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…
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.…
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…
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 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…
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…
