City of Shawnee

Trips and Tours

Explore with Shawnee Parks & Recreation and Shawnee Mission Trips! All trips depart from and return to the Shawnee Civic Centre, 13817 Johnson Drive. Each trip has its own individual registration and cancellation deadline. All trips must meet the minimum enrollment by the registration deadline, although many fill up prior to this date. If space remains, additional registrations may be taken until the trip is full. Cancellations will be accommodated as available. Many trips have deposits and deadlines that cannot be refunded. In the event that you need to cancel, we will make every attempt to issue any refunds that may still be available. 

Call (913) 631-5200 for more information or to register!

Crafting Connections (September 24)
Get creative with a day full of hands-on fun! From candle making and ceramics to a group craft project, this trip is all about trying something new and enjoying the process. We'll break for lunch and head home with beautiful keepsakes—and maybe a little paint on our hands.

    Date: Wednesday, September 24
    Depart: 8:45 p.m.
    Return: 5:50 p.m.
    Cost: $127


Register over the phone at 913.631.5200 or online.
Hoof & Horn (October 22)
Hop on board as we head to north! First stop, Shatto Milk Company for a tour of the farm. Grab an ice cream cone or a cheesy treat before we had to lunch at Hoof & Horn in St. Joseph, MO. We'll fuel up for one last stop, a tour at the Pony Express Museum! A tour guide will take us through the museum sharing stories and history of the Pony Express.


    Date: Wednesday, October 22
    Depart: 8:40 a.m.
    Return: 5:30 p.m.
    Cost: $110


Register over the phone at 913.631.5200 or online.
Winner Winner Chicken Dinner (November 5)
Win or lose, chicken dinner for everyone! Enjoy four hours of gaming at Kansas Crossing Casino before cashing in on a fried chicken dinner at the famous Chicken Mary's! 

    Date: Wednesday, November5
    Depart: 8:55 a.m.
    Return: 7:55 p.m.
    Cost: $93


Register over the phone at 913.631.5200 or online.
Holiday Lights Tour (December 2)
Our annual trip around the metro getting into the holiday spirit! We’ll start in the Plaza and make our way to the Mayor’s Christmas tree in Crown Center. We’ll head to Longview Lake to see Christmas in the Park and end our evening at Deanna Rose Farmstead. Dinner/beverage stop at Quik Trip during the evening.

    Date: Tuesday, December 2
    Depart: 4:45 p.m.
    Return: 8:45 p.m.
    Cost: $25


Register over the phone at 913.631.5200 or online.
Jingle All the Way (December 19)
Get into the holiday spirit with a fun and festive day. We’ll explore the Hallmark Christmas Market, tour the charming Strawberry Hill Museum, enjoy dinner together, and end the evening with a walk through the museum’s holiday lights. What a cheerful way to jingle all the way into the season.

    Date: Friday, December 19
    Depart: 2:15 p.m.
    Return: 8:10 p.m.
    Cost: $106


Register over the phone at 913.631.5200 or online.