Seasonal Merriam

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Merriam is nourished by nature and steeped in sunshine throughout most of the year. We are home to four true seasons with only 34 inches of annual rainfall. Over 2,700 hours of sunshine per year make Merriam a great city to visit and explore year-round. Check out these seasonal offerings across Merriam!
 
SPRING
  • The Heartland Artist Exhibition is a juried show on display throughout March at the Tim Murphy Art Gallery. The exhibition features talented artists from around the U.S. 
  • Hop over to the Merriam Community Center for the Easter Bunny Egg Hunt for springtime games, a visit with the Easter Bunny and the popular egg hunt.
  • Be sure to sign up for the 5K run/walk or join the fun at Turkey Creek Festival -- the 3rd Saturday in May!

More in the metro: Catch a Sporting KC game, visit the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, and don't forget to sample that KC barbecue!

 
SUMMER
  • Take a dip at the Merriam Community Center outdoor pool. Learn about a day pass or membership here.
  • Fresh local fruits and veggies are plentiful at the Merriam Farmers' Market at Merriam Marketplace. Open on Saturdays
    (8 am-1 pm) from May until September.
  • Download the Otocast app (FREE on Google Play or the App Store), then explore the Merriam History Tour or the Merriam Art Tour. Learn more here!
  • Sip a brewski on an outdoor patio at a local restaurant.

More in the metro: Summer is the perfect time to cheer on the KC Royals, explore the Kansas City Zoo, ride the coasters at Worlds of Fun or attend a festival or event.

FALL
  • Car people unite at the annual Turkey Creek Car & Motorcycle Show. Always on the second Saturday in September, and always packed full of snazzy cars and cycles on display.
  • Fall is the best time of year for a walk along the Turkey Creek Streamway Trail. Four miles of tree-lined creek on a crisp morning when the leaves are just beginning to turn - what a perfect way to start the day!
  • Check out all the cool "trips" on KC Destinations -- from KC Outdoors to KC Sweet Treats, there's so much to discover! Learn more at www.kctrips.org.
More in the metro: The Kansas City Renaissance Festival is a must-see decades old tradition, as are the haunted houses and a Chiefs game at Arrowhead Stadium.

 

WINTER
  • Knock-out your holiday shopping at IKEA, local boutiques, Merriam Grand Station, and Merriam Town Center!
  • Prepare to be impressed by today's young artists featured in the High School Visual Arts Competition at the Tim Murphy Art Gallery.
  • Don't miss the Merriam Municipal Plaza lighting--a fun tradition for the entire family.
More in the metro: The holiday lights on the Country Club Plaza are guaranteed to bring you cheer. Winter is also a great time to visit the museums, go ice-skating at Crown Center, or catch a live performance at the Kauffman Center.