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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A Legendary Light Show

Dates: Nov. 21, 2009-Jan. 5, 2010 | Location: Not Specified | Venue: Legends at Village West, 1843 Village West Pkwy., Kansas City, Kan.

Every 15 minutes, The Legends will come alive with dancing lights synchronized to concert-quality, holiday music, providing guests an experience unlike anything they have seen before. This dazzling spectacle is the region's first display of animated...

Admission: FREE
Type: Holiday Activities

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

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

"A Christmas Story: The Party"

Dates: Sun., Dec. 6 | Location: Country Club Plaza Area | Venue: Spencer Theatre, 4949 Cherry St., 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

"Jazz Community Carol Fest"

Dates: Sun., Dec. 6 | Location: Country Club Plaza Area | Venue: Community Christian Church, 4601 Main St., Kansas City, Mo.

Spectacular renditions of favorite holiday music, including both sacred and secular sounds! ...

Admission: FREE
Type: Free Events,Holiday Activities

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 "A 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: Left/Right - $12.50, Center - $27.50, Groups/Center - $19
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.

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

"Christmas in Song"

Dates: Nov. 19-Dec.27 | Location: Downtown/Conv Center Area | Venue: Quality Hill Playhouse, 303 W 10th St, Kansas City, Mo.

Celebrate the season with our annual holiday cabaret revue of traditional and popular music....

Admission: $26 adults; $24 students/seniors
Type: Holiday Activities,Theatre

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

"A Christmas Carol"

Dates: Thu. Dec. 10, Fri. Dec. 4 & 11 | Location: Downtown/Conv Center Area | Venue: Hemingway Gallery, 132 W 19th St., Kansas City, Mo.

Nathan Granner is determined to see an almost 30 year Kansas City holiday tradition kept alive. Partnering with Greg Oliver Bodine and The Hemingway Gallery, Granner steps into a new role with a one man performance of this holiday classic. The ada...

Admission: Adults $20, Students/Seniors $15, Children $5
Type: Holiday Activities,Theatre

Downtown City Lights and Santa Parade

Dates: Thu., Nov. 19 | Location: Downtown/Conv Center Area | Venue: Barney Allis Plaza, 12th & Wyandotte Sts., Kansas City, Mo.

The Christmas lighting display encompasses Barney Allis Plaza and several nearby buildings including the Downtown Marriott Hotel, which features spectacular computer-generated holiday images across its 22-story facade. Shortly before 6 p.m., Sa...

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

Holiday kick-off celebration with Santa, Stars Wars characters, and "Connie"

Dates: Sat., Nov. 21 | Location: Downtown/Conv Center Area | Venue: Airline History Museum, 201 NW Lou Holland Dr., Hanger 9, Kansas City, Mo.

Meet and take photos with Santa Claus and more than 20 live characters from the Star Wars universe - while enjoying balloon artists, face painters, as well as aircraft, hangar and museum tours....

Admission: $5
Type: Holiday Activities,Special Events

Holiday Truck Show

Dates: Sat., Nov. 21 | Location: Downtown/Conv Center Area | Venue: Blue Gallery, 118 Southwest Blvd., Kansas City, Mo.

Featuring functional textiles by Joscelyn Himes. ...

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

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

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