January 29

Established in 1877, Kansas Day honors the historic moment when Kansas became the 34th state in the United States. Schools and communities across Kansas host educational programs, historical reenactments, and parades. Children often dress in period costumes and participate in frontier-era activities like butter-churning demonstrations. Local museums and libraries organize special exhibits highlighting Kansas's pioneer heritage and cultural achievements. The day fosters state pride and reflection on Kansas's role in the nation’s development.