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…
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…
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…
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…
Every Wednesday is Friendsday! Get together with your besties over delicious dips and sips—including our Bacon Mac & Cheese Fondue featuring a creamy blend of artisan cheeses and macaroni topped with crispy bacon. As for dessert, our Lavender & Blueberry White Chocolate Fondue—rich, buttery white chocolate and sweet blueberries topped with decadent blackberry caviar—will satisfy…
