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The holidays are a special time in Kansas City. The city creates an unforgettable setting for its famous annual events and seasonal celebrations. Following are some of Kansas City's holiday festivities. For a comprehensive list of winter events, go to VisitKC.com.
Nov. 15-Jan. 1
City Lights: Downtown SHINES for the Holidays, www.downtownkc.org
The entire facade of the downtown Marriott is illuminated with more than 30,000 color-changing LED bulbs that flash dancing reindeer and gifts across the building, just one of several downtown buildings decked out for the season.
Nov. 16-17
Kansas City Symphony presents Handel's Messiah, www.kcsymphony.org
Warm your holiday season with one of Handel's most famous pieces.
Nov. 16-Dec. 24
Quality Hill Playhouse presents Christmas in Song, www.qualityhillplayhouse.com
Celebrate the season with this annual holiday review featuring traditional tunes and festive musical favorites.
Nov. 17-Dec. 6 & Dec. 8, 15 & 22
Fairy Princess, www.zonarosa.com, www.unionstation.org
Celebrating the 20th anniversary of the revival of this elegant holiday tradition, the Fairy Princess will grant children's holiday wishes at two KC locations, Nov.17-Dec. 6 at Zona Rosa, and Dec. 8, 15 and 22 at Union Station.
Nov. 17-Dec. 24
Kansas City Repertory Theater presents A Christmas Carol, www.kcrep.com
The Rep presents their 27th annual production of this seasonal classic.
Nov. 21-Dec. 31
Christmas in the Park at Longview Lake, www.jacksongov.org
The month-long display transforms Longview Lake Park into a delightful winter wonderland of 300,000 dazzling lights and almost 200 animated figures.
Nov. 22-Jan. 13
Country Club Plaza Season of Lights, www.countryclubplaza.com
In its 78th year, the Plaza's Season of Lights features more than 80 miles of glimmering lights that outline every dome, tower and window of the Spanish-inspired entertainment district.
Nov. 23-Dec. 30
"Spirit of Christmas Past" Homes Tour, www.bwestate.org
Visit three historic homes decked out for the holidays in Independence, Mo.
Nov. 23-Dec. 31
Crayola Christmas Land, www.crowncenter.com
Children can play on super-sized Crayola products, while waiting to tell Santa all their holiday wishes. Santa visits through Dec. 24.
Nov. 23-Jan. 1
Christmas Card Lane, www.olathe.org
More than 200 homes in Olathe participate in Christmas Card Lane where giant greeting cards adorn the streets in front of homes covered with a myriad of Christmas lights.
Nov. 23-Jan. 1
Mayor's Christmas Tree, www.crowncenter.com
More than 7,200 white lights brighten one of the nation's tallest Christmas trees, which is the centerpiece for the holiday celebration at Crown Center Square.
Dec. 1-23
Kansas City Ballet presents The Nutcracker, www.kcballet.org
The Kansas City Ballet's million-dollar production of this timeless classic is the largest in the Midwest.
Dec. 7
First Friday in the Crossroads Arts District, www.kccrossroads.org
Join the thousands that explore the galleries and shops in the Crossroads Arts District for one of the nation's largest art walks.
Dec. 7-8, 14-15
Holiday Wild Nights at the Kansas City Zoo, www.kansascityzoo.org
Celebrate the holidays with the Zoo, Santa and his elves among twinkling lights and wild animals.
Dec. 8-9
Gardens by Candlelight: A Luminary Walk at Powell Gardens, www.powellgardens.org
Get into the yuletide spirit at an annual favorite where thousands of glowing luminaries line the walkways throughout the gardens.
Dec. 8-9 & 15-16
Santa's Express at the National Agricultural Hall of Fame, www.aghalloffame.com
Enjoy an old-fashioned country holiday, complete with ride on Santa's miniature train-the Santa Express.
Dec. 15-16
Kansas City Southern's Holiday Express at Union Station, www.unionstation.org
Visit with Santa and friends on a six-car train decorated with more than 10,000 holiday lights.
Dec. 15 & 21-23
Kansas City Symphony presents The Magic of Christmas, www.kcsymphony.org
Featuring timeless Christmas carols and popular holiday favorites, this concert has been a holiday tradition for 12 years.
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Photo Credit: Photos Courtesy of the Kansas City Convention
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Country Club Plaza Season of Lights
Caption: More than 80 miles of lights outline every building, dome and tower on the Country Club Plaza each holiday season. This image is not available for download.
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Country Club Plaza Season of Lights 3
Caption: More than 80 miles of lights outline the Country Club Plaza each holiday season.
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Crown Center Crayola Christmas Land
Caption: Hallmark's Crown Center features activites for the whole family during the holiday season.
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Crown Center Ice Terrace
Caption: The Ice Terrace at Crown Center is Kansas City's only outdoor, public ice rink.
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Mayor's Christmas Tree
Caption: The 100-foot-tall Mayor's Christmas tree at Crown Center is one of the tallest in the nation.
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Zona Rosa Holiday Crowns
Caption: Zona Rosa has brought back a longtime downtown Kansas City tradition of suspending large lighted crowns over the street ways. This image is not available for download.
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