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Thu Jun 25 Matchday at the Market Fri Jun 26 Dive-In Movie: Finding Nemo Fri Jun 26 Blue Bell Sampling Stop Sat Jun 27 Puppy Yoga Sat Jun 27 Kids Maker Market Sat Jun 27 Big Idaho Potato Tour Sat Jun 27 June Adoption Event at PetSmart Merriam Tue Jun 30 Sweet Peaches Cobblers Truck

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Merriam, Kansas

Merriam in Merriam, KS — .

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    Around town this week

    Fresh from local news covering Merriam and the surrounding area.

    Merriam's Walker School has received national historic designation, and St. Paul has approved $2 million in upgrades for Merriam Park, including a skate park expansion. The town also honors Meredith Ann Merriam Boyd Layton, who passed away in 2026, and Joan Merriam's "Take a Hike!" series begins with a focus on forests and the high Sierra.

    Curated by TinyLocalAdventure from local news sources · Updated June 23, 2026 · AI-assisted summary. Headlines below link to the original reporting.

    Merriam's Walker School lands national historic designation - Johnson County PostMerriam Kansas News · Jun 19Meredith Ann Merriam Boyd Layton (1932-2026) - Mattatall~Varner Funeral HomeMerriam News · Jun 20Joan Merriam: Take a Hike! Part 1: The forests and high Sierra - TheUnion.comMerriam News · Jun 19Merriam Avenue School Continues ‘Happy Hallways’ Initiative - TAPintoMerriam News · Jun 19Roger Merriam's Gimme 5 or 10 series look at Hamlin's best athletes - Watertown Public OpinionMerriam News · Jun 19St. Paul OKs $2M Merriam Park upgrades, skate park expansion - Pioneer PressMerriam News · Jun 18
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    What is there to do in Merriam?

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    Where should I park in Merriam?

    Most of Merriam is residential with free street and lot parking near the parks and main streets. See Getting Here for mapped lots.

    How do I get to Merriam?

    Merriam sits in Merriam, Kansas, reachable by car or by the local trails for cyclists.

    Can I see homes for sale in Merriam?

    Yes — the Homes page lists houses currently for sale in and around Merriam, and can connect you with a local agent.

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