• Major exhibits run through the month: Chico Sierra and Botanical Illustration panels.
• Family-friendly programs at the Overland Park Arboretum — Night at the Arboretum and Discovery Day.
• Downtown Galentine’s event, workshops, orchestra performance, plus multiple City Council and advisory meetings.
• Public meetings include the 69Express open house on Feb. 11 and regular planning and committee sessions.

H2: February 2026 at a glance
Overland Park packs February with art, nature programs and civic meetings. Whether you want a family outing at the Arboretum, a night out with friends in downtown O.P., or to participate in local government, the city calendar has weekly highlights.

H3: Exhibits to see all month
Art at the Center: Chico Sierra Exhibit (Jan. 19–Feb. 22)

  • Bold, community-minded work by visual artist Chico Sierra is on display at Tomahawk Ridge Community Center whenever the center is open.

Botanical Illustration Panel Exhibition (on view through Oct. 31)

  • A long-running show celebrating detailed plant studies and the craft of botanical painting.

H3: Family and nature programs
Night at the Arboretum — Feb. 1 & Feb. 17, 5 p.m.

  • Stargazing through giant telescopes, glow hikes (5 & 6:30 p.m.), nocturnal critter activities and family-friendly programming included with regular Arboretum admission. Glow accessories provided or bring your own.

Discovery Day at the Arboretum — Feb. 3, 9 a.m.–noon

  • Free admission day and a make-and-take art project for the first 100 participants. February’s theme: “Paint and Art Show.”

Cottonwood Tales story time — Feb. 7, 10 a.m.

  • Nature-themed stories and musical activities for kids at the Arboretum.

Pressed Flower Workshop — Feb. 14, 10 a.m.

  • Learn flower pressing techniques; registration includes gourmet cookies and a beverage.

H3: Nightlife and community events
Galentine’s Day in Downtown O.P. — Feb. 12, 5–8 p.m.

  • Hosted at Strang Reserve: mini bouquet-making, pop-up shopping, photobooth, treats and a live DJ. Tickets available on the Downtown Overland Park site.

Overland Park Orchestra — Feb. 22, 6 p.m.

  • Matt Ross Community Center hosts a performance featuring the Youth Soloist Competition winner and Brahms’ Symphony No. 3.

H3: Civic meetings and planning
Regular governing and advisory meetings continue throughout the month: City Council (Feb. 2 & 16), Committee of the Whole, Planning Commission (Feb. 9), and multiple committee sessions (Public Safety, Public Works, Finance, Parks & Recreation). The 69Express public meeting — Feb. 11, 5–7 p.m. at Tomahawk Ridge Community Center — covers express lane operations and KTAG use.

H4: How to plan your visit

  • Check event pages and the Overland Park website for registration and ticket links.
  • Many Arboretum programs include free admission days or require advance sign-up for workshops.
  • City Hall meetings are open to the public; agendas and materials are posted online.

For full details, ticket links and meeting agendas, visit the City of Overland Park events calendar and the individual venue pages.

Image Referance: https://www.opkansas.org/newsroom/mark-your-calendars-your-op-event-guide-for-february-2026/