Take a horse-drawn hayride down to Pumpkin Hollow, all month long in October. Climb up the hay pyramid and go down the giant slide, make your way through the spider web maze, drive your pedal car down Orrin's Country Road, scare the crows away at Slingshot Alley, climb with a goat in our Kidz Corral,…
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…
This holiday shopping event experience will feature hundreds of local and national vendors, and thousands of guests all coming together to celebrate the joy of the holiday season! NOVEMBER 7-9, 2024 Thursday, 11/7 10am-6pm Friday, 11/8 10am-9pm Saturday, 11/9 10-5pm
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.
Kick off the holiday season with a magical evening at the Mayor's Holiday Festival in Downtown Overland Park. Join for a magical evening of holiday cheer on November 15th from 5pm-8pm! Bring the fam to enjoy the tree lighting ceremony at Thompson Park and festive activities like... 🎶 Live Music by Twice on Sunday 🎅 Photos…
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…
Legends Outlets is welcoming another holiday season with its 14th Annual Legendary Tree Lighting Ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 17, from 6 to 8 p.m. Centered around its 45-foot holiday tree, the ceremony will feature family-friendly entertainment including live holiday music, prize giveaways, kids activities, complimentary refreshments and photos with Santa, who will lead the tree…
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…
A holiday mash-up for the whole family, The Hip Hop Nutcracker returns for another spectacular tour. Directed and choreographed by Tony and Olivier Award-nominated Jennifer Weber, this contemporary dance spectacle is a re-mixed and re-imagined version of the classic; smashing hip-hop dance and Tchaikovsky’s timeless music together into a heart-stirring and inspirational holiday event. Just…
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…
The Holiday Boutique is a festive marketplace where you can shop for holiday gifts, see works from local artisans, experience holiday displays that will inspire your own decorations, and much more! Whether you’re joining us with a long shopping list or just looking for a fun day out with family and friends, there’s something for…
Holiday Boutique November 21 - November 24 The Holiday Boutique is a festive marketplace where you can shop for holiday gifts, see works from local artisans, experience holiday displays that will inspire your own decorations, and much more! Whether you’re joining us with a long shopping list or just looking for a fun day out with family…
Shop holiday decor, sample local flavors, meet Santa, & give back! A festive night benefiting Children’s Mercy Hospital at Colonial Gardens.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
PINK FRIDAY! Pink is the new black! A day to #ShopSmallFirst–before Black Friday & before the big box stores…Pink Friday is a shop small first movement created by boutique owners as an option to the traditional Black Friday shopping experience, reminding people to #ShopSmallFirst, #PutYourMoneyWhereYourHeartIs and #LoveWhereYouLive Everyone loves a unique gift chosen just for…
Holiday Boutique November 21 - November 24 The Holiday Boutique is a festive marketplace where you can shop for holiday gifts, see works from local artisans, experience holiday displays that will inspire your own decorations, and much more! Whether you’re joining us with a long shopping list or just looking for a fun day out with family…
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…
Holiday Boutique November 21 - November 24 The Holiday Boutique is a festive marketplace where you can shop for holiday gifts, see works from local artisans, experience holiday displays that will inspire your own decorations, and much more! Whether you’re joining us with a long shopping list or just looking for a fun day out with family…
Holiday Boutique November 21 - November 24 The Holiday Boutique is a festive marketplace where you can shop for holiday gifts, see works from local artisans, experience holiday displays that will inspire your own decorations, and much more! Whether you’re joining us with a long shopping list or just looking for a fun day out with family…
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…
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,…
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…
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”…
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.
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…
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.…
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,…
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…
“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,…
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…
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…
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.
