🎆 AMERICA 250: LAKIN CELEBRATION IS THIS WEEK! 🎆

The countdown is on! Join us this Saturday, July 4, as Lakin celebrates America's 250th Anniversary with a full day of family fun, community events, and an incredible fireworks display!

⏰ Don't miss your chance to register!
Registration deadlines are quickly approaching for:
🏓 LCEG Pickleball Tournament (Deadline: July 1 at 5:00 PM)
🏐 LRC Cornhole Tournament
🔎 Community Scavenger Hunt (Pre-register by July 2 at 4:00 PM)

Here's what's happening throughout the day:

🕖 7:00 AM – LCEG Pickleball Tournament
📍 Osborn Park (101 Osborn Dr.)
• Doubles Tournament
• $20 per team
• Register through Lakin Recreation

🌽 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Kearny County Farmer's Market
📍 400 W Santa Fe Blvd (Hwy 50)
Shop local with fresh produce, baked goods, handmade items, crafts, flowers, drinks, and more!

🏐 10:00 AM – LRC Cornhole Tournament
📍 Lakin City Park Basketball Courts
• Blind Draw Format
• $20 Registration Fee
• Register through Scoreholio
• Questions? Contact Brock at (620) 521-6537

📚 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Lawn Fun
Hosted by the Kearny County Library
📍 101 Prairie Ave

🔎 10:00 AM – Community Scavenger Hunt
Hosted by the Kearny County Historical Society Museum
📍 111 S. Buffalo St.
• Teams of 3–6 (must include at least 1 adult)
• Pick up packets at 10:00 AM
• Cell phone required
🏆 Winning team receives fireworks and a family day pass to the Lakin Swimming Pool!

🍔 11:30 AM – Food Trucks & Vendors Open
📍 Beymer Aquatic Center Parking Lot

🏊 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM – FREE SWIM
📍 Beymer Aquatic Center

🎆 10:00 PM – Fireworks Display
📍 LRC North Complex (1639 K-25)
Presented by Victory Pyrotechnics & Special Effects

❤️🤍💙 We can't wait to celebrate with you! Grab your friends, bring the family, and spend the Fourth of July celebrating 250 years of America right here in Lakin.

📲 Follow the City of Lakin on Facebook, Instagram, X, or through our app for event updates and details.

TONIGHT:: City of Lakin to Host Community Open House on Comprehensive Plan Update

The City of Lakin invites residents to attend a Community Open House on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at the Veteran’s Memorial Building as part of the continued development of the City’s Comprehensive Plan.

This meeting serves as a follow-up to the February 5, 2026 Community Open House, where residents were introduced to the planning process, reviewed existing conditions, and provided initial input regarding Lakin’s future growth and priorities.

The City’s Comprehensive Plan serves as a long-term guide for growth, development, and decision-making related to topics such as land use, transportation, parks and recreation, economic development, and infrastructure.

The June 9 open house will focus on proposed future alternatives and concepts developed through the planning process and community feedback received to date. Residents will have the opportunity to review ideas, ask questions, and provide additional input to help shape the future vision for Lakin.

The evening will begin with a 20–25 minute presentation reviewing project progress and introducing proposed future alternatives. Following the presentation, attendees will have an opportunity for questions and answers.

The remainder of the evening will feature an open-house format with informational boards organized by topic, allowing attendees to review materials, speak directly with project representatives, and provide feedback at their own pace.

Community input remains a vital part of the process, and residents are encouraged to attend and help shape the future of the City of Lakin.

For updates and additional information, follow the City of Lakin on social media, through the City app, or visit the City website.