CLASSES BEGIN AT THE DESIGNATED TIME ON THIS CALENDAR & THE PLAY PERIODS ARE IN 2-HOUR INCREMENTS. SEE PLAY PERIODS ON WEBSITE. FIRST COME FIRST SERVE. HIGHLY RECOMMEND RESERVING SPOT ONLINE.
6th Annual Waldo Block Party
This is our biggest celebration yet, and it’s our way of saying THANK YOU to the amazing Waldo community for your love and support over the years. Bring your friends, family, and neighbors — everyone’s invited!
✨ What’s happening this year:
🎶 Live DJ + dancing (NEW!)
🎨 Balloon Artists
🎨 Face Painting
🎃 Pumpkin Painting
🧵 Friendship bracelet bar (NEW!)
🎯 Carnival games with prizes (NEW!)
🌽 Corn hole!
🫧 Interactive bubble experience (NEW!)
🍲 Homemade chili + fall drink specials
🍰 Community dessert grazing table (NEW!)
🎂 The legendary CAKE TOSS!
🛍️ Local pop-up vendors
🍻 BKS Artisan Ales
Movie Night: How to Train Your Dragon
Grab your blanket or chair and meet us in the park for a free movie night! We’re showing DreamWorks’ How to Train Your Dragon (2025). Free popcorn will be provided by Arvest Bank, while supplies last. Outside food and non-alcoholic drinks are allowed. Movie starts at dark.
School Out Days
When school is out, the fun begins! Dive into a day packed with swimming, exciting activities, and games that keep the energy high. From splashing in the Indoor natatorium to crafting adventures, each day is an opportunity to make lifelong friends and create unforgettable memories. Join us for a day of nonstop fun!
$45 per child/per day
Registration deadline is 10 days before anticipated start date
31st Annual Dogtober Fest
Who let the DOGS out? Join more than 3,000 dogs and dog lovers for a doggone good time at the Kemper Outdoor Education Center! Explore more than 75 booths featuring everything from pet photos and pet supplies to pet sitters and rescue. Take part in contests like Best Trick, Best Kisser, Best Tail-wagger, Best Biscuit Eater, Dog/Owner Look-alikes, and the always-popular Halloween Costume Contest! Participate in Gunny Sack Races, Bobbing for Biscuits, Musical Discs and more! It’s FUN for your dogs… FUN for their pets (that would be YOU!)… and FUN FOR ALL!
Pumpkin Hollow Opening Day
Add Us to Your Fall Bucket List!
Take a horse-drawn hayride down to Pumpkin Hollow, on select dates in October. Make your way through the spider web maze, drive your pedal car down Orrin’s Country Road, scare the crows away at Slingshot Alley, climb with a goat in our Kidz Corral, and enjoy other old-fashioned games and activities before picking your pumpkin to take home – all included in your ticket price!
Tickets must be purchased online in advance—no tickets will be sold onsite at the Farmstead!
Details
Select Dates October 1-26
–Closed on Mondays–
Tues-Thurs 10am-3pm | Fri-Sun 10am-4pm
Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead
13800 Switzer Rd, Overland Park, KS 66221