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March

13St. Patrick's Parade - The city's largest parade with trophies awarded in three categories: family, business and youth or organization. Crowning of grand marshall at noon; judging of entries at 1;30 p.m. and parade beginning at 2 p.m. Irish music and corned beef & cabbage at Elks Lodge. After parade toasts at sponsors' establishments.

Ph: 913-367-7122 (Always call and confirm events)
Web: www.atchisonkansas.net

May

29Antique Airplane Fly-in - Annual event with displays of vintage aircraft at Amelia Earhart Airport, sponsored by the E.E.A. Chapter 967.

Address: Amelia Earhart Airport, 16459 286th Rd. , Atchison, Kansas
Ph: 816-262-5090 (Always call and confirm events)
Web: www.atchisonkansas.net

June

18 - 20 Forest of Friendship Celebration - Annual celebration honoring the men and women of aviation and space; childrens' activities, parade of U.S. and foreign flags, honorees ceremony and featured speakers.

Ph: 913-367-1419 (Always call and confirm events)
Web: www.atchisonkansas.net

27Amelia Earhart Century Bike Ride - Annual long-distance bike ride with 35-, 63- and 100-mile routes through the scenic and rolling farmland of northeast Kansas.

Ph: 913-367-4113 (Always call and confirm events)
Web: www.atchisonkansas.net

July

16 - 17 KS0701001e004 - AtchisonAmelia Earhart Festival - The Amelia Earhart Festivals is an annual celebration honoring Atchison's most famous daughter. Highlights include Friday evening lakeside concert, downtown fair with arts & crafts, live entertainment, food vendors and activities for children, panel discussion with authors and researchers, luncheon honoring the current recipient of the Amelia Earhart Pioneering Achievement Award, speakers' symposium featuring women of achievement, carnival rides, aerobatic performances and a spectacular fireworks display over the Missouri River.

Ph: 913-367-2427 (Always call and confirm events)
Web: www.atchisonkansas.net

August

3 - 7 Atchison County Fair - 4-H, domestic living and agricultural exhibits, food booths, parade, carnival and live musical entertainment.

Address: County Fairgrounds, Effingham. , Atchison, Kansas
Ph: 913-833-5450 (Always call and confirm events)
Web: www.thenewsleaf.com

September

3 - 26 Haunted Atchison Trolley Tours - Narrated trolley tours through “the most haunted town in Kansas” are part of a two-month-long season of activities in Atchison. Other activities include “History and Mystery” walking tour, On-Site Investigations, Awakening What Lies Within, private home visits, psychic readings and cemetery walking tours. Visit website for complete details and ticket information.

Ph: 800-234-1854 (Always call and confirm events)
Web: www.atchisonkansas.net
Fee: Adults: $6; Ages 4-10: $2; Under 4, Free. Advance reservations required.

October

Fall Foliage Tours - Trolley tour accenting autumn's beautiful colors. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Address: Trolley departs Santa Fe Depot, 200 S. 10th , Atchison, Kansas
Ph: 800-234-1854 (Always call and confirm events)

2 - 3 Oktoberfest Arts & Crafts Festival - Annual event with over 100 arts & crafts vendors plus German foods and music along the city's downtown outdoor pedestrian plaza. Sat., 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Sun., 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Ph: 800-234-1854 (Always call and confirm events)
Web: www.atchisonkansas.net

2 - 3 Model Train Show - Annual show with scale layouts, sponsored by the North East Kansas Railroaders Train Show, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun., 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Address: Memorial Hall, 819 Commercial , Atchison, Kansas
Ph: 913-367-7536 (Always call and confirm events)
Fee: $3.00

2River Rods Oktoberfest Car Show - All makes, models and years welcome. Awards to the top 60 vehicles. Prizes, goodie bags, dash plaques for all. Registration 10 a.m.-noon; show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Address: 400-500 blocks of Main , Atchison, Kansas
Ph: 913-360-2389 (Always call and confirm events)

2 - 31 Haunted Atchison Trolley Tours - Narrated trolley tours through “the most haunted town in Kansas” are part of a two-month-long season of activities in Atchison. Other activities include “History and Mystery” walking tour, On-Site Investigations, Awakening What Lies Within, private home visits, psychic readings and cemetery walking tours. Visit website for complete details and ticket information.

Ph: 800-234-1854 (Always call and confirm events)
Web: www.atchisonkansas.net
Fee: Adults: $6; Ages 4-10: $2; Under 4, Free. Advance reservations required.

29 - 30 Halloween Haunted Train - Miniature train ride with ghosts and goblins and Halloween treats. Rides scheduled from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Address: Atchison Rail Museum, 200 S. 10th , Atchison, Kansas
Ph: 913-367-7536 (Always call and confirm events)
Fee: Donations appreciated

30Kiwanis Halloween Parade - Ghosts and goblins on parade through downtown plus trick-or-treat goodies and prizes when visiting participating businesses, 2 p.m.

Ph: 913-367-1207 (Always call and confirm events)
Web: www.atchisonkansas.net

November

5 - 6 Downtown Holiday Open House - Make your list, check it twice and gather your friends for a fun-filled day shopping in historic Atchison! Local businesses will have treats, specials, contests and plenty of holiday cheer.

Ph: 913-367-2427 (Always call and confirm events)
Web: www.atchisonkansas.net

December

3 - 4 Homes for the Holidays - Annual trolley tour highlights some of Atchison’s most historic homes, decorated for the holiday season.

Ph: 913-367-2427 (Always call and confirm events)
Web: www.atchisonkansas.net
Fee: $10 in advance

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