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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: 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
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.).
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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: 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
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
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