Family Fun Near Leavenworth, KS: Why Roars & Rainbows Should Be on Your Summer List
If you've been cycling through the same summer options — the local park, the pool, another afternoon stuck inside — it might be time to mix things up. For families in and around Leavenworth, Roars & Rainbows at KC Pumpkin Patch is the kind of outing you didn't know you were missing. Think 20+ life-size dinosaurs, 20+ magical unicorns, and a working farm with 60+ hands-on activities included with admission. It's two worlds colliding in the best possible way.
Two Worlds, One Epic Summer Day
Roars & Rainbows is KC Pumpkin Patch's signature summer event — and it's unlike anything else within driving distance. Dinosaurs and unicorns take over the farm for three June weekends, creating an immersive experience that works for kids of every age. Your youngest will be wide-eyed next to a larger-than-life T-Rex. Your older kids will be running ahead to the next exhibit before you've had a chance to grab the photo.
From the moment you walk through the gate, there's something to see, touch, explore, and do.
What's Included with Your Admission
One ticket covers a full day of adventure:
20+ larger-than-life dinosaurs — massive, and the reactions from kids are priceless
20+ magical unicorns that bring a completely different kind of wonder
Interactive exhibits and live encounters that keep kids engaged all day
Fun photo ops at every turn
60+ farm adventures included — plenty to fill the day long after you've seen the dinos and unicorns
Want to level things up? The Plus Pass upgrade adds a dino or unicorn ride, a paintball experience, and fossil mining. You can also add on a Highland Cow Cuddling session (advance reservation required).
Planning Your Trip from Leavenworth
Event dates: June 13 & 14, June 20 & 21, and June 27 & 28
Hours: 10am to 5pm — plenty of time to see it all without feeling rushed.
A few things to know before you go:
Buy tickets in advance. Pre-sale tickets are $19.95 vs. $24.95 at the gate — and weekends fill up fast.
Outside food and beverages aren't permitted, but food and snacks are available for purchase on-site.
Grandparents get in free on June 13 & 14 with a paid child — a great excuse for a multi-generational day out.
Dads get in free on June 20 & 21 with a paid child — perfect for Father's Day weekend.
Make It Your June Weekend Plan
Roars & Rainbows only runs six days this summer, so the window is short. Grab your pre-sale tickets now, lock in your date, and give your family a summer Saturday they'll be talking about long after school starts back up.
