Major Community Events

The City of Tonganoxie features a number of major community events. Some of the major community events include the following:

Tonganoxie Days

Tonganoxie Days is an annual event to celebrate the Tonganoxie community. In recent years the event has occured in September and featured music, dancing, food vendors, and arts and crafts booths.

St. Pat's Parade

Tonganoxie goes Green every year to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. 2013 was the 25 year celebration of this annual event. The parade is organized by volunteers.

County Fair and Parade

The county fair is usually held the last week in July of each year and takes place at the Leavenworth County Fairgrounds in the City of Tonganoxie.

Come for the live bands, horse draft pull, food, carnival rides, ATV races, demolition derby, and of course the parade!

Spooktacular (Halloween)

Every year on the Friday before Halloween, children and their families can visit Tonganoxie businesses on 4th Street for Halloween treats and some family fun.

Dress up and join in the fun!

Mayor's Christmas Tree Lighting

The Mayor’s Christmas Tree lighting is a free event in downtown Tonganoxie and the City Library. Visitors can enjoy goodies and hot cocoa while watching the Mayor light the 10-foot tree in the front yard of the City Library. This event typically occurs the Saturday before each Thanksgiving in downtown Tonganoxie.