Holiday & Seasonal
Seasonal and holiday family fun
Summer Nights at the Zoo
Evening zoo adventure with animals, snacks & entertainment at Kansas City Zoo.
Melon Summer Smash
Summer celebration with animals, activities, and treats at Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium.
Winnie-the-Pooh Picnic
Celebrate Winnie-the-Pooh with a themed picnic, activities, and character fun at West Wyandotte Library.
Summerween Storytime
Enjoy spooky summer fun at West Wyandotte Library's Summerween storytime celebration.
GloWild
Nighttime zoo spectacular with glowing lights and holiday magic at Kansas City Zoo.
Scarritt Fall Celebration
Free fall celebration at The Museum of Kansas City for families and neighbors.
Terror On The Plains at Boulevard Drive in Theatre
Outdoor horror film festival at a classic drive-in—fun Halloween-season entertainment for older kids.
Chinese Harvest Celebration
Cultural celebration of the Chinese harvest with family-friendly programming and festivities.
GloWild at the Kansas City Zoo and Aquarium VI
Glowing nighttime zoo experience with holiday-themed decorations and animals.
Howl-o-ween
Halloween celebration at a dog park—costumes, festive fun, and furry friends.
Trunk or Treat
Halloween trunk-or-treat at Lakeside Nature Center—costumes and treats from decorated car trunks.
13th Annual Day of the Dead Celebration
Annual Day of the Dead celebration with cultural programming—a colorful family-friendly observance.
1890 Midwest Hallowed Event
Halloween celebration with 1890s living-history activities and demos.
Halloween Train
Spooky train ride through Halloween scenery at a miniature railroad.
Boo at the Zoo
Halloween fun at the Kansas City Zoo with family-friendly activities and spooky surprises.
Central Avenue Dia de los Muertos Parade
Celebrate Día de los Muertos with a vibrant community parade on Central Avenue.
Holiday Lighting Ceremony
Gather at Emerson Park for a festive holiday lighting ceremony to kick off the season.
Thanksgiving Train
Festive train ride celebrating Thanksgiving at Kansas City Northern Miniature Railroad.
Kansas City Symphony Presents Muppet Christmas Carol
Kansas City Symphony Presents Muppet Christmas Carol—family-friendly holiday musical.
Kansas City Ballet Presents The Nutcracker
Kansas City Ballet Presents The Nutcracker—iconic holiday ballet at Muriel Kauffman Theatre.
1880 Visit with Saint Nicholas
Living history encounter with Saint Nicholas at Shoal Creek Living History Museum.
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 Symphony Presents Cody Fry Christmas
Kansas City Symphony's Cody Fry Christmas at Helzberg Hall—festive holiday concert for families.
Christmas Train
Festive holiday train ride with seasonal lights and magic in Kansas City.