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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
Bring the family for only $3.75/ticket and enjoy seasonal throw-backs on the Region's Biggest Screen. It’s Christmas time and the Griswolds are preparing for a family seasonal celebration, but things never run smoothly for Clark, his wife Ellen and their two kids. Clark’s continual bad luck is worsened by his obnoxious family guests, but he…
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…
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.…
A Kansas City tradition for more than 90 years, thousands of glimmering lights illuminate each dome, tower and window of the Plaza's 15 blocks each holiday. The lights are turned on Thanksgiving night during the Evergy Plaza Lighting Ceremony and shine brightly through January 14.
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…
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.…
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…
It’s the return of your favorite artisan market! Join for the 14th Annual Holiday Swing, hosted by Strawberry Swing and J. Rieger & Co. Discover unique, handcrafted gifts from local artists and makers every Saturday and Sunday this holiday season. Holiday Swing runs from November 30th through December 22nd on Saturday and Sundays.
The 2024 CPKC Holiday Train will tour Canada and the U.S. Nov. 21 through Dec. 20, raising money, food and awareness to support food banks across our network. Professional musicians play free concerts from the brightly decorated train’s stage. CPKC donates to the local food bank at each stop and encourages all attendees to make a…
Sarah Brightman at Midland Theatre at 8:00 PM. Doors open at 7:00 PM.
During the week of December 1, anyone who needs a little extra warmth for the winter season will be able to find hats, scarves, and gloves available on the fence line of our local parks: Waggin' Trail Dog Park, Macken Park, and Dagg Park. Donations of scarves, hats, and gloves (either handmade or store bought…
The Wolf's Acoustic Christmas is a one of a kind country music experience - you'll see and hear some of the biggest songs on the radio - totally acoustic. Once you've been to one Acoustic Christmas, you'll never want to miss it again! Charity $1 will benefit FISH, Friends in Service of Heroes. Learn more…
Engage with your artistic side with a painting experience at Weston Wine Company! Unleash your creativity as you sip on fantastic wines and immerse yourself in painting this beautiful Christmas Tree Branch! Jonnie Rae will guide you step by step, ensuring that even beginners can create a masterpiece they'll be proud of. No prior painting experience…
The Child Protection Center (CPC) will host the "Holidays in Crestwood" event on December 5th, 6th and 7th in 2024. Thursday, December 5, 2024: Join for a festive evening in the Crestwood Shops from 5 to 8 p.m. Special store events throughout Crestwood 10% of ALL sales benefit the Child Protection Center* Be sure to…
A much loved holiday tradition, the Kansas City Chorale singing seasonal favorites in the resonant beauty of Rozzelle Court at the Nelson-Atkins. Ticket price includes reserved table seating and complimentary wine service.
The Nutcracker by The Kansas City Ballet at The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts December 6th through December 24th. Check website for times and tickets. Each year, the Kansas City Ballet presents its cherished holiday tradition: The Nutcracker. This timeless production consistently leaves audiences in awe, earning praise such as “positively oozing charm” from…
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…
Bring the family for only $3.75/ticket and enjoy seasonal throw-backs on the Region's Biggest Screen. This is the story of a young hero boy on Christmas Eve who boards on a powerful magical train that’s headed to the North Pole and Santa Claus’s home. What unfolds is an adventure that follows a doubting boy, who…
Come see Santa at ensemble! bring the whole family for pictures with Santa and hot cocoa! Join for: Pictures with Santa Christmas tree craft for the kiddos Make your own stocking charm Hot cocoa bar The sweet shack cookie pop up Evie pearl handmade accessories pop up
Celebrate the holidays in Parkville at Christmas on the River! Bring the family to downtown Parkville on Friday evening, December 6th and enjoy the festivities. Parkville’s inaugural Christmas Market Holiday Entertainment starting at 6 pm Visit and take photos with Santa Claus Hot Chocolate, Kettle Korn & more… Kids Crafts & Parents Lounge, hosted by…
When Christmas trees gained popularity in the Victorian era, they were commonly decorated with lit candles. From cards to presents, many of the Christmas traditions we celebrate today started in the Victorian Era. Learn about the origins of Christmas customs in the beautifully decorated Victorian-era John Wornall House Museum. Each room in the house will…
Bring your littles to cozy up for holiday story time at the John Wornall House Museum. Our costumed interpreter will read stories in the beautiful and decked-out parlor. Included in this year’s readings will be the 1987 Little Golden Book version of The Night Before Christmas—which was illustrated using the Wornall House as inspiration! Craft…
Get a free holiday photo with Santa with a suggested donation of new socks, underwear, or belts for preschool and elementary kids, donated to SUBS for Santa. Enjoy a festive brunch in our beautifully decorated distillery. Santa Saturdays with be held on December 7th, 14th, and 21st.
The Annual Nutcracker Tea Party is a family-friendly event perfect for the child in all of us! Enjoy a one-hour version of the holiday classic, The Nutcracker Ballet, performed by Crescendo Conservatory, along with a delightful tea party. Your little princess will enjoy dressing up with mom and grandma and feeling like she has "gone…
Saturday, December 7 - Parties at 12pm and 4pm Sunday, December 8 - Parties at 11:30am and 3:30pm The Annual Nutcracker Tea Party is a family-friendly event perfect for the child in all of us! Enjoy a one-hour version of the holiday classic, The Nutcracker Ballet, performed by Crescendo Conservatory, along with a delightful tea…
Join for an extraordinary musical celebration this holiday season with "KINGS ReJOYCE!" Experience the magic of multi-Grammy Award-winning mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato joining forces with the sensational four-voice vocal group, Kings Return. This special Holiday program promises a delightful blend of sacred and secular repertoire, celebrating the unique way vocal music brings us home for the…
Classic tunes from the beloved TV specials. Come see A Boy and His Dog, Linus, Lucy and the whole Peanuts gang as KCJO continues this wonderful holiday tradition! It was a sell out last year, so get your tickets while you can, and expect experiences that blow the last one out of the water!
This festive concert will transport you to the enchanting world of German carols, including lush adaptations of Silent Night, “O Tannenbaum," and more. Enhance your holiday experience with a visit to our Christkindlmarkt stands, where you can enjoy mulled wine, hot cider, and gingerbread.
Derek Hough Dance For The Holidays at Midland Theatre December 11th at 8:00 PM. Doors open at 6:00 PM.
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…
Enjoy the festive sounds of the holidays with Rezound! Handbell Ensemble in concert at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church. Free Admission. December 13: 7pm Concert – First UMC, 301 SW Woods Chapel Rd., Blue Springs, MO 64015 December 13: 7pm – Live Stream on YouTube December 14: 7pm Concert – First Baptist Church, 306 W Main Street, Richmond, MO…
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…
Missouri once ranked second in wine production in the United States. Explore the history of wine at festive event in the Alexander Majors Barn. Tickets include wine tastes in a happy hour setting, a short talk on the history of wine as well as a talk on how to taste wine and select wine for…
By popular demand, the Kansas City Chorale brings back a holiday favorite. This storytelling event offers a musical adaptation of A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens. Grammy-nominated composer Benedict Sheehan has created a concert-length story score that weaves familiar Christmas carols and a choral orchestration into the fabric of the Dickens story. As actor Matt…
Join for a fun night of Christmas Vacation trivia. Compete for fabulous prizes and the ultimate reward - bragging rights. Build a team of 2-6 members and buy tickets online to ensure your spot. Tickets include three free wine samples.
Step into a winter wonderland of holiday magic at the Westport Christmas Market on December 14th. Join for a heartwarming celebration of the season, where the Christmas spirit comes alive through local craftsmanship. Embrace the festive vibes as you explore a curated selection of handcrafted treasures from talented local makers. From unique ornaments to one-of-a-kind…
Get a free holiday photo with Santa with a suggested donation of new socks, underwear, or belts for preschool and elementary kids, donated to SUBS for Santa. Enjoy a festive brunch in our beautifully decorated distillery. Santa Saturdays with be held on December 7th, 14th, and 21st.
Join for a fun night of Christmas Vacation trivia. Compete for fabulous prizes and the ultimate reward - bragging rights. Build a team of 2-6 members and buy tickets online to ensure your spot. Tickets include three free wine samples.
Engage with your artistic side with a painting experience at Weston Wine Company! Unleash your creativity as you sip on our fantastic wines and immerse yourself in painting this ultra fun Christmas Cow! Jonnie Rae will guide you step by step, ensuring that even beginners can create a masterpiece they'll be proud of. No prior…
In this classic holiday comedy, World War II vets-turned-entertainers scheme to help a retired general with his strapped New England inn. Their plan? Enlist their army buddies and a singing sister act to put on a grand musical showcase.
A lighthearted nod to the simple joys of America’s favorite holiday tunes: Jingle Bells, The Christmas Song, Carol of the Bells, White Christmas, Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas and more!
The Kauffman is sending a musical Christmas card to you! Join the Kansas City Symphony and Chorus for this spectacular holiday celebration filled with lush symphonic arrangements of Christmas classics, fresh versions of your favorite carols, and many melodic surprises. Share the spirit of the season with your entire family as you enjoy enchanting performances…
Join for a fun night of Christmas Vacation trivia. Compete for fabulous prizes and the ultimate reward - bragging rights. Build a team of 2-6 members and buy tickets online to ensure your spot. Tickets include three free wine samples.
The King's Singers have set the gold standard in a cappella singing on the world’s greatest stages for over fifty years. They are renowned for their unrivaled technique, musicianship and versatility, which stem from both the group’s rich heritage and its drive to bring an extraordinary range of new and unique works, collaborations and recordings…
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…
Frank Capra's feel-good classic stars James Stewart as George Bailey, a decent small-town banker who learns what life would have been like if he'd never been born. George’s unwitting involvement in a mistaken case of bank fraud threatens his spirit and tests his will to live — until a wise angel compels him to see…
Test your knowledge on the following jolly movies: Elf The Santa Clause How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) Home Alone Christmas Story And a special “Not Technically Christmas Movies” round Compete for prizes and the ultimate reward - bragging rights. Build a team of 2-6 members and buy tickets online to ensure your spot. Each…
Get a free holiday photo with Santa with a suggested donation of new socks, underwear, or belts for preschool and elementary kids, donated to SUBS for Santa. Enjoy a festive brunch in our beautifully decorated distillery. Santa Saturdays with be held on December 7th, 14th, and 21st.
Celebrate a favorite part of the Christmas season with ugly sweaters, fun characters, and of course…a murder! In this holiday mystery, a Christmas party quickly takes a turn when one of its guests are murdered unexpectedly. You’ll have to use your egg-noggin’ to figure out who done it! Each player is assigned a character and…
Bring your littles to cozy up for holiday story time at the John Wornall House Museum. Our costumed interpreter will read stories in the beautiful and decked-out parlor. Included in this year’s readings will be the 1987 Little Golden Book version of The Night Before Christmas—which was illustrated using the Wornall House as inspiration! Craft…
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!
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.
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…
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 –…
