Katsushika Hokusai (1760–1849) is one of the most famous Japanese artists in history, thanks largely to his instantly recognizable print known familiarly as The Great Wave. Hokusai: Waves of Inspiration features roughly 300 works of art, including works from the artist’s own expansive and versatile career as well as hundreds of objects by the generations…
The annual The Olde World Christmas display at Strawberry Hill Museum and Cultural Center will be available on weekends starting November 2 and running through the weekend of January 25th. The display created by volunteers changes every holiday season. The museum was originally a home, then an orphanage, and now a museum. The original living…
November 6 – December 30, 2024, check website for showtimes and tickets. The beloved 2003 Pixar movie Finding Nemo comes to life on stage, with new music by award-winning songwriting team Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez (Frozen). Marlin, an anxious and over-protective clownfish, lives in the Great Barrier Reef with his kid, Nemo, who longs…
Kansas City's original public, outdoor ice skating rink celebrates its 52nd season of great skating fun. Enjoy public ice skating seven days a week (see hours below; closed on Christmas Day) from Nov. 8, 2024, to March 9, 2025. Admission is $9 for Adults and Children 4 years and older. Children under age 4 are…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
The Overland Park Farmers’ Market is a vibrant public gathering place that builds community pride and spirit by bringing together shoppers of all ages and interests. For 40 years, vendors have been providing farm-to-table food at the Downtown Overland Park Farmers’ Market. Vendors offer shoppers a wide variety of products including fresh produce, local foods…
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.…
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…
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…
Show off your knowledge at Chicken N Pickle every Monday night for Trivia Night! Starting at 7pm!
Get the party started on Monday nights with DJ Pure and play some music bingo. Compete against your friends in a three round competition testing your music knowledge! Gift cards will be given out to the winners of each round. Listen, eat, drink, play and WIN! Afterwards, enjoy the afterparty with DJ Pure!
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.
Noon Year's Eve in Science City Sunday, December 31 from 12 pm - 6:30 pm. (Full Schedule Coming Soon) Science City’s 100,000 square feet of themed spaces packed with more than 300 interactive exhibits will also be open the entire time for you to roam and explore!
In this perpetually running class, students will learn how to live in the moment, and build together towards a common goal! Whether this is your first improv class, or you’re looking to shake off some rust, this class will teach and reinforce the fundamentals that will be with your comedy every step of the way,…
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 –…
Y’all ready for a rip-roarin’ good time? Saddle up for a time-warpin’ adventure like no other at the Time Travel-themed 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon! Whether you’re a seasoned trailblazer or a greenhorn just startin’ out, this event guarantees a wild ride through the ages. Secure your spot, lace up your boots, and get ready…
First Sunday of every month. Join Bar K for a refreshing morning of DOGA, presented by Yoga Patch! It’s the perfect blend of fun and fitness for you and your furry friend. If you’re a Bar K member, it’s on the house. Not a member yet? No worries, the standard entry fee has you covered,…
Be part of the magic as a cast of musical theatre stars join your Kansas City Symphony to bring your favorite Disney animated film scores to life. Featuring hit songs from “Cinderella,” “Beauty and the Beast,” “The Lion King,” “Aladdin,” “The Little Mermaid” and many more, join us as original Disney film footage is projected…
KC Restaurant Week JAN. 10-19, 2025 Celebrate Kansas City’s premier dining event at hundreds of restaurants throughout the metro. Show your support for KC’s restaurant industry and savor some of the finest plates the city has to offer, thanks to special multicourse menus available throughout the week. Plus, a portion of all proceeds benefit local charities. January…
Mania the ABBA Tribute at Uptown Theater January 10th at 7:00pm. Doors open at 6:30pm.
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 different from a traditional mystery dinner show. Actors are not dressed…
Bring the whole family to Free Days at The Museum of Toys and Miniature. Occurring on every second Sunday of the month, Free Days provide greater access to The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures’ vast and awe-inspiring collections for visitors near and far. All attendees can explore the Museum at no charge.
The Winter Jam 2025 Tour returns to arenas across the United States in 2025 with a stop at T-Mobile Center on Jan. 17! Christian music’s biggest tour will feature performances by Skillet, Anne Wilson, KB, Colton Dixon, Newsong, Micah Tyler and speaker Zane Black. No tickets are required to attend Winter Jam and admission is…
Jerry Seinfeld and Jim Gaffigan will be working together once again on a 10-arena tour in 2025, including a stop at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City on Saturday, January 18. Tickets and more information on their website.
Stayin' Alive, a Triubute to The Bee Gees at Uptown Theater January 24th at 7:30pm. Doors open at 6:30pm.
Y’all ready for a rip-roarin’ good time? Saddle up for a time-warpin’ adventure like no other at the Time Travel-themed 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon! Whether you’re a seasoned trailblazer or a greenhorn just startin’ out, this event guarantees a wild ride through the ages. Secure your spot, lace up your boots, and get ready…
UMKC Conservatory Wind Symphony performs a preview of the concert they will play at the Missouri Music Educators Association conference.
January 29 - February 23, 2025, check website for showtimes and tickets. As they work to create a garden, young people with different abilities are getting to know one another. Young Sonia is new, and there is something she hasn’t told the others about herself. Will they accept her? With multicultural music and joyful choreography,…
Decorated artists, musicians, and good friends Emanuel Ax and Anthony McGill come together in a special recital featuring a diverse program of great music. With a mix of pieces by living composers and those of the past, this collaborative recital is sure to be a treasured experience for all who attend.
First Sunday of every month. Join Bar K for a refreshing morning of DOGA, presented by Yoga Patch! It’s the perfect blend of fun and fitness for you and your furry friend. If you’re a Bar K member, it’s on the house. Not a member yet? No worries, the standard entry fee has you covered,…
