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Holidays in Wellsville
Dates: Dec. 5 | Location: Not Specified | Venue: Main Street, Wellsville, Kan.
Sponsored by the Wellsville Chamber of Commerce on the 1st Weekend of December, includes Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, Crafts & Gift Show, and Tour of Homes....
Admission: FREE
Type: Special Events
Twilight Tour
Dates: Dec. 6 | Location: Not Specified | Venue: Vaile Victorian Mansion, 1500 N Liberty St, Independence, Mo.
See the Vaile Mansion all lit up for the evening in Christmas splendor for a Victorian Christmas Wedding. ...
Admission: $5 adults, $2 children
Type: Special Events
Twilight Tour
Dates: Dec. 6 | Location: Not Specified | Venue: Bingham-Waggoner Estate, 313 W Pacific Ave., Independence, Mo.
See the Mansion all lit up for the evening in Christmas splendor. The theme this year is "A Dickens of a Christmas." We will have very special live music and free refreshments will be offered to all. ...
Admission: $5 adults, $2 children.
Type: Special Events
Country Club Plaza Lighting Ceremony
Dates: Nov. 26 | Location: Country Club Plaza Area | Venue: Country Club Plaza, 47th & J.C. Nichols Pkwy, Kansas City, Mo.
With the flip of a switch, over 80 miles of multi-colored bulbs illuminate the Country Club Plaza district as nearly 300,000 spectators applaud the start of the holiday season....
Admission: Free
Type: Free Events,Holiday Activities,Major Events,Special Events
Thanksgiving Day Party
Dates: Nov. 26 | Location: Country Club Plaza Area | Venue: Californos, 4124 Pennsylvania Ave., Kansas City, Mo.
Park here and walk to the Plaza Light Ceremony. Enjoy Thanksgiving with your friends and family here at Californos after the Plaza Lights Ceremony....
Admission: No cover
Type: Holiday Activities,Special Events
Appetizing Artists
Dates: Nov 9 | Location: Country Club Plaza Area | Venue: Californos, 4124 Pennsylvania Ave., Kansas City, Mo.
Enjoy Hors d'oeuvres and entertainment. Fundraiser event for Byrd Productions ...
Admission: $40. Reservations required.
Type: Special Events
Friday the 13th
Dates: Nov. 13 | Location: Country Club Plaza Area | Venue: Californos, 4124 Pennsylvania Ave., Kansas City, Mo.
An indoor/outdoor European style bistro with California eclectic cuisine. Menu including variety of appetizers, unique salads, satisfying sandwiches and delicious entrees - something for everyone. The bar will be haunted. ...
Admission: No cover
Type: Special Events
Fiesta
Dates: Nov. 28 | Location: Country Club Plaza Area | Venue: Pierson Park, 1800 S 55th St., Kansas City, Mo.
An evening of dancing, food and silent auction to benefit the Olivia Raya Foundation....
Admission: $10 in advance, $15 at the door
Type: Special Events
Mary Atkins Series presents "Calvin Trillin-The Writing Game"
Dates: Dec. 3 | Location: Country Club Plaza Area | Venue: The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, 4525 Oak St., Kansas City, Mo.
New York Times best-selling author Calvin Trillin talks about being an author, writer and humorist. He has published pieces in The New Yorker for 40 years, and it's been said that he is "perhaps the finest reporter in America." He's a "classic Ameri...
Type: Special Events
Tantrum Improv with Special Guest Kevin Dilmore
Dates: Nov. 13 | Location: Country Club Plaza Area | Venue: Westport Coffee House, 4010 Pennsylvaina St., Kansas City, Mo.
Star Trek novelist Kevin Dilmore goes back and forth between Comic Cons and Keepsake Ornament collector events, so you know he's got good stories. Throw out any suggestion, and Kevin will tell whatever story comes to mind-then Tantrum boldly goes wh...
Admission: $10
Type: Special Events
Holiday Ric Rac Roundup
Dates: Thu., Nov. 19 | Location: Country Club Plaza Area | Venue: Californos, 4124 Pennsylvania Ave, Kansas City, Mo.
Craft Fair celebrating KC's Local Artists
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Admission: FREE
Type: Free Events,Special Events
World AIDS Day Luncheon
Dates: Mon., Nov. 30 | Location: Country Club Plaza Area | Venue: Kauffman Foundation Conference Center, 4801 Rockhill Rd., Kansas City, Mo.
Keynote address to be delivered by Robert Fullilove, Ed.D., Associate Dean for Community and Minority and Professor of Clinical Sociomedical Sciences at Columbia University.
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Admission: FREE
Type: Free Events,Special Events
Jason Wu Trunk Show
Dates: Nov. 9-10 | Location: Country Club Plaza Area | Venue: Halls - Plaza, 211 Nichols Rd., Kansas City, Mo.
Spring 2010 Collection with informal modeling. Designer Collections on second level....
Admission: FREE
Type: Free Events,Special Events
Lalique Le Noir Trunk Show
Dates: Sat., Nov. 21 | Location: Country Club Plaza Area | Venue: Halls, 211 Nichols Rd., Kansas City, Mo.
Enjoy an expanded collection of unique and limited edition pieces, including many from Lalique's newest collection of pure, black crystal. Crystal Gallery....
Admission: FREE
Type: Free Events,Special Events
Orrefors & Kosta Boda Limited Edition Trunk Show & Engraving Event
Dates: Fri., Nov. 27 | Location: Country Club Plaza Area | Venue: Halls, 211 Nichols Rd., Kansas City, Mo.
Our on-site engraver will personalize your purchase in flowing script, even adding gold or silver accents to make your gift extraordinary-a $30 value with our compliments. Make your selection from an expanded collection including special values and ...
Admission: FREE
Type: Free Events,Special Events
Mary Jurek Appearance & Signing
Dates: Nov. 27-28 | Location: Country Club Plaza Area | Venue: Halls, 211 Nichols Rd., Kansas City, Mo.
Meet Mary Jurek, who will sign your purchase of her hand-hammered stainless steel. Casual Tabletop....
Admission: FREE
Type: Free Events,Special Events
Irma Starr Ornament Signing
Dates: Sat., Nov. 28 | Location: Country Club Plaza Area | Venue: Halls, 211 Nichols Rd., Kansas City, Mo.
Meet Kansas City artisan Irma Starr, who reproduces the Burnap collection of 17th Century English Slipware Pottery and holiday ornaments. Her works are featured at leading museum gift shops....
Admission: FREE
Type: Free Events,Special Events
A Taste of the Arts
Dates: Thu., Nov. 19 | Location: Country Club Plaza Area | Venue: St. Teresa's Academy, 5601 Wyandotte St., Kansas City, Mo.
Support the children of the Community School of the Arts and enjoy some of Kansas City's very best instrumentalists, vocalists, actors, dancers, and more!
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Admission: $15 in advance, $20 at the door
Type: Music & Dance,Special Events
Santa's Arrival
Dates: Nov. 27 | Location: Crown Center Area | Venue: Crown Center, 2450 Grand Blvd., Kansas City, Mo.
Santa Claus arrives in a horse-drawn carriage to kick off the holiday season. Sluggerrr®, K.C. Wolf, Perry Penguin, Tip from Crayola®, Casey the Bear and other costume characters help greet Jolly Ol' St. Nick. Join Santa as he enters the Crown Cente...
Admission: Free
Type: Free Events,Holiday Activities,Major Events,Special Events
Mayor's Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
Dates: Friday, Nov. 27 | Location: Crown Center Area | Venue: Crown Center, 2450 Grand Blvd., Kansas City, Mo.
The 100-foot-tall Mayor's Christmas Tree, one of the nation's tallest, is the centerpiece for an illuminating holiday celebration. Enjoy fireworks that are choreographed to Christmas music. 7,200 white lights light up the Mayor's Christmas Tree. Thi...
Admission: Free
Type: Free Events,Holiday Activities,Major Events,Special Events
Veterans Day Ceremony
Dates: Nov. 11 | Location: Crown Center Area | Venue: National World War I Museum at Liberty Memorial, J.C. Nichols Auditorium, 100 W 26th St, Kansas City, Mo.
Veterans Day will be commemorated at this special ceremony. The event includes performances by the American Legion Band and speeches to honor the significance of this important day. The ceremony concludes at 11 a.m. – a symbolic time on this special...
Admission: FREE
Type: Free Events,Special Events
2nd Saturdays in the Crossroads Arts District
Dates: Second Saturday of Every Month | Location: Crown Center Area | Venue: Crossroads Arts District, 1705 Baltimore St., Kansas City, Mo.
Second Saturday is a monthly education & enrichment program sponsored by the Crossroads Community Association. The program is meant to create a link between experiencing the Crossroads and knowing the Crossroads. The program is designed to provide g...
Admission: $10 per person (kids are free)
Type: Special Events
Frederic Chopin: A Voyage with Byron Janis
Dates: Nov. 12 | Location: Crown Center Area | Venue: National World War I Museum at Liberty Memorial, J. C. Nichols Auditorium, 100 W 26th St., Kansas City, Mo.
Internationally renowned American pianist Byron Janis will conduct a talk and demonstration on the life and works of Frédéric Chopin (1810–1849). A respected authority on the celebrated composer, Mr. Janis will enthrall audience members with his kno...
Admission: FREE
Type: Free Events,Special Events
The Legacy of the Great War: 90 Years On
Dates: Nov. 14 | Location: Crown Center Area | Venue: 100 W 26th St., Kansas City, MO 64108
Dr. Jay Winter, Yale University, editor of and contributor to "The Legacy of the Great War: Ninety Years On," will discuss this new co-publication of the University of Missouri Press and the National World War I Museum. This ground-breaking book inc...
Admission: FREE
Type: Free Events,Special Events
Vinca's Dog Day In The Park
Dates: Tue., Nov. 24 | Location: Crown Center Area | Venue: Penn Valley Park, 2929 Baltimore Ave., Kansas City, Mo.
An annual event to benefit the Humane Society of Greater KC & Wayside Waifs by linking people & their pets. Sponsors: Boozefish, Brookside Barkery & Bath, Wayside Waifs and the Humane Society of Greater Kansas City!
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Admission: $15 a person
Type: Special Events
Mixer, Meeting, Meet & Greet
Dates: Wed., Nov. 18 | Location: Crown Center Area | Venue: National Archives at Kansas City, 400 W Pershing Rd., Kansas City, Mo.
Mix and mingle with your Heritage "col-Leagues." Meet and greet others in the history and heritage field from around the metro, and tour one of Kansas City's newest attractions and research centers! Refreshments are on the house. All Heritage League...
Type: Special Events
Marillac Enchanted Forest
Dates: Nov. 18-Dec. 5 | Location: Crown Center Area | Venue: Union Station, 30 W Pershing Rd., Kansas City, Mo.
Beautifully decorated trees and wreaths bedecks Union Station for three weeks during the holiday season. All trees and wreaths are featured in a silent auction. Money raised through the auction benefits Marillac and helps heal the broken hearts and ...
Admission: FREE
Type: Holiday Activities,Major Events,Special Events
UPHA National Saddlebred Championship
Dates: Nov. 17-21 | Location: Downtown/Conv Center Area | Venue: Kemper Arena, 1800 Genessee, Kansas City, Mo.
The very best in competitors from UPHA chapters throughout the United States come to Kansas City to compete for this prestigious championship and a $200,000 purse. On Championship Stake Night there will be high performance and high stakes! The "Cha...
Admission: $10-$22.
Type: Major Events,Special Events
American Royal Cutting Horse Show
Dates: Nov. 11-14 | Location: Downtown/Conv Center Area | Venue: Hale Arena, 1701 American Royal Court, Kansas City, Mo.
One of the world's fastest growing sports, cutting offers tremendous excitement and drama for horse, rider and spectators alike. The competition consists of horse and rider separating a particular cow from a herd. The National Cutting Horse Associ...
Admission: $12
Type: Major Events,Special Events
74th Annual Ararat Shrine Circus
Dates: Nov. 12-15 | Location: Downtown/Conv Center Area | Venue: Municipal Auditorium, 301 W 13th St., Kansas City, Mo.
The Shrine Circus has been held at the Municipal Auditorium for the last 73 years and has been enjoyed by multitudes of children who are now grandparents themselves. 2009 will mark the 74th consecutive year of our super circus....
Type: Major Events,Special Events
First Fridays in the Crossroads Arts District
Dates: First Friday of Every Month | Location: Downtown/Conv Center Area | Venue: Crossroads Arts District, Kansas City, Mo.
Join the thousands that explore the galleries and shops in the Crossroads Arts District for one of the nation's largest art walks. ...
Admission: FREE
Type: Free Events,Major Events,Special Events
Whoville Holidays
Dates: Nov. 29, Dec. 6, 13, 20 | Location: Downtown/Conv Center Area | Venue: The City Market, 20 E 5th St., Kansas City, Mo.
The Grinch will make a special appearance at the City Market over the holidays! Kids, have your photo taken with this loveable holiday character for a small fee or bring in three non perishable canned goods to the "Help a Who Canned Food Drive" to b...
Admission: Free
Type: Holiday Activities,Special Events
Whoville Holidays
Dates: Nov. 29, Dec. 6, 13, 20 | Location: Downtown/Conv Center Area | Venue: The City Market, 20 E 5th St., Kansas City, Mo.
The Grinch will make a special appearance at the City Market over the holidays! Kids, have your photo taken with this loveable holiday character for a small fee or bring in three non perishable canned goods to the "Help a Who Canned Food Drive" to b...
Admission: Free
Type: Holiday Activities,Special Events
Fight for Air Stairclimb
Dates: Nov. 14 | Location: Downtown/Conv Center Area | Venue: Town Pavilion, 1111 Main St., Kansas City, Mo.
The Fight For Air Climb is a unique event in which individuals and teams race, run or walk up the more than 900 stairs to reach the top of the Town Pavilion. Donations support the American Lung Association in the Fight For Air. With lung disease o...
Admission: $25 Registration Fee
Type: Special Events,Sports
Kansas City Symphony presents "Arts in Crisis: A Kennedy Center Initiative"
Dates: Nov. 18 | Location: Downtown/Conv Center Area | Venue: Lyric Theatre, 11th and Central streets, Kansas City, Mo.
At each event, hosted by a local arts organization, Kaiser will address the challenges facing non-profit performing arts organizations today and will encourage leaders in each city to come together to build and support a vibrant arts community.
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Admission: FREE
Type: Special Events
3rd Annual Pendleton Heights Holiday Homes Tour
Dates: Nov. 28 | Location: Downtown/Conv Center Area | Venue: Historic Pendleton Heights Neighborhood, Broadway Ave. & Elma St., Kansas City, Mo.
Pendleton Heights, Kansas City's first suburb, is a historically-designated district and neighborhood a few minutes east of the Downtown River Market Area. Located on the western edge of the Northeast Area, Pendleton Heights still retains the vast m...
Admission: $10 in advance, 12 at the door.
Type: Holiday Activities,Special Events
Guy Fieri Roadshow
Dates: Dec. 7 | Location: Downtown/Conv Center Area | Venue: Midland Theatre, 1228 Main St., Kansas City, Mo.
Taking American food culture to new heights The Guy Fieri Road Show marries food and a high energy rock-n-roll concert with blow-your-mind entertainment....
Admission: $35.25-$250.25
Type: Major Events,Special Events
Bob Saget
Dates: Thu., Nov. 19 | Location: Downtown/Conv Center Area | Venue: Midland Theatre, 1228 Main St., Kansas City, Mo.
Yes, Bob Saget starred on two of the most family-friendly shows network TV has ever produced ("Full House" and "Americas Funniest Home Videos"), but he's also an edgy stand-up comedian for over thirty years. From his starring on Broadway in "The Dro...
Admission: $39.50-$49.50
Type: Major Events,Special Events
Jim Brickman
Dates: Nov. 21 | Location: Downtown/Conv Center Area | Venue: Midland Theatre, 1228 Main St., Kansas City, Mo.
Jim Brickman has revolutionized the sound of solo piano with his pop-style instrumentals and star studded vocal collaborations.
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Admission: $29.00-$55.00
Type: Concerts,Special Events
The Comedians of Chelsea Lately
Dates: Nov. 27 | Location: Downtown/Conv Center Area | Venue: Midland Theatre, 1228 Main St., Kansas City, Mo.
Whitney Cummings, Josh Wolf, Sklar Brothers, Jo Koy, and Chuy.
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Admission: $27.75-$47.75
Type: Special Events
Kevin Sink Photography Holiday Show
Dates: First Fridays, Nov. 6 & Dec. 4 | Location: Downtown/Conv Center Area | Venue: Kevin Sink Photography Gallery, 1817 Grand Blvd., Kansas City, Mo.
A sampling of Kevin's latest landscape images and botanical close-ups will be on display. Stop by to take advantage of some of the best holiday specials we have featured in more than 20 years in business! Books, notecards, posters and fine art print...
Admission: FREE
Type: Free Events,Holiday Activities,Special Events
Downey Side Art Auction and Fundraiser
Dates: Thur., Nov. 19 | Location: Downtown/Conv Center Area | Venue: Studio 2131, 2131 Washington St., Kansas City, Mo.
The 3rd Annual Downey Side Art Auction and Fundraiser features live and silent auctions, cocktails, hors d' oeuvres and special guest Alison Larkin, a comedienne, actress and adoptee. Downey Side Adoption Agency is a non-profit full service adoptio...
Admission: $55
Type: Special Events
Let's Paint TV
Dates: Nov. 17-24 | Location: Downtown/Conv Center Area | Venue: Urban Culture Project Space, 21 E 12th St., Kansas City, Mo.
Begun as a public access television show in Los Angeles and now a YouTube sensation, Let's Paint TV stars John Kilduff, who paints, blends drinks, answers phone calls, and completes a variety of other tasks--all while wearing a suit and running on a...
Admission: FREE
Type: Free Events,Special Events
Robert Sinskey Wine Dinner
Dates: Tue., Nov. 17 | Location: Downtown/Conv Center Area | Venue: Michael Smith Restaurant, 1900 Main St., Kansas City, Mo.
You don't want to miss out on this incredible dinner. Michael Smith welcomes Mark Neville, National Sales Manager for Robert Sinskey Vineyards...
Admission: $125 per person
Type: Special Events
Kansas City Symphony presents: "Lost Souls"
Dates: Nov. 20-22 | Location: Downtown/Conv Center Area | Venue: Lyric Theatre, 1029 Central St., Kansas City, Mo., Fri.-Sat.; Johnson County Community College, Yardley Hall, College Blvd. & Quivira Rd., Overland Park, Kan., Sun.
Lost Souls tell the haunting story of a séance summoning ghosts of concertos past, ending in an exorcism. Praised by Gramophone Magazine as "a fresh, young voice, worth following," Avner Dorman is a rising star composer whose orchestral works were...
Admission: $12, $32, $42
Type: Music & Dance,Special Events
KUDL's Christmas in the Sky
Dates: Nov. 25 | Location: East | Venue: Longview Lake Beach, Longview Lake Park, 11100 View High Dr, Kansas City, Mo.
A kick-off celebration for the holiday season. An evening filled with local celebrities, holiday stage productions and an amazing fireworks display, synchronized holiday music, this event sets the stage for opening night of Christmas in the Park...
Admission: Free
Type: Holiday Activities,Major Events,Special Events
Best Little Arts & Crafts Show
Dates: Nov. 21-22 | Location: East | Venue: Sermon Center, 201 N. Dodgion, Independence, Mo.
Shop for arts, crafts, seasonal decorations and more with over 120 vendors and concessions. ...
Admission: Free
Type: Free Events,Special Events
"Captain Harry: The Military Career of a Missourian"
Dates: Nov. 14 | Location: East | Venue: Harry S. Truman Library & Museum, 500 W Hwy. 24, Independence, Mo.
Truman Library archivists will commedmorate HST's 125th birthday throughout 2009 with monthly "Talkin' Truman" programs highlighting rarely seen and unique items from the Truman Library's Collections....
Admission: Free with paid admission
Type: Special Events
Victorian Christmas and Piano Recital
Dates: Dec. 6 | Location: East | Venue: Battle of Lexington & Oliver Anderson House, 1101 Delaware St., Lexington, Mo.
The Friends of the Anderson House will host a Victorian Christmas in the Anderson House. Pianist Spencer Hutson from the UMKC Conservatory will provide a recital at 1:30 pm....
Admission: FREE
Type: Special Events,Special Events,Special Events
Twilight Tours
Dates: Dec. 6 | Location: East | Venue: Bingham-Waggoner Estate, 313 W. Pacific; Vaile Mansion, 1500 N. Liberty; 1859 Marshal's Home, 217 N. Main; Independence, Mo.
Tour three historic homes decorated for the holidays in the early evening hours. Visit the Bingham-Waggoner Estate: "A Dickens of a Christmas, featuring live music, complimentary refreshments and a possible visit with Mr. Scrooge himself, Vaile Ma...
Admission: $12 for all three homes, or $5 per home.
Type: Holiday Activities,Special Events
Celebrate the Holidays
Dates: Dec. 5 | Location: East | Venue: National Frontier Trails Museum, 318 W Pacific Ave., Independence, Mo.
Visits with Father Christmas, (10 a.m. to 1 p.m. ) live seasonal music, (1:30 to 4 p.m.) Refreshments and free covered wagon rides (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.).
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Admission: $5 adults, $4.50 seniors, $3.50 ages 6-17.
Type: Holiday Activities,Special Events
Close to Home: Holiday Workshops and Shopping
Dates: Nov. 14 | Location: East | Venue: 1609 NW U.S. Hwy. 50, Kingsville, Mo.
Local artisans, farmers and culinary experts will be on hand to show and sell wares, and to allow you to sample local fare and provide hands-on demonstrations on making your own gifts from the garden. ...
Admission: $7 adults, $6 seniors, $3 children 5-12
Type: Special Events
A Visit with St. Nicholas
Dates: Nov. 28-29; Dec. 5-6, 12-13, 19-20 | Location: East | Venue: Chicago & Alton Depot, 318 W Pacific Ave., Independence, Mo.
Festive and period decorations, including a Santa Claus/St. Nicholas exhibit on both floors of the historic Chicago and Alton 1879 Depot....
Admission: Free
Type: Free Events,Holiday Activities,Special Events
31st Annual Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show
Dates: Nov. 6-8 | Location: East | Venue: MCC-BTC Exhibit Hall, 1775 Universal Ave., Kansas City, Mo.
Show features a wide variety of retail and wholesale dealers selling assortments of rocks and minerals, fossils, jewelry and gemstones.
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Admission: Adults $5, Students $2, Under 8 FREE ($1.00 off coupons at www.showsofintegrity.com)
Type: Special Events
A Visit with St. Nicholas
Dates: Nov. 28-29; Dec. 5-6, 12-13, 19-20 | Location: East | Venue: Chicago & Alton Depot, 318 W Pacific Ave., Independence, Mo.
Festive and period decorations, including a Santa Claus/St. Nicholas exhibit on both floors of the historic Chicago and Alton 1879 Depot....
Admission: Free
Type: Free Events,Holiday Activities,Special Events
Workshop: "Museum Quilt in Miniature: Block of the Month"
Dates: Sat., Nov. 14 | Location: East | Venue: National Frontier Trails Museum, 318 W Pacific, Independence Mo.
Quilter Sharron Gregg facilitates this on-going re-creation of the National Frontier Trails Museum heritage quilt. Template and fabric kit provided, bring your own needle and scissors.
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Admission: $20
Type: Special Events
Workshop: "Corn Husk Doll Making"
Dates: Sat., Nov. 14 | Location: East | Venue: National Frontier Trails Museum, 318 W Pacific, Independence Mo.
Make a corn husk doll as the pioneers did!
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Admission: $10
Type: Special Events
Demonstration: "Weaving From the Past"
Dates: Sat., Nov. 21 | Location: East | Venue: National Frontier Trails Museum, 318 W Pacific, Independence Mo.
Members of the Textile Arts Guild will be demonstrating their weaving skills using triangular hand looms.
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Type: Special Events
Veterans Day Salute and Book Event With U.S. Rep. Ike Skelton and Author D. M. Giangreco
Dates: Wed., Nov. 11 | Location: East | Venue: Harry S. Truman Library and Museum, 500 W Hwy. 24, Independence, Mo.
The evening will include a Veterans Day message from U.S. Congressman Ike Skelton, chairman of the House Armed Services Committee. Following his address, D. M. Giangreco will discuss his new book, "The Soldier from Independence: A Military History o...
Admission: FREE
Type: Free Events,Special Events
Christmas on the Farm
Dates: Dec. 5 | Location: Northeast | Venue: Watkins Woolen Mill State Park & Historic Site, 26600 Park Rd. North, Lawson, Mo.
Activities will include caroling, seasonal refreshments, a special Christmas room for the kids, visits from Father Christmas, and other period entertainment that will last into the evening hours, when the house will be lit by lamplight....
Admission: Free
Type: Free Events,Holiday Activities,Special Events
Art Crawl
Dates: Second Friday of Every Month | Location: Northeast | Venue: Gallery 105, 105 E. Broadway, Excelsior Springs, Mo.
A night of free art entertainment! Enjoy art in several galleries and shops downtown....
Admission: FREE
Type: Special Events
Girl's Night Out
Dates: Mar. 19, Sept. 10, Dec. 3 | Location: Northeast | Venue: Various Downtown Shops, Excelsior Springs, Mo.
An evening of fun with shopping, dining, playing, wine-tasting, and live music. ...
Admission: FREE
Type: Special Events
Holiday Open House
Dates: Nov. 5-8, 12-15 | Location: Northeast | Venue: Historic Hall of Waters District, Excelsior Springs, Mo.
Various downtown shop locations will be having holiday sales and will be open until 8 pm for your Christmas shopping....
Admission: Free
Type: Holiday Activities,Special Events
Holiday Open House
Dates: Nov. 5-8, 12-15 | Location: Northeast | Venue: Historic Hall of Waters District, Excelsior Springs, Mo.
Various downtown shop locations will be having holiday sales and will be open until 8 pm for your Christmas shopping....
Admission: Free
Type: Holiday Activities,Special Events
Mayor's Christmas Tree Lighting
Dates: Nov. 24 | Location: Northeast | Venue: First Bank of Missouri, 5959 N Antioch Rd, Gladstone, Mo.
Join Mayor Carol Rudi and others for this holiday tradition. Annual events serves as a visual symbol of Gladstone's effort to assist those in need during the holiday season. Proceeds benefit Northland Christmas Store and Gladstone Neighbors Helpin...
Admission: Free
Type: Free Events,Holiday Activities,Special Events
Progressive Taste of Excelsior Springs
Dates: Nov. 21 | Location: Northeast | Venue: Area Restaraunts, Excelsior Springs, Mo.
Join us for "A Taste of Christmas" with area restaurants preparing special goodies for your enjoyment!...
Admission: $10.
Type: Special Events
Christmas Parade In Lights
Dates: Nov. 21 | Location: Northeast | Venue: Historic Hall of Waters, 201 E. Broadway Excelsior Springs, Mo.
The lighted parade was a huge success. Santa has come in on a horse drawn carriage, fire truck, one year a limo but, this year he will arrive in a very unique and spectacular way!...
Admission: Free
Type: Holiday Activities,Special Events
Mayor's Tree Lighting Ceremony
Dates: Nov. 21 | Location: Northeast | Venue: Historic Excelsior Springs Shopping District, E Broadway St, Excelsior Spring, Mo.
Join us in the holiday spirit for the lighting of the Mayor's Christmas Tree with celebration and musical performances to enjoy....
Admission: Free
Type: Free Events,Holiday Activities,Special Events
Holiday Homes Tour
Dates: Dec. 5 | Location: Northeast | Venue: Various Homes, Excelsior Springs, Mo.
Join us in touring five beautifully decorated homes throughout Excelsior which will be decorated with a holiday theme by various shops in Excelsior Springs....
Admission: $10 in Advance, $14 Day of Show
Type: Special Events
Ladies Black and White Holiday Tea
Dates: Nov. 14 | Location: Northeast | Venue: Mt Gilead Historic Church, 15918 Plattsburg Rd, Kearney, Mo.
Come enjoy an afternoon of fun, crafts, tea, and cookies. Guests are encouraged to wear black and white also. ...
Admission: $10 per person
Type: Special Events
Breakfast with Santa
Dates: Dec. 5, 12 | Location: Northwest | Venue: Zona Rosa, 8640 N Dixson Ave, Kansas City, Mo.
The Northland community can add Zona Rosa's Breakfast with Santa as a wonderful new family tradition. The breakfast will feature traditional holiday entertainment, a kid-friendly breakfast menu and a special gift from Santa Claus....
Type: Holiday Activities,Special Events
Breakfast with the Fairy Princess
Dates: Nov. 28 | Location: Northwest | Venue: Zona Rosa, 8640 N Dixson Ave., Kansas City, Mo.
Children are invited to meet the Fairy Princess during an enchanting breakfast and tell her their special holiday wishes. The Fairy Princess is presented by the Kansas City Museum....
Admission: Free
Type: Holiday Activities,Special Events
Holiday Fairy Princess
Dates: Nov. 21-Dec. 3 | Location: Northwest | Venue: Zona Rosa, 8640 N Dixson Ave., Kansas City, Mo.
Drawing from longtime traditions, Zona Rosa features the Fairy Princess this holiday season in conjunction with the Kansas City Museum. The Fairy Princess first appeared in Kansas City, Mo. in 1935 in the toy department at Kline's Department Store....
Admission: Free
Type: Free Events,Holiday Activities,Special Events
Midnight Shopping at Zona Rosa
Dates: Nov. 26 | Location: Northwest | Venue: Zona Rosa, 8640 N Dixson Ave., Kansas City, Mo.
Kansas Citians celebrate Thanksgiving late night at Zona Rosa when the stores open their doors at midnight for a one-of-kind holiday shopping experience....
Admission: Free
Type: Holiday Activities,Special Events
Holiday Arts & Crafts Bazaar
Dates: Nov 7-8 | Location: Northwest | Venue: Harney Gym, 805 Fourth St., Fort Leavenworth, Kan. ID required upon entering Fort Leavenworth
Arts and crafts for the holiday season...
Type: Holiday Activities,Special Events
The Northern Lights at Zona Rosa Holiday Lighting Ceremony
Dates: Nov. 21 | Location: Northwest | Venue: Zona Rosa, I-29 & Barry Rd., Kansas City, Mo.
Zona Rosa restores the local tradition of using crowns as holiday decor with a variety of lighted crowns featured throughout the center during the holidays. Zona Rosa will kick off the holiday season with a special lighting ceremony to spotlight the...
Admission: Free
Type: Free Events,Holiday Activities,Major Events,Special Events
November Holiday Weekend Open House
Dates: Nov. 14-15 | Location: Northwest | Venue: Weston Historic Shopping and Dining District, 526 Main St., Weston, Mo.
November Holidays mean fun, food and history, all wrapped into the charming shopping venues of historic downtown Weston. Father Christmas arrives to stroll the streets on weekends until Christmas. ...
Type: Special Events
KC Game Fair 2009
Dates: Nov. 19-22 | Location: Northwest | Venue: Park Place Hotel, 1601 N Universal Ave., Kansas City, Mo.
The KC Game Fair is a new gaming convention bringing a number of long standing KC area gaming conventions under one roof and expanding the offerings to include games of most any type (excluding gambling). We will also be reaching out to KC metro and...
Admission: FREE
Type: Free Events,Special Events
28th Annual Weston Christmas Homes Tour
Dates: Nov. 21-22 | Location: Northwest | Venue: Weston Historic Shopping and Dining District, 526 Main St., Weston, Mo.
The 2009 Candlelight Homes Tour, scheduled prior to Thanksgiving, shares with you the wonderful Weston holiday season, full of ideas and decorations.The joy of the spirit will abound in you, as you tour through Weston's antebellum homes and a Downto...
Admission: $10
Type: Holiday Activities,Special Events
28th Annual Candlelight Homes Tour
Dates: Nov. 20-22 | Location: Northwest | Venue: Historic Weston Shopping District, 526 Main St, Weston, Mo.
The 2009 Candlelight Homes Tour, scheduled prior to Thanksgiving, shares with you the wonderful Weston holiday season, full of history and reinacting the original pioneers of Weston. Enjoy a variety of 3 antebellum homes and 2 downtown lofts which w...
Admission: $25
Type: Holiday Activities,Special Events
Homes of Note Holiday Tour
Dates: Nov. 11 | Location: Northwest | Venue: Vivion Farm Home, 700 NE Vivion Rd.; Williams Home, 4007 N Briarcliff Rd.; Garney Condo, 3800 N Mulberry Dr.; Kansas City, Mo.
Tour three magnificent homes in the northland - all dressed up for the holidays!
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Admission: $15 in advance, $20 at door.
Type: Holiday Activities,Special Events
Open Hearth Cooking
Dates: Nov. 7, 14, 21, 28 | Location: Southeast | Venue: John Wornall House Museum, 6115 Wornall Rd, Kansas City, Mo.
When you take a tour of this 1858 house, there will be open hearth cooking going on in the kitchen! Every Sat. in November...
Admission: $6 for adults, $5 for seniors and students, kids under 5 free.
Type: Special Events
Open Hearth Cooking
Dates: Nov. 7, 14, 21, 28 | Location: Southeast | Venue: John Wornall House Museum, 6115 Wornall Rd, Kansas City, Mo.
When you take a tour of this 1858 house, there will be open hearth cooking going on in the kitchen! Every Sat. in November...
Admission: $6 for adults, $5 for seniors and students, kids under 5 free.
Type: Special Events
Open Hearth Cooking
Dates: Nov. 7, 14, 21, 28 | Location: Southeast | Venue: John Wornall House Museum, 6115 Wornall Rd, Kansas City, Mo.
When you take a tour of this 1858 house, there will be open hearth cooking going on in the kitchen! Every Sat. in November...
Admission: $6 for adults, $5 for seniors and students, kids under 5 free.
Type: Special Events
Christmas Candlelight Tours
Dates: Dec. 4-5 | Location: Southeast | Venue: John Wornall House Museum, 6115 Wornall Rd, Kansas City, Mo.
A candlelight tour through this historic nineteenth century house. Meet the Wornall family as they prepare for an 1863 Christmas in the midst of the Civil War. ...
Admission: $6 adults, $3 children
Type: Special Events
"The Moses Code" Movie Screening and Workshop
Dates: Dec. 4-5 | Location: Southeast | Venue: Unity Village, 1901 NW Blue Pkwy., Unity Village, Mo.
SpiritPath offers two events with internationally renowned "Peace Troubadour" James Twyman based on his new book and new documentary The Moses Code. Join James Twyman as he explores this code and how you can use the power of Divinity itself to crea...
Admission: $100
Type: Special Events
Santa America Benefit Children's Concert
Dates: Nov. 21 | Location: Southeast | Venue: First Lutheran Church, 6400 State Line Rd., Mission Hills, Kan.
Santa-America, founded in 2003, brings the highest quality Santas together across America to focus on our special mission: an unhurried visit by a loving, committed, trained, back-grounded Santa to families facing physical and emotional crisis. ...
Admission: $10 adults, $5 children 12 and under.
Type: Holiday Activities,Special Events
58th Annual Kappa Kappa Gamma Holiday Homes Tour
Dates: Dec. 1-2 | Location: Southeast | Venue: Homestead Country Club, 6510 Mission Rd., Prairie Village, Kan.
Sponsored by the Kappas' Kansas City Alumnae Association, the tour raises money for non-profit organizations. This year's recipients are the Community Services League's Work Express Program, Higher M-Pact's Back-to-School Rally, DeLaSalle Education...
Admission: $20 in advance, $25 day of the tour
Type: Holiday Activities,Special Events
World War II Series Talk
Dates: Thu., Nov. 12 | Location: Southeast | Venue: Trailside Center, 9901 Holmes Rd., Kansas City, Mo.
The topic is "Supplying the American War Machine.". While 16 million men and women were serving their country in WWII around the world, even more millions were working on the home front to supply the USA war machine.
An excellent video documentar...
Admission: FREE
Type: Free Events,Special Events
Williamsburg Parade & Holidays
Dates: Dec. 5 | Location: Southwest | Venue: Main Street, Williamsburg, Kan.
Christmas festivities....
Type: Special Events
Homemade Holidays Craft Show
Dates: Nov. 14 | Location: Southwest | Venue: Ottawa High School, 1120 S Ash, Ottawa, Kan.
Get an early start holiday shopping with over 125 crafters featuring the finest in handmade crafts. ...
Admission: FREE
Type: Special Events
Merriam Mayor's Tree Lighting
Dates: Dec.5 | Location: Southwest | Venue: Merriam Marketplace, 5740 Merriam Drive, Merriam, Kan.
Outdoor tree lighting, holiday music, and a special visit from Santa....
Admission: FREE
Type: Special Events
The Ice Grand Opening Celebration
Dates: Sat., Nov. 21 | Location: Southwest | Venue: Park Place, 117th St. & Nall Ave., Leawood, Kan.
Jugglers, magicians, face-painters, balloon artists, the Boogie Heads interactive game, goodie bags, giveaways, and contests. Plus, a very special interactive performance by the Disney Crew.
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Admission: FREE
Type: Free Events,Special Events
Wreaths & Wits
Dates: Nov. 21 | Location: Southwest | Venue: Ararat Shrine Temple, 5100 Ararat Dr., Kansas City, Mo.
Bryan Busby, Chief Meteorologist at KMBC, will be back as master of ceremonies for this fun and exciting event that allows your table-team of eight to compete against other table-teams in an interactive game of trivia. The evening is kicked-off with...
Admission: $30
Type: Special Events
Historic Preservation Day
Dates: Sat., Nov. 14 | Location: Southwest | Venue: Linwood Lawn, 13845 Higginsville Rd., Lexington, Mo.
A full-day program on preservation is being sponsored by the Lexington Historic Preservation Commission at Linwood Lawn, a fabulous, rarely-open antebellum mansion just outside Lexington, Missouri. Speakers include Susan Richards Johnson and Angie G...
Admission: $20
Type: Special Events
The Republic Tigers
Dates: Fri., Dec. 4 | Location: Southwest | Venue: Polsky Theatre, 12345 College Blvd., Overland Park, Kan.
"It's a sound that's half organic and half synthetic, kind of like how all of our lives are now," says singer/multi-instrumentalist Kenn Jankowski. "It's the common theme throughout all of the songs and we tried to approach it audibly well."
With...
Admission: $5 for JCCC students with valid ID, $10 for general public
Type: Music & Dance,Special Events
"An Evening in Five Movements"
Dates: Thu., Nov. 12 | Location: Southwest | Venue: Roth Concept Center, 7930 Marshall Dr., Lenexa, Kan.
Experience the creation of a five-course culinary composition by Webster House executive chef Charles d'Ablaing.
Enjoy exquisite food paired with delectable wines and enchanting music from members of the Kansas City Symphony. The event benefits ...
Admission: $40, RSVP Deadline: Nov. 4
Type: Music & Dance,Special Events
Bowl for Mercy
Dates: Thu., Nov. 21 | Location: Southwest | Venue: Olathe Lanes East, 303 N Lindenwood Dr., Olathe, Kan.
For the last six years, FMC has had the pleasure of hosting this Bowl For Mercy in support of Children's Mercy Hospital and their outstanding programs. This year we will be raising funds in support of the Dental Clinic at CMH. Thanks to the support ...
Admission: 1 Person $15
2 People $25
3 People $35
4 People $45
5 People $55
*Price includes food, event, t-shirt, shoes and lane for 1 hour!
Type: Special Events
Marillac's Enchanted Evening
Dates: Fri., Nov. 20 | Location: Southwest | Venue: Sheraton Overland Park Hotel, 6100 College Blvd., Overland Park, Kan.
Co-chairs James and Vicki Mirabile and Eddie and Shimika Kennison cordially invite you to an elegant evening of live and silent auctions, gourmet cuisine, cocktails, and entertainment. Enchanted Evening is Marillac's largest fundraiser of the year. ...
Admission: $100
Type: Special Events
Candy Cane Promenade
Dates: Nov. 30 | Location: West | Venue: Centennial Park, 2nd & Oak Sts., Bonner Springs, Kan.
Vaughn Trent Food Drive, Bonner Professional Women's Santa Parade and the Mayor's Tree Lighting follow the ribbon cutting for the Candy Cane Promenade and the arrival of Santa Claus....
Admission: Free
Type: Holiday Activities,Special Events
The Legends Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony
Dates: Nov. 21 | Location: West | Venue: Legends at Village West, 1843 Village West Pkwy., Kansas City, Kan.
The holiday season kicks off with The Legends Annual Lighting Celebration. The ceremony features live holiday music, the illumination of a 50-foot holiday tree, an appearance by Santa and much more....
Admission: Free
Type: Free Events,Holiday Activities,Special Events
Christmas Around Town & Mayor's Christmas Tree Lighting
Dates: Dec. 5 | Location: West | Venue: Downtown Shawnee, Johnson Dr. & Quivira Rd., Shawnee, Kan.
Join us for the annual Shawnee Christmas Around Town with free activities for children including arts and crafts, caroling, story telling and Santa Claus. Aslo includes the lighting of the Mayor's Christmas tree at City Hall. ...
Admission: Free
Type: Free Events,Holiday Activities,Special Events