“There’s No Place Like Home” UFDC 75th Annual Convention

Kansas City Marriott Downtown 200 West 12th Street, Kansas City, MO, United States

The United Federation of Doll Club's Annual Convention will be held in Kansas City with Oz as the theme. "There's No Place Like Home" is especially appropriate as the UFDC's headquarters and museum is located in Kansas City, and this is the group's 75th annual convention. Described as the largest and most highly acclaimed doll […]

Oz art and activities at the Cultural Center of Cape Cod

Cultural Center of Cape Cod Flagship Bass River Campus 307 Old Main St., South Yarmouth, MA, United States

Cultural Center of Cape Cod offers an opening event Saturday, July 27, from 10am – 3pm for its Wizard of Oz exhibit. Event tickets are $25. Central to the exhibit are thirteen mural-sized canvases by Christina Schlesinger. "The Dorothy  Paintings" reimagine Dorothy's adventures as the symbol of youthful resilience and independence. "Through my paintings, I […]

Illinois Oz Fest returns to Mapleton Aug. 10

Butler Hanes Park 9424 S Mapleton Road, Mapleton, IL, United States

The Oz Garden at Butler Haynes Park comes to life with music and magic every year, creating a wonderful Oz-filled weekend of families and fans. Performances, story telling, and photo opportunities with popular The Spirit of Oz characters are highlights for everyone. Participate in contests and activities, take the kids to the Stevens Puppet Show […]

$6

4th Oz Land Festival to be held in Peekskill, NY, August 17.

Peekskill NY South Street, Peekskill, NY, United States

Vendors and Food Trucks and Actors, Oh my! Antonia Arts’ fourth annual Ozland Festival will take place on Saturday, August 17, 2024. An open call for character actors is out, as entertainment for the outdoor stage, the "Artsmobile from Arts Westchester, and vendors are confirmed. South Street in downtown Peekskill will be closed off for […]

No Place Like Home: New Oz museum opens in Indiana

No Place Like Home 204 N. Detroit St., LaGrange, IN, United States

No Place Like Home, a new Oz museum set to open Aug. 24 in LaGrange, Indiana, is the life-long dream of Oz collector Katie Bailey. The new museum showcases more than 6,000 Oz items, and includes a gift shop of new and vintage Oz material.   No Place Like Home does not yet have a […]

The Wonderful World of Oz in Oconomowoc

Oconomowoc Downtown, Oconomowoc, WI, United States

Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, has long celebrated its tie to the 1939 MGM screen classic with an annual film screening downtown. The free event shuts down a stretch of street and welcomes the public to enjoy the beloved family film in a festive outdoor setting. NOTE: Due to inclement weather forecasts, this event has been moved from […]

Free

Springfield Little Theatre brings Oz to life on Missouri stage — with gala event Sept. 14

The Landers 311 East Walnut Street, Springfield, MO, United States

The Springfield Little Theatre crown their 90th Emerald Anniversary Season with The Wizard of Oz. Featuring all of the most beloved songs and memorable moments from the 1939 classic film, this timeless musical brings to life on the Landers stage a magical tale of wonder, friendship, courage, and the quest for home.  Experience the magic […]

$17

2024 Oz: The National Convention

This year the Oz Club's convention will be held in conjunction with CharlOz. Join us Sept. 27-29 in Charlotte, NC, for three full days of Ozzy program. Arrive early for a Thursday evening presentation by Wicked author Gregory Maguire. Watch for information about Club-specific programing, group participation in public events, and all your housing and […]

CharlOz conference brings Oz to Charlotte, NC

University of North Carolina Charlotte 9201 University City Blvd, Charlotte, NC, United States

CharlOz is a three-day interdisciplinary festival explores how L. Frank Baum’s fairy tale timelessly reflects American values with its vast array of characters. Even as the Oz theme inspires new interpretations, it remains relevant, celebrating all representations of non-traditional characters. The International Wizard of Oz Club will be holding Oz: The National Convention in partnership […]

Oztoberfest returns Oct. 5, 2024 in Wamego, Kansas

The Oz Museum 511 Lincoln, Wamego, uni, United States

The Oz Museum in Wamego, Kansas, has announced this year's annual event will be held Oct. 5. We'll update here as more information becomes available. Also see the community's event site and the Oz Museum's website, both linked from this page

Gala of Oz in Olathe, Kansas

Trilogy Cultural Arts Centre 15585 S Keeler St, Olathe, KS, United States

Trilogy Cultural Arts Centre in Olathe, Kansas, invites you to prepare for an enchanting experience. The Gala of Oz is a spectacular Cirque Delaire Cascade company production, retelling the classic Wizard of Oz story in a breathtaking cirque style show.  This stunning reimagining of a beloved tale, will be performed at Trilogy from October 25-27. […]