Things to do in Olathe

Olathe is a fast-growing Johnson County seat with the Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop historic site and Ernie Miller Nature Center. Browse family events and things to do with kids in Olathe, Kansas.

Wed, Nov 11

Open Gym

Drop-in gymnastics time for kids to explore bars, beams, and tumbling.

12:00 PM 360 Gymnastics, Olathe

3–12 yrsIndoor

Thu, Nov 12

Finding Nemo Jr. presented by First Act Theatre Arts

Dive under the sea with Nemo and friends in this Disney musical stage adaptation.

7:00 PM Bell Cultural Events Center, Olathe

4–12 yrsIndoor

Sat, Nov 14

Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Event

Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Event at Olathe

8:00 AM Olathe

0–18 yrs

Sat, Nov 14

Backyard Poultry Care Workshop

Learn backyard chicken care at historic Mahaffie farm—hands-on poultry workshop.

10:00 AM Mahaffie, Olathe

5–18 yrsOutdoor

Sat, Nov 14

Johnson County Card Show-Veteran's Appreciation Show

Card show celebrating veterans — browse rare cards, meet collectors, and honor military heroes.

10:00 AM Homefield-Olathe, Olathe

5–18 yrsIndoor

Sat, Nov 14

Johnson County Card Show-Veteran’s Appreciation Event

Trading-card show celebrating local veterans with free admission.

10:00 AM 2115 E Kansas City, RD Olathe, KS 66061, Olathe

Free5–18 yrsIndoor

Sat, Nov 21

Backyard Poultry Processing Workshop

Backyard Poultry Processing Workshop at Mahaffie

9:00 AM Mahaffie, Olathe

12–18 yrs

Fri, Nov 27

Day After Thanksgiving Living History

Step back in time at this 19th-century frontier living history program on the day after Thanksgiving.

12:00 PM Mahaffie, Olathe

5–18 yrsOutdoor

Fri, Nov 27

Winter Wonderland

Stroll through a festive winter light display at KC Pumpkin Patch—free holiday fun for the whole family.

12:00 AM KC Pumpkin Patch, Olathe

Free0–18 yrsOutdoor

Sat, Nov 28

Backyard Horses Workshop

Learn the fundamentals of caring for backyard horses in this hands-on 3-hour workshop.

9:00 AM Mahaffie, Olathe

5–18 yrsOutdoor

Tue, Dec 1

Cookies with Santa

Meet Santa and enjoy holiday treats at Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop & Farm in Olathe.

4:00 PM Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop & Farm, Olathe

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Tue, Dec 1

Cookies with Santa

Meet Santa and enjoy holiday cookies at this festive family event at Mahaffie.

4:00 PM Mahaffie, Olathe

2–12 yrsIndoor

Fri, Dec 4

Mayor's Christmas Tree Lighting

Celebrate the season at Olathe's official Christmas tree lighting ceremony.

5:30 PM Olathe

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Sat, Dec 5

Christmas Open House

Tour the historic Mahaffie site decked out for Christmas at this family open house.

10:00 AM Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop & Farm, Olathe

0–18 yrs

Sat, Dec 5

Christmas Open House

Festive 6-hour holiday celebration with seasonal decorations and family activities at Mahaffie.

10:00 AM Mahaffie, Olathe

0–18 yrs

Thu, Dec 17

Speed dating {30-45}

Speed dating {30-45} at KC wine Co

6:00 PM KC Wine Co, Olathe

Free0–18 yrs