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Events in Kansas City

There’s always a chance to celebrate in KC. Browse the region’s full lineup of events happening today, this week and throughout the season.

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Westport Christmas Market

This holiday tradition transforms the Historic Westport District into a winter wonderland, featuring local makers, festive beverages and a visit from Santa and Buddy the Elf.

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Events in Kansas City Today

This Weekend in Kansas City

Discover the top events happening in Kansas City this weekend.

This Weekend in KC

Fireworks and KC Skyline – Jonathan Tasler

2025's Top Events in Kansas City

From craft beer festivals to holiday celebrations and everything in between, mark your calendar with Kansas City’s largest events.

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Candlelight Tour of Fort Osage – Event_Image [EVENT]
Dec 13
Holiday Activities

Candlelight Tour of Fort Osage

Jackson County Parks + Rec

Le Grand Masquerade: A New Year’s Eve Costume Ball, presented by Helzberg – Event_Image [EVENT]
Dec 31
New Years Events

Le Grand Masquerade: A New Year’s Eve Costume Ball, presented by Helzberg

J. Rieger & Co.

Kansas City Boat & Fishing Show – Event_Image [EVENT]
Jan 8
Public Shows

Kansas City Boat & Fishing Show

Bartle Hall

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Neighborhood

Saturday, December 13, 2025

Bell Road Barn Players present: The Very Special Christmas Special that Saved Christmas PART TWO: This Time It’s Special! – Event_Image [EVENT]
Dec 13
Music & Dance

Bell Road Barn Players present: The Very Special Christmas Special that Saved Christmas PART TWO: This Time It’s Special!

Bell Road Barn Players

Candlelight Tour of Fort Osage – Event_Image [EVENT]
Dec 13
Holiday Activities

Candlelight Tour of Fort Osage

Jackson County Parks + Rec

Evergy Festival of Lights at Powell Gardens – Event_Image [EVENT]
Dec 13
Festivals

Evergy Festival of Lights at Powell Gardens

Powell Gardens

Winter Magic | Kansas City’s Favorite Holiday Light Party – Event_Image [EVENT]
Dec 13
Exhibits

Winter Magic | Kansas City’s Favorite Holiday Light Party

Platte Purchase Park

“Prairie Prophecy” Documentary Film Screening & Panel Discussion – Event_Image [EVENT]
Dec 13
Free Events

“Prairie Prophecy” Documentary Film Screening & Panel Discussion

Linda Hall Library of Science, Engineering, and Technology

“Jingle & Mingle at The Elms” Christmas Pop-Up Bar – Event_Image [EVENT]
Dec 13
Happy Hour & Drink

“Jingle & Mingle at The Elms” Christmas Pop-Up Bar

Elms Hotel & Spa, The

38th Annual Christmas in the Park – Event_Image [EVENT]
Dec 13
Free Events

38th Annual Christmas in the Park

Jackson County Parks + Rec

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Dec 13
Festivals

3rd Annual Westport Christmas Market

Westport Regional Business League

A CHRISTMAS CAROL – Event_Image [EVENT]
Dec 13
Theatre

A CHRISTMAS CAROL

Kansas City Repertory Theatre

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Dec 13
Food & Specialty Dinners

ALL LOCATIONS – Brunch – Iron Horse Bar & Grill

Iron Horse Bar & Grill – Leawood

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Dec 13
Food & Specialty Dinners

ALL LOCATIONS – Brunch – Iron Horse Bar & Grill

Iron Horse Bar & Grill – Lee’s Summit

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Dec 13
Exhibits

Angeline Rivas: I Had a Dark Night of the Soul and All I Got Was This Lousy T-Shirt

Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art

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Dec 13
Happy Hour & Drink

Beer Kitchen Happy Hour

Beer Kitchen

Big Christmas @ Martin City Brewing Company – Event_Image [EVENT]
Dec 13
Free Events

Big Christmas @ Martin City Brewing Company

Martin City Brewing Company

Big Christmas @ Martin City Pizza & Taproom – Lee’s Summit – Event_Image [EVENT]
Dec 13
Free Events

Big Christmas @ Martin City Pizza & Taproom – Lee’s Summit

Martin City Pizza & Taproom – Lee’s Summit

Big Christmas @ Martin City Pizza & Taproom – Lenexa – Event_Image [EVENT]
Dec 13
Food & Specialty Dinners

Big Christmas @ Martin City Pizza & Taproom – Lenexa

Martin City Pizza & Taproom – Lenexa

Big Christmas @ Martin City Pizza & Taproom – Mission Farms – Event_Image [EVENT]
Dec 13
Food & Specialty Dinners

Big Christmas @ Martin City Pizza & Taproom – Mission Farms

Martin City Pizza & Taproom – Mission Farm

Big Christmas @ Martin City Tavern – South Plaza – Event_Image [EVENT]
Dec 13
Food & Specialty Dinners

Big Christmas @ Martin City Tavern – South Plaza

Martin City Tavern – South Plaza

Big Christmas @ Station 7 Tavern – Event_Image [EVENT]
Dec 13
Food & Specialty Dinners

Big Christmas @ Station 7 Tavern

Station 7 Tavern

Birding in Decembrrr – Event_Image [EVENT]
Dec 13
Free Events

Birding in Decembrrr

Heartland Conservation Alliance

Bottomless Mimosas – Event_Image [EVENT]
Dec 13
Happy Hour & Drink

Bottomless Mimosas

Beer Kitchen

Buddy the Elf at the Zoo – Event_Image [EVENT]
Dec 13
Holiday Activities

Buddy the Elf at the Zoo

Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium

Chapel Concert: And So It Goes – Event_Image [EVENT]
Dec 13
Holiday Activities

Chapel Concert: And So It Goes

Powell Gardens

Christmas Market Sip & Shop at Frost – Event_Image [EVENT]
Dec 13
Holiday Activities

Christmas Market Sip & Shop at Frost

Frost Frozen Bar

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Dec 13
Holiday Activities

Christmas Train At The Kansas City Northern Railroad

Kansas City Northern Miniature Railroad

Dan + Claudia Zanes Holiday Sing Along featuring Elena Moon Park and Tyree Austin – Event_Image [EVENT]
Dec 13
Free Events

Dan + Claudia Zanes Holiday Sing Along featuring Elena Moon Park and Tyree Austin

Midwest Trust Center

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Dec 13
Theatre

Elf – The Musical TYA

The Coterie Theatre

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Dec 13
Holiday Activities

Faulkner’s Ranch Jolly Country Christmas Pop Up Bar

Faulkner’s Ranch Event Venue

First Annual Holiday Market and Shopping Stroll – Event_Image [EVENT]
Dec 13
Festivals

First Annual Holiday Market and Shopping Stroll

Country Club Plaza

Flower Bar Pop-up! – Event_Image [EVENT]
Dec 13
Free Events

Flower Bar Pop-up!

Two Sugars

Food Drive With Bishop Sullivan Center – Event_Image [EVENT]
Dec 13
Special Events

Food Drive With Bishop Sullivan Center

KC Wheel

Garden to Glass: Holiday Cocktail Experience – Event_Image [EVENT]
Dec 13
Happy Hour & Drink

Garden to Glass: Holiday Cocktail Experience

Powell Gardens

Glimmer Pop-Up Bar – Event_Image [EVENT]
Dec 13
Food & Specialty Dinners

Glimmer Pop-Up Bar

Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium

GloWild: Time Traveler – Event_Image [EVENT]
Dec 13
Exhibits

GloWild: Time Traveler

Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium

Holiday Bricktacular at LEGOLAND Discovery Center Kansas City – Meet LEGO Santa in Crown Center – Event_Image [EVENT]
Dec 13
Holiday Activities

Holiday Bricktacular at LEGOLAND Discovery Center Kansas City – Meet LEGO Santa in Crown Center

LEGOLAND Discovery Center Kansas City

Holiday Buffet Dinner – Event_Image [EVENT]
Dec 13
Food & Specialty Dinners

Holiday Buffet Dinner

Powell Gardens

Holiday Buffet Dinner – Event_Image [EVENT]
Dec 13
Food & Specialty Dinners

Holiday Buffet Dinner

Powell Gardens

Holiday Harmonies – Event_Image [EVENT]
Dec 13
Holiday Activities

Holiday Harmonies

The Folly Theater

Holiday Reflections at Union Station – Event_Image [EVENT]
Dec 13
Holiday Activities

Holiday Reflections at Union Station

Union Station Kansas City

Holiday Shopping for Handmade Gifts at Belger Arts – Event_Image [EVENT]
Dec 13
Exhibits

Holiday Shopping for Handmade Gifts at Belger Arts

Belger Arts Center

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