There's always something to see in Kansas City during the holidays.  Below is a list of holiday events scheduled across the Kansas City area. Visit our events calendar for a full list of activities planned during the holiday season.

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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

Country Club Plaza's Season of Lights

Dates: Nov. 27, 2009-Jan. 10, 2010 | Location: Country Club Plaza Area | Venue: Country Club Plaza, 47th & Central streets, 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. The lights remain on through mid January....

Admission: Free
Type: Holiday Activities,Major Events,Ongoing Events

"A Christmas Story: The Musical"

Dates: Nov. 20, 2009-Jan. 3, 2010 | Location: Country Club Plaza Area | Venue: Kansas City Repertory Theatre, Spencer Theatre, 4949 Cherry Street Kansas City, Mo.

"A Christmas Story" has been adapted as a new musical for the stage and is quickly becoming one of the most highly anticipated shows in the theatrical world. The show will be directed by Rep Artistic Director Eric Rosen. This classic holiday tale ce...

Admission: $20-$60.
Type: Holiday Activities,Major Events,Theatre

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

"A Christmas Story: The Party"

Dates: Sun., Dec. 6 | Location: Country Club Plaza Area | Venue: Spencer Theatre, 4949 Cherry Street Kansas City, Mo.

A benefit performance and post-show celebration to launch the Broadway-bound world premiere of "A Christmas Story, The Musical!" Patron Party also included for anyone participating at patron levels....

Type: Holiday Activities,Theatre

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

Santa's Gingerbread Village

Dates: Nov. 27-Dec. 31 | Location: Crown Center Area | Venue: Crown Center, 2450 Grand Blvd., Kansas City, Mo.

Three locomotives travel through Santa's gingerbread village in the North Pole, all created by the chefs at the Hyatt Regency Crown Center and The Westin Crown Center hotels. See the reindeer stable, Santa's sleigh garage, the elves' dorm, a doll, r...

Admission: Free
Type: Holiday Activities,Major Events,Ongoing Events

Santa's Crayola Christmas Land

Dates: Nov. 27-Dec. 31 | Location: Crown Center Area | Venue: Crown Center, 2450 Grand Blvd., Kansas City, Mo.

Children can play on super-sized Crayola products, while waiting to tell Santa all of their holiday wishes. ...

Admission: FREE
Type: Holiday Activities,Major Events,Ongoing Events

Musical Fun for Kids: Jim Cosgrove & Mr. Stinky Feet

Dates: Sat., Dec. 5 | Location: Crown Center Area | Venue: Crown Center, 2450 Grand Blvd., Kansas City, Mo.

Enjoy holiday music for kids and families on three Saturdays in December....

Admission: FREE
Type: Free Events,Holiday Activities,Music & Dance

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

Mayor's Christmas Tree

Dates: Nov. 27, 2009-Jan. 1, 2010 | 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. 7,200 white lights light up the Mayor's Christmas Tree. This special tree stands as a symbol of the Mayor's Christmas ...

Admission: Free
Type: Holiday Activities,Major Events,Ongoing Events

Musical Theater Heritage presents George Hatter's "Spectacular Christmas"

Dates: Dec. 3-20 | Location: Crown Center Area | Venue: Off Center Theatre, Crown Center, 2450 Grand Blvd., Kansas City, Mo.

Like a visit from old friends. After having so much fun together last season we just have to do it again! You can be sure this show will put you in the holiday spirit with your favorite songs and stories of the season performed by your favorite MTH ...

Admission: $25 adults, $20 students/seniors.
Type: Holiday Activities,Theatre

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

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

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

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

Limousine Holiday Light Tour

Dates: Nov. 26-Dec. 31 | Location: Downtown/Conv Center Area | Venue: Kansas City Transportation Group, 1300 Lydia Ave, Kansas City, Mo.

Limousine Holiday Light Tour rides will help you enjoy the Magical Experience of Holiday on Wheels… 'Tis the season of rich festivities in Kansas City, and no holiday would be complete without a Holiday Light Tour with Carey Limousine! Take a cha...

Type: Holiday Activities,Ongoing Events

"Holly Follies"

Dates: Dec. 5, 12, 19, 26 | Location: East | Venue: Puppetry Arts Institute, 11025 E Winner Rd., Independence, Mo.

Get in the Holiday spirit with music and happy puppets. ...

Admission: $5.
Type: Holiday Activities,Theatre

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

Christmas In The Park

Dates: Nov. 25-Dec. 31 | Location: East | Venue: Longview Lake Campground, Longview Lake Park, 11100 View High Dr, Kansas City, Mo.

Christmas in the Park is one of Jackson County Parks and Recreation's most celebrated events of the year. Three hundred thousand lights and 175 animated figures and splashes of Christmas color transform Longview Lake Park into an enchanting winter w...

Admission: Donations for local charities accepted
Type: Holiday Activities,Major Events,Ongoing Events

"Spirit of Christmas Past" Heritage Homes Tour

Dates: Nov. 27-Dec. 30 | Location: East | Venue: Bingham-Waggoner Estate, 313 W. Pacific; Vaile Mansion, 1500 N. Liberty; 1859 Marshal's Home, 217 N. Main; Independence, Mo.

Come experience three historic Independence landmark homes, decorated in their holiday best. ...

Admission: $5 each site, $12 for 3 sites.
Type: Holiday Activities,Ongoing 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.). ...

Admission: $5 adults, $4.50 seniors, $3.50 ages 6-17.
Type: Holiday Activities,Special Events

Santa's Winter Wonderland

Dates: Nov. 8-Dec. 24 | Location: East | Venue: Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World, 18001 Bass Pro Drive, Independence, Mo.

Enjoy a massive interactive play area where kids can write letters to Santa, make crafts, play in an arcade, watch operating running train sets and visit with Santa Claus. Also, each child can have their picture taken with Santa, and get a free 5 x ...

Admission: FREE
Type: Free Events,Holiday Activities,Ongoing Events

"Nativities From Around the World"

Dates: Nov. 14-Dec. 23 | Location: East | Venue: Community of Christ Temple, 201 W River Blvd., Independence, Mo.

Unique and handcrafted nativities and creches from around the world on display....

Admission: Free
Type: Exhibits,Free Events,Holiday Activities

"Christmas with the Trumans"

Dates: Nov. 15-Jan. 8 | Location: East | Venue: Harry S. Truman Home, 223 N Main St., Independence, Mo.

Exhibit includes toys, photographs, wrapping paper, Christmas cards and decorations which belonged to the Truman family. ...

Admission: Free
Type: Exhibits,Free Events,Holiday Activities

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

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

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

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

Hall of Trees

Dates: Nov. 21, 2009-Jan. 2, 2010 | Location: Northeast | Venue: Hall of Waters, 201 E Broadway, Excelsior Springs, Mo.

Walk through a winter wonderland of Christmas trees decorated beautifully by various businesses or organizations in Excelsior Springs....

Admission: Free
Type: Free Events,Holiday Activities,Ongoing 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

Santa at Zona Rosa

Dates: Dec. 5-24 | Location: Northwest | Venue: Zona Rosa, 8640 N Dixson Ave., Kansas City, Mo.

Sitting in his traditional storybook scene, Santa Claus will listen to children's Christmas wishes and take a free photo. Photos are limited to one per family. ...

Admission: Free
Type: Holiday Activities,Ongoing 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

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! ...

Admission: $15 in advance, $20 at door.
Type: Holiday Activities,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

Santa & Me Saturdays

Dates: Saturdays in December | Location: Southeast | Venue: Paradise Park Family Fun & Adventure, 1021 NE Colbern Rd., Lee's Summit, Mo.

Enjoy the joy and magic of the holidays with Santa & Me at Paradise Park. Children can visit with Santa as he listens to all their wishes and wants of the holiday season. Capture the special moment with your own camera. A picture with Santa is a mem...

Admission: FREE
Type: Free Events,Holiday Activities

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

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