe. You'll have the opportunity to introduce yourself, ask questions, and learn more about their stances on the issues that are important to you. Families are encouraged to come for a cookie and interact with candidates. Sponsored by El Centro, NAACP Unit Serving Olathe, Overland Park and Leawood, Alpha Kappa Alpha, Inc., Upsilon Rho Omega Chapter, and the League of Women Voters of Johnson County. Candidates for Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, State Board of Education, District 3, Kansas House Districts 8, 14, 15, 26, 30, 49, 78, and 121, and Johnson County Commission Chair and District 5 were invited.
Olathe Candidate Meet & Greet
Join us for a meet and greet with the candidates at the Olathe Indian Creek Library. You'll have the opportunity to introduce yourself, ask questions, and learn more about their stances on the issues that are important to you - property taxes, inflation, healthcare, etc. Families are encouraged to come for a cookie and interact with candidates. Sponsored by El Centro, NAACP Unit Serving Olathe, Overland Park and Leawood, the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Upsilon Rho Omega Chapter, and the League of Women Voters of Johnson County. Candidates for Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, State Board of Education, District 3, Kansas House Districts 8, 14, 15, 26, 30, 49, 78, and 121, and Johnson County Commission Chair and District 5 have been invited.
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
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September 30, 2026 -Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening Celebration at Mokas Coffee and Eatery
Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening Celebration at Mokas Coffee and Eatery
Join us for the Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening Celebration at Mokas Coffe and Eatery.
Thursday, October 1, 2026
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October 1, 2026 -Chamber Coffee at the Olathe Mayor’s Children Fund
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October 1, 2026 -Deli for a Difference – Community Threads KC dining fundraiser with Jason’s Deli
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October 1, 2026 -Ribbon Cutting at Degree Wellness
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October 1, 2026Norman Akers Artist Talk and Reception
Chamber Coffee at the Olathe Mayor’s Children Fund
With more than 100 attendees, the coffees are the largest weekly networking event in the Kansas City metro area. They are held on Thursdays at a different member business or organization each week. Networking begins at 9:00, with a half hour program at 9:30, followed by additional networking for those who want to continue. Guests are welcome!
Deli for a Difference – Community Threads KC dining fundraiser with Jason’s Deli
Join us at Jason's Deli and enjoy a meal that helps keep Community Threads KC clothing free for neighbors in need. Mention Community Threads KC at ordering or use the online code FUND20. 25% of all proceeds will directly support Community Threads KC
Norman Akers Artist Talk and Reception
Join us at the Nerman Museum Thursday, October 1, from 6-7 p.m. for an artist talk for Norman Akers Navigates the Space Between, with a reception to follow. This talk will be moderated by Dr. David Cateforis. This event is free; livestream option is available. RSVP requested. RSVP for in-person attendance RSVP for livestream Norman Akers earned his Master of Fine Arts in Painting from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, IL; a certificate in Museum Studies from the Institute of American Indian Arts, Santa Fe, NM; and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting from the Kansas City Art Institute, Kansas City, MO. David Cateforis is professor and chair of the Kress Foundation Department of Art History at the University of Kansas, where he has taught since 1992. He is the author of Modern Art: A Global Survey from the Mid-Nineteenth Century to the Present (Oxford University Press, 2023). Norman Akers Navigates the Space Between will be on view in the Nerman Museum’s Kansas Focus Gallery, First Floor, through December 6, 2026. This project is part of the initiative Home Is Where We Are: Art of First Americans. Spanning institutions across the Great Plains, it marks a coordinated focus on contemporary Indigenous art. Each organization presents a distinct project contributing to a collective that amplifies Indigenous perspectives. Participating institutions include the Chapman Center for Rural Studies; Kansas Studies Institute; Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art; Mid-America All-Indian Museum; Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art; Salina Art Center; Ulrich Museum of Art; and Volland, A Place for Art and Community — positioning the region as a destination for experiencing the art of First Americans.
Friday, October 2, 2026
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October 2, 2026 -Prairie Paws 2026 Bow Meow Gala
Prairie Paws 2026 Bow Meow Gala
Step into an evening of purpose and celebration at the Bow Meow Gala 2026, supporting Prairie Paws Animal Shelter, on October 2nd at the beautiful Warren Place Venue in Gardner, KS. Doors open at 5:30 PM and the night features an open bar, dinner, and plenty of fun—all for a great cause. Funds raised at the Bow Meow Gala help ensure every animal at Prairie Paws receives the medical care they need before finding a forever home. From routine spay and neuter surgeries to lifesaving procedures like dentals, ACL repairs, amputations, and enucleations, your support directly impacts animals who depend on us. Your generosity also allows us to assist pet owners facing financial hardship, helping keep beloved pets with the families who love them. Join us for a night that truly makes a difference—for animals, families, and our community. Register here
Saturday, October 3, 2026
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October 3, 2026 -OLATHE FIRE DEPT OPEN HOUSE
OLATHE FIRE DEPT OPEN HOUSE
OLATHE FIRE DEPARTMENT OPEN HOUSE WHO: Firefighters, families (and, maybe some local legends). WHAT: Bring your crew to the Olathe Fire Department’s Annual Open House where you can: Get a free flu shot WHILE SUPPLIES LAST. Grab a free hot dog WHILE SUPPLIES LAST. Talk with firefighters. Explore the Fire Safety House. Spray water from a real fire hose. Learn Hands-Only CPR. Watch demonstrations. See fire trucks, rescue equipment, air ambulance (helicopter) and more! WHEN: Sat., Oct 3 (11 a.m. to 2 p.m.). WHERE: Olathe Fire Academy (910 N Hedge Lane, Olathe, KS 66061). PARKING (IMPORTANT) Accessible parking ONLY at the Fire Academy. ALL OTHERS park at Olathe West High School (Lot B) and ride free shuttles to the event. The 'parking on' or 'crossing of' Hedge Lane is not recommended and highly discouraged. ***Schedule and activities subject to change without notice.***