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Volker Neighborhood Events

The VNA is proud to host a variety of events year-round to bring neighbors together and support our local businesses. Our calendar includes monthly neighborhood meetings, a biennial Homes Tour each May (odd-numbered years), a September Neighborhood Picnic, an October Block Party, Dumpster Days twice a year, community cleanup days, and other special gatherings.

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The Month's Events

Featured Events

Neighborhood Meetings

2nd Thursdays

7pm - 8pm

The VNA meets the second Thursday of every month of the year.

Meeting Location: The August neighborhood meeting will be held at Gordon Parks Elem. The September neighborhood meeting will be held at Charlotte Street. Stay tuned for details.

Meeting Time: 6:45PM - 7:00PM social time and 7:00PM - 8:00PM main program

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Volker Homes Tour
May 15, 2027
10am - 3pm

The VNA was honored to host the 2025 Volker Homes Tour on May 17, 2025! Kansas Citians and old home lovers from near and far toured five of Volker’s most exceptional and historic homes. Located on the west side of midtown, the Volker neighborhood is an eclectic mix of housing, people, and lifestyles. Architecture ranges from turn-of-the-century “Kansas City shirtwaist” and four-square styles, to modest single-family bungalows and multi-story, brick colonnade apartment buildings of the 1920s, to ranch style, infill housing of the 1950s.

Volker Block Party

October 18

3pm-5pm

Join your neighbors this October for a lively and welcoming Volker block party! We're still finalizing all the details, but you can expect a fun-filled afternoon with live music, a delicious local food truck, and plenty of activities for all ages. Whether you’ve lived in Volker for decades or just moved in, this is a great opportunity to meet fellow neighbors, enjoy the fall weather, and celebrate the vibrant community we all call home. Bring the whole family—this event will be family-friendly, relaxed, and full of good vibes.

Stay tuned for more updates—we can't wait to see you there!

Dumpsters & Cleanups

Spring & Fall

Dates TBD

Each year we host Spring and Fall dumpster days. The VNA coordinates with the City to provide two dumpsters for trash, and one dumpster for leaf/brush debris. We frequently have electronic recyclers and/or metal scrappers attend the events as well. Please check with your local VNA area representative for details.

In respect of VNA members whose membership dues pay for the dumpsters, and to prevent abuse of this community service to the neighborhood please abide by the rules.