Guide to Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead in Overland Park
At Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead in Overland Park, you can visit more than 250 animals, learn about growing flowers and food, experience Native American Kanza history, visit a one-room schoolhouse and take a stroll through Main Street to the fishing pond.
This children’s farmstead offers the perfect mixture of farm animal fun, history, and a ton of activities. With so much to see and do, Deanna Rose will become an instant must see destination for your crew each season. Use this guide to plan your visit!
Tickets
Skip the line and purchase your tickets before you arrive at the Farmstead. If your plans change, tickets are good through the end of the season (season runs from April 1- October 31).
Children ages 2 and under are free, and 3 and up cost $5.
Mom tip: Take advantage of FREE admission after 2 p.m. Monday-Thursday (except Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day and Labor Day).
Friends of the Farmstead
Friends of the Farmstead is a membership group operating as part of The Arts & Recreation Foundation of Overland Park. The Friends support the Farmstead with annual membership opportunities, a donor program, special events throughout the season, and educational and volunteer programs. Friends of the Farmstead members enjoy perks including free admission, discounts on special events, and more.
Farm Activities
There is so much to do at the farmstead and most attractions are included with admission.
- Attend a live cow milking demonstration and then give it a try yourself!
- Take a stroll through the farm and see all the animals and explore the numerous gardens and ponds.
- Play in the Morgan’s Playground area, Barn Playground, and Prairie Playground.
- Race around on pedal tractors.
- Explore Ben’s Bank, Cinemoo Moovie Theater, Helen’s Schoolhouse, Kanza Indian Encampment, John’s Blacksmith Shop, and Ray’s Barbershop.
Additionally, there are some other fun things your crew can do at a low cost. My boys absolutely loved feeding the goats, and baby goat bottles are only $1 each. You can also try fishing with an old-fashioned cane pole for $3. Enjoy a wagon ride for $3 per person for a fun way to get a behind-the-scenes look at the farmstead. Finally, if your children like to collect rocks as much as mine, go mining! Purchase a bag of rocks and sand and take it to sift through in the water. Your children will walk away with some cool rocks to add to their collections.
Daily Animal Activities
Plan your day around some of these fun daily animal activities:
- 9:10 a.m. Running of the Goats near Bottle Goat Pen
- 9:30 a.m. Cow Milking Demo in Dairy Barn
- 1 p.m. Koi Pond Feeding at Koi Pond
- 3:30 p.m. Dairy Goat Milking Demo in Dairy Barn
- 4:30 p.m. Cow Milking Demo in Dairy Barn
- 4:55 p.m. Running of the Goats near Bottle Goat Pen
Food and Drink
If your crew is getting hungry, no problem! There are lots of picnic tables throughout to rest and eat if you pack a picnic, and food and snacks are available throughout the Farmstead.
- Get some ice cream and snacks at Alex + Emily’s Ice Cream Parlor.
- Stop by the concession window when you visit the dairy barn to enjoy coffee, soda, chips, ice cream, and more.
- Grab a full meal when you visit the east side of the Farmstead and the Farmhouse building.
- Step back in time at Vic’s General Store. Visitors can buy Deanna Rose merchandise, old-fashioned toys, plush farm animals and old-time candy.
Sensory Friendly Early Admission Days
Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead offers Sensory-Friendly Early Admission Days on the first Tuesday of the month from May through August. Individuals with sensory sensitivities and their families are invited into a calm and supportive environment from 8 a.m. – 9 a.m. before the Farmstead opens to the general public. Regular admission applies. Tickets must be purchased in advance due to limited capacity. Friends of the Farmstead members need to reserve a ticket as well but will not be charged.
Features include:
- Sound domes are turned off
- Only emergency overhead announcements
- Maps available marked with quiet zones and high-noise area
- A limited number of sensory kits will be available to check-out at the entrance (provided by Variety KC)
- Select education areas and attractions open, including the General Store, Ice Cream Parlor and the Mining and Fishing Shacks
- Goat feeding through the fence after the running of the goats at 8:10 a.m.
- Movie theater available as a quiet zone (no movie playing)
Events
Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead also offers lots of everyday events throughout the months, as well as holiday celebrations. Popular events include Pumpkin Hollow, Night of the Living Farm, and Holiday Lights on Farmstead Lane.
