Things to do in Lenexa, Kansas

As the home of the Great Lenexa BBQ Battle, and the Kansas State BBQ Championship, Lenexa knows how to have a great time and heat things up! Learn our history as the Spinach Capital of the World at the Spinach Festival and test your spice tolerance at our Chili Challenge.  The Lenexa Art Fair pairs great art with wine and beer from local producers.

Gather in Lenexa City Center at the Lenexa Public Market, the first food hall of its kind in the area. The Market features local vendors offering an international variety of food as well as merchants featuring unique gifts. The Market’s event calendar is filled with cooking classes, pop-up restaurants, live music, and entertainment for the whole family. 

We’ve got great public art, sports fields, and more than thirty parks with a variety of amenities. Our historic Thompson Barn is the perfect venue for a family gathering or the wedding of your dreams.

For information on hotels, restaurants, and attractions, check out Visit Lenexa, and also don't forget to check out the city's event calendar for all Lenexa events.

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Frontier Military

Travel through time, visiting multiple forts along the Frontier Military Historic Byway.  Originally built to move soldiers and supplies, the Military Trail has watched American history unfold.

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