Lesley is great with horses, knowledgeable ando caring. she also usually has fun activities for the…read morekids. I've been riding with her ( three horses):for over twenty years! Shesca patient teacher, cares about your horse, and is a lot of fun!

I have been riding at Janssen for a little over 2 years now and love it! The atmosphere is very…read morefamily-oriented, and the owner/trainer, Lesley, cares about all her students, clients and their horses. She has helped riding become fun again for me, as well as found me an excellent horse to call my own! Not only does she have a lot of outdoor space, the indoor arena is an absolute must have for any barn I ride at!! Janssen's is well maintained and insulated, and allows you to ride in even some of the worst winter weather. The footing is excellent as well. A little of my background: I've been riding on-and-off again for 25 years. I've owned several horses and been at a variety of barns. Janssen is definitely one of the top places I've been.

I have boarded my horses here for almost three years. The knowledge that I have gotten from this…read morestable is invaluable! I learn something new about horse care almost every time I visit my horses. Not only do my horses get top notch care, but I also don't have to haul my horses anywhere unless I want to because most local farriers and vets will travel to the facility. The camaraderie that I experience with the other horse owner's is great! The indoor arena and viewing rooms are added bonuses. The pricing is very reasonable and includes parking for my horse trailer.

My horse gets excellent care at Kill Creek Arena. The owners live on site so I know that things…read moreare taken care of. Very close to Kill Creek Park, large indoor arena and full sized outdoor arena. Trailer parking, nice tack room, heated viewing room with indoor plumbing. No drama facility

Kill Creek Arena & Stable is a great place to board. They check on my horses and care about them as…read moreif they were their own. The owners make me feel like family. They recently did some major renovations on the paddocks and I am thrilled with the work. They have an indoor and an outdoor arena. The indoor one is not heated but, it is still a great place to work with your horse, especially in the winter! My horses is stall boarded and they cleaned her enclosure once a day, plus they feed twice a day, and they give her arthritis medicine to her. They have open houses where you can meet the other borders twice a year. Recently, I attended a tax sale that they were putting on. I have also attended a two day class there. Don is very knowledgeable about Horse care and does not hesitate to answer questions. He also does training and you can use your own horse or one of the barn horses. These prices are extremely reasonable. I would definitely recommend this barn.

We just moved to this area and were looking for a pumpkin patch. They are 100% cashless! Here is…read moreour review: Good *Offers activities for all ages. Little guys to teens and even adults * some activities for older kids do require an additional cost ($24.95 for everything 1x) * if on a budget not necessary to buy the xtras.. mine would have been okay without * plenty to do *lots of pumpkins *lots of photo ops *plenty of bathroom areas *pumpkins were cost effective $3-10 Improvements *cost of pumpkins separate from admission *NO ACTUAL PUMPKIN PATCH...if you are looking at picking your pumpkin pumpkin off the vine, THIS is NOT the place *food and drink costs are pricy. A bottle of water is $3 *overall doing all the things... 4tickets with add ons, 4 large pumpkins, 4 sparkling ciders (non alcoholic), 3 gourds, 3 pie pumpkins cost just under $200..

So frustrated with the website and listing of hours. Whoever is doing the FB Posting is really…read moregetting the event publicized. The only problem, there was no emphasis on the Unicorn and Dinosaur event being WEEKENDS ONLY! I reviewed the website (inadvertently) going between the Pumpkin Patch site and the vineyard site until my eyes darn near crossed to ensure it would be a good ideal for my autistic niece. I saw the dates and hours, nothing that said "WEEKENDS ONLY." Imagine the hurt my niece felt after driving 45 minutes to a closed park, thinking I picked a low traffic day. I can't take her on a different day because she was visiting from California. I paid $64 online for tickets. The website didn't have a phone number listed to call for help. I could only email and it's going on 48 hours. I'm hoping they are going to respond soon. I've been to the venue in the past for the adult Easter egg hunt and was looking forward to a fun afternoon. I very much encourage you guys to revamp your website so it's more user-friendly, intuitive and gives information in a way that can be easily reviewed. Had I saw "WEEKENDS ONLY" listed I wouldn't have booked it OR if the ticket sales specified a date to purchase tickets for, limiting options for only days that are available, I wouldn't have purchased. Invest in a UX team member to rework your website, and list a phone number on your site.

I would think twice before boarding your horse here! The owner and her daughter are very…read morecontrolling of you and your horse and very condescending! They proclaim to have grass in the turnouts and in the 5 months I was there witnessed many times horses in the dry lots with NO Grass, NO water, NO Hay for 6-8hrs./day! In 90 degree weather too! Also you only have one option for Grain and Hay and are not allowed to bring or supply your own! Also when my horse was stalled could only have one bag shavings every 2-3 days which in my opinion is not enough for a stalled horse! And wasn't allowed to supply more shavings for my horse. Your not allowed to move any of your tack, supps, or anything in or around your horse's stall or you'll be yelled at or threatened! You get a very tiny space in the tack room and the stalls are tiny with just one tiny window for your horse to look out. You can't make any suggestions or change anything. Your always wrong and they are always right! If you need anything extra for your horse you will be charged out the ASS! So glad chose to leave!

Nice facilities, great people and Kim, the owner is very accommodating. We were temporary boarders…read morewhile we moved/built a new barn. As those things often go the project went way over our original timeline. Kim was always happy to let us stay longer - never hesitating to help in anyway she could. Great folks.

Jack's Hollow is a charitable haunted drive-thru for a local organization who provide Christmas…read moregift for kids who would otherwise not have a gift. As there is no fee to enter they asked that you bring unwrap toys for boys and girls. After you have driven thru the path you can park and go thru the barn that had ghost, ghouls and scary monsters . You must make a reservation and come at the time slot/date you selected. Our time slot was 9:30 and it was very busy

We absolutely love going to Jack's Hollow every year! It's a true gem for the KC Horror community…read more There is a suggested donation of an unopened/unused and unwrapped toy that will later be wrapped and given to children in need during the holiday season (if you can't find a toy, they accept Venmo donations!). The event itself is multi-layered. You first turn your radio to their personal station and drive through some haunted woods filled with animatronics, carved pumpkins, and some living(?) characters, too. It's kind of like holiday lights, but spooky! After you park, you can walk through the outdoor decor. There is PLENTY of neat things to look at, especially their huge, handmade animatronics. You can purchase apple cider slushies and popcorn if you're hungry, and there is a port-o-potty if you're worried about peeing your pants Finally, you can go inside to walk through a life-sized replica of the Evil Dead house, you can curl up on a couch and watch the Halloween Tree or go inside and watch a grown up spooky movie. There are other scenes to walk through, too. This is fun for all ages, the people that run the event are so sweet. They make and keep up the scenes and do so out of the kindness of their hearts. So, if you want a fun place to explore without getting too scared, or you want to see some fantastic craftsmanship, I recommend going to Jack's Hollow asap. You can sign up for a visit on their webpage!

I was visiting town to see a friend at the Renaissance Fair a few months back, and happened to find…read morethis museum while doing a quick search before I left. Although my experience with the Deaf is relatively limited, I've had an interest in ASL since I was young so I was very excited to come and visit! I walked in and went directly to the gift shop, thinking I should wait for someone to lead me into the museum. I found several things that I wanted to buy after I viewed the museum itself, including ILY keychains and more! The museum itself does have a lot to read, but it was very interesting to learn more about the Deaf and their culture. They also have a quiz you can take at the end of the museum. You get the answers from the exhibits, although it seems that I did miss a few! To reiterate though, there is a lot of reading and I probably got through half (maybe less) of the museum before I started cherry-picking what to read and look at. In that regard, it might be best to come back several times, if you can, and take it in little by little! I also got a chance to practice my sign language skills, which I hardly ever do, so I was barely conversational. That could be partly attributed to being nervous though, since it is a foreign language to me. Nonetheless, if you get the chance to sign/speak with the volunteers (emplyees?) there, do it! They were both very fun to converse with.

This is a must visit! The only complaint I have is that I did not schedule more time in my day to…read morebe here. My visit was for a class project. I am truly thankful for this project as I found the museum absolutely fascinating and very informative. You learn about how innovations limit barriers for deaf individuals. You will learn about the history of deaf schools. The discrimination and attempts to force deaf individuals to adapt to the hearing world are heart breaking. The room set up to show how a deaf person lives is fascinating. The staff is great. Knowing a bit of sign language helped me to be able to communicate with the deaf staff, but where we found barriers in communicating they were very friendly and accommodating and we easily overcame those communication obstacles. Take some time to visit this hidden gem in Olathe. It is free to visit, but throw some money in the donation box. The knowledge you will gain is worth it!!!

Always look forward to Heart of America Shakespeare Festival! This years production of The Temptest…read morewas fairly entertaining, and had an awesome set/costume design. It's nice to get outside, pack a picnic, and enjoy free entertainment in KC. (They typically accept donations at the entrance, which helps to fund each festival). There's also some food & drink available for purchase, if you don't feel like packing a cooler/basket.

How have I lived in Kansas City for the past 3 years and am just not finding out about this gem!?!…read moreTruly a great experience from start to finish and it's free!! My recommendation is to bring a chair and some snacks. Maybe a blanket as well as things tend to get cooler in the evenings. You can also buy popcorn, etc. and wine from food trucks. There was a parody done by students which helped me understand and follow the plot of the actual performance. Then there was a lecture done by a retired college professor who explained the history behind the show. This was hard to find as it was outside what I would call the fair grounds, so I missed the beginning. Then the show, oh my gosh was such high quality. Great acting, costumes, set and even live music. I want my friend from Chicago who is a big Shakespeare fan to come to Kansas City to enjoy this one day. It's worth the trip. Can't wait for next year!