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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.

Kansas City native and "Saturday NIght Live" cast member Jason Sudeikis flips the switch Thanksgiving night....
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: 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: Thu., 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
Antonio Vivaldi's "The Four Seasons"
Dates: Tue., Dec. 8 | Location: Country Club Plaza Area | Venue: Unity Temple on the Plaza, 707 W. 47th St., Kansas City, Mo.

The KCCO will additionally offer humorous readings of the little-known poems prior to each "season," which most scholars believe were written by Vivaldi himself, describing the musical moments depicted and demonstrating how and when they appear in t...
Admission: General $29/22 Seniors $26/19 Students $10/5
Type: Music & Dance,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.
...
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
Look Good, Feel Good
Dates: Nov. 25-Dec. 12 | Location: Country Club Plaza Area | Venue: Halls, 211 Nichols Rd., Kansas City, Mo.

Customers who drop off a pair of gently used jeans at Halls Customer Service will get a 25% off coupon for any pair of regularly priced jeans....
Type: 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
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
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!
...
Admission: $15 a person
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
Black Tie Cabaret
Dates: Dec. 16-19 | Location: Crown Center Area | Venue: City Stage Theatre , 30 W Pershing Rd., Kansas City, Mo.

The Luscious Ladies of Burlesque Downtown Underground are back for another round of good old-fashioned holiday fun, but this time with an extra twist of elegance. This year the... teasing is dressed up by classy heart warming numbers and just the ri...
Admission: $16 and up
Type: Holiday Activities,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.

Visit the Whoville Holiday activity area which will take place every Saturday between Thanksgiving and Christmas from 11am-2pm, located next to Auntie Em's on the northeast corner of the Market Square. The Grinch will make an appearance each Saturda...
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.

Visit the Whoville Holiday activity area which will take place every Saturday between Thanksgiving and Christmas from 11am-2pm, located next to Auntie Em's on the northeast corner of the Market Square. The Grinch will make an appearance each Saturda...
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.

Visit the Whoville Holiday activity area which will take place every Saturday between Thanksgiving and Christmas from 11am-2pm, located next to Auntie Em's on the northeast corner of the Market Square. The Grinch will make an appearance each Saturda...
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.

Visit the Whoville Holiday activity area which will take place every Saturday between Thanksgiving and Christmas from 11am-2pm, located next to Auntie Em's on the northeast corner of the Market Square. The Grinch will make an appearance each Saturda...
Admission: Free
Type: Holiday Activities,Special Events
Kansas City Ballet's 15th Annual Sugar Plum Fairy Luncheon
Dates: Sat., Dec. 19 | Location: Downtown/Conv Center Area | Venue: Kansas City Marriott Downtown, 200 W 12th St., Kansas City, Mo.

As attendees depart their carriage at the Marriott Hotel, they will enter a magical Victorian holiday celebration. Revel in Victorian elegance and enjoy the enchantment of the Sugar Plum Fairy and her friends as they delight guests with dancing, din...
Admission: $60 and up.
Type: Holiday Activities,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: Mon., 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
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.
...
Admission: $27.75-$47.75
Type: Special Events
Stephen Lynch
Dates: Sat., Dec. 12 | Location: Downtown/Conv Center Area | Venue: Midland Theatre, 1228 Main St., Kansas City, Mo.

Whether he's singing an ode to an ailing grandfather (and the inheritance that his death will bring), breaking up with a girlfriend because of her racial make-up (she's just "too white"), or opening the door to his mind to let the voices inside his ...
Admission: $27.75-$32.75
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
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
Cadillac Flambe
Dates: Mon., Nov. 23 | Location: Downtown/Conv Center Area | Venue: Crosstown Station, 1522 McGee St., Kansas City, Mo.

Rooted in the old Delta Blues, this band is truly unique. The music is a new twist on an old sound. All the musicians come from very diverse backgrounds. First listening to the band, the Blues influence is unmistakable. The further in the set they g...
Admission: $7
Type: Dining & Nightlife,Special Events
96.5 The Buzz presents The Night Buzz Stole Christmas
Dates: Thu., Dec. 3 | Location: Downtown/Conv Center Area | Venue: Midland Theatre, 1228 Main St., Kansas City, Mo.

Spoon, The Bravery, Metric and Hockey...
Admission: $25
Type: Concerts,Holiday Activities,Special Events
American Citizen Award Luncheon
Dates: Thu., Dec. 10 | Location: Downtown/Conv Center Area | Venue: Muehlebach Hotel, 1213 Wyandotte St., Kansas City, Mo.

The Annual American Citizen Luncheon, sponsored by the Southtown Foundation is honoring retired Kansas City Chief Will Shields. Mitch Holthus, the "Voice of the Kansas City Chiefs" is the emcee. Proceeds benefit the Will to Succeed Foundation and t...
Admission: $80
Type: 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
Missouri Town 1855 Christmas Celebration
Dates: Sat., Dec. 12 | Location: East | Venue: Missouri Town 1855, 8010 E. Park Road, Lee's Summit, Mo.

Residents of Missouri Town 1855 prepare for the holidays with decorating, singing and hearthcooking. A special visit from a 19th century St. Nicholas will delight all children..
...
Admission: $5 adults, $3 children 5-13 and seniors, children under 5 are free.
Type: Special Events
Windows On The Past: A Candlight Tour
Dates: Sat., Dec. 12 | Location: East | Venue: Missouri Town 1855, 8010 E. Park Road, Lee's Summit, Mo.

Experience a guided tour of Missouri Town 1855 lit by luminaries. Witness the ethnic traditions of German, English and French celebrations. Hot spiced cider and cookies complete this unique holiday experience.
...
Admission: $7.50 per person, Advance reservations required.
Type: Holiday Activities,Special Events
Christmas at the White House
Dates: Sat., Dec. 12 | Location: East | Venue: Harry S. Truman Library & Museum, 500 W Hwy. 24, Independence, Mo.

Truman Library archivists will commemorate Harry S. Truman's 125th birthday throughout 2009 with monthly "Talkin' Truman" programs highlighting rarely seen and unique items from the Truman Library's Collections. For the December program, archivist D...
Type: Holiday Activities,Special Events
Victorian Christmas and Piano Recital
Dates: Sun., 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: Free Events,Special Events
In Search of Christmas Past
Dates: Sat., Dec. 12 | Location: East | Venue: National Frontier Trails Museum, 318 W Pacific Ave., Independence, Mo.

Ever wonder what Christmas was like on the frontier? Many of our Christmas symbols have their origins in the 19th century. In this illustrated talk, Richard Edwards, Education Coordinator of the Trails Museum, shares stories of how these traditions ...
Admission: Free with admission, $5 adults, $4.50 seniors, $3.50 ages 6-17
Type: Holiday Activities,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: Sat., 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.).
...
Admission: $5 adults, $4.50 seniors, $3.50 ages 6-17.
Type: Holiday Activities,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
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
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
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
Holiday Extravaganza
Dates: Sat., Dec. 12 | Location: East | Venue: Holiday Inn Sports Complex, 4011 Blue Ridge Cutoff, Kansas City, Mo.

The event will feature many local vendors that will showcase may products and items for the Christmas season. Including: clothing, jewelry, handbags, purses, and much more.
...
Admission: $2
Type: Holiday Activities,Special Events
Christmas on the Farm
Dates: Sat., 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
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
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
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
KC Magazine Presents Sexy Singles Auction
Dates: Fri., Dec. 11 | Location: Northeast | Venue: Harrah's Casino and Hotel, VooDoo Lounge, One Riverboat Dr., North Kansas City, Mo.

It's time for Kansas City to rival Miami, Las Vegas, and Los Angeles as a nightclub destination. VooDoo hosts the hottest parties in the Midwest. Nationally-known DJs are flown in each week to work their magic using one of the most sophisticated sou...
Admission: $25, Benefits Big Brother, Big Sister of Greater Kansas City
Type: Special Events
Comedy on the Square
Dates: Sat., Dec. 5 | Location: Northeast | Venue: Corbin Theatre, 15 N Water St., Liberty, Mo.

Totally improvised games & scenes from Liberty High School's Exit 16....
Admission: $5
Type: Special Events
Thanksgiving Feast
Dates: Thu., Nov. 26 | Location: Northeast | Venue: Elms Resort & Spa, 401 Regent St., Excelsior Springs, Mo.

Join the Elms Resort for this annual tradition with the Grand Thanksgiving Buffet.
Starters
Waldorf Salad, Pasta Salad, Salad Bar, Cranberry Relish,
Fresh Fruit and Berries, Assorted Domestic and Imported Cheeses
Harvest Celebration
Green ...
Admission: Adults are $19.95, Seniors $17.95, Children 4 to 12 $9.95 and Children under 3 are FREE. Reservations are encouraged.
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: Sat., 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
PJ Party with St. Nick
Dates: Fri., Dec. 4 | Location: Northwest | Venue: Zona Rosa, 8640 N Dixson Ave, Kansas City, Mo.

Santa makes his formal arrival with a fun pajama party with children in the Zona Rosa Play Gardens in the Marshalls building. Families are invited to participate in this first-of-its-kind cherished night with Mr. Claus, featuring fun and entertainm...
Type: 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
4th Annual Holiday Lighting Ceremony & Fireworks
Dates: Nov. 22 | Location: Northwest | Venue: Briarcliff Village, 4151 N. Mulberry Dr., Kansas City, Mo.

Join us for the third annual Briarcliff Holiday Lighting Ceremony followed by fantastic fireworks display. Enjoy musical entertainment on the main stage from 3:00pm until 7:00pm along with face painters, street organ grinder, view a Holiday movie ...
Admission: Free
Type: Holiday Activities,Major Events,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
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
Christmas Candlelight Vintage Homes Tour
Dates: Sun., Dec. 13 | Location: Northwest | Venue: Leavenworth County Historical Society, 1128 Fifth Ave, Leavenworth, Kan.

This year's tour features six historic district or National Historic Register homes beautifully-decorated for the holidays. ...
Admission: $10 in advance, $15 day of the tour
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
Briarcliff Village Holiday Open House
Dates: Thu., Dec. 3 | Location: Northwest | Venue: Briarcliff Village, 4151 N Mulberry Dr., Kansas City, Mo.

Shops open late, with holiday pricing and refreshments....
Admission: FREE
Type: Free Events,Holiday Activities,Special Events
Breakfast With Santa
Dates: Sat., Dec. 5 | Location: Northwest | Venue: Heritage Hall, 117 W Kansas St., Liberty, Mo.

Santa is eagerly looking forward to saying hi to all of his little friends and hear their wishes for Christmas. Opening for the first time is "The Shops of Little Liberty" where children can shop all by themselves (with help from Santa's elves). Liv...
Admission: $10
Type: Special Events
Open Hearth Cooking
Dates: Nov. 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
A Visit with Father Christmas
Dates: Sat., Dec. 12 | Location: Southeast | Venue: John Wornall House Museum, 6115 Wornall Rd, Kansas City, Mo.

A different hands-on Christmas tradition to try in every room of the house. In the last room, you will meet Father Christmas himself, sit on his knee, and have your picture taken....
Admission: $7 per child includes photo
Type: Holiday Activities,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: Holiday Activities,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
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
Williamsburg Parade & Holidays
Dates: Sat., Dec. 5 | Location: Southwest | Venue: Main Street, Williamsburg, Kan.

Christmas festivities....
Type: Holiday Activities,Special Events
Holidays in Wellsville
Dates: Sat., Dec. 5 | Location: Southwest | 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: Free Events,Special Events
Merriam Mayor's Tree Lighting
Dates: Sat., 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: Holiday Activities,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
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
Christmas Around Town & Mayor's Christmas Tree Lighting
Dates: Sat., 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