The Christmas Shoppe in Pittsburg, Kansas, captures everything people love about the season with lights, music and the smell of cinnamon rolls straight from the oven.
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Biking Builds Relationships Amongst Like-minded Outdoor Enthusiasts
Although Pittsburg, Kansas, lifelong resident Tom Swartz has never gotten into competitive mountain biking or any other serious biking races/events, he has a passion for this leisurely recreational sport that has continued for many decades.
Nationally touring shows coming to Bicknell Center
Ticket sales begin August 25 for three not-to-be missed nationally touring shows coming to the Bicknell Family Center for the Arts at Pittsburg State University: Artrageous (Sept. 21), Uptown (Feb. 13), and the Broadway musical Chicago (April 29).
Pumpkin Patches
Three pumpkin patches each offer something different for visitors to Crawford County in Southeast Kansas: a mini-amusement park for kids, an old fashioned pumpkin patch, plus an active farm with numerous photo opportunities.
40 Years of Little Balkans Days
This festival marks a long-held tradition, tracing back to its immigrant heritage. In Pittsburg, heritage isn’t just history during this weekend, but something you can taste, hear and enjoy with your entire family
College-Town Feel Prevalent in Pittsburg
Some towns have a college. Pittsburg, Kansas, is a college town. You can see it in the Gorilla flags on front porches and the way local businesses turn red and gold every fall.
Johnson Family returns to Pittsburg for Pickleball Court Ribbon Cutting
The City of Pittsburg held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Monday, July 28 at 1:00 pm at Four Oaks Sports Complex to celebrate the opening of the new Johnson Family Pickleball Courts, named in honor of Pittsburg natives who became some of the world’s most decorated pickleball players.
Campus alive with the sound of music
Each summer, the campus is alive with the sound of music, thanks to youth camps and concerts under the direction of the Pittsburg State University Music Department.
You can read with a cat on your lap at this bookstore, then adopt the cat
Since Literary Cat Co. opened in Kansas about a year and a half ago, 32 of the store’s foster cats have been adopted by bookstore customers.
Pittsburg ArtWalk moves to Saturdays for 2025
Twice a year the ArtWalk transforms Downtown Pittsburg into a bustling showcase of art, culture, and creativity with artwork, live performances, and interactive activities. The Spring ArtWalk is scheduled for Saturday, April 12, 2025, and the Fall ArtWalk will be on Saturday, September 20, 2025.
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