Holiday & Seasonal
Seasonal and holiday family fun
GloWild: Hidden Treasure
Glowing nighttime adventure exploring the KC Zoo's Hidden Treasure trail.
Veterans Day Celebration
Community celebration honoring veterans and their service on Veterans Day.
Veterans Day Celebration
Community celebration honoring veterans at Ward Parkway Center—teach kids about service.
2026 Centennial Veterans Day Weekend
Special Veterans Day activities and a free public ceremony at the National WWI Museum and Memorial honoring military service.
Christkindl at Moonlight Markt
Free outdoor holiday market at Shawnee City Hall with seasonal cheer and local vendors.
Christkindl at Moonlight Market
Holiday festival in Shawnee with live performances, vendors, and Mayor's Christmas tree lighting.
Holiday Container Workshop
Seasonal craft workshop to create decorated containers at Family Tree Nursery.
The Annual Tree Lighting Event at Tanger Kansas City at Legends
Annual holiday tree lighting with festive cheer at Tanger Kansas City.
Holiday Market at Hawthorne Plaza
Holiday shopping and festive fun at Hawthorne Plaza's seasonal market.
Holiday Lighting Ceremony
Gather at Emerson Park for a festive holiday lighting ceremony to kick off the season.
Make Your Own Glass Ornament
Make a handmade glass ornament to take home at Belger Glass Annex in Kansas City.
Downtown KCK Parade
Kansas City's Downtown KCK Holiday Parade kicks off Saturday, Nov 14 at 10 am.
Bonner Springs Mayor's Tree Lighting and Parade
Annual holiday tree lighting and lighted parade in Centennial Park to kick off the Christmas season.
Holiday Indoor Market
Festive holiday market with unique gifts and seasonal finds for the whole family.
Pet Photos with Santa at Oak Park Mall
Festive photo session with Santa and your furry family members at Oak Park Mall.
Mayor's Holiday Lighting
Holiday season kick-off with cookies, hot cocoa, caroling & City Hall lighting ceremony.
Kansas City Holiday Boutique 2026
Multi-day holiday shopping bazaar with festive fun for families.
Kansas City Holiday Boutique - VIP Night
Kansas City Holiday Boutique at Overland Park Convention Center—five days of festive shopping and fun.
Evergy Festival of Lights
Stroll illuminated gardens at Powell Gardens during this family-friendly light festival.
soft clubbing at Elixir with DJ hunni bunni
Free Friendsgiving dance party with DJ hunni bunni at the Museum of Kansas City's soda fountain café.
Kansas City Holiday Boutique
Kansas City Holiday Boutique at Overland Park Convention Center—5 days of festive shopping.
Holiday Lighting at Summit Fair
Summit Fair's first-ever Holiday Kickoff & Tree Lighting—kick off the season with lights and festive cheer.
Leavenworth Mayor's Holiday Parade & Tree Lighting
Leavenworth's festive holiday parade and tree lighting ceremony kicks off the season.
Independence Square Lighting
Holiday lighting ceremony with music, sleigh rides & Santa at Independence Square.
Winterland: A Holiday Cirque Experience
Circus-style holiday entertainment for families at Crown Center, late Nov–Dec 20.
Downtown KCK Holiday Parade
Holiday parade in downtown Kansas City, KS, followed by the Mayor's tree lighting.
Mayor's Holiday Festival
Downtown Overland Park lights up with holiday magic, music, and festive family fun.
Winter Wonderland- Mayor's Christmas Tree Lighting Festival
Mayor's holiday tree lighting with live music and festive cheer—kick off the season with your family.
Holiday Luminary 5K
Run or walk through twinkling holiday lights at the arboretum's festive 5K.
Mayor's Holiday Festival
Downtown holiday celebration with seasonal fun for the whole family.
Turkey Bowling
Knock down pins with turkey-shaped balls at this Thanksgiving-themed bowling event.
A Christmas Carol
The holiday classic returns to Kansas City Repertory Theatre with beloved characters and timeless magic.
Thanksgiving Train
Festive train ride celebrating Thanksgiving at Kansas City Northern Miniature Railroad.
A Christmas Carol
A Kansas City holiday tradition—join Scrooge's redemptive journey with Christmas spirits at Spencer Theatre.
Ironwoods Holiday Market
Holiday shopping featuring local artisans, handmade goods, and seasonal décor.
Lee’s Summit Magic Tree Lighting Ceremony
Community tree lighting ceremony kicking off the holiday season at Lee's Summit's Paragon Star.
Day After Thanksgiving Living History
Step back in time at this 19th-century frontier living history program on the day after Thanksgiving.
CPKC Holiday Train
Festive decorated train stops in Blue Springs with live music and food-bank giving.
Winter Wonderland
Stroll through a festive winter light display at KC Pumpkin Patch—free holiday fun for the whole family.
Mayor's Christmas Tree Lighting
Watch the illumination of one of the nation's largest Christmas trees at Crown Center Square.
CPKC Holiday Train
CPKC Holiday Train visits Kansas City Union Station Nov 27, 6–6:45 pm, supporting the local food bank.
Bright at Bluhawk: Holiday Tree Lighting
Watch a majestic holiday tree light up with thousands of twinkling lights at Overland Park's Bright at Bluhawk.
Santa Visits at Destination Northpole
Meet Santa and explore a whimsical winter wonderland at Crown Center's new Destination North Pole exhibit.
The Great Christmas Cookie Bake-Off!
Musical comedy where young cookie chefs compete in a playful bake-off battle at Union Station.
Luminary Walk
Stroll through thousands of luminaries lighting up Overland Park in this beloved annual holiday tradition.
Ice Skating at Crown Center
Glide on Kansas City's original outdoor ice rink at Crown Center for seasonal winter fun.
Santa Visits at Destination North Pole
Meet Santa at Crown Center for a festive holiday photo and greeting during the season.
Yaya's Alpaca Farm Annual Christmas
Meet and interact with alpacas during a special Christmas celebration at the farm.
Holiday Choirs
Live holiday choirs perform at Crown Center Atrium for a festive seasonal sing-along experience.
Santa's Arrival at Crown Center
Celebrate Santa's arrival at Crown Center's holiday kickoff on November 27th.
Kansas City Symphony Presents Muppet Christmas Carol
Kansas City Symphony Presents Muppet Christmas Carol—family-friendly holiday musical.
Hallmark Christmas Experience
Free immersive holiday experience at Crown Center near Hallmark headquarters—festive fun for the whole family.
Small Business Saturday Market
Holiday market featuring local handcrafted goods, specialty products, and food on Small Business Saturday.
Kansas City Ballet Presents The Nutcracker
Kansas City Ballet Presents The Nutcracker—iconic holiday ballet at Muriel Kauffman Theatre.
Holiday Market | Zhou B Art Center KC
Holiday shopping, local art, live music, and community at Zhou B Art Center.
Merry Market 2026 at City Market
Four weekends of holiday shopping with over 100 local artists and makers at City Market.
1880 Visit with Saint Nicholas
Living history encounter with Saint Nicholas at Shoal Creek Living History Museum.
Glow Cart Tours at Electric Glow
Golf-cart tours through Electric Glow's holiday lights—great for families with mobility needs.
Holiday Choirs
Free live holiday choir performances at Crown Center Shops—festive music for the whole family.
Cookies with Santa
Meet Santa and enjoy holiday treats at Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop & Farm in Olathe.
Cookies with Santa
Meet Santa and enjoy holiday cookies at this festive family event at Mahaffie.
Annual BRW “Winter Wonderland” Holiday Display
Dazzling winter holiday display at Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center.
GloWild
After-dark zoo adventure with thousands of twinkling lights and holiday magic.
The Pigeon Gets a Big Time Holiday Extravaganza!
A festive theatrical adventure featuring Mo Willems' beloved Pigeon character.
The Holiday Workshop
Festive LEGO building workshop where kids help create a holiday wonderland.
A Christmas Carol
Annual children's holiday classic at the Performing Arts Center.
Journey to Bethlehem
Free live nativity event at Southminster Presbyterian Church celebrating the Christmas story.
The Grammy-winning Kansas City Chorale presents: A Christmas Carol
Grammy-winning choir performs beloved holiday classic A Christmas Carol.
Thomas Kinkade's Christmas Cottage
Festive film screening of a beloved holiday classic at the Tivoli Cinema.
Mayor's Christmas Tree Lighting
Celebrate the season at Olathe's official Christmas tree lighting ceremony.
Living Windows
Shop windows come alive with dancers and singers in this magical holiday display.
Sar-Ko Aglow
Walk through thousands of twinkling lights transforming Sar-Ko-Par into a winter wonderland.
Twilight Evening at the Vaile Mansion
Free holiday open house at the Vaile Mansion to see festive Christmas decorations.
Christmas Open House
Tour the historic Mahaffie site decked out for Christmas at this family open house.
Nutcracker Tea Party
One-hour family-friendly version of The Nutcracker paired with a tea party celebration.
Christmas Open House
Festive 6-hour holiday celebration with seasonal decorations and family activities at Mahaffie.
A Christmas Celebration
Experience mid-1800s holiday traditions at Missouri Town Living History Museum in Lee's Summit.
Santa Paws in the Park
Holiday pet celebration in Kansas City Parks—bring your furry friend for festive fun.
Sugarplum Social
Free festive family gathering with seasonal fun at Berkley Riverfront Park.
Timberwolf Village Holiday Mart
Holiday shopping bazaar hosted by Blue Valley Southwest High School PTO with festive vendors and seasonal cheer.
Santa Visits at Twinkle - Stroud's
Meet Santa at Twinkle's holiday pop-up with festive lights and peppermint treats.
Strawberry Hill Breakfast with St. Nick
Festive breakfast with Santa at Strawberry Hill Museum — enjoy a meal and photos ($10/child).
KCSL’s Red Stocking Breakfast Kansas City
Holiday breakfast fundraiser benefiting Kansas City community services.
Winter Market at Cider Hill
Festive holiday shopping market at Cider Hill Family Orchard with old-fashioned Christmas charm.
Breakfast with Santa
Meet Santa for pancakes and photos at Leavenworth's Riverfront Community Center.
Children's Small Mall at C.W. Parker Carousel Museum
Kids pick gifts for loved ones in a supervised holiday shopping experience at the Carousel Museum.
Hometown Holidays
Free holiday celebration in downtown Liberty—seasonal festivities for families.
Leavenworth Christmas Market
Seasonal Christmas market in downtown Leavenworth with local vendors and holiday spirit.
Holiday Stroll in Downtown OP
Downtown OP holiday market and stroll with festive shopping and seasonal cheer.
Santa Paws in the Park
Holiday pet parade and celebration at Loose Park—bring your furry friends for festive fun.
Holiday Markets: Overland Park Farmers Market
Year-round farmers market in Overland Park featuring seasonal holiday goods.
All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914 | A Musical
Moving musical about the 1914 Christmas Truce told through folk songs and carols.
'A Winter's Evening with Ryanhood'
Live holiday concert blending songs, storytelling & warmth from the folk duo Ryanhood.
Day in the Life: The Holidays in WWI
Living history program exploring how soldiers and families celebrated holidays during WWI.
Morning at the North Pole
Morning of North Pole fun: write to Santa, decorate cookies, and sip cocoa.
Christmas Together with Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith and CeCe Winans
Holiday concert with Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith, and CeCe Winans at T-Mobile Center.
A Ruby Room Christmas
A festive holiday-themed experience at The Ruby Room in Kansas City.
Mexican Tin Ornament Holiday Workshop
Hands-on workshop making traditional Mexican tin ornaments at The Museum of Kansas City.
The Fairy Princess
A Kansas City holiday tradition since 1935, this multi-day theatrical event runs through December 13.
Owen/Cox Dance Group presents The Nutcracker and the Mouse King
Owen/Cox Dance Group's Nutcracker & Mouse King at Midwest Trust Center—affordable holiday ballet.
Kansas City Ballet: The Nutcracker
Kansas City Ballet's magical holiday classic at Kauffman PAC.
The Grammy-winning Kansas City Chorale presents: Alpine Christmas
Grammy-winning Kansas City Chorale performs Alpine Christmas with German carols.
Kansas City Symphony Presents Cody Fry Christmas
Kansas City Symphony's Cody Fry Christmas at Helzberg Hall—festive holiday concert for families.
Owen/Cox Dance Group presents 'The Nutcracker and the Mouse King'
A playful, contemporary take on the classic Nutcracker ballet by Owen/Cox Dance Group.
Wreaths Across America
Family-friendly ceremony honoring fallen soldiers with wreaths laid in the Memorial Courtyard.
Christmas Train
Festive holiday train ride with seasonal lights and magic in Kansas City.
SantaStravaganza
Two days of free holiday fun and Santa photos at Nebraska Furniture Mart (Dec 12–13).
Skate with Santa
Ice-skate with Santa at Line Creek Community Center this holiday season.
Owen/Cox Dance Group 'The Nutcracker and the Mouse King'
Owen/Cox Dance Group's raucous version of The Nutcracker and the Mouse King.
Holidazzle 2026
Holidazzle 2026 brings festive cheer to Kansas City at the Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center.
KPR Big Band Christmas
Holiday big band concert at Liberty Hall—festive music perfect for families.
The Grammy-winning Kansas City Chorale presents: Holiday Pops!
Grammy-winning Kansas City Chorale celebrates holiday classics—perfect family outing for seasonal cheer.
The Hip Hop Nutcracker
A contemporary hip-hop take on the Nutcracker ballet at The Midland Theatre.
Electric Glow
Sensory-friendlyElectric Glow—a quieter, relaxed holiday lights experience perfect for sensory-sensitive families.
Home Free: Coming Home For The Holidays
Home Free's holiday concert — a cappella Christmas classics at the Uptown Theater.
Christmas Festival with The Kansas City Symphony
Kansas City Symphony performs holiday classics with Santa at Kauffman Center.
Leavenworth Cody Choraliers 2026 Holiday Dinner & Show
Leavenworth Cody Choraliers bring festive holiday cheer with dinner and live chorus.
Santa Photos at NFM
Free photos with Santa at Nebraska Furniture Mart (Dec 19–20).
Kansas City Mavericks vs Idaho Steelheads
Kansas City Mavericks hockey with a Star Wars twist at Cable Dahmer Arena.
NYE Live!
Family-friendly New Year's Eve celebration in KC Live!'s Power & Light District.