Olathe Kansas Entertainment & Events

Special Events

Civil War on the Border
1100 Kansas City Road • Olathe, KS 66051
Located at the Stagecoach Stop & Farm
913-782-6972
This two day weekend event features over 100 Civil War reenactors, territorial civilian reenactors, period sutlers, pioneer skill demonstrators, recreated battles with artillery, infantry. and mounted soldiers, an 1860s fashion show, and stagecoach rides.

Olathe Community Theatre Association
500 East Loula • Olathe, KS 66061
913-782-2990
This playhouse presents live theatre events from September to May. more...

Olathe Quilter's Guild Quilt Show
Located at the Cedar Creek Racquet Club
913-782-0956
This guild show lasts for two days and features over 200 quilts on display, live quilting demonstrations, quilting related items for sale, and a silent mini-quilt auction benefiting local charities. more...
Autumn Auction of Collectibles
Located at the Land Gym on MNU campus
913-791-3280
This four day autum event is an auction of over 1,500 items that include antiques, collectibles, Christmas merchandise, and quilts. A concessions area is also on site and visitors can shop at the gift shop for unique crafts, Christmas decorations, wreaths, and floral arrangements.

Wild West Show and Bullwhacker Days
1200 Kansas City Road • Olathe, KS 66061
Located at Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop & Farm
913-971-5111
This two day festive event highlights the cultural diversity of the historical Santa Fe Trail and the present region with features including Mexican and European music, dance, food, vendors, demonstrations, stagecoach and pony rides, piñata breaking, and a children's area. more...
Hidden Glen Arts Festival
Located next to Shadow Lake in Cedar Creek
913-961-ARTS
Enjoy two beautiful days of art, music, and food in a peaceful glen setting during this event that includes a regional juried art show, live entertainment, and a children's hands-on arts center. more...
Johnson County Old Settlers
Located in Downtown Olathe
913-782-0613
A tradition since 1898, this three day festival fills downtown Olathe with nationally recognized musical entertainment, carnival rides, arts and crafts, an antique show, and a parade. more...

Olathe Christmas Tour of Homes
Located in Downtown Olathe
913-764-2494
On this seasoal tour which takes place each December, the beautiful historic homes of Olathe, bedecked in their holiday finery, are opened to the public.