The holidays bring us close together with family and friends. Sometimes after several days that closeness begins to wear on everyone’s nerves so it’s good to have some plans for getting out of the house. Here are some free and cheap ways of keeping your out of town holiday guests entertained. Make sure you don’t […]
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Worlds of Fun Takes the Guess Work Out of Your Holiday Shopping
Not sure what to give the moody tweens and kids who have everything on your Christmas list this year? May I suggest a gift that will provide them with oceans, nay, worlds of fun? This holiday season Kansas City’s favorite theme park is offering unlimited summer and fall visits for only $89, and that includes […]
FREE & Cheap Things to Do with Guests Thanksgiving Weekend in Kansas City
Are you hosting Thanksgiving dinner with overnight guests this Thanksgiving weekend? Here are some FREE and cheap things to do with guests Thanksgiving weekend (after a nice, long, post-feast nap, of course). Watch the Plaza Lighting Ceremony Thursday, November 23, 2023 Location: Country Club Plaza Time: 5 PM – 7 PM Admission: FREE If you’ve […]
Classic Holiday Movie Series at Union Station
What better way to get into the holiday spirit than enjoying your seasonal viewing of Elf with your friends and family at Kansas City’s unofficial holiday headquarters? And we know that with its giant wreath to train rides and visits with Santa to the Mayor’s Christmas Tree right across the street — in Kansas City, […]
Where to Visit (and Take Photos) with Santa in Kansas City
Ho! Ho! Ho! Want to take the kids (or your dog) to see Santa in Kansas City? Here’s a list of places you can take them to see Santa in Kansas City during the 2021 holiday season. Some of these are also events that include refreshments, crafts, and other kids’ activities; others are just places […]
Best Holiday and Christmas Light Displays in Kansas City 2021
We’re sure a lot of people are in the spirit to go check out Christmas and holiday light displays in Kansas City. And, why not? Looking at Christmas lights is an inexpensive and safe holiday activity that can be enjoyed by kids (and adults) of all ages. This list includes any kind of displays we […]
Classic Holiday Movies at Theaters in Kansas City
Watching classic holiday movies will almost certainly take you on a trip down memory lane to a time when Christmas was magical. Some of us prefer the time-honored traditions of White Christmas, A Christmas Story and Miracle on 34th Street. Others will enjoy newer holiday classics like Elf, National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, The Santa Clause […]
Free Holiday Lights on Farmstead Lane
The Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead closes for the winter season but still offers FREE holiday fun for families in Kansas City. From November 25-January 7, 2021, Deana Rose Children’s Farmstead will be putting on its Holiday Lights on Farmstead Lane light show. Admission is FREE The display is at the main entrance of the Farmstead. […]
$3 Polar Express PJ Party at Extreme Screen Union Station
Classic holiday movies are back on the big screen at Union Station’s Extreme Screen Theatre. KC Regnier Extreme Screen Theatre is showing classic holiday movies from Nov. 26 to Dec. 21, 2021. Admission for these oldies but goodies is $3 per ticket. Admission to these classic holiday movies lets you enjoy plush leather chairs, stadium-style […]
Santa Photos and Holiday Happenings at Oak Park Mall
Santa is setting up shop at Oak Park Mall in Overland Park, KS from November 19 – December 24. Visits and Photos with Santa at Oak Park Mall Visits with Santa at Oak Park mall are FREE. Santa will be camped out in Center Court near Dillard’s South on the lower level. You can visit […]
