Top things to do
In Emporia, you'll find a patriotic city full of small town charm, great food, unique local shops, many free activities for families, and plenty of outdoor fun!
Jeep Routes
Explore the Flint Hills in your Jeep or SUV with self-guided routes designed by local enthusiasts…
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Downtown Emporia
Commercial Street in Downtown Emporia is the bustling heart of the city, home to an eclectic mix of shops, restaurants…
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Kid Approved
Don’t take our word for it… Kristen, founder of Midwest Travel Mama blog, recently visited Emporia.…
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Disc Golf
Emporia is home to a national disc golf retailer, professional courses, championship events, and more disc golf baskets…
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Cycling
Ride the Flint Hills Gravel City Emporia, Kansas is home to an avid cycling community…
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The Flint Hills
Voted one of the Eight Wonders of Kansas, the Flint Hills are a special, magical…
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Dining
Our locals cook up awesome BBQ, pizza, Latino cuisine, burgers, phillys, chocolates and everything in between.
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Shopping
Discover unique local shops selling antiques, home decor, gifts, jewelry, sporting goods, outdoor supplies, western wear…
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Upcoming Events
Memory Café
Connect with fellow caregivers and individuals with memory loss to share experiences and enjoy creative…
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Summer Reading Kickoff
Discover a world in color through our summer reading program! Sign up on Beanstack (bit.ly/EPLbeanstack)…
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Life Time Unbound Gravel
Join us in Emporia, Kansas for the World’s Premier Gravel Cycling Event!
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Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser
Come carb load with us for the Unbound Gravel. Open to everyone in the community…
Read More >Emporia Energy Softball Tournament
Emporia Energy is excited to host its second annual softball tournament. This is a one…
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Emporia Sertoma Club 100th Birthday Celebration
The Emporia Sertoma Club turned 100 years old in January. To celebrate, we are having…
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Good Way Gardens Concert at the Howe House
Announcing Good Way Gardens’ third season of the Good Way Sunday Concert Series!All events are…
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Group Lunch
Group Lunch takes place the first Wednesday of every month. Each month get matched with…
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