Chanute, Kansas
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Upcoming Events in Chanute Kansas
February
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Valentine's Night at the Martin and Osa Johnson Safari Museum
- The Martin and Osa Johnson Safari Museum is one of the Top 10 historical places to visit for Valentine's Day...but it's even more exciting at NIGHT! There will be an in person celebration this year, inviting you again to stroll through the museum galleries while enjoying fine wines and delectable hors d'oeuvres prepared by the Museum Trustees, Foundation Board Members and Staff. Come celebrate with us, view the new displays AND take home a custom wine or champagne glass! Doors open at 6pm, explore at will until 9pm. Please book online at: http://Night23.GiveSmart.com Stored Treasures Special Exhibit: Opening February 18th! The heart of any museum is its collection. 90% of a museum’s core collection is kept in storage due to a lack of permanent display space & for their conservation. This exhibition highlights some of the most stunning, unusual & rarely viewed examples of beaded & highly adorned artifacts from our diverse collections. Address: 111 N. Lincoln Ave. , Chanute, Kansas |
April
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Chanute Expo
- Fashion Shows...Display Booths...Live Entertainment...Demonstrations...$500 contest! 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. As part of the Chanute Expo, the Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center will host a Health Fair from 9-11. Participants must be 18 years or older and 12-14 hour fasting is required for lab work. Neosho County Community College will be the host site for both the Safari Museum Film Fest and the Chanute Expo. In addition there will be a number of family geared fun and activities on campus including: A Panther Baseball Game Parent's Weekend Pony Rides & a Giant Slide Science Fair NCCC Program Showcase MONKEY AROUND DOWNTOWN Sponsored by Mainstreet, this is your chance to "go ape" while you shop, dine and explore downtown Chanute! Enjoy special discounts and promotions at participating merchants and take part in a Flying Monkey Race! Address: Neosho County Community College , Chanute, Kansas |
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Safari Family Fun Day
- Join us for our annual Safari Family Fun Day! All over downtown Chanute there will be a number of fun events - from a Petting Zoo to a welding rodeo to The Father of Aviation, Octave Chanute speaking at the Santa Fe Depot - scheduled all day! 9:30-5pm: Take a Book Safari! The Chanute Public Library will put up a Story Walk around the depot grounds for guests to read while getting their feet in motion! 10-5: The Safari Museum will be OPEN FREE to the Public 10-5: The Safari Museum will host our Annual RUBBER DUCK HUNT for kids...any child 6-12 that comes to the museum, completes a fun search for hidden rubber ducks in the museum will get one FREE entry into the museum's Annual ADVENTURE DUCK RACE scheduled to be held Saturday August 5th. Winners need not be present, so be sure to participate in the hunt whether you plan to come to the race or not! 11-12: Octave Chanute will be live and in person - thanks to Historic Interpreter Bill Nicks - and making his debut speech in the town named for him. Weather dependent, we plan to have Octave speaking behind the Santa Fe Depot, with bleacher seating provide for his audience. We would like to thank Warren Alford, the Chanute Historical Society Museum, the Chanute Public library, and Lloyd Zimmer Books & Maps for donating money to help our museum cover the costs of Octave's safe travel to Chanute! 11-5pm: The Chanute Art gallery OPEN HOUSE 11-2: The Kramer Petting Zoo will be back at the Safari Museum thanks to funding by the Chanute Area Chamber of Commerce and Office of Tourism! 1-3: Try some Old Fashioned Games put on by the Martin and Osa Johnson Safari Museum from 1-3 behind the depot TBA: Welding Rodeo Contest presented by The Chanute Art Gallery located in the Irene Neely Hudson Park Address: Safari Museum, 111 North Lincoln Ave , Chanute, Kansas |
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Chanute KS City Wide Garage Sale
- It is time for the Chanute Residents to Clean out their closets, attics, basements and garages and storage sheds. We would love for shoppers come from all over the Four State's to shop for fun stuff. Address: Citywide , Chanute, Kansas |
June
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Mirza Shriners SEKCATS Car Art in the Park
- Registration 8 - 10 am. Judging 1PM. All usual classes, Dash plaques to 1st 100 persons registered. Trophies to winners. Swap meet $25.00 per site. Camping sites and Motels nearby. https://www.facebook.com/events/santafe-lake-park/sekcats-car-art-in-the-park/3169666623352327/ Address: SantaFe Lake Park , Chanute, Kansas |
July
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Independence Day Activities
- Fireworks at Santa Fe Park. Address: Santa Fe Park , Chanute, Kansas |
September
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Annual Chanute Mexican Fiesta
- Join us in this historic celebration of Mexican heritage at the Annual Chanute Mexican Fiesta. Experience the amenities of this annual festival that embraces the cultural contribution of Chanute's Spanish speaking residents and the harmonious relationship between Mexico and the United States. People of all ages are invited to participate in the festival and experience authentic Mexican cuisine, dancing, and special performances by professional musicians and entertainers. Address: Santa Fe Park Fiesta Grounds , Chanute, Kansas |
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Artist Alley Festival
- Annual festival for nearly 40 years. Arts/crafts, fine art, live entertainment, 5K, food, parade, train rides, beer garden, motorcycle show, and antique cars. Fun for the entire family. 9am-5pm. Last Saturday in September. Ph: 620-431-0056 (Always call and confirm events) |
October
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Quilt Month in Chanute
- Quilt month started years ago by the Chanute Art Gallery. 12 different quilts loaned by local and area quilters in the gallery each week. "Quilting Day in the Chanute Art GAllery" is October 1st, 9am-9pm. Everyone is invited whether a beginner or a pro! Bring your quilting ideas whether it is completed work or beginning pieces. Have lunch and hear a speaker. Mon-Fri 10am-4pm; Sat Noon-4pm; Sun 1-4pm. Address: 17 N Lincoln Ave , Chanute, Kansas |
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City Wide Garage Sale
- Chanute residents are cleaning out their attics and garages for the annual citywide garage sale. Chanute tribune will have maps. Ph: 620-431-8027 (Always call and confirm events) |
November
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Veterans Day Parade
- Parade at 11:00 am. Sponsored by the Elks Lodge #806 Address: Downtown Chanute , Chanute, Kansas |
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Downtown Christmas Open House
- Extended Shopping Hours, Santa, Carriage Rides and more. Ph: 620-431-3350 (Always call and confirm events) |
December
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Soup & Chili Supper
- Join us for a hearty, warm supper before lining the streets for the annual parade of lights. 5:00p - 6:30p. Address: Masonic Temple , Chanute, Kansas |
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Parade of Lights
- Downtown - 7:00 PM. Ph: 877-431-3350 (Always call and confirm events) |
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Christmas Festival
- Christmas trees and manger scenes, lights and music! "Children's Christmas Room" Santa, his sleigh, elves, reindeer, and children's trees. Local school students trees, winter village, and their paintings. Coloring contest, open house, Christmas luncheon, men chefs bake sale, unique gift shop with original paintings, pottery, sculpture, jewelry, dolls, ornaments, darling books and "Doing" gifts for the children. Beautiful and Fun! Christmas Activities are held throughout the month. Famous in the Art Gallery is the "Men Chef Bake Sale" and the "Christmas Luncheon" is for everyone. Our Patio Bricks make wonderful Gifts for the Family! Merry Christmas and Thank You All For Your Generosity and Loyalty! M-F,10am-4pm; Sat, Noon - 4pm; Sun, 1-4pm. Address: Chanute Art Gallery, 17 N Lincoln , Chanute, Kansas |