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.