Come inside Union Station and warm up with memorable tunes paired with vibrant laser choreography at the Arvin Gottlieb Planetarium this holiday season. There are two holiday-themed laser light shows this year. Both shows run November 20, 2026, through January 3, 2027. Laser Holiday Magic: Lively amination and colors brought to life to the tunes […]
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Drive-Through Display at Excelsior Springs Lane of Lights
Take a trip down Lover’s Lane in Excelsior Springs to enjoy the Lane of Lights. The annual Lane of Lights is happening Saturday, November 21, through Sunday, December 25, 2026. Hours are Nov. 20-Dec. 31, 2021. Hours are 5:30 to 10 p.m. This is a drive-thru light display hosted by nightly by a different local […]
Christmas at YaYa’s Alpaca Farm
Recapture the magic of Christmas at YaYa’s Alpaca Farm. Remember the low thrum of excitement and coziness lying just beneath the surface of everything at Christmas time when you were a kid? Maybe it’s the financial strain or the nonstop schedule, but whatever the case, the magic tends to fade as we get older. Now, […]
Luminary Walk at Overland Park Arboretum
For the holiday season, the Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens is hosting the traditional Holiday Luminary Walk. The Luminary Walk at the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens is a favorite holiday experience. Running on select nights from November 27 through December 26, 2026, this seasonal tradition features miles of trails illuminated by thousands […]
Powell Gardens Festival of Lights
Powell Gardens invites you to the Festival of Lights this 2026 holiday season. On selected Wednesday through Sunday evenings from November 19 through January 3, 2027, visitors can walk through a half-mile walk of holiday lights and unique botanically-themed displays. Festival hours are 5 to 10 p.m. Festival of Lights will be closed Thanksgiving Eve, Thanksgiving […]
Fairy Princess event at the Museum of Kansas City
The Museum of Kansas City is bringing back its Fairy Princess event this year. The Fairy Princess was a Kansas City tradition from 1935 through the early 1970s at Kline’s department store. The museum revived the tradition in 1987. Tickets go on sale for this year’s event on Thursday, November 5, 2026. Advance timed tickets […]
Santa’s Wonderland, Free Santa Photos at Bass Pro Shops
Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s are hosting Santa’s Wonderland November 7 through December 24 at stores in Kansas City and across the country. All local Kansas City Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s stores are participating in the Santa’s Wonderland celebration. Santa’s Wonderland kicks off with Santa’s arrival at 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, with seasonal […]
Crown Center Ice Terrace and free skating opening day
Lace up your ice skates for winter fun downtown at the Crown Center Ice Terrace, Kansas City’s original outdoor skating rink. The Crown Center Ice Terrace opens for its 54th season from November 6, 2026 through March 14, 2027. On opening day, November 6, skating is free from 6 to 9 a.m. Reservations are not […]
Free Admission to Arts & Craft Shows
Two holiday arts and crafts shows are planned this fall at the The Pavilion at John Knox Village in Lee’s Summit. Admission is free. More than 90 vendors will be showing their hand-made crafts. Items for sale include pottery, original art, wood crafts, quilts, scrapbooks, embroidery, crochet, floral arrangements, acrylic paintings, ceramics, holiday decorations, jewelry, photography, […]
GloWild at the Kansas City Zoo
Come celebrate the fifth year of GloWild at the Kansas City Zoo! It’s an amazing nighttime experience where the family can enjoy admiring GIANT handcrafted art. This year, all the art is about “Hidden Treasure,” with scenes inspired by ancient shipwrecks, buried treasure sites and overgrown jungle landscapes. It’s a mile-long immersive lighted experience With […]
