Winter Magic is a drive-thru Christmas lights event in Downtown Kansas City. The festive display runs nightly through December 31, 2023. Open nightly from 6 PM. How Winter Magic Works Buy tickets: Purchase Winter Magic tickets online in advance (one per carload), choosing the day and time you would like to visit. Offering tickets based on […]
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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 […]
Country Club Plaza Lighting Ceremony
Like Rudolph, the Country Club Plaza Lighting Ceremony is best described as “the most famous of them all”, at least in Kansas City. The holiday season in Kansas City wouldn’t be complete without thousands of lights outlining 15 blocks of the Country Club Plaza — 4706 Broadway Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64112. The Plaza Lights […]
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, […]
Your 2023 Guide to Holiday Events in Kansas City
‘Tis the season for tree lightings, Santa visits, shopping, New Year’s Eve parties, and more. This is a growing list of 2021 holiday events happening in Kansas City. This day-by-day guide includes holiday fun in Kansas City happening from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Eve. Never miss a deal or opportunity by subscribing to Kansas City on […]
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 Visits, Photos and More with Santa at Zona Rosa
Zona Rosa hosts a winter wonderland in Kansas City this holiday season with family-friendly activities, including photos with Santa, happening during November and December. Visits and Photos with Santa at Zona Rosa Meet Santa at Zona Rosa to share your holiday wishes and take photos November 26-December 24. Online reservations for visits with Santa are […]
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. […]
