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SPECIAL EVENTS AND PROGRAMMING

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Photos & Cookies with Santa
& Mrs. Claus

Date: Saturday, December 5

Time: 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Price: $15 digital photo, pre-registration is required.

Registration is open October 30 - December 5

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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.

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Holiday Nights

Date: Saturday, December 5

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

Price: Free

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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 Dickens Carolers, 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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2026 Special Event Calendar

Cornsense

May 2 

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Afternoon Tea
May 9

 

Storytime on the Farm

June 3

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Big Shoal Vintage Auto Show

June 13

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Children's Garden Day

July 11
 

Mad Science: Birds and Beasts Day Camp

July 16

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Storytime on the Farm

July 29

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Sunflower Field Festival

August 15

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Yoga on the Farm (Fall)

August 29 - October 3


Pickin' on the Front Porch

September 5
 

Big Shoal Country Fair

September 26

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Candlelight Big Shoal Cemetery Tours

October 17

Photos and Cookies with Santa and Mrs. Claus & Holiday Nights

December 5

Atkins-Johnson Farm & Museum

 

4109 NE Pleasant Valley Rd

Gladstone, MO 64119

Museum Ph: (816) 453-3276

Office Ph: (816) 423-4107 ​

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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