Disney has curated special behind-the-scenes glimpses into the creation of the most popular characters, films, shows, and attractions – from Disneyland to Walt Disney World and beyond. The ten magnificent and imaginatively themed galleries, with moving stories, unique interactive installations, and exciting background information, will take visitors on a journey through 100 years of The…
America’s largest interactive comedy murder mystery dinner theatre show is now playing! Solve a hilarious mystery while you feast on a fantastic dinner. Just beware! The culprit is hiding in plain sight somewhere in the room, and you may find yourself as a Prime Suspect before you know it! Join us for an event that…
The Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium is bringing a unique experience to the Greater Kansas City area for the third year with a new theme, GloWild: Legends & Lore. The festival is along a one-mile route and takes about an hour and a half to walk through. This evening event will require a separate ticket…
Adult Studio Classes at The Nelson every Saturday. Topics included Reduction Prints, Figures from History, The Art of Gelli Plate Prints, Everyday Objects: Watercolor, Gallery Sketch Class, and Make Waves. Check The Nelson website for times, tickets, and more information.
Katsushika Hokusai (1760–1849) is one of the most famous Japanese artists in history, thanks largely to his instantly recognizable print known familiarly as The Great Wave. Hokusai: Waves of Inspiration features roughly 300 works of art, including works from the artist’s own expansive and versatile career as well as hundreds of objects by the generations…
The annual The Olde World Christmas display at Strawberry Hill Museum and Cultural Center will be available on weekends starting November 2 and running through the weekend of January 25th. The display created by volunteers changes every holiday season. The museum was originally a home, then an orphanage, and now a museum. The original living…
November 6 – December 30, 2024, check website for showtimes and tickets. The beloved 2003 Pixar movie Finding Nemo comes to life on stage, with new music by award-winning songwriting team Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez (Frozen). Marlin, an anxious and over-protective clownfish, lives in the Great Barrier Reef with his kid, Nemo, who longs…
Kansas City's original public, outdoor ice skating rink celebrates its 52nd season of great skating fun. Enjoy public ice skating seven days a week (see hours below; closed on Christmas Day) from Nov. 8, 2024, to March 9, 2025. Admission is $9 for Adults and Children 4 years and older. Children under age 4 are…
Join for the trivia event of every honorary Gilmore’s dreams. Compete in teams of 2-6 in six rounds of pub-style trivia concerning all things Gilmore. Prizes and ultimate glory are at stake. Your ticket includes 3 free tastes of wine. Runs through November 15th, 22nd, and 29th.
Sippin’ Santa is back! And the Hey! Hey! Club is transformed into a tropical holiday oasis. Enjoy signature tiki cocktails in this whimsical beach bar takeover. Reservations strongly encouraged.
Union Station expands and adds to its magical “Holiday Reflections” walk-thru holiday village. This spectacular themed experience fills Union Station’s massive Grand Plaza and features sky-reaching lights, dozens of decorated trees, forest friends and giant, floating mirrored ornaments PLUS a bigger-than-ever Rudy’s Wonderland where kids can ride the historic Jones Store Train (Mini Holiday Express…
KC Pumpkin Patch & KC Wine Co’s ROCKIN’ holiday light experience is back and better than ever! Join us for some “walkin’ in a winter wonderland” at the farm where you’ll take in the sights and sounds of the holidays this year. Festivities run select weekends during the season beginning at 5:30pm. We’ll have plenty of opportunities to capture…
Glide around our twisting ice skating trail, feel the rush of snow tubing on real snow and enjoy wandering with your friends and family through a festive holiday light path! Indulge in festive tunes at Bah Humbug's Sing-A-Long Piano Bar or enjoy a cup of cheer at the Tipsy Tree Lodge. Find the perfect gift…
Celebrate the season with Laser Holiday Magic. Union Station has gathered a selection of favorite holiday tunes and brought them to life with gorgeous laser choreography. Vibrant animations and gorgeous abstracts dance above your heads, as the music takes you away from the hustle and bustle. It might be cold outside, but it’s nice and…
Celebrate the season with Laser Holiday Magic. Union Station has gathered a selection of our favorite holiday tunes and brought them to life with gorgeous laser choreography. Vibrant animations and gorgeous abstracts dance above your heads, as the music takes you away from the hustle and bustle. It might be cold outside, but it’s nice…
Presented by BOK Financial, Union Station expands and adds to its magical “Holiday Reflections” walk-thru holiday village. This spectacular themed experience fills Union Station’s massive Grand Plaza and features sky-reaching lights, dozens of decorated trees, forest friends and more. Immerse yourself in the holiday spirit with brilliant sights and sounds as only Kansas City’s historic…
Join for cocktails in The Holiday Hideaway, a pop-up holiday bar at Chicken N Pickle! With lodge vibes, summit views, a cozy atmosphere, and outdoor fire pits, there’s no reason why you shouldn’t be sipping holiday cocktails with us all season long. This is a 21+ experience. Bring your friends, family, neighborhood group, book club…and…
Cozy up in festively decorated igloos for a magical winter escape, perfect fun with friends and family! Order drinks and enjoy holiday vibes this winter at Chicken N Pickle in our outdoor igloos. Both rooftop igloos are for guests 21+ and perfect for creating traditions and making memories with your friends and loved ones! Igloos…
Glide into unforgettable fun at Chicken N Pickle’s Ice Rink! The perfect spot for family adventure and cool winter vibes! Memories are made and magic comes to life on our rink with you skate beneath the twinkle lights! Skating Rinks are at various Chicken N Pickle locations. Check website for more details.
A Christmas Carol by Kansas City Repertory Theatre November 23rd through December 28th. Check website for times and tickets. For over 40 years, Kansas City’s beloved tradition has created holiday memories for families all around our community, with all the heart and spectacle you’ve come to love… start your family tradition this year and create…
Kick off your holiday season with a festive walk through the lights at the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens. Select nights November 25 - December 30 Luminary Walk: Nov 29, 30; Dec 6, 7, 13, 14 Adults-Only Candlelight Stroll (18+): Dec 5, 12, 19 Electric Glow: Nov 25, 26, 27; Dec 3, 4, 10,…
Enjoy a low-key version of the Luminary Walk where only the electric lights are on. No Santa, no candlelit woods, no musicians, no free cider, no trains running, and NO CROWDS. Capacity will be significantly limited on these nights, making them ideal for wandering through the lighted gardens and studying the intricate gnome and fairy…
Cirque du Soleil reimagines a Christmas Classic in ‘Twas The Night Before..., a family show perfect for the Holiday season! Shows run November 27th through December 1st. Check their website for tickets and times. ‘Twas the Night Before… is Cirque du Soleil first holiday show, based on the classic poem “A Visit from Saint Nicolas”…
Now in its 37th year, this magical winter wonderland features more than one million lights and 200 animated displays, all designed and built entirely in-house by our talented crews! Your drive to the Longview Lake Campground begins at the Frank White Jr., Softball Complex. Admission is free. This year's voluntary exit donations will benefit 35…
Experience the enchantment of the season at Holiday Lights on Farmstead Lane! Tune in to 90.5 Rose FM to hear your favorite holiday songs and movie music as you watch the spectacular show dance across the barn and front entranceway of Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead. Please turn off your vehicle’s lights while watching the show.…
Get ready for a new Christmas tradition at Crown Center in Kansas City, right outside of Hallmark’s headquarters, for the first-ever Hallmark Christmas Experience. A free, open-to-the-public, immersive experience with all the charm of a Hallmark movie town square. Elevate your experience with special ticketed events and activities—the exclusive way to get access to Hallmark…
A true holiday favorite, this adored comedy classic features renowned composer John Williams’ charming and delightful score performed live by the Kansas City Symphony. Macaulay Culkin stars as Kevin McCallister, an 8-year-old boy who is accidentally left behind when his family leaves for Christmas vacation, and who must defend his home against two bungling thieves.…
Rodney Perry at Funny Bone Comedy Club November 29th and November 30th. Check website for tickets. To call Rodney Perry a legend in comedy wouldn’t be far fetched, in fact it’s necessary. He’s appeared on stages around the world giving his own brand of comedy that many have emulated. Rodney has appeared in countless movies…
Bring the family for only $3.75/ticket and enjoy seasonal throw-backs on the Region's Biggest Screen. Buddy was a baby in an orphanage who stowed away in Santa’s sack and ended up at the North Pole. Later, as an adult human who happened to be raised by elves, Santa allows him to go to New York…
MAXINE’S CHRISTMAS CAROL is Kansas City’s delightfully grumpy take on the traditional tale and will play The City Stage November 29th through December 22nd, presented by Padgett Productions. Maxine, the popular greeting card curmudgeon is ready to turn Kansas City’s gleeful Christmas season upside down with singing, dancing and, of course, the famous ghosts from…
“One of the best Christmas stories ever – and certainly one of the funniest.” – The Seattle Times. Barbara Robinson’s play, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, based on her novel of the same name, is a widely beloved Christmas tale, warm and incredibly funny, full of characters both relatable and utterly unique. Prices: General Admission $12,…
Indulge in seasonal craft cocktails, festive drinks and small shareable bites that nod to holiday fan favorites surrounded by hand-crafted holiday gingerbread decor. Arrive photo-ready for Insta-worthy photo ops including a life-size gingerbread carousel. The Gingerbread will be open November 29-December 31, Thursdays through Sundays from 5 to 11 p.m. Reservations open Monday, November 11,…
Experience the magic at the Knights of Lights holiday festival produced by the Kansas City Renaissance Festival! A half a million lights will captivate and guide you as you walk through a renaissance wonderland including a lighted fairy house village, castle and pirate ship. Enjoy shopping, music, food trucks, entertainment and more. A few new…
The Overland Park Farmers’ Market is a vibrant public gathering place that builds community pride and spirit by bringing together shoppers of all ages and interests. For 40 years, vendors have been providing farm-to-table food at the Downtown Overland Park Farmers’ Market. Vendors offer shoppers a wide variety of products including fresh produce, local foods…
Join on Crown Center Square on the day after Thanksgiving to witness the illumination of one of the tallest Christmas trees in the nation! The 100-foot-tall Mayor's Christmas Tree is the centerpiece for an illuminating holiday celebration presented by Crown Center. Crown Center President Stacey Paine, welcomes Kansas City, Mo., Mayor Quinton Lucas and Hallmark…
Join The Bird Comedy Theater Players (KC’s Best Improv/Sketch Troupe) for an evening of comedy! Games. Scenes. Characters. All made up based on your suggestions. Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30pm.
Jeff Bergen is quickly becoming one of the most exciting and talked about Elvis Tribute Artists in the industry today. His star is rapidly rising on the "ETA" horizon, and the buzz is spreading to Elvis fans worldwide. He is considered by many in the industry to render one of the most vocally compelling representations…
Get ready to sing your heart out! Karaoke night at DoubleTap is every Friday night with DJ Mic KC! Date: Every FridayFrom 9 PM - 1 AMLocation: DoubleTap KC in the River Market Exclusive Ladies' Specials (8 PM - Close) Power Hour (11 PM - 12 AM)
Start your weekend off right with Margaritas and Karaoke! Sing your heart out starting at 9PM! Specials: $5 House Margs $15 Marg Flights $20 House Marg Pitchers $30 Una Vida Blanco Marg Pitchers
$2 drinks every Friday from 10pm-midnight at Kellys.
