Olathe Red, White & Blue

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Olathe Red White & Blue

Celebrate the Red, White & Blue in Olathe with a variety of Independence Day-themed activities throughout the holiday week!

Mahaffie Family Fun Nights - 1860s Fireworks

Thanks to support from the Mahaffie Foundation, this event is FREE to attend!

Stagecoach rides are $3/person, you must be in line by 8:30 p.m. to receive a ride. 

Parking is available at the Heritage Center and at the Olathe Community Center. The Knights of Columbus will be in the lots to direct traffic.

We're open from 6 to 10 p.m. The theme this week is 1860s Fireworks. *You must be on the grounds to be able to view the fireworks display.*

  • Olathe Civic Band performs at about 7:30 p.m. 
  • Patriotic music begins about 9:15 p.m. 
  • Fireworks begin about 9:30 p.m.
  • Picnics encouraged!
  • Pie, ice cream, root beer sales in the back yard of the farmhouse.
  • 1860s living history such as:
    • visiting the Mahaffie house,
    • Agricultural Heritage Livestock Barn
    • cookstove demonstrations
    • Making an 'S' Hook in the blacksmith shop, ages 8 & up, $4/hook

You are welcome to bring lawn chairs, blankets and a picnic. Please leave pets at home.

*Activities and schedule are subject to change.

*Purchase activity tickets in the Heritage Center using cash, check or credit card. Activity tickets are non-refundable but can be used for other Thursday night activities. Each activity ticket is $1. Cash is also accepted at activity stations requiring fees.

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