Douglas County Discovery Day 2026


Hosted By: Douglas County

Douglas County will celebrate National County Government Month with Discovery Day, a community event from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 21, in the Open Pavilion at the Douglas County Fairgrounds, 21st and Harper Streets.

The family-friendly event will highlight Douglas County’s services, programs and the employees who deliver them. County departments support the community by maintaining roads, parks and bridges; providing public safety and court services; keeping land records; preserving local history; conducting elections, advancing sustainability; and supporting behavioral health and human service.

Event highlights include:

• Touch-a-truck activities featuring vehicles and equipment from Public Works, the Sheriff’s Office, Emergency Management, Emergency Communications, Consolidated Fire District No. 1, Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical and Maintenance.

• Interactive games for all ages hosted by county departments, including Criminal Justice Youth Services, Administration, Clerk/Elections, GIS and Sustainability.

• Information and resources from county departments and community partners, including Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health, the Treatment and Recovery Center, Engage Douglas County and LiveWell Douglas County.

Local food trucks - Barbwire Barbecue, JB's Tacos and Pretzelly - will be on-site offering food for purchase.

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