Douglas County Discovery Day

Douglas County Discovery Day is a free, family-friendly event that is open to the community. It highlights the programs and services that Douglas County provides.

Event Highlights

• Touch-a-Truck experience: Explore equipment from Public Works, Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical, Consolidated Fire District No. 1, Sheriff’s Office, Emergency Management, Emergency Communications and Maintenance.
• Interactive games and activities: Enjoy a scavenger hunt, Plinko board, cake walk, and more!
• Live entertainment: Groove to live music and a radio broadcast by a local station.
• Delicious eats: Satisfy your cravings with food available for purchase from JB’s Tacos, Pretzelly and Barbwire Barbecue.

You can also connect with county staff from Youth Services, the District Attorney's Office, Clerk/Elections, Administration, Appraiser, Treasurer, Register of Deeds, GIS, Heritage Conservation, Zoning and Codes, and District Court.

Representatives from Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health, Engage Douglas County, Treatment and Recovery Center of Douglas County, Senior Resource Center, and A Place for Everyone will be at the event, too.

It will be an evening of discovery, fun, and community connection as part of National County Government Month!