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Sweetheart Dance
Join the Gladstone Community Center for its 17th Annual Sweetheart Dance. This is a great opportunity to create some lasting memories. Reservations are required, so call us today!
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City Hall Closed - Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Gladstone City Hall will be closed Monday, January 19th, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The building will reopen at 8 a.m. Tuesday, January 20th, with normal business hours.
Event Destination
COMING SOON... AJ Barn is a perfect place to hold weddings, parties, meetings and much more!
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Brush & Yard Waste Facility Temporary Closure
The Brush & Yard Waste Facility will be closed Jan. 12–Jan. 22 for maintenance and site improvements. Crews will improve the pad surface, update traffic and drop-off flow, and install clearer signage to make the facility safer and cleaner for patrons. Thanks for your patience!
Christmas Tree Disposal
Beginning December 26th, Gladstone residents may dispose of real Christmas trees for free at Gladstone Public Works, 4000 NE 76th Street. Disposal is available Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.–4 p.m., through January 9th, with an additional Saturday opportunity on January 10th from 8 a.m.–12 p.m. Public Works will be closed on New Year’s Day. Proof of residency is required.
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Future Leaders Academy
Gladstone's Future Leaders Academy is a free, five-session civic program that gives residents an inside look at how City government works through interactive presentations, tours, and discussion with City leaders. Sessions meet Wednesday evenings from 6-8 p.m., March 4-April 8, with graduates recognized at the April 13th Gladstone City Council meeting
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2026 Class Schedule
Gest Ride Service
Beginning September 1, 2025, Gladstone residents will have access to a new $3 ride program through GEST, a national transportation service. This on-demand, door-to-door service will provide rides to destinations within Gladstone city limits, as well as to the nearest operating bus stop and to healthcare facilities in North Kansas City, Parkville, Liberty, Riverside, and portions of Kansas City, MO within Clay and Platte counties. Residents can schedule rides through the GEST app or by calling 816-919-4378 (GEST).
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Gladstone USA Freedom Fest
Gladstone USA Freedom Fest is kicking off Saturday, July 4th, at Happy Rock Park as Gladstone's big, patriotic celebration of America's 250th anniversary. Come spend the day enjoying family-friendly activities, community attractions, great food, and plenty of red-white-and-blue fun. The evening brings live music headlined by Montgomery Gentry featuring Eddie Montgomery, along with local favorites like The Elders. We'll wrap it up with a can't-miss fireworks finale expected to be the largest show in Gladstone's history.
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