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Can't Miss Holiday Events
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 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
"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
"Christmas at My House-Melodies and Memories"
Dates: Dec. 3-4 | Location: Northeast | Venue: Corbin Theatre, 15 N Water St., Liberty, Mo.

Nostalgic look at "Christmas Past" as Dick Brown, Bill Grace and Larry Harman reminisce about their favorite Christmas memories....
Admission: $10
Type: Holiday Activities,Music & Dance
"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
"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
"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.
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Admission: $5.
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!
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Admission: FREE
Type: Free Events,Holiday Activities
"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
"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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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