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.
Big Shoal Vintage Auto Show
Date: Saturday, June 14, 2025
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Price: Free Admission
Cars Pay $10 to Preregister & $15 for Day of Registration in the show
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View an array of pre-1980 automobiles on the lawn of the beautiful and historic Atkins-Johnson Farm and Museum. Enter as a judge to help your favorite cars win or simply stroll through if there are too many favorites to choose! The museum will be open for tours and featuring the special exhibit Sounds of the Nation: An American Music History and a food truck will be onsite, so you can plan a full day of family-filled fun for your Father's Day weekend. Hosted by the Friends of the Atkins-Johnson Farm and Museum.
Mad Science at the Farm
Date - Take Root & Sprout: Wednesday,
June 18, 2025
Date - Nature: Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Ages: Children ages 6 - 12
Price: $35 per child & per class, Registration is open April 28 - June 13/July 11 & Preregistration is required
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Mad Science: Take Root & Sprout - Children will learn about parts of the plant, photosynthesis and the ones that thrive at the Farmstead. Each camper will place their very own plant in the special garden provided. A similar plant will be sent home so they can compare their plants throughout the summer.
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Mad Science: Nature - Discover the world outdoors by using microscopes to investigate plants, animals and insects and play the role of a naturalist to track animals in the wild.
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Register at the front desk of the Gladstone Community Center, online, or by phone at (816)423-4200. Participants are encouraged to sign up as soon as possible, as there is a limited number of spots available.
Children's Garden Day
Date: Saturday, July 12, 2025
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Price: Free Admission
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The Atkins-Johnson Farm and Museum is proud to offer annual Children's Garden Day program in partnership with the Master Gardeners of Greater Kansas City. Visit the farm's heirloom vegetable and herb garden where families will learn about gardening and the importance of growing your own food. Garden tours will be available for visitors led by experienced master gardeners, in addition to kids crafts.
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Storytime at the Farm
Date: Wednesdays, July 20
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Price: Free Admission
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Join the Mid-Contienent Public Library story tellers for a special version of Storytime at the Park. This program is geared for children aged 6m - 5 with a caregiver, but all ages are welcome. Storytime will begin at 10:00 a.m. and includes singalongs and a featured farm-themed story.
Parking is available at 4109 NE Pleasant Valley RD, Gladstone, MO 64119.
Big Shoal Farm's Sunflower
Field Festival
Date: Saturday, August 16, 2025
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Price: Free Admission
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Come to the Big Shoal Farm Sunflower Field Festival for a day of family fun! You can pick your own sunflowers, enjoy art activities and games for your kids, and browse an Art Fair featuring local makers. Food and beverages available from ______. Hosted by the Friends of the Atkins-Johnson Farm and Museum.
Parking is available at 4109 NE Pleasant Valley Rd & 4125 NE 64th St.
Atkins-Johnson Sunflower
Run/Walk 5K
Date: Saturday, August 23, 2025
Time: 7:00 a.m. 7:30 a.m. packet
pick up, race begins at 8:00 a.m.
Price: Participant Cost Coming Soon, Kids 12 & Under Race Free
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Join us for the annual Atkins-Johnson Sunflower 5K Run/Walk benefiting the Friends of the Atkins-Johnson Farm and Museum and the NKC Schools Education Foundation. Runners will enjoy a beautiful route along the farm property, White Chapel Cemetery, and the Big Shoal Farm sunflower field while walkers take a shorter route on the walking path. Enjoy a beautiful run supporting TWO great causes!
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Parking is available at the ​4109 NE Pleasant Valley Rd until 7:30 a.m. when the streets are closed.
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 Farm's Pumpkin
Field Festival
Date: Saturday, September 20,
2025
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Price: Free Admission
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Come to the Big Shoal Farm Pumpkin Field Festival for a day of family fun! Pick your own pumpkin from the patch, enjoy art activities and games for your kids, browse an Art Fair featuring local vendors, play outdoor games, and enjoy the photo ops. Food and beverages will be available from ______. Hosted by the Atkins-Johnson Farm and Museum.
Parking is available at 4109 NE Pleasant Valley Rd & 4125 NE 64th St.