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The Olde World Christmas display at Strawberry Hill Museum and Cultural Center
Strawberry Hill Museum and Cultural Center 720 N. 4th St., Kansas CityHoliday Hideaway at Chicken N Pickle
Chicken N Pickle - Kansas City 1761 Burlington St, North Kansas CityIce Skating Rink at Chicken N Pickle
Chicken N Pickle - Overland Park 5901 W 135th St., Overland ParkLuminary Walk at the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens 8909 W 179th St, Overland ParkElectric Glow at Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens 8909 W 179th St, Overland ParkThe Gingerbread: A Holiday Pop-Up Bar at T-Mobile Center
T-Mobile Center 1407 Grand Blvd, Kansas CityKnights of Lights by the Kansas City Renaissance Festival
Renaissance Festival 633 N 130th St, Bonner SpringsThe Dinner Detective Comedy Mystery Dinner Show
Crowne Plaza Kansas City Downtown 1301 Wyandotte St, Kansas CityMonday Trivia Night at Chicken N Pickle
Chicken N Pickle - Kansas City 1761 Burlington St, North Kansas CityHokusai: Waves of Inspiration at The Nelson Art Museum
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art 4525 Oak Street, Kansas CityThe Olde World Christmas display at Strawberry Hill Museum and Cultural Center
Strawberry Hill Museum and Cultural Center 720 N. 4th St., Kansas CityHoliday Hideaway at Chicken N Pickle
Chicken N Pickle - Kansas City 1761 Burlington St, North Kansas CityIce Skating Rink at Chicken N Pickle
Chicken N Pickle - Overland Park 5901 W 135th St., Overland ParkThe Gingerbread: A Holiday Pop-Up Bar at T-Mobile Center
T-Mobile Center 1407 Grand Blvd, Kansas CityKnights of Lights by the Kansas City Renaissance Festival
Renaissance Festival 633 N 130th St, Bonner SpringsThe Dinner Detective Comedy Mystery Dinner Show
Crowne Plaza Kansas City Downtown 1301 Wyandotte St, Kansas CityFire & Ice New Year’s Eve Masquerade at J. Rieger & Co.
J. Rieger & Co. Distillery 2700 Guinotte Ave, Kansas CityNew Year’s Eve Live! with James Kennedy at Power & Light
Power and Light District 13 Grand Blvd, Kansas CityHokusai: Waves of Inspiration at The Nelson Art Museum
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art 4525 Oak Street, Kansas CityThe Olde World Christmas display at Strawberry Hill Museum and Cultural Center
Strawberry Hill Museum and Cultural Center 720 N. 4th St., Kansas CityFire & Ice New Year’s Eve Masquerade at J. Rieger & Co.
J. Rieger & Co. Distillery 2700 Guinotte Ave, Kansas CityHokusai: Waves of Inspiration at The Nelson Art Museum
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art 4525 Oak Street, Kansas CityThe Olde World Christmas display at Strawberry Hill Museum and Cultural Center
Strawberry Hill Museum and Cultural Center 720 N. 4th St., Kansas CityHokusai: Waves of Inspiration at The Nelson Art Museum
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art 4525 Oak Street, Kansas CityThe Olde World Christmas display at Strawberry Hill Museum and Cultural Center
Strawberry Hill Museum and Cultural Center 720 N. 4th St., Kansas CityHokusai: Waves of Inspiration at The Nelson Art Museum
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art 4525 Oak Street, Kansas CityThe Olde World Christmas display at Strawberry Hill Museum and Cultural Center
Strawberry Hill Museum and Cultural Center 720 N. 4th St., Kansas CityHokusai: Waves of Inspiration at The Nelson Art Museum
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art 4525 Oak Street, Kansas CityThe Olde World Christmas display at Strawberry Hill Museum and Cultural Center
Strawberry Hill Museum and Cultural Center 720 N. 4th St., Kansas CityWeek of Events
Hokusai: Waves of Inspiration at The Nelson Art Museum
Hokusai: Waves of Inspiration at The Nelson Art Museum
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 Olde World Christmas display at Strawberry Hill Museum and Cultural Center
The Olde World Christmas display at Strawberry Hill Museum and Cultural Center
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…
Finding Nemo TYA The Coterie Theatre
Finding Nemo TYA The Coterie Theatre
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…
Crown Center Ice Terrace season
Crown Center Ice Terrace season
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…
Union Station’s Holiday Reflections
Union Station’s Holiday Reflections
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…
Jingle!
Jingle!
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…
Laser Holiday Magic at Union Station
Laser Holiday Magic at Union Station
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…
Holiday Reflections at Union Station
Holiday Reflections at Union Station
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…
Holiday Hideaway at Chicken N Pickle
Holiday Hideaway at Chicken N Pickle
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…
Igloos at Chicken N Pickle
Igloos at Chicken N Pickle
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…
Ice Skating Rink at Chicken N Pickle
Ice Skating Rink at Chicken N Pickle
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.
Luminary Walk at the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
Luminary Walk at the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
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,…
Electric Glow at Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
Electric Glow at Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
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…
Holiday Lights on Farmstead Lane
Holiday Lights on Farmstead Lane
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.…
The Gingerbread: A Holiday Pop-Up Bar at T-Mobile Center
The Gingerbread: A Holiday Pop-Up Bar at T-Mobile Center
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,…
Knights of Lights by the Kansas City Renaissance Festival
Knights of Lights by the Kansas City Renaissance Festival
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 Dinner Detective Comedy Mystery Dinner Show
The Dinner Detective Comedy Mystery Dinner Show
America’s largest interactive comedy murder 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 for an event that is very…
Stars of Faith at Union Station
Stars of Faith at Union Station
In addition to normal winter seasonal star tour stops such as constellations, planets, and deep-space objects, this holiday season Union Station's planetarium educators will also share with you the many ways in which faith connects with the night sky. Learn about the significance of astronomical bodies mentioned in the Quran, explore the lunar mechanics of…
New Year’s Eve at Kellys
New Year’s Eve at Kellys
Kelly's celebrates NYE twice around here! First, at 6pm (midnight in Ireland) and again at midnight on NYE. Both include champagne and a DJ! For the 6pm New Year’s there is no cover charge. Cover charge in the evening begins at 9pm and is $10. Come ring in 2025 with Kellys!
Fire & Ice New Year’s Eve Masquerade at J. Rieger & Co.
Fire & Ice New Year’s Eve Masquerade at J. Rieger & Co.
Ring in the new year at Kansas City's hottest event of the season! The Fire & Ice New Year's Eve Masquerade will transform J. Rieger & Co. into a magical night of entertainment, indulgence, and celebration. With live performances, luxurious food and drink offerings, and dazzling entertainment, this event promises an unforgettable start to 2025.
Monday Trivia Night at Chicken N Pickle
Monday Trivia Night at Chicken N Pickle
Show off your knowledge at Chicken N Pickle every Monday night for Trivia Night! Starting at 7pm!
Xtreme Music Bingo at John’s Big Deck
Xtreme Music Bingo at John’s Big Deck
Get the party started on Monday nights with DJ Pure and play some music bingo. Compete against your friends in a three round competition testing your music knowledge! Gift cards will be given out to the winners of each round. Listen, eat, drink, play and WIN! Afterwards, enjoy the afterparty with DJ Pure!
Noon Year’s Eve in Science City
Noon Year’s Eve in Science City
Noon Year's Eve in Science City Sunday, December 31 from 12 pm - 6:30 pm. (Full Schedule Coming Soon) Science City’s 100,000 square feet of themed spaces packed with more than 300 interactive exhibits will also be open the entire time for you to roam and explore!
Long-Form Improv at The Bird Theater
Long-Form Improv at The Bird Theater
In this perpetually running class, students will learn how to live in the moment, and build together towards a common goal! Whether this is your first improv class, or you’re looking to shake off some rust, this class will teach and reinforce the fundamentals that will be with your comedy every step of the way,…
New Year’s Eve Live! with James Kennedy at Power & Light
New Year’s Eve Live! with James Kennedy at Power & Light
NYE Live! is the BIGGEST and BEST New Year's Eve party in Kansas City! Ring in 2025 with Vanderpump Rules star, DJ James Kennedy at NYE Live! Get exclusive access to up to 11 venues, all-inclusive food and drink packages, multiple DJs, party favors, confetti cannons, and the city's most anticipated countdown to Midnight –…
New Year’s Eve 2025 at Howl at the Moon
New Year’s Eve 2025 at Howl at the Moon
Are you ready to have the best New Year’s Eve Party to date? Then book a New Year’s Eve package with Howl at the Moon Kansas City! The fabulous NYE party packages offer you and your friends everything you need to kiss 2024 goodbye and start the New Year having a blast. 2025 will not…
Parkville Time Travel Half-Marathon/10K/5K
Parkville Time Travel Half-Marathon/10K/5K
Y’all ready for a rip-roarin’ good time? Saddle up for a time-warpin’ adventure like no other at the Time Travel-themed 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon! Whether you’re a seasoned trailblazer or a greenhorn just startin’ out, this event guarantees a wild ride through the ages. Secure your spot, lace up your boots, and get ready…