Deanna Rose - Harvest Day and Pumpkin Hollow

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A favorite time of year and an annual fundraiser for the Deanna Rose farmstead is (the) Pumpkin Hollow, which runs from Sept 28 - Oct 31 (the last day Deanna Rose is open for the season).

Event Specifics:

Open: Mon.-Fri. - 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Sat. & Sun. - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

Cost: Admission to the farm is free on Mon – Thurs and $2 Fri - Sun or free if you are a farmstead member or under 1; admission to Pumpkin Hollow is an additional $7 for children and adults (under 1 is free) all days of the week.

General Info: Visit www.opkansas.org/Things-to-se-and-do/Deanna-Rose-Childrens-Farmstead or www.drfarmstead.org.

Directions: 13800 Switzer Road/Overland Park, KS 66221. Coming from the north: Take 69 South to the 135th Street exit. Go right (west). Follow 135th Street to Switzer and turn left (south). Farm will be on your right. Coming from further south: Take 69 North to 135th Street. Turn left (west). Follow 135th Street to Switzer and turn left (south). Farm will be on your right.

This is a special addition to Deanna Rose and once within the farm, you can purchase a separate ticket to the Pumpkin Hollow, which includes a hay ride to and from the special location, and:

  • Find your way through the spooky corn maze!
  • “Limbo lower now” under the themed limbo bar with your friends!
  • Climb the hay pyramid and slide down the oversized hay slide;
  • Pick out your very own pre-picked pumpkin – lots to choose from!
  • Play in a "corn" box;
  • Play “Spill the bottle” and many other fun children’s games;
  • Race pumpkin boats.

This fun and festive event is recommended but not limited to children ages 2-7.

Tips:

  • Bring your camera to get festive fall shots of your family, or of the event as a memory!
  • Adults may purchase bottled water or hot chocolate for $1 once within the Pumpkin Hollow grounds.
  • Strollers are not recommended once within the Pumpkin Hollow grounds. There is a lot of hay within the space so pushing a stroller could be a bit cumbersome, but not impossible!
  • Hayrides to and from arrive every 5-7 minutes so you can stay as little or as long as you’d like!
  • Safety is of utmost importance to the Deanna Rose staff as noted on the hayrides where drivers tell the rules of the ride before and after your entrance to the event.

Jessica Pflumm enjoys fall outings, especially the eats! You can find more about her passion for nutrition at her children’s friendly blog at www.happytummieskc.wordpress.com.