Calendar of Events
Summer 2026
- First Day of the 2026 Season – March 1st
The first day of tours for the 2026 season. Open until November 15th. - Independence Day
The Fourth of July is always celebrated in Mansfield, Missouri. Parades have been a tradition here since the days of Horses pulling Decorated Wagons and Buggies. Today we all celebrate Independence Day in Mansfield with a Parade, Festival and Fireworks. - Rocky Ridge Adventure Pioneer Camp – July TBA Session 1, July TBA Session 2 (Ages 9-12)
The Laura Ingalls Wilder Home Association “Rocky Ridge Adventure Pioneer Camp” for the 2026 season! The camp will be for children ages (9-12). Camp will cost $TBA per child and will include a week of exciting adventures around Rocky Ridge Farm. Campers will enjoy many learning activities, bringing a hands-on perspective to the pioneer lifestyle. Email: liw.pioneercamp@gmail.com - Wilder Academy – July TBA (Ages 12-15) Email: liw.pioneercamp@gmail.com
- Traveling Panel Display
Laura Ingalls Wilder – The Journey of a Pioneer Family Traveling Panel Display.
Fall 2026
- Fundraising Dinner – Sept 25th at 6 pm
The 7th Annual “Wilder Dinner”
- Wilder Days – Sept 25th & 26th
Mansfield, Missouri, commemorates Laura Ingalls Wilder. Join us Sept 25 & 26 for our annual celebration commemorating Laura Ingalls Wilder, America’s favorite pioneer girl, and her cherished “Little House” books. Hear Pa’s fiddle, take a tour of the home and enjoy the grounds of Rocky Ridge Farm. We hope to see you here! Please come out and enjoy the festivities. Visit the Wilder Days website for more info.
- Laura Ingalls Wilder Children’s Literature Festival – November TBA
The 8th Annual, Laura Ingalls Wilder Children’s Literature Festival. For more information please visit www.liwclf.com
- Last Day of the 2026 Season – November 15th
The last day of tours for the 2026 season. Closed until March 1st.
Winter 2026
- Christmas at Laura’s – Saturday, December TBA (5-7 pm)
Christmas Tradition here on Rocky Ridge Farm. Holiday shopping in the Bookstore. (NOTE*) If the parade (4:30 pm) is canceled for bad weather, Laura’s Christmas will be canceled as well. Come celebrate Christmas with us in a most special way!