2012 Events

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

Spring Living History Weekends Begin
Saturday, March 17 through Memorial Day weekend
Starting Saturday, March 17 Mahaffie will offer living history activities and stagecoach rides Saturdays (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) and Sundays (noon to 4 p.m.) throughout the spring.  Depending on the day, springtime activities may include 19th century games, blacksmithing, planting crops, cooking on the cookstove and stagecoach rides.  The stagecoach will run at 10:30, 11:30, 12:30, 1:30, 2:30 and 3:30.  Admission is $6/adults, $4/kids ages 5-11.  Olathe residents receive $1. 

Plowin', Plantin', and Playing on the Priairie
Saturday, May 12; 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Thank you to all who participated in this great springtime event!  Download your personal memory book for this family friendly event.

Family Fun Nights; June and July Thursdays

Enjoy an evening on the Farm with a different theme each week. FREE admission, a smalll ($) fee charged for some activities; a list of themes are below. Click for more activity details.

June 7: Kansas Cowboys, June 14: Horse Power and 1860s Recreation, June 21: Modern Marvels, June 28: 19th Century Fireworks, July 5: Hit the Trails; July 12: Border War Showcase, July 19: 19th Century Chores, July 26: 19th Century Farming (Wheat Harvest)

Day Out with Frank and Ella; June and July Wednesdays 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.