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Rated one of the 15 BEST Small towns to visit in America by Smithsonian Magazine.

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PLAN YOUR VISIT

Council grove & morris county,
Kansas offer something for everyone.

When you spend your time with us, you choose scenic vistas, quaint stays, unique shopping, outstanding recreation, flavorful dining, and fun events that make for lifelong memories.

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We hope you'll join us on the 'Main Street of the Flint Hills,' where classic, historical Americana combines with a youthful, innovative community for wholesome (and a little wild) fun. We can't wait for you to get here!

 

Whether you're a local looking to learn more about home, or a visitor looking to spend a day, a weekend, a week, or a lifetime in the Flint Hills of Kansas, you're in the right place. Consider this website your ultimate go-to resource for experiences and moments that make memories that last a lifetime.
 

Welcome!

From DESTINATION : Council Grove.

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Here are some of our favorite ways to Experience, Explore, and Fall In Love with the Flint Hills of Kansas...

EXPERIENCE AMERICA’S
BEST-KEPT SECRET. 

The Flint Hills of Kansas are lush with beauty, recreation, community, and wonder.
Council Grove and Morris County are at the center of it all. Where intentional living meets classic,
American small towns. We have everything you need, and everything you want.

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ANNUAL EVENTS

In Council Grove and Morris County, Kansas, there is always something happening, and our signature events are just the beginning. Experience a true celebration of cultures, history, music, and family-friendly fun at our Washunga Days Festival. Spooky Halloween has been delighting generations of ghosts and goblins for over 76 years. Second Saturdays happen year-‘round and offer different, fun, unique experiences every month.

 

Click away below, and find out why Council Grove, Kansas is an event destination.

Council Grove's Second Saturdays Promo : Table Cheers

Second Saturdays

Every Month - All Year Long

Holiday Lights Trolley Tours Image of a winter scene.

Holiday Lights Trolley Tours

Select Weekends in December

Council Grove's Spooky Halloween Scene.

Spooky Halloween

The Last Saturday in October

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Girl's Getaway in the Grove

Last Friday in July

UPCOMING EVENTS
AT A GLANCE

  • Feb 10, 2025, 6:00 AM – 8:00 AM
    Council Grove Senior Center, 227 W Main St, Council Grove, KS 66846, USA
    Council Grove Senior Center is the place to be for breakfast! Homemade Biscuits and Sausage Gravy! YUM!!
  • Feb 13, 2025, 12:45 PM – 2:45 PM
    Council Grove Senior Center, 227 W Main St, Council Grove, KS 66846, USA
    Come join us at the Council Grove Senior Center for an afternoon of Bingo every Thursday. Hours begin at 12:45pm. Donations are welcome.
  • Feb 14, 2025, 2:30 PM
    The Dealership Building, 318 W Main St, Council Grove, KS 66846, USA
    Enjoy a night out at The Dealership, filled with an amazing meal, great drinks and local entertainment! Date nigh, solo or with a friends, all are welcome!
  • Feb 18, 2025, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM CST
    Council Grove City Hall, 205 N Union St, Council Grove, KS 66846, USA
    See the proposed agenda and appropriations here : https://www.cityofcouncilgrove.com/citycouncilmeetingminutes View past meetings on our Venmo account here : https://vimeo.com/councilgroveks
  • Feb 28, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Trail Days Arts & History Center, 803 W Main St, Council Grove, KS 66846, USA
    One is neat, one is a slob. Both are divorced and need a place to stay. That's how fussy photographer Felix Unger and sloppy sportswriter Oscar Madison end up sharing a New York City apartment. The arguments are endless but funny; it's like watching your parents fight.
  • Mar 01, 2025, 6:30 PM
    The Hays House 1857 Restaurant & Tavern, 112 W Main St, Council Grove, KS 66846, USA
    Seth Hays narrates tales of the early days in Council Grove.
  • Mar 02, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Trail Days Arts & History Center, 803 W Main St, Council Grove, KS 66846, USA
    One is neat, one is a slob. Both are divorced and need a place to stay. That's how fussy photographer Felix Unger and sloppy sportswriter Oscar Madison end up sharing a New York City apartment. The arguments are endless but funny; it's like watching your parents fight.
  • Mar 08, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    The Dealership Building, 318 W Main St, Council Grove, KS 66846, USA
    Trailside Market - Homemade and Homegrown Vendors! Join us every second Saturday at The Dealership Building from 10am to 2pm! SUPPORT LOCAL!
  • Mar 08, 2025, 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
    Council Grove, Council Grove, KS 66846, USA
    Join us for Second Saturdays in Council Grove, Kansas!
  • Mar 15, 2025, 3:00 PM
    Trail Days Arts & History Center, 803 W Main St, Council Grove, KS 66846, USA
    Join us as we celebrate local talent in Morris County, Kansas!
  • Jun 20, 2025, 12:00 AM – Jun 21, 2025, 11:50 PM
    Neosho Riverwalk Amphitheater, 14 E Main St, Council Grove, KS 66846, USA
    Washunga Days is an annual music and community festival that celebrates the past and present culture of Council Grove and Morris County, Kansas.
  • Jul 26, 2025, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Council Grove, KS, Council Grove, KS 66846, USA
    Girls Getaway in the Grove celebrates the unique contributions of women in the Flint Hills. We invite you to grab the girls (and, heck, even the guys) and come out to Council Grove for this fun, free event!
  • Aug 10, 2025, 2:00 PM
    Council Oak Park, 106 E Main St, Council Grove, KS 66846, USA
    Look for the big tent in Council Oak Park.
  • Oct 31, 2025, 5:30 PM
    Historic Downtown Council Grove, Council Grove, KS 66846, USA
    Join us in Council Grove, KS for our annual SPOOKY COUNCIL GROVE event!
  • Nov 08, 2025, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Historic Downtown Council Grove, Council Grove, KS 66846, USA
    Candlelight Charm is a holiday shopping tradition in Council Grove! Shops are open late to premier Christmas décor & gifts, as well as offering in store specials, refreshments, and giveaways! Catch a carriage ride through town or hop on the Council Grove Trolly from 5 - 9pm
  • Nov 29, 2025, 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
    Council Grove, Council Grove, KS 66846, USA
    Join us and take the pledge to spend $35 at a Council Grove Area small Business during Small Business Saturday!
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