2012 Events

All events are subject to change.  Regular site admission applies unless otherwise noted.

Horse-drawn Sled Rides
Weekends WEATHER PERMITTING
Mahaffie will offer horse-drawn sled rides weekends this winter as the weather premits (sufficient quanitity and type of snow).  Watch the website and Facebook page for details when it snows.

Winter on the Farm
Saturdays, February 4 and 25; 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Activities on the farm go on year-round.  Help with winter farm activities such as soap and sausage making, smoking meat, see what is cooking on the cookstove and ride the stagecoach (weather permitting).  $6 for adults; $4 for children ages 5-11, under 4 are admitted free. 

Teddy Bear Tea
Sunday, February 12
1-2:30 p.m. for Grades K-3;
3-4:30 p.m. for Grades 4-6
Dress in your best and bring your favorite doll or stuffed animal to enjoy tea, refreshments and activities at the cozy Heritage Center.  Register by Feb. 10; $5/person.

Spring Break Living History Weekend
Thursday, March 15-Sunday, March 18
Living history weekends begin March 15 with stagecoach rides and hands-on activities.  Wear green March 17 and receive $1 off admission. 

Brownie Girl Scout Day
Saturday, March 31 or April 21
Brownie scouts can try their hand at sewing and earn a patch and a unique Mahaffie patch.  Ride the stagecoach, learn about life on the western trails and enjoy 19th century games.  Registration includes both patches.  Bring a sack lunch and water bottle.  Register as a troop or individual scout; (913) 971-5111 or email Mahaffie by the Friday before your session.  Full day: $10/scout; Half day: $6/scout, accompanying adults free.

Mahaffie Farm Animal Baby Shower
Saturday, April 14
Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop and Farm is expecting the birth of several new animals this spring.  Help us celebrate with a baby shower.

Spring Home School Day
Thursday, April 19; 10 a.m. to noon or 1-3 p.m.
Participate in a Mahaffie school program with other homeschool families.  Programs will include “Growing Up Victorian” (pre-K to 2nd grades) and “Tragic Prelude” (3rd-6th grades). Register for a morning or afternoon session by April 12 by email or call (913) 971-5504; $5 per person. More information.

Spring Cemetery Tour
Sunday, April 22; tours begin at 1:30, 2:30, 3:30 and 4:30 p.m.
Learn about the history of Olathe through a guided cemetery tour.  The tour will explore the symbols, historical figures and landscape of the cemetry.  The tour differs from the fall tours in that people will not meet the actual characters, but will learn more about who is buried in the cemetery.  The tour requires a lot of walking.  Refreshments willl be provided.  $3/adults, $2/children ages 5-11.  Advanced tickets required, available at the Heritage Center, 1200 Kansas City Rd., or by calling (913) 971-5111.  Tours meet at Northview Elementary School, 905 N. Walker, Olathe. 

Plowin, Plantin, and Playin' on the Priairie
Saturday, May 12; 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
In cooperation with the Olathe Junior Serivce League, help prepare the site’s spring crops and enjoy other spring programming and stagecoach rides (weather permitting).  Activities may include horses and mules plowing the wheat field to prepare for planting the spring wheat.  Plus, come see what's cooking on Mrs. Mahaffie's stove.   

Moms Matter at Mahaffie
Sunday, May 13; noon-4 p.m.
All mothers are admitted to Mahaffie free!  All family members will enjoy spending time with mom at Mahaffie.  Learn about 19th century clothing, enjoy tea and refreshments and sit with your mom to fill out your familiy tree.  No registration required.

Family Fun Nights; June and July Thursdays

Day Out with Frank and Ella; June and July Tuesdays and Thursdays (drop-in summer program)

Dad's Day at Mahaffie; Sunday, June 17

19th Century Fireworks and Olathe Civic Band; June 28

Grandparents Day; September 9

Fall Home School Day; September 13

Wild West Show; September 22-23

Fall Cemetery Tours; October 11-13

Tiger Cub Scout Day; October 20

Trick or Treat Off the Street; October 27

Santa Breakfast—NEW!; November 24

Christmas Open House; December 1

Holiday Tea; December 9

Check back as more events, details about events and programs are added or call (913) 971-5111 or email Mahaffie.