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RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES
Special Events & Programs
Wednesday Free Children’s Corner
Kids of all ages will have a great time enjoying live entertainment. When: First Wednesday of each month Sept. 6 – Janie Next Door
Oct. 4 – Stone Lion Puppet Theatre Nov. 1 – Dino O’Dell
Time: 10 a.m.
Where: Tomahawk Ridge Community Center
Fee: Free
Grandparents Day Concert
Children’s entertainment will help us celebrate Grandparent’s Day. When: Sunday, Sept. 10
Time: 4-6 p.m.
Where: Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
Fee: Included with admission
Wine Tasting on the Terrace
Local wine and delicious food makes a perfect pairing for a garden setting.
When: Thursday, Sept. 28
Time: 6-8 p.m.
Where: Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
Fee: $25/members, $35/nonmembers plus admission
Register: www.opabg.org
Holiday Lu minary Walk Enjoy a holiday tradition with the family by strolling through candlelit trails, viewing holiday lights and listening to seasonal performances. Stop at the train depot to visit with Santa Claus. Catch a horse-drawn wagon ride, bonfire and warm refreshments. When: Friday and Saturday, Nov. 24-25, Dec. 1-2 and 8-9
Times: 5-9 p.m., last entry at 8 p.m. Where: Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
Fee: $10/person; $9/person in advance at opabg.org, (kids 5 and under are free)
R.E.C. Book Club Meet new friends while discussing fiction books. When: First Thursday of the month Time: 7 p.m.
Where: Matt Ross Community Center
Pumpkin Hollow
All inclusive in the ticket price, children can hop aboard the Pumpkin Hollow Express–a barrel train, pulled by a John Deere tractor, get lost in the maze, climb a hay pyramid, slide down the giant hay slide and choose a pumpkin to take home. When: Sept. 29 through Oct. 31 Times: Monday-Friday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; weekend 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead
Fee: Regular Admission plus $8/person; $7/FOF members
(up to 7)
Night of the Living Farm
Experience the Farmstead after dark lit by lanterns if you dare. Enjoy traditional “spooktacular” fun such as scary and non-scary hayrides, scavenger hunt, food and games.
When: Friday and Saturday, Oct. 20-21 and 27-28
Time: 6-9 p.m.
Where: Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead
Fee: $10/person; $9/FOF members (up to 7); Group rates available
Botanical Brewfest
A selection of craft beers you won’t find elsewhere. All-inclusive ticket includes food, beer and entertainment. When: Saturday, Oct. 14
Time: 4-8 p.m.
Where: Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
Fee: $50/person, VIP $75/person
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