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10/26/2026

🎃 Today's forecast is looking extra orange! 🍂

Expect scattered pumpkin treats throughout the day, a warm front of fall favorites, and a 100% chance of pumpkin across Merriam. 😉

Happy ! What pumpkin-flavored favorite are you reaching for first?

10/23/2026

🏆 THREE AWARDS. THREE FIRST-PLACE WINS. ONE JUST-RIGHT TEAM! ☀️

Merriam Visitors Bureau brought home three first-place awards from this week’s Kansas Tourism Conference in Wichita! The annual marketing awards recognize the most creative and effective tourism marketing efforts across Kansas and celebrate standout campaigns that promote destinations, events, and attractions.

🎉 Merriam’s 2026 wins include:

🥇 Community & Visitor Guide — showcasing all the reasons to explore Merriam.

🥇 Game On Website — putting Merriam's 2026 World Cup promotions front and center.

🥇 “What’s Your Favorite Pie?” Video — gaining excitement for the Turkey Creek Festival pie contest.

👏 Cheers to the Merriam communications team for the creativity, collaboration and teamwork behind these projects! These wins prove that big creativity and great results don’t require a big budget.

10/20/2026

October is Octobering! 🍂

Sweata weatha is settling in, the leaves are putting on a show, coffee tastes even better steaming hot, and seasonal treats and decor are popping up everywhere. We’re loving every bit of fall in Merriam!

Tell us in the comments: What’s on your autumn bucket list? Bonus points if it includes a little exploring around Merriam! ☕🍁

10/17/2026

It's here, it's here! Come join all the Halloween fun in Downtown Merriam at Halloween Happenings! Check out all the things you can do TODAY from 2 - 3:30 p.m. at the Merriam Marketplace, 5740 Merriam Drive.

🍬 Get gobs of candy for the costumed kiddos (10 & under)
👻 Meet local businesses at the Business Trunk or Treat
😃 Enjoy games, snacks, and a photo booth to capture the spooky fun

10/16/2026

Think you can crack the case? 🕵️ Tag your fellow detectives, share this with your mystery-loving friends, and tell us in the comments: Who’s ready to follow the clues?

10/15/2026

Halloween Happenings & Trunk or Treat returns to Merriam Marketplace THIS SATURDAY, October 17!

Free fun for kids 10 & under — costumes, games, candy, and Trunk or Treat with Merriam businesses. 🎃👻

10/15/2026

🎄 It’s not even Halloween yet, and we’re already thinking about the holidays!

📬 There's a special delivery en route to Topeka for the Governor’s Holiday Ornament Collection at the Kansas State Capitol. Our sunshine, mural-inspired ornament i is on its way to represent our community and show off a little hometown pride!

The collection will feature ornaments representing Kansas counties and their unique stories, landmarks and traditions—and become part of a permanent collection displayed during the holiday season.

📍We’re excited to help put Merriam on the map this holiday season. Who says it’s too early for a little holiday cheer?

10/14/2026

🐪 GUESS WHAT DAY IT IS?! GUESS WHAT DAY IT IS?! 🎉🍰

It’s ! And we’re not just excited about it… we’re dessert-level excited. 😆

Because why wait until the end of the meal for the best part? We say dessert first, questions later. And Merriam has plenty of sweet stops to satisfy your cravings! 🍩🍬

🍓 Seasonal Pop’d Hearts from HomeGrown Kansas City
🍫 Candy and individual treats at Russell Stover
🎃 Pumpkin, maple and all kinds of seasonal goodies at TraderJoe's
🍰 Cinnamon buns, tiramisu and more at IKEA

So, spill the sprinkles… where’s your go-to spot for the sweetest part of mealtime in Merriam? 👇

10/13/2026

Trick, treat, or mystery — pick your October in Merriam. 🎃

🎃 Halloween Happenings & Trunk or Treat — Oct 17, 2–3:30pm, Merriam Marketplace
🔪 Murder Mystery — Oct. 23, Merriam Community Center
🎺 Halloween Parade — Oct. 30, Merriam Community Center

Pick your favorite, or join all three. Be there, or be scared!

10/09/2026

We’re back with another installment of $20 Finds! What $20 can get you around Merriam: this time, we are looking for Fall-themed treats, decorations, or other fun items. 🍂

Your stops can include Slater St. Antiques, Trader Joe's, and Treats Unleashed - Merriam

From yummy snacks to goodies for your dogs—Merriam has got you covered.

Address

6304 E Frontage Road
Merriam, KS
66202

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8am - 4:30pm
Friday	8am - 4:30pm

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http://www.exploremerriam.com/, http://www.exploremerriam.com/shopmerriam, http://www.exploremerriam.com/guide

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