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239Events this week
37Free things to do
86New spots
76New stories

● Checked this morning, before the 6 AM send.

This week in Lenexa

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 239 events, day by day →

20/20/20 (cardio strength blend )@8:30am Fridays Matt Ross Community Center

Friday 8:30am · Matt Ross Community Center

Pumpkin Spice Weekend

Friday 10am · Hometown Olathe Family Farm · Free

Cleanup & Coffee!

Friday 10am · Kansas City United Church of Christ · Free

PBR Outlaw Days

Friday 11am · T-Mobile Center

Homeschool Social

Friday 11am · Slick City

New in Lenexa

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Murphy’s Corner

Restaurants

Your no-cook backup plan: Craving an easy win this week, Murphy's Corner nails the laid-back local vibe with a full bar of signature cocktails, cold beer and an all-things-comfort menu you can order online in seconds.

murphyscornerkc.com ↗

Rally House Shawnee Station

Sporting Goods

Rep your team locally: Whether your closet is already stacked with gameday gear or you’re just in it for the tailgate, Rally House Shawnee Station has merch for the Kansas City Chiefs, Royals, Kansas Jayhawks, and K-State Wildcats.

rallyhouse.com ↗

Scenthound Overland Park

Pets

Freshen the floof: If your couch is starting to smell like 'eau de dog park,' Scenthound Overland Park keeps local pups clean and healthy with easy baths, haircuts, ear cleaning, teeth brushing and nail trims, plus a 6-point wellness check.

scenthound.com ↗

Lenexa’s best businesses

Every spot worth knowing, in one place.

The restaurants, shops, and services the newsletter recommends, all in one place — every listing checked, and paid pins marked every time.

Browse Lenexa’s best →

Most read in Lenexa

The five stories Lenexa readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. Graze Craze Opens Overland Park Charcuterie Shop

    Graze Craze has opened its first Kansas City location in downtown Overland Park, with Ron and Christine Pitts opening a 1,153-square-foot storefront where customers can order hand-built boards, boxes, and catering trays.

    Full story at hoodline.com ↗

  2. Construction on new Kansas City Buc-ee's progressing quickly, opening date moved

    Construction is rapidly increasing on a new Buc-ee's store in Kansas City, Kansas, which is set to open in the spring rather than expected.

    Full story at khqa.com ↗

  3. 'What's best for our kids': Olathe Public Schools superintendent reacts to vote to close 6 schools

    The Olathe Board of Education voted to close six elementary schools due to declining enrollment and growing financial needs.

    Full story at kshb.com ↗

  4. Lenexa police officer shoots man in leg during struggle outside apartment

    A man was hospitalized after a Lenexa police officer shot him in the leg during a struggle outside an apartment.

    Full story at kmbc.com ↗

  5. Halloween-themed pop-up bars around Kansas City for 2026

    The Ghouls Pop-Up Barn at KC Wine Co.

    Full story at fox4kc.com ↗

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