Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop & Farm Christmas Open House
Visitors can explore living history on the grounds through hands-on activities, historic demonstrations, and stagecoach rides. Inside the Heritage Center, guests can listen to festive music, string popcorn, make ornaments, and build gingerbread houses.
What to Expect
Living history, stagecoach rides, and holiday crafts at the historic farm.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
City of Olathe Parks and Recreation Department
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with children
Vibe
Festive and hands-on
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
Free
Photo Friendly
Moderate
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Free admission. Stagecoach rides are $3/person, weather and ground conditions permitting. Gingerbread house kits are $4/kit.
- Hours: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM.
Tips & Advice
- Wear comfortable shoes for exploring the grounds and moving between outdoor living-history activities and the indoor Heritage Center.
- Dress in layers so you can stay comfortable while visiting the grounds and indoor Heritage Center.
- Keep stagecoach ride plans flexible, since rides cost $3 per person and depend on weather and ground conditions.
- If you want to build a gingerbread house, budget $4 for a kit; general event admission is free.
- Leave time for both the grounds and the Heritage Center, since the event offers activities in both spaces.
Special Events & Promotions
- Stagecoach rides for an extra fee, weather and ground conditions permitting
- Gingerbread house kits sold separately in the Heritage Center
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to do on the grounds?
There's living history across the Mahaffie grounds, with historic demonstrations, hands-on activities and stagecoach rides.
What happens inside the Heritage Center?
You can make an ornament, string popcorn and build a gingerbread house while festive music plays.
Will the stagecoach rides definitely run?
Only if weather and ground conditions allow. Rides cost a small extra fee.
Can kids build a gingerbread house?
Yes. Gingerbread house kits are sold in the Heritage Center for a small fee.
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