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Make time for Pumpkin Patch Near Kansas City: Pumpkin Fest in Weston, Oct 10th - 11th on the Overland Park Patch calendar
Hello Overland Park! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What will national derivatives leaders tackle at Overland Park's AgCon conference?
- Which Overland Park mini-golf spot hosted Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce?
Also on today's calendar: Pumpkin Patch Near Kansas City: Pumpkin Fest in Weston, Oct 10th - 11th and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Riddle: David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: A stray thunderstorm, with a high of 75 and low of 65 degrees.
- Sunday: Humid with showers around, temps: high: 77, low: 65.
- Monday: Rather cloudy, with a high of 76 and low of 65 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Derivatives, Legislative and Regulatory Weekly Update (September 25, 2026) (gibsondunn.com) — Overland Park will host the CFTC–Kansas State University AgCon conference October 22–23, bringing national regulators, academics, and market participants to town to discuss derivatives, crypto, and the farm economy. This weekly legal update also highlights fresh CFTC guidance on crypto assets, whistleblower awards, and innovative financial technologies, plus key developments from European regulators that could affect global markets. 
• Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce spotted with Chiefs teammates at JoCo mini-golf spot (kansascity.com) — Tap Ins at the Greenhouse near 95th and Metcalf in Overland Park just hosted an unannounced mini-golf outing with Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce, Patrick Mahomes, and other Chiefs players. A local TikTok user described briefly greeting the couple as security managed crowds around the retractable-glass greenhouse course, giving Johnson County fans a rare brush with star power close to home.
📸 Around Overland Park
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Overland Park
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★ Featured events ★
- Pumpkin Patch Near Kansas City: Pumpkin Fest in Weston, Oct 10th - 11th →
Historic Weston Orchard & Vineyard, 18545 Co Rd H, Weston
10:00 am
Saturday October 10
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Other local events
- Stranded in the City →
The Kingdom Bar & Grille, 12655 Antioch Road, Overland Park
8:00 pm - Overland Park Worship Services →
Nave in OP, 5500 W. 91st Street, Overland Park - The 15th Anniversary of The OVERRUN Ovarian Cancer 5K →
Overland Park KS - Open Play: Warcry →
Cardboard Corner Cafe Overland Park, 9240 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park
11:00 am - What's Making Us Sick? The Hidden Root Causes of Dis-ease →
Very Well KC, 7905 Santa Fe Drive, Overland Park
1:00 pm - High School Student Life →
Student Life Basement, 5500 W. 91st Street, Overland Park
5:00 pm - Pickleball →
Tomahawk Ridge Community Center, 11902 Lowell Ave, Overland Park
9:00 am - Painter's Palette →
Tomahawk Ridge Community Center, 11902 Lowell Avenue, Overland Park
9:30 am - TEAM | Referral and Resource →
ACA Business Club | Overland Park, 6840 W 105th St, Overland Park
12:00 pm - Oktoberfest →
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 3625 SW Wanamaker Rd, Topeka
10:00 am - ABKC Sangam's Durgostab 2026 →
Camelot Ballroom, 6635 W 151st St, Overland Park
6:00 pm
Saturday September 26
Sunday September 27
Monday September 28
Saturday October 3
Friday October 16
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Update: Pet Reunited
Steve, a dog who went missing in Lawrence, KS, has been safely reunited with their family after 28 minutes. More details here https://www.pawboost… (Nextdoor Highcroft) - Baby needs a home.
I can't keep him. He was left in basket near trash cans at quick trip on Roe. It's tiny and needs a home please. 8168204321 (Nextdoor Crestview)
- Rasmussen College posted a job opening for Nursing Adjunct Faculty - Part Time Nursing Instructors Needed in Overland Park. Apply here.
- Arby's posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Overland Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Overland Park here.
🗞 Nearby News
Leawood
- Town Center Plaza owners seek sales tax for $59.8M makeover — Some Leawood councilmembers are skeptical (johnsoncountypost.com)
- Leawood man credited with 'saving' Metallica reflects on time with band (fox4kc.com)
- Prairie Village, Roeland Park amend conversion therapy bans after Kansas AG demands repeal (johnsoncountypost.com)
Olathe
- KCK schools faces federal lawsuit over transgender policies. Are SMSD and Olathe next? (johnsoncountypost.com)
- Washburn hires new choral director (washburnreview.org)
Ok Overland Park! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: David (Thank you Thomas F. for sending it in!)
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