Fall Studio Classes at The Nelson for ages 3-15 every Saturday starting September 21st and runs through November 2nd. Groups include Start in Art (ages 3-5), Opposites Attract! (ages 6–7), Printmaking Adventures (ages 8–10), Manga, Comics, and Zines (ages 10-12), Maker Studio: Prints and Manga (ages 13–15). Check The Nelson website for times, tickets, and…
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…
Kansas City Kansas Community College Art Gallery presents “The Art of Storytelling” exhibition, featuring artist Bryce Holt. The exhibit will be open to the public October 1 through November 21 with a reception on October 11.
In the weeks ahead of the festival, The Nelson will install an altar display in Kirkwood Hall. The altar will feature traditional Día de los Muertos elements, including cartoneria style Calaca masks, flores de papel, and richly patterned sawdust rugs. Guests are invited to visit the altar and commemorate their loved ones who have passed…
Powell Gardens ushers in fall with Dark Forest, an immersive and multimedia walk-through experience in the woods. As the dark lush veils of nightfall sweep solemnly across an eerie Midwest sky, Dark Forest invites you to journey through a magical and mysterious wooded landscape where the channels of nature’s mortal realms are fiercely pierced by…
On the First Friday of every month, thousands of residents and visitors fill the Crossroads Arts District in Kansas City to enjoy what has become the City’s most dynamic and popular event: #firstfridayskc. The community comes alive as arts organizations, galleries, studios, and a wide variety of businesses in the district feature local, regional, national,…
The West Bottoms extends the monthly First Friday celebration through the end of the weekend, bringing food trucks, special happenings and more to the historic district. With the area boasting a staggering selection of shops to wander and a growing roster of entertainment options, you can spend your whole weekend there and still find more…
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…
Face Painting - 11:00am - 5:00pm Food, Art, Ofrendas, Car Show - 12:00pm - 9:00pm Live Entertainment - 2:00pm - 6:00pm VIP Lounge - 2:00pm – 8:00pm Walking Catrinas - 3:00pm - 6:00pm Parade - 6:00pm - 7:30pm All fun ends at 9:00pm Day of the Dead (Spanish: Día de Muertos) is a Mexican holiday…
A fall tradition for many Kansas City families is the Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebration—a commemoration of the rich and beautiful Mexican culture, including an innovative altar installation created in collaboration with local artists, Mattie Rhodes Center, and community and school groups. Leave a tribute to a loved one who has…
Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a Mexican holiday that honors the spirits of loved ones who have passed on. At this year’s festival, enjoy vibrant folkloric dance performances, live music, artist demonstrations, special menu items, and interactive artmaking.
Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a Mexican holiday that honors the spirits of loved ones who have passed on. At this year’s festival, enjoy vibrant folkloric dance performances, live music, artist demonstrations, special menu items, and interactive art making. Check website for list of performances and activities.
Step into a Winter Wonderland at Nutcracker Nights! Join for a festive evening of magic and merriment at Nutcracker Nights, a dazzling pop-up event that promises holiday cheer and unforgettable memories.
You’re Invited to Fall Fest! Join for the “Fall Fest” on November 9, 2024, from 11 am to 4 pm. The theme this year is “Thankful Hearts & Full Plates.” Come savor traditional Turkish Doner (Gyro), baklava, Turkish pizza, stuffed flatbread, cakes, and more! Explore the art of water marbling and browse unique customizable folded…
A unique two-day shopping event in North Kansas City combining local holiday shopping, children’s activities, and festive entertainment. Located inside the picturesque North Kansas City Parks and Recreation Facility. A small thoughtfully curated artisan holiday market filled with local fine art and maker goods. The perfect destination to pick up one-of-a-kind gifts for your loved…
A unique two-day shopping event in North Kansas City combining local holiday shopping, children’s activities, and festive entertainment. Located inside the picturesque North Kansas City Parks and Recreation Facility. A small thoughtfully curated artisan holiday market filled with local fine art and maker goods. The perfect destination to pick up one-of-a-kind gifts for your loved…
NOVEMBER 21-24, OVERLAND PARK CONVENTION CENTER, OVERLAND PARK, KS. Thursday November 21st and Friday November 22nd 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Saturday November 23rd 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Sunday November 24th 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The Overland Park Convention Center becomes a winter wonderland of merry shopping and gift-giving. Browse hundreds of vendors…
Shop holiday decor, sample local flavors, meet Santa, & give back! A festive night benefiting Children’s Mercy Hospital at Colonial Gardens.
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…
The Oddities & Curiosities Expo showcases hand selected vendors, dealers, artists and small businesses with all things weird. You'll find items such as: taxidermy, preserved specimens, original artwork, horror/halloween inspired pieces, antiques, handcrafted oddities, creepy clothing, odd jewelry, animal skulls/bones, funeral collectibles & much more. They truly have something weird for everyone at our shows.…
