April 26 — Eggs & Issues, 8 a.m., Emporia Public Library, 342-6462. April 26 — Junior Ranger Day, 10 a.m., Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, Strong City, 273-8494. April 26-27 — CASA Growing Smiles Cook-Out, 10 a.m., Water’s True Value, 343-2800.
April 26-27 — Mall Magic Arts & Crafts, Flinthills Mall, 342-1985.
April 26-30 — Daily Bus Tours, Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, Strong City, 273-8950.
April 27 — Emporia Super Custom Car Show, HPER Building, Emporia State University, 341-5331. April 27 — 1st Annual Bike Show & Recognition Rally, 9 a.m., First Baptist Church, 757-1664. April 28 — Emporia High School girls’ swim Dual, 4 p.m., Emporia High School, 341-2365. April 29 — Emporia High Schools (JV) boys’ golf Invite, 3 p.m., Emporia Municipal Golf Course, 342-7666. April 29 — Family Fun Night @ the Library, 6:30 p.m., Emporia Public Library, 342-6524. April 29 — Emporia High School baseball vs. Shawnee Heights High School, (JV) 3:30 p.m., Hornet Field; (V) 4 p.m., Sodens Grove, 341-2365.
April 30-May 4 — Peter Pan Park Build, 8:30 a.m., Peter Pan Park, 342-1600.
April 30-May 3 — “Shakespeare in Hollywood” theatre performance, 7:30 p.m., Bruder Theatre, King Hall, Emporia State University, 341-5256.
May 1 — Wind Ensemble Concert, 7:30 p.m., Albert Taylor Hall, Emporia State University, 341-5431.
May 1-31 — Backcountry Day Hiking Trails and Bus Tours, open daily, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, Strong City, 620-273-8950.
May 2 — Emporia State University baseball vs. Washburn University, 5 p.m., Trusler Sports Complex, 343-1815.
May 2 — Tallgrass Pickin’, 7:30 p.m., Emma Chase Cafe, Cottonwood Falls, 620-273-6020.
May 2-3 — Navigating Transition: Finding Meaning in the Choppy Seas of Change, Coach Julia Fabris McBride. Advanced registration required, Tallgrass Spiritual Retreat Center, Matfield Green, 620-753-3470.
May 3 — SOS Light of Hope 5K Run/Walk, registration 8 a.m., race 9 a.m., Hammond Park Shelter House, 343-8799.
May 3 — Touch-A-Truck, 8 a.m., Emporia Recreation Center.
May 3 — Emporia Farmers’ Market, 8 a.m., Seventh Avenue and Merchant Street, 343-6555.
May 3 — American Legion Riders Poker Run, 10 a.m., Post #5, 342-8331.
May 3 — Emporia High School Prom, Memorial Ballroom, Emporia State University, 341-2365.
May 3 — Kansas Alpha Delta Kappa Conference, Emporia State University.
May 3-4 — Lower Fox Creek Schoolhouse, Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, Strong City, 620-273-8494.
May 3-4 — TRYSA Soccer Tournament.
May 4 — Emporia State University baseball vs. Washburn University, 1 p.m., Trusler Sports Complex, 343-1815.
May 4 — Hand In Hand Hospice Home Tour, 2 p.m., 340-6177.
May 4 — A Capella Choir and Community Choir Concert, 3 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 341-5431.
May 5 — Emporia High School boys’ golf invite, 3 p.m., Emporia Municipal Golf Course, 342-7666.
May 5 — Girl Scouts: College 101, 6 p.m., Amend Girl Scout Center, 342-4532.
May 5 — Guest Artist: Jesus Maria Figueroa, piano, 7:30 p.m., Heath Recital Hall, Emporia State University, 341-5431.
May 6 — Clint Bowyer’s “Support Emporia” Golf Tournament and Live Auction, 12:30 p.m., Emporia Municipal Golf Course and White Auditorium.
May 6 — Emporia High School (V) softball vs. Highland Park High School, 4 p.m., Whittier Park, 341-2365.
May 8-11 — Ken Ludwig’s “Moon Over Buffalo,” Community Theatre of Emporia, THR, FRI, and SAT, 7:30 p.m.; SUN 2 p.m.; advanced tickets available, 341-9283.
May 9 — K-177 BlueGrass Pickin’, 7:30 p.m., Emma Chase Cafe, Cottonwood Falls, 620-273-6020.
May 9-11 — 4-H Spring Livestock Show, 8 a.m., Lyon County Fairgrounds. May 10 — Emporia State University Track and Field, 8 a.m., Emporia State University.
May 10 — International Migratory Bird Count, 7 a.m., Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, Strong City, 620-273-8494.
May 10 — Emporia Farmers’ Market, 8 a.m., Seventh Avenue and Merchant Street, 343-6555.
May 10 — ATG Sports Twilight Qualifier, Zola-Witten Track, Emporia State University, 341-1200.
May 10-11 — Iris Tour, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Toad Hollow, 343-8655.
May 10-11 — Lower Fox Creek Schoolhouse, Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, Strong City, 273-8494.
May 10-11 — Cinco de Mayo Celebration, Las Casitas Park, 344-5430.
May 13 — Night at the Museum, the Granada and other theatres, 7 p.m., Lyon County Historical Museum, 340-6310.
May 16 — TallGrass Gospel Singin’, 7:30 p.m., Emma Chase Cafe, Cottonwood Falls, 620-273-6020.
May 17 — Emporia Farmers’ Market, 8 a.m., Seventh Avenue and Merchant Street, 343-6555.
May 17 — Flatland Cruisers Car Show, 9 a.m., Soden’s Grove, 342-0944.
May 17 — Emporia State University Graduation, 341-1200.
May 17- Flint Hills Technical College Graduation, White Auditorium.
May 17-18 — Lower Fox Creek Schoolhouse, Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, Strong City, 620-273-8494.
May 18 — Emporia High School Graduation, White Auditorium, 341-2365.
May 19 — Girl Scouts: College 101, 6 p.m., Amend Girl Scout Center, 342-4532.
May 21-22 — CHECK Conference, Emporia State University. 341-5100.
May 22 — Business After Hours, advanced registration requested, All State — Keith Foster Insurance and Financial Group and Flint Hills Laser Expressions, LLC., 5-7 p.m., 1420 C of E Drive, 342-1600.
May 22 — K.I.S.S. (Keep It A Safe Summer), 5:30 p.m., Lyon County Fairgrounds.
May 23 — School’s Out Camp, advanced registration required, K-8th grade, 7:30 a.m., Camp Alexander, 342-1386.
May 23 — Old Timey Rock and Roll/Vintage Country Music, 7:30 p.m., Emma Chase Cafe, Cottonwood Falls, 620-273-6020.
May 23-24 — State 1-A and 2-A Softball, Trusler Sports Complex.
May 24 — Emporia Farmers’ Market, 8 a.m., Seventh Avenue and Merchant Street, 343-6555.
May 24 — Horsedrawn Haying and Raking Demonstration, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, Strong City, 620-273-8494.
May 24-25 — Lower Fox Creek Schoolhouse, Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, Strong City, 620-273-8494.
May 24-26 — Ranching Weekends, Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, Strong City, 620-273-8494.
May 25 — Children’s Day, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, Strong City, 620-273-8494.
May 26 — School Day, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, Strong City, 620-273-8494.
May 27 — Emporia Twilight Track and Field Meet, Welch Stadium, Emporia State University, 341-5399.
May 30 — Folk Music and Contra Music, 7:30 a.m., Emma Chase Cafe, Cottonwood Falls, 620-273-6020.
May 31— Birds of Prey Program, 2 p.m., Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, Strong City, 620-273-8494.
May 31-June 1 — Birding at the Preserve, Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, Strong City, 620-273-8494.
May 31-June 1 — Lower Fox Creek Schoolhouse, Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, Strong City, 620-273-8494.
May 31— Emporia Farmers’ Market, 8 a.m., Seventh Avenue and Merchant Street, 343-6555.
F Listing deadline is the 5th of the month before the event month. For more information or to have your event included on the Community Calendar, contact the Emporia Area Chamber & Visitors Bureau at 342-1803, 800-279-3730, or www.emporiakschamber.org.