Good morning, Overland Park.

High school students are creating gingerbread masterpieces at the Crestwood competition in Brookside to help children who have faced abuse—this project supports a good holiday cause.

Leawood is reviewing street safety measures after a crash in October killed a 10-year-old boy—officials plan to examine traffic patterns and update road design to prevent future incidents.

Holiday Luminary 5K

12-2 a.m. — Overland Park Arboretum — Registration required — Experience the festive lights during this annual holiday run.

Thanksgiving Day 5K Run & Family Stroll

9 AM – 1 PM — Airshare, 6240 Sprint Pkwy Suite 300, Overland Park, KS — Registration fees may apply — Celebrate Thanksgiving with a fun-filled run and family stroll.

Bright at Bluhawk: Holiday Tree Lighting

6-7:30 p.m. — Bluhawk — Free entry — Experience the magic of the holiday season with a festive tree lighting, live entertainment, and delightful treats.

KC's Speed Dating Event for Singles Age 40-55

6:30-8:30 p.m. — AdventHealth Sports Park at Bluhawk — Ticket required — Meet up to 12 potential matches in a fun and relaxed speed dating environment.

Great Santa Run 5K and Lil’ Elves Kids Run

8 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Park Place — Registration fee applies — Celebrate the season with a festive 5K run supporting a local charity.

Introduction to Spring Framework and Boot Training

Mon-Fri, Dec 15-19 — HeartTraining, LLC — Inquire for costs — Enhance your skills in Spring 6, Spring Boot 3, and Spring REST with comprehensive training sessions.