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.
Open Gym
Drop-in gymnastics time for kids to play and practice skills.
Backyard Specialists Pay For Play
Pay-per-play indoor adventure park with climbing, games & activities.
Kickoff KC - Olathe
Kickoff KC community event in Olathe.
Summer Activities – Happy Birthday, America!
1860s-style Fourth of July celebration with heritage demos & hands-on activities.
Summer Kickoff and Dueling Pianos at Lake Olathe
Summer kickoff celebration at Lake Olathe with live dueling-pianos entertainment for all ages.
Fourth of July Fireworks Display
Evening fireworks display celebrating Independence Day in Olathe.
Independence Day: 1860s Style!
Civil War–era Independence Day celebration with period demos at Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop & Farm.
Olathe Farmers Market
Weekly outdoor farmers market with local produce, crafts & family-friendly vendors.
UPDATED: 6th Annual "Wine & Wheels" Fathers Day Auto Show | July 5th 2026
Annual auto show in Olathe celebrating cars with family activities.
KO MARTIAL ARTS – Lightsaber Training Camp
Lightsaber training martial arts camp for kids at KO Martial Arts.
LIGHTSABER TRAINING SUMMER CAMP
Lightsaber Training Summer Camp at KO Martial Arts—fun Star Wars–inspired activity.
FREE URBAN SKETCHING at the Olathe Art Gallery
Free urban sketching class at Olathe Art Gallery—explore art in a fun setting.
Kids Bash: Candice Hill: Steel Drums Interactive Show
Interactive steel-drum music show by Candice Hill—a Kids Bash performance in Olathe.
Sip & Shop
Sip & Shop at Olathe
Summer Activities – Stone House on the Prairie
Hands-on prairie and heritage activities at historic Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop & Farm.