Atkins-Johnson
Farm and Museum
SPECIAL EVENTS AND PROGRAMMING
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.
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.
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.
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.
Photos & Cookies with Santa
& Mrs. Claus
Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Price: $15 digital photo
Pre-registration is a must for this event.
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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. Write letters to Santa and enjoy the Holiday Toys exhibit, while you wait to visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Don't forget to enjoy a cookie once you've taken your photo.
Hosted by the Friends of the Atkins-Johnson Farm and Museum, and with special thanks to the Knights of Columbus.
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 by the Dicken's Caroler's, holiday crafts for adults and kids alike, a vintage toy display - all in a traditionally decorated farmhouse. Enjoy the crisp night air as you stroll down the holiday luminary trail or enjoy the chestnuts being roasted over an open fire. 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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Due to limited parking during Holiday Nights, participants will need to park at Newcomer's White Chapel Funeral Home, located at 6600 NE Antioch Road and will be shuttled the short distance to the farmhouse.