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Union Station’s Classic Holiday Series: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
Kansas City Union Station 30 W Pershing Rd, 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 ParkSippin’ Santa at The Hey! Hey! Club! at J. Rieger & Co.
J. Rieger & Co. Distillery 2700 Guinotte Ave, Kansas CityUnion Station’s Classic Holiday Series: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
Kansas City Union Station 30 W Pershing Rd, 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 ParkSippin’ Santa at The Hey! Hey! Club! at J. Rieger & Co.
J. Rieger & Co. Distillery 2700 Guinotte Ave, Kansas CityUnion Station’s Classic Holiday Series: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
Kansas City Union Station 30 W Pershing Rd, 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 ParkSippin’ Santa at The Hey! Hey! Club! at J. Rieger & Co.
J. Rieger & Co. Distillery 2700 Guinotte Ave, 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 ParkSippin’ Santa at The Hey! Hey! Club! at J. Rieger & Co.
J. Rieger & Co. Distillery 2700 Guinotte Ave, 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 ParkKansas City Symphony Presents Home Alone™ in Concert Film + Live Orchestra
The Kauffman Center 1601 Broadway Blvd, Kansas CityUnion Station’s Classic Holiday Movie Series: Elf
Kansas City Union Station 30 W Pershing Rd, Kansas CityThe Best Christmas Pageant Ever at Union Station
Kansas City Union Station 30 W Pershing Rd, Kansas CityThe 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 SpringsSippin’ Santa at The Hey! Hey! Club! at J. Rieger & Co.
J. Rieger & Co. Distillery 2700 Guinotte Ave, 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 ParkKansas City Symphony Presents Home Alone™ in Concert Film + Live Orchestra
The Kauffman Center 1601 Broadway Blvd, Kansas CityUnion Station’s Classic Holiday Movie Series: Elf
Kansas City Union Station 30 W Pershing Rd, Kansas CityThe Best Christmas Pageant Ever at Union Station
Kansas City Union Station 30 W Pershing Rd, Kansas CityThe 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 SpringsCanadian Pacific Holiday Train at Union Station
Kansas City Union Station 30 W Pershing Rd, Kansas CitySippin’ Santa at The Hey! Hey! Club! at J. Rieger & Co.
J. Rieger & Co. Distillery 2700 Guinotte Ave, 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 ParkKansas City Symphony Presents Home Alone™ in Concert Film + Live Orchestra
The Kauffman Center 1601 Broadway Blvd, Kansas CityUnion Station’s Classic Holiday Movie Series: Elf
Kansas City Union Station 30 W Pershing Rd, Kansas CityThe Best Christmas Pageant Ever at Union Station
Kansas City Union Station 30 W Pershing Rd, Kansas CityThe 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 SpringsWeek of Events
Sippin’ Santa at The Hey! Hey! Club! at J. Rieger & Co.
Sippin’ Santa at The Hey! Hey! Club! at J. Rieger & Co.
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’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…
KC Winter Wonderland at KC Pumpkin Patch
KC Winter Wonderland at KC Pumpkin Patch
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…
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 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…
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…
Union Station’s Classic Holiday Series: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
Union Station’s Classic Holiday Series: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
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…
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.
A Christmas Carol by Kansas City Repertory Theatre
A Christmas Carol by Kansas City Repertory Theatre
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…
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…
‘Twas the Night Before at The Music Hall
‘Twas the Night Before at The Music Hall
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”…
37th Annual Christmas in the Park
37th Annual Christmas in the Park
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…
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.…
Hallmark Christmas Experience Weekend 1
Hallmark Christmas Experience Weekend 1
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…
Kansas City Symphony Presents Home Alone™ in Concert Film + Live Orchestra
Kansas City Symphony Presents Home Alone™ in Concert Film + Live Orchestra
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.…
Union Station’s Classic Holiday Movie Series: Elf
Union Station’s Classic Holiday Movie Series: Elf
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 at Union Station
Maxine’s Christmas Carol at Union Station
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…
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever at Union Station
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever at Union Station
“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,…
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…
Holiday Swing at J. Rieger & Co.
Holiday Swing at J. Rieger & Co.
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.
Plaza Lights Ceremony
Plaza Lights Ceremony
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.
Mayor’s Christmas Tree Lighting at Crown Center
Mayor’s Christmas Tree Lighting at Crown Center
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…
Canadian Pacific Holiday Train at Union Station
Canadian Pacific Holiday Train at Union Station
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
Sarah Brightman at Midland Theatre
Sarah Brightman at Midland Theatre at 8:00 PM. Doors open at 7:00 PM.