Jared Coones Memorial Pumpkin 5K Run/Walk
The Jared Coones Memorial 5K Pumpkin Run/Walk is an event for the entire family with proceeds benefiting Children's Mercy as well as other local charities. You don’t have to be a trained runner or walker to participate. Join us for all of the fun before and after the 5K!
Register today: www.pumpkinrunwalk.org/Register, Event Day Schedule 6:00 to 7:30 AM Late Registration and Packet Pickup , Find more details regarding Packet Pickup in the tab above. , , 8:00 AM 5K Run/Walk Start , Check out the Course Map in Race Day Info in the tab above. , , After Race (9:15 AM) 50-Yard Tot Trot / Run for the Pumpkins , Calling all kids! After the 5K is over bring your friends and family over to the East parking lot for the 50 yard Tot Trot / Run for the Pumpkins. This fun event, sponsored by the Campbell Family is free for all kids ages 1 to 5. It’s a race where everyone is a winner because at the end of each race you will get your own pumpkin to take home with you. , , 9:30 AM Awards Ceremony: Awards…
Type of Event: Philanthropic.
Saturday, October 10, 2026, 6:00 AM – 10:30 AM.
Black Bob Elementary School.
14701 S. Brougham Drive, Olathe, Kansas.
For more info visit www.pumpkinrunwalk.org. Ticket Discount for JOCO Home + Remodeling Show 2026
It's back! The Johnson County Home & Remodeling Show returns to the Overland Park Convention Center October 23-25, and they are offering 50% off tickets to friends of Children's Mercy!
We’re especially excited that, for the first time, all show attendees will have the opportunity to make a donation to Children’s Mercy at checkout. Every gift helps support the exceptional care, research and support programs that benefit children and families across our region.
Make a donation and reserve your ticket online.
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Friday, October 23, 2026 – Sunday, October 25, 2026.
6000 College Boulevard Overland Park, KS 66211.
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Join the Fore the Kids Foundation for their Twilight ParTee, a party and auction to raise crucial funds to address the youth mental health crisis. This special evening, presented by Crown MedRealty Patners, will include a performance by Soul Root band, plus dinner, cocktails, and live and silent auctions. Proceeds from this event will support The Children’s Place of Kansas City plus two key projects under Illuminate, a bold plan at Children’s Mercy to address the youth mental health crisis in our community.
You must have a ticket to attend this event. If you are a sponsor or registered to golf, your ticket is included in your registration fee.
Sponsorship Opportunities: To become a Fore the Kids sponsor or for additional opportunities, contact Tracy MacDonald, executive director, at tracy@forethekidskc.org.
Tickets:Individual Ticket $325, Pair of Tickets $600, Table Sponsorship $3,000, Includes reserved table with 10 tickets plus company name on table signage and Fore the Kids Foundation website. …
Type of Event: Philanthropic.
Friday, October 23, 2026, 5:30 PM – 10:30 PM.
Fiorella's Event Space
9000 W 137th St,
Overland Park, KS 66221.
For more info visit forethekidskc.org. Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Benefits Children's Mercy
“The Greatest Show on Earth” meets an even greater mission!
Children’s Mercy is proud to partner with Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey to help bring more hope and comfort to patients and families.
For every ticket sold to upcoming performances at T-Mobile Center (November 27-29), a portion of proceeds support world-class care and innovation at Children’s Mercy.
Join the fun and make an impact! Visit www.ringling.com/tickets/ to learn more and get tickets!
Category: Public. Type of Event: Philanthropic. Performance. Department: Philanthropy. Audience: Public.
Friday, November 27, 2026 – Sunday, November 29, 2026.
1407 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64106.
For more info visit www.ringling.com.