What is Night of the Living Farm?
It’s our 30th year of Halloween fun at the Farmstead! Night of the Living Farm is a community favorite filled with festive activities and family-friendly fun.
Your ticket supports Friends of the Farmstead, our nonprofit group that helps fund new projects, programs, and improvements at Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead—keeping the magic alive for future generations.
When and where is the event?
Join us for Night of the Living Farm on Fridays and Saturdays, October 16–17 and 23–24, 2026, at Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead (13800 Switzer Rd, Overland Park, KS).
The event runs from 5:30–9:00 p.m. each evening. Guests are welcome to arrive any time during that window to enjoy the fun and festivities.
What activities are included in my ticket price?
From spooky thrills to not-so-scary chills, there’s something fun for everyone to enjoy! Click on the map to enlarge it and explore all the must-see attractions, restrooms, concessions, gift shops, and spooky encounters.
The following activities are all included in your ticket price and do not cost extra to participate in:
- Scary and non-scary hayrides
- Line Dancing
- Animal Encounters
- Spooky Experiments with Mad Science
- Night Sky Stargazing presented by the Astronomical Society (weather permitting)
- Flashlight Pumpkin Walk
- Professor Farquar & Polecat Annie
- Dancing with Princesses
- Scarecrow Maze
- Spooky Stories in the Schoolhouse
- StoneLion Puppet Theatre
- Marshmallow Roast (weather permitting)
Please note: The experience takes place outdoors after dark. For guest safety, all playground areas will remain closed during the event.
Can we wear costumes?
Absolutely! Costumes, face paint, and spooky accessories are highly encouraged, but not required if you’d rather come as you are. The event takes place outdoors after dark, so be sure to dress comfortably and prepare for cool evening temperatures.
Will there be candy or trick-or-treating?
No, this is not a trick-or-treat event, and no candy will be provided.
Will food and snacks be available?
Absolutely! You’ll find plenty of frightfully good eats throughout the Farmstead, available for additional purchase. Stop by the Ice Cream Parlor, Cowffee Café in the Dairy Barn, or the Farmhouse for kettle corn, hot dogs, nachos, and other spooky-night snacks.
Can I buy tickets at the door when I arrive?
Tickets are sold online only, so be sure to grab yours before heading to the Farmstead! If you need a last-minute option, QR code posters in the parking lot make it easy to buy tickets on your phone.
Please note: tickets are limited each night and the event sells out every year, so same-day availability cannot be guaranteed once we reach capacity.
What happens if it rains?
Night of the Living Farm is held weather permitting. Guest safety is our primary concern. When severe weather conditions exist, we may choose to delay or cancel the event. If the weather looks questionable, please check the header of our main event page for the most up-to-date status alert.
In the event that Night of the Living Farm is delayed or canceled due to severe or hazardous weather conditions, announcements will be made onsite by event staff and volunteers and on the main event webpage. Ticket holders will be informed via email with further instructions. (Be sure to check your junk, spam, and promotions folders!) Guests may be asked to evacuate the event and take shelter in their vehicles onsite.
Additional information will be provided to ticket holders as necessary. Tickets are non-refundable even in the event of weather cancellations.
Please review our full Event Policies here.
Details
Night of the Living Farm
Fridays and Saturdays, October 16-17 & 23-24 | 5:30-9:00pm
Non-Members $15 | FOF Members $14 | Children 2 and Under are FREE
Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead
13800 Switzer Rd, Overland Park, KS 66221
