FREE & Cheap Admission to Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead

The Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead is open for the 2021 season

When I first impressed my young nephews with a trip  to this kid-friendly attraction was free. Now it costs $3 per person to get in which is still a great deal, especially when you consider everything this place has to offer. I don’t think you’ll find a better value for entertaining kids in Kansas City.

Besides, Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead offers FREE admission on select afternoons and hosts two FREE admission weekends per year so there are plenty of ways to save on your family fun outings.

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Now grab the kids (preferably your own) and get ready to have fun at the Farmstead.

Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead Attractions

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April through October, kids can learn firsthand about life on a turn-of-the-century Kansas farm at Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead. There’s tons of stuff to see and do on the grounds: see the animals, bottle-feed baby goats, ride a pony, mine for gems, watch a cow being milked, play on multiple playgrounds, fish, tour the historical buildings (a schoolhouse, Indian earthen lodge, a bank, etc.), catch a real-life blacksmith demonstration pedal a tractor and more. If you need some relaxation, stroll through the various gardens and walking trails or go for a wagon ride.

Please note: The Farmstead has operational changes in place for 2021 that allow for safety and health of guests, staff, volunteers and animals. Some activities may not be available for 2021 so keep this in mind as you plan your visit. Learn more here. 

Many of these activities are included in the admission price. There is a cost for some of the optional activities (see below).

Animal feeding: Purchase feed and feed the animals. Sorry, you can’t bring in your own feed.

Baby goat bottle feeding: You can go into the baby goat pen for FREE but for $1 kids get a bottle of milk and feed it to the (goat) kids.

Fishing: For $3 you can cast a pole using worms into the pond in hopes of pulling out a fish. Outside poles and bait aren’t allowed.

Mining: For $5 or $8 you can sift through a bag of rocks hoping for some gems.

Pony rides: Kids ages 3-12 can giddy up on a real live pony for $3.

Wagon rides: Enjoy a hayride for $3 per person. Kids under the age of one are FREE. Those under age 12 need to have an adult ride with them.

Food & Beverages at Deanna Rose Farmstead

Picnic tables are available near the parking lot if you bring your own fare, but concessions are available for purchase inside, including an old-fashioned ice cream parlor.

Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead Hours

For the 2021 season, Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead will be open on the following dates and times. 

• Monday: Closed
• Tuesday: 10 a.m-4 p.m.
• Wednesday: 10 a.m-4 p.m.
• Thursday: 10 a.m-4 p.m.
• Friday: 10 a.m-4 p.m.
• Saturday: 10 a.m-4 p.m.
• Sunday: 10 a.m-4 p.m.

For holidays, check before you go as they may have special hours.

Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead Admission

Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead hosts two FREE admission weekends per year and offers FREE admission on select afternoons .

Here’s the full admission lineup in case you can’t make it to the Farmstead during one of the FREE times:

• Tuesday through Sunday (includes holidays) – $3
• Tuesday through Thursday after 2 p.m. – FREE (except on holidays)
• Kids under the age of two are always FREE

Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead Free Weekends & Special Events

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June 5-6: FREE Admission Weekend

June 24: June Bug Ball

July 4: 4th at the Farm

July 24: Georgia’s Chicken Run

August 7: Safety Day

August 7-8: FREE Admission Weekend

Sept. 18: Moo-vie Night

Oct. 1: Pumpkin Hollow

Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead Membership

If you plan to go several times in a season or you have multiple kids, getting a Friends of the Farmstead Membership could pay off. Individual and family memberships are available ranging from $15 to $50. All provide FREE admission for one year.

See membership details here.

Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead Location & Parking

The Deanna Rose Farmstead is located at 138th and Switzer in Overland Park, KS. Parking is FREE.

You will also find a public picnic area and playground near the parking lot. These are FREE and open to the public even if you do not go into the Farmstead.