MORE EVENTS

Cruise Night

Saturday, Aug. 12 ▶ 6:30–8:30 p.m. ▶ MMP ▶ All Ages

Get your motor running and head to this popular night for car and motorcycle enthusiasts of all ages! All show–quality models are welcome. Listen to live music by Duophonics. Food is available for purchase from Eat Schmidt.

FREE

Concert in the Courtyard

Friday, Aug. 18 ▶ 6:30–8 p.m. ▶ MCC ▶ All Ages

Enjoy live music by The Green Shoebox Band, games, face painting, a photo booth provided by InstaFunKC, and caricature and balloon artists! You can purchase food from Eat Schmidt and Polar Oasis and adult beverages from Embrace the Grape. Merriam residents can enjoy a FREE day at the Merriam Community Center. Come for the day – stay for the party at night!

Free

Family Pizza Bingo Night

Friday, Sept. 22 ▶ 6–7:30 p.m. ▶ MCC ▶ All Ages

Join us for a night of family fun and great prizes! Pizza, beverages, dessert, and 10 games of bingo are included. Register by Monday, Sept. 18. 312001

$10 / person

National Night Out

Tuesday, Oct. 10 ▶ 5–7 p.m. ▶ Waterfall Park ▶ All Ages

Meet Merriam police officers at National Night Out. Promoting neighborhood spirit and police and community partnerships, this popular gathering is great for residents and families. Enjoy face painting and live music by Dennis Laffoon.

FREE

Adult Coloring Contest

Dec. 1–22 ▶ MCC

Show off your artistic abilities by entering our adult coloring contest! Coloring is a healthy way to relieve stress and improve sleep as it calms the brain and helps your body relax. The winner will be revealed in December.

Murder Mystery Night

Friday, Oct. 20 ▶ 7–9 p.m. ▶ MCC ▶ 21+

Welcome to the gymnatorium of Cleaver High, home of the Cleaver Beavers! Find your school spirit again and reminisce about all the great times we had together... or were they? Have past rivalries come back to haunt us? Has long lost love been found? Find out what the lunch lady knew all along. This murder mystery is tragedy and comedy! Enjoy adult beverages, light appetizers, and a show!

Presented by: KC Mystery Players 309204

$30 / person

Halloween Happenings

Saturday, Oct. 21 ▶ 2–3:30 p.m. ▶ MMP ▶ All Ages

It’s our favorite time of year to get dressed up in funny gear. We’ll decorate with spooky things and celebrate Halloween. Grab your favorite costume and join us for spooky fun, including games, InstaFunKC photo booth, candy, and more!

FREE

Family Retro Wii ® Night

Friday, Oct. 27 ▶ 6–7:30 p.m. ▶ MCC ▶ All Ages

Brush off your Wii® Sports gear and Just Dance shoes, and join us for a fun-filled night with a chance to win awesome gift cards! Pizza and drinks are included. Register by Friday, Oct. 20. 309204

$10 / person

Christmas in the Courtyard

Friday, Dec. 1 ▶ 6:30–8 p.m. ▶ MCC ▶ All Ages

It’s that magical time of year when Mayor Bob Pape flips a switch, lights glow, and Santa visits Merriam! Come to our annual tradition of lighting Merriam Municipal Plaza. Activities include time with Santa, live music, crafts, treats, and more!

Support the Johnson County Christmas Bureau by bringing a new toy or canned food item; monetary donations also accepted.

Breakfast with Santa

Saturday, Dec. 2 ▶ 9–10:30 a.m. ▶ MCC ▶ All Ages

Breakfast with Santa is a popular community event in Merriam. The morning is full of holiday fun, including a holiday craft, games, pancake breakfast, and, best of all, Santa! Register by Friday, Nov. 24. 302001

$6 / person

Letters to Santa

Nov. 27–Dec. 24 ▶ MCC

Be sure to stop by Merriam Community Center to mail your letter to Santa! You can bring one that you‘ve already completed, or fill one out in the lobby.