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SPECIAL EVENTS AND PROGRAMMING

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Yoga on the Farm

Dates - Summer Session: Saturdays,

June 7 - July 26 (8 Weeks)

Dates - Fall Session: Saturdays, August 30 - October 4 (6 Weeks)

Time: 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Price: $40 summer session, $30 fall session - Registration is open April 21 - June 6/August 29 & Preregistration is required

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Stretch, breath, and relax with a series of morning yoga classes held outdoors at the beautiful and historic Atkins-Johnson Farm and Museum. Classes are moved indoors to the Gladstone Community Center for rain.

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Register at the front desk of the Gladstone Community Center, online, or by phone at (816)423-4200.

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Pickin' on the Front Porch

Date: Saturday, September 6, 2025

Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Price: Free Admission

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Jam out to the Knobtown Skiffle Band at the annual Pickin' on the Front Porch concert. Enjoy their music - which is a blend of old-time blues, jazz, and ragtime - with your friends and family. This event welcomes all ages.

 

Listeners are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or picnic blanket to sit on.

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Big Shoal Country Fair

Date: Saturday, September 27, 2025

Time: 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Price: Free Admission, $10 for

Kids Zone Wristband

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The old-fashioned community fair features live bluegrass music from HABOT, extended hours for the Gladstone Farmer's Market, a vendor fair including a wide variety of crafters, the Big Shoal Farm pumpkin patch, and Kids Zone featuring carnival games, a high striker, a bounce house, and much more! Hosted by the Friends of the Atkins-Johnson Farm and Museum.
 

Parking is available at 4109 NE Pleasant Valley Rd & 4125 NE 64th St.

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Candlelight Big Shoal
Cemetery Tours

Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025

Time: 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. & 8:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.

Price: $15 per person, pre-registration required

Registration is open September 8 - October 12

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Pick up your lantern and head over to the Big Shoal Cemetery as we learn about Clay County's past! Explores the history of the 195-plus-year-old Big Shoal Cemetery and meet the people buried there including Clay County's earliest settlers, veterans, and colorful characters. This event is not spooky but just plain fun. This is an outdoor walking tour so please wear comfortable shoes and bring a jacket.

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Register at the front desk of the Gladstone Community Center, online, or by phone at (816)423-4200.

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Photos & Cookies with Santa
& Mrs. Claus

Date: Saturday, December 6,

2025

Time: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Price: $10 per digital photo, additional charges apply for physical copies

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Get your annual photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus! at the Atkins-Johnson Farm and Museum in a historic farmhouse decorated for this occasion. Enjoy cookies and cider, the Holiday Toys exhibit, and visit with the Midcontinent's Children's Librarians while you wait. 

 

Hosted by the Friends of the Atkins-Johnson Farm and Museum, and with special thanks to the Midcontietent Public Library and Knights of Columbus.

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Holiday Nights

Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025

Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Price: Free Admission

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Experience the magic of the holidays at the historic Atkins-Johnson Farm and Museum. A free night of holiday cheer for the entire family, this event includes live holiday music, holiday crafts for adults and kids alike, a vintage toy display, and a selfie station - all in a traditionally decorated farmhouse. Enjoy the crisp night air as you stroll down the holiday luminary trail. Children will enjoy the writing station with letters to Santa, vintage Christmas cards, and a special guest appearance from Santa himself!

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2025 Special Event Calendar

Walk N' Wag
Saturday, April 19, 2025
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
$25 - $35, Registration Required
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Civil War Muster
Saturday, April 26, 2025
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Free Admission
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Cornsense
Saturday, May 3, 2025
10:00 a.m.
Free Admission
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Afternoon Tea
Saturday, May 10, 2025
2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
$25 per person
Register March 31 - May 4
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Movie Night: Annie
Thursday, May 29, 2025
8:00 p.m.
Free Admission
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Storytime at the Farm with Midcontinent Public Library
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
10:00 a.m.
Free Admission
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Yoga on the Farm:
Summer Session

Saturdays, June 7 - July 26 (8 Weeks)
8:00 a.m.
$40 per person
Register April 21 - June 6
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Big Shoal Vintage Auto Show
Saturday, June 14, 2025
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Free Admission
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Mad Science: Take Root and Sprout
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
$35 per person
Register April 28 - June 13
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Children's Garden Day
Saturday, July 12, 2025
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Free Admission
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Mad Science: Nature
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
$35 per child
Register April 28 - July 11
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Storytime at the Farm with Midcontinent Public Library
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
10:00 a.m.
Free Admission
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Big Shoal Farm Sunflower Field Festival
Saturday, August 16, 2025
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Free Admission
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Atkins-Johnson Sunflower Run/Walk 5K
Saturday, August 23, 2025
8:00 a.m.
$35 pre-registration, $40 day of registration, 12 & under free
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Yoga on the Farm:
Fall Session

Saturdays, August 30 - October 4 (6 Weeks)
8:00 a.m.
$30 per person
Register April 21 - August 29

Pickin' on the Front Porch

Saturday, September 6, 2025
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Free Admission


Big Shoal Farm Pumpkin Field Festival - CANCELLED 2025
Saturday, September 20, 2025
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Free Admission

Big Shoal Country Fair

Saturday, September 27, 2025
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Free Admission

Candlelight Big Shoal Cemetery Tour

Saturday, October 18, 2025
7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
8:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
$15 per person, Preregistration is Required

Photos & Cookies with Santa & Mrs. Claus

Saturday, December 6, 2025
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
$10 per digital copy, additional charge for physical photos


Holiday Nights
Saturday, December 6, 2025

7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m
Free Admission

© 2021 by City of Gladstone

Atkins-Johnson Farm & Museum

 

4109 NE Pleasant Valley Rd

Gladstone, MO 64119

Museum Ph: (816) 453-3276

Office Ph: (816) 423-4107 

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Gladstone Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts

 

6901 N Holmes Street

Gladstone, MO 64118

Ph: (816) 423-4200

 

 

City of Gladstone

 

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7010 N Holmes Street

Gladstone, MO 64118

Ph: (816) 436-2200

Fax: (816) 436-2228

 

 

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