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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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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
Independence Young Matrons 50th Annual Holly & Mistletoe Tours
Dates: Dec. 3, 2009-Jan. 3, 2010 | Location: East | Venue: Independence Square, 111 E Maple Ave., Independence, Mo.

Tour five Eastern Jackson County homes and the Messiah Lutheran Church, all decorated for the holidays. The Sweet Shop (at the church) will feature holiday treats, specialty baskets, Independence Young Matrons cookbooks and hand crafted historic hou...
Admission: $10 in advance, $12 the door.
Type: Exhibits,Holiday Activities
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
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
Independence Square Tree Lighting
Dates: Nov. 7 | Location: East | Venue: Independence Square, 112 W. Lexington St., Independence, Mo.

Santa Claus, sleigh rides and live entertainment. Lights are switched on at 6 pm by County Executive Mike Sanders and Mayor Don Reimal. ...
Admission: FREE
Type: Free Events,Holiday Activities,Special 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: 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
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
"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
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
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
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
Holiday Open House
Dates: Nov 6 | Location: Northwest | Venue: Historic Downtown Leavenworth, 416 Cherokee, Leavenworth, Kan.

Kick-off of the holiday season in dowwntown Leavenworth...
Admission: Free
Type: Holiday Activities,Special Events