Activities Committee
This committee provides fun & inclusive special events for the community year round. We are an Advisory Committee, with the mission to “plan, organize and conduct social activities and special events for the members of the Association.
Our events are for the whole community!
We work hard to create events that can serve young families and empty nesters alike. We try to keep our events well rounded and creative! These events are for our members and their guests; these are not open to the general public.
Collaboration is Encouraged
Many events have years of traditions behind them. As our community grows, we’d love to increase collaboration with the Moms Club, Over 50 Club, Garden Club, or any other club that would like to partner with us to enhance events for their audiences. Please contact us at any time if you’d like to brainstorm or represent ideas from your neighbors! It takes a village, and we’re here to support and encourage as much collaboration as possible.
Funding our Activities
Our funding is provided by LPOA, with a budget of $29,000 annually. Event expenses can include vendor fees, talent providers, DJ or equipment services, food or drink services, and supplies or giveaways for guests. We also provide opportunities for select business sponsorships throughout the year. Some events may charge direct fees to residents for food or beverages provided on site. Any individual fees for events would be included in registration information.
Committee Members
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- Chair: Meg Young – 2018
- Jaime Mandl – 2020
- Shala Rogler – 2022
- Liz Westheus – 2021
Questions?
For any questions, email us at: LakewoodActivitiesCommittee@gmail.com
Interested in serving on this committee?
Become a Volunteer With Us!
These events are 100% volunteer led. We always welcome and need new volunteers!! Our busy season runs from Easter through Christmas, and we take a break during the winter months. Each event has varying degrees of planning needs. Whether you’d prefer the heavy lifting of the planning and organizing, or just showing up on the day of the events, we’d love to have you! During our busy season, we will generally meet monthly. We begin planning about 2-4 months in advance for all major events, so please contact us to discuss volunteer opportunities!
2024 Lakewood Events
Easter Pancake Breakfast | March 30
Join us for a community Pancake Breakfast outside, featuring Chris Cakes Pancakes and a cash bar for adults. Meet the Easter Bunny and enjoy games outdoors on the Bunny Trail!
Lighted Boat Parade | July 3
The night before July 4th, come to the lake for the Boat Parade! Boat owners are encouraged to light up the night, and go all-out in decorating their boats with lights, streamers, flags, bunting, and your best creativity! The boats meet at the West Lake Dam at night to sail around the East Lake, West Lake, and back to the dam. Residents on land can enjoy the Boat Parade from lakefront backyards, from the Rock at the West Lake Dam, or gathering at the East Lake Marina. It’s a beautiful sight!
Walk Run Roll 5k | July 4
Kick start your holiday with some family friendly fitness and fun! Decorate your bikes, strollers, scooters and yourselves and join us for a walk, run or roll around the Lakewood Loop! Start at Lakewood East Lake Village Park or join us along the route! We will follow the 5k along the Lakewood loop and end back at the Village! The Lakewood Loop is 4.1 miles.
Pancake Breakfast | July 4
Hosted by the Lakewood Activities Committee | Enjoy a delicious pancake breakfast courtesy of Chris Cakes at the Cove Pavilion, $8/plate (LPOA Account Charge Only). For the adults, there will be a CASH Bar with Mimosas and Bloody Marys!
Dance & DJ Pool Party | July 4
Come and join the fun while DJ Miles McMahon rocks the pool deck with great music and games! Cash Bar open.
Lakewood Fireworks | July 4
Come join us for Lakewood's amazing fireworks event, which wouldn't be possible without our amazing residents and donors. Show begins at Dusk, time subject to change.
Front Nine & Wine | Aug 17
Join us for this fun and hilarious friendly 9-hole Golf Tournament! Teams compete at the Lakewood Oaks Country Club while enjoying wine tastings and food pairings along with traditional golf games and contests. The awards ceremony is held at St. Andrew's Pub with entertainment, food, and more prizes! Business sponsorships available!
Concert on the Rock | Aug 3
Come by boat or by land! Join us for Lakewood’s Annual Concert on the Rock. Featuring Kansas City's Elton Dan & the Rocket Band. JOIN US FOR NON STOP MUSIC AND FUN FROM 4-9PM. Come by boat or bring chairs and blankets to the shores along Ironbark by the Dam. **This event is exclusive to Lakewood Residents and their guests.
Lakewood BBQ - Smokin’ in Lakewood | Oct 5
The Annual Smokin’ in Lakewood BBQ Competition brings out the best in our community! Sign up with your Lakewood friends and neighbors as a BBQ Team to compete in a variety of categories. Not competing? Bring the family up to enjoy kids games and a DJ, a Food Tent with plated BBQ to purchase, and Cash Bar. Mozey around the tents to say hello to the teams and socialize with your neighbors! Business sponsorship opportunities available!
4:00 PM – 6:30 PM | Catered Food Tent Opens for Purchase
(Lakewood Account Charge Only, No Cash or Debit)
Cash Bar available for 21+ [Cash or Debit/Credit only, No Lakewood Account #]
(Lakewood Account Charge Only, No Cash or Debit)
6:30 PM | Awards Ceremony Begins
Lakewood BBQ Teams Awards Ceremony!
Awarding 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in all 5 categories, plus Grand Champion!
Halloween Scavenger Hunt | Oct 26
Bring the littles to enjoy a Not-so-Scary Scavenger Hunt! To participate, residents collect clues from the Lakewood Activities Committee’s Facebook Page and LPOA e-blasts. These clues will lead to the locations of decorated cardboard house stations, where participants can collect treats. Residents can wear a costume and join in on the fun!
Pictures with Santa | Dec 12
Lakewood residents will have the chance to take a family photo with Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Lakewood Oaks Country Club. Parents can sign up in advance for a designated time slot to capture the perfect holiday photo!
Christmas Parade | Dec 13
The Lighted Santa Parade is where residents decorate their cars holiday-themed and drive the main roads of Lakewood. There will be multiple stops for Santa, Mrs. Claus, and the Grinch to greet the children for a quick hello before continuing the parade. Residents are encouraged to bring canned goods to donate to LS Social Services. Local Scout Pack 42 will be there to collect the goods and donations along the parade route.
Get Lit Christmas Parade of Homes | TBD
The Get Lit Lighted House Contest is where residents can decorate their homes as festive as possible for a chance to be awarded as one of the ten most “dressed” homes in the neighborhood. No entry is required for the contest, if you own a home in Lakewood you are already qualified. The Light Up the Town Award will go to the most festive and best street in Lakewood.
