Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead

What do baby goats, gardens, wagon rides, and fishing have in common? They’re all waiting at Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead! This local favorite kid-friendly attraction turns a Kansas farm into a hands-on adventure.

Kids can bottle-feed baby goats, explore more than 12 acres of play areas and gardens, take a wagon ride, cast a line at the fishing pond, and meet more than 250 animals along the way.

Part farm, part playground, and all-around fun—it's easy to see why a visit to the Farmstead is one of the best ways to spend a family day in Overland Park.

Parents with their young daughter say hi to one of the beloved goats at Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead
Things to Do
Signature Events
Where to Eat
Where to Stay

Plan Your Visit

What are the hours of Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead?

The Farmstead is typically open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., April 1 through October 31. Hours may vary during special events and holidays, be sure to check the website or social media for updates.

Don't forget to see what the weather will be like before your visit! If there is lightening or severe weather in the area, guests may be asked to evacuate until the inclement weather clears.

How much is admission to the Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead?

Admission to the Farmstead is $5 for everyone over the age of 3. Children ages 2 and under are free.

The Farmstead offers free admission for everyone after 2 p.m. Monday-Thursday, except holidays.

Note: most activities are included in the price of admission, but some experiences like bottle-feeding the baby goats, fishing, wagon rides and others may require an additional fee.

Is Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead accessible for wheelchairs or strollers?

Yes, the Farmstead has wide, paved paths suitable for wheelchairs or strollers.

To make the Farmstead more accessible to all, sensory-friendly early admission is available on select dates. Sensory-friendly dates for the 2025 season are May 6, June 3, July 1, and August 5.

Sensory-friendly features include quiet zones, sensory kits, goat feeding through the fence and other accommodations.

When is the best time of year to visit Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead?

The Farmstead is a seasonal attraction, open April 1 through October 31. However, special events like Holiday Lights on Farmstead Lane will have you coming back to visit in the winter.

Things to Do

Explore Main Street

Once you enter the Farmstead through the big red barn, you'll find yourself in a storybook version of an early 1900s Main Street. Stop by Ben's Bank to learn about commerce on the frontier and to pick up a Discovery Passbook. This passbook includes nine discovery stations throughout the Farmstead, making it easy to hit all the highlights. Bring it back to Ben's Bank when it's complete and you can redeem a prize!

While you're on Main Street, don't miss watching a blacksmith in action at John's Blacksmith Shop, and grab a special souvenir from Vic's General Store. This area of the Farmstead offers a fun, educational glimpse into what prairie life looked like, and kids will love pretending to run the town.

Feed the Baby Goats

Tiny bottles, tiny hooves, and big excitement! This experience is a must-do for little animal lovers—and it's one of the most memorable moments on the farm. When you step in the pen you'll be greeted by a crowd of baby goats trotting your way with happy bleats. They're used to visitors, making this a calm, friendly experience for kids of all ages. Bottles are $1 each, with a limited number of available per day, so make sure to stop by early.

If you're at the Farmstead when it opens at 9 a.m., or right before they close at 5 p.m., visit the baby goat corral to see the Running of the Goats! This is how the goats start and end their day, running between the barn and their outside pen.

Signature Events

Pumpkin Hollow

Every October, Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead transforms into a harvest wonderland. By day, Pumpkin Hollow offers hayrides, a pumpkin patch, and other fall-themed fun. At night, Night of the Living Farm adds a spooky (but family-friendly) twist with costumes, haunted trails, and Halloween-themed activities.

Holiday Lights On Farmstead Lane

Celebrate the season with a free dazzling light display set to your favorite holiday music. This spectacular show turns the Farmstead into a delightful winter scene you can enjoy from the comfort of your car. Find the perfect spot to park, switch off your headlights, tune your radio to 90.5 FM, and get ready for the magic to begin!

4th On The Farm

Celebrate Independence Day in true Americana fashion. Enjoy old-fashioned crafts, live music, a bike parade, pig calling contest and more.

Special Events

Throughout the year, the Farmstead hosts one-of-a-kind events like goat yoga, themed weekends, seasonal workshops, and hands-on demonstrations. Keep an eye on the events calendar to catch something special.

Where to Eat

Coach's Bar & Grill

Where to Stay

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