🚨 A second theme just dropped for the Gladfest Parade! 🚨. Alongside "Get Your Kicks – Celebrating the World Cup," we’re rolling out "A Kansas City Love Story – Where Football Meets Music.". Say YES to joining the celebration! Learn more at

City offices will be closed on Monday, September 1st in observance of Labor Day. Regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, September 2nd at 8 a.m. The Gladstone Community Center will be open from 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. that day. Thank you, and have a safe holiday!

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You are invited to join us for a special ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the launch of GEST, Gladstone’s new ride service! 🎀✂. The event will be held on Tuesday, September 2nd, at 10 a.m. in front of Gladstone City Hall. Come learn more about GEST and help us celebrate!

City Council meets tonight at Gladstone City Hall, 7010 N. Holmes Street. Open Study Session begins at 7:00 p.m., and the regular City Council meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. View the full agenda and livestream at

⚠️ Road Closure Alert! ⚠️. NE 69th St between N Oak Trafficway & N Locust St will be closed to all traffic, day & night, Aug 25–29 for the installation of new signage on the Northland Innovation Center. We appreciate your patience and encourage drivers to use alternate routes.

Starting September 1, 2025, Gladstone residents can use GEST, a new $3 on-demand ride service. Get door-to-door rides in Gladstone, plus trips to the nearest bus stop & medical facilities in the metro. For more information, please visit

Join the Atkins-Johnson Sunflower 5K Run/Walk this Saturday!🏃‍♂️🌻. This run supports Friends of the Farm & NKC Schools Foundation. 🚧 Road Closures | 7:30–9 a.m.:.• Pleasant Valley (Gladstone city limit).• Antioch (White Chapel to roundabout). Register:

Close out the summer by joining our annual Dunkin' Dogs event this Saturday!. Pre-register for just $10 per dog, or join us on the day of for $15 per dog. Don’t forget to bring a current rabies certificate for each furry friend to check-in. Learn more at

This is your last weekend to enjoy the Gladstone Municipal Pool before it closes for the season!. We’ll officially close on Monday, August 18th at 4 p.m. — so grab your swimsuit, gather your friends, and make the most of these final days. Thanks for a great summer, Gladstone!

The Big Shoal Farm Sunflower Field Festival is taking place this Saturday, August 16th! 🌻☀️. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., bring the family out to enjoy an art fair, sunflower picking, photo opportunities, food vendors, crafts, and more. Learn more at

The Glad Green Team recently took on a cleanup in downtown Gladstone! . Fifteen volunteers joined in to pick up litter and help keep our community looking its best. The team meets on the first Saturday of every month from 8–10 a.m. Want to help out? Email info@gladgreenteam.org.

City Council meets at 7:30 p.m. tonight at Gladstone City Hall, 7010 N. Holmes Street. View the full agenda and livestream at

Have you signed up for the Gladfest Smokefest or the parade?. The BBQ contest is Oct 3–4 with ribs, ribeye & baked beans contests and $2,000+ in prizes. The parade rolls through downtown that Saturday with floats, performances & thousands in prizes. Info:

Sunflower Saturdays are back at the Big Shoal Farm! 🌻☀️. Stop by the farm between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Saturdays to walk the field and pick your own sunflowers or purchase precut bouquets. Parking is available at the Atkins-Johnson Farm and Museum or the Big Shoal Cemetery.

Our Household Hazardous Waste event is this Saturday, August 9th, from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. (or for the first 200 cars) at Happy Rock Park West!. This is your chance to safely dispose of items like paint, gasoline, and antifreeze. No freon accepted. Proof of residency required.

We’re grateful to all who joined us today to break ground on the new event space at The Atkins-Johnson Farm and Museum!. This 7,300-square-foot facility will honor the site’s legacy while creating new opportunities. We can’t wait to welcome you when doors open next summer!

There's still time to register for the 31st annual Theatre in the Park Golf Classic! 🏌️⛳. Join us on Friday, August 8th at Paradise Pointe Golf Complex for a fun day that supports the Gladstone Theatre in the Park program. Register at

A new event space is coming to the Atkins-Johnson Farm & Museum! 🏛️🎉. Join the Gladstone City Council tomorrow at 10 a.m. for the groundbreaking of this exciting project — a major investment in preserving and enhancing one of the City's most historic sites. See you there!

City Council meets tonight at Gladstone City Hall, 7010 N. Holmes Street. Open Study Session begins at 7:15 p.m., and the regular City Council meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. View the full agenda and livestream at

Starting August 1, 2025, a $3 fee will apply to IRIS rides within Gladstone. Read more below to learn why this change is happening and how it impacts local transit.