A Kansas City holiday tradition since 2011, the Kansas City Holiday Boutique returns to the Overland Park Convention Center Nov. 18–22, 2026. Kansas City on the Cheap readers can save 25% on general admission tickets with promo code KCCHEAP. Shoppers can browse unique gifts, holiday décor, apparel, jewelry, children’s items, gourmet foods, accessories and more […]
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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, […]
First Friday in the Crossroads Kansas City: Art, Food, Shops & Free Comedy
Created April 2026 Art & Atmosphere Family Friendly Food & Drink Free Admission First Friday in the Crossroads Kansas City Spend an evening exploring one of Kansas City’s most popular monthly traditions in the Crossroads Arts District. Browse galleries and studios, shop local makers, grab dinner or drinks, and enjoy free comedy at The Bird […]
Free Admission to Mistletoe Madness
This Friday and Saturday, November 6-7, 2026, Lee’s Summit Parks and Recreation is hosting Mistletoe Madness, a holiday art and craft show, at the Gamber Center. Admission is free. The show will feature jewelry, blankets and bibs, scarves, purses, books, hand crafted cutting boards, cosmetics, clothing, and other hand-crafted items. Hours are from 9 a.m. […]
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 […]
West Bottoms First Festival Weekends
On the first weekend of every month (Friday through Sunday), more than 20 old warehouses in the Historic Kansas City West Bottoms Business District open their doors to the public for West Bottoms First Festival Weekends. Admission is FREE. This event features antiques and vintage merchandise for sale (the warehouses restock each month, so there’s […]
50+ Vendors Featured at Lake Quivira Holiday Bazaar
The Lake Quivira Holiday Bazaar is a longstanding annual event and a traditional way of kicking off the holiday season at Lake Quivira, KS. More than 50 vendors make up this event that is FREE and open to the public on Friday, Nov. 13, and Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026. Both floors of the Lake Quivira […]
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, […]
Mayor’s Christmas Tree at Crown Center
The Mayor’s Christmas Tree in Kansas City will shine brightly on Crown Center Square from November 27, 2026 through early January 2027. The annual Kansas City Mayor’s Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony is a FREE event held Friday, November 27, 2026. The program begins at 6 p.m. Enjoy long-standing traditions that includes a performance by the […]
