Winter Magic is a drive-thru Christmas lights event in Swope Park next to the Kansas City Zoo. The festive display runs nightly through January 2, 2022. Hours are: Monday – Thursday: 6 to 9 p.m. Friday – Saturday: 6 to 11 p.m. How Winter Magic Works Buy tickets: Purchase Winter Magic tickets in advance online […]
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Free Admission to Christmas in the Park at Longview Lake
If you haven’t been to Longview Lake’s “Christmas in the Park” light show, you’re missing out. It’s definitely a Kansas City “must see!” A Kansas City Holiday tradition since 1987, Christmas in the Park runs nightly from Nov. 24-Dec. 31, 2022. The ride-through show is located at Longview Campground (1499 SW County Park Road, Lee’s […]
Discount on Tickets to KC Holiday Boutique
The KC Holiday Boutique is a festive, four-day shopping extravaganza happening November 17 – 20 at the Overland Park Convention Center. Find gifts for everyone your holiday shopping list with hundreds of booths featuring handmade gift items, jewelry, gourmet foods, holiday décor, entertainment from local performers and more. Don’t miss Girls Night Out on Friday […]
KC Southern Holiday Express Reservations Open Sept. 22
Santa and his elves are riding into Kansas City for a five-day visit on the Kansas City Southern Holiday Express train. The beloved holiday train makes a stop at Union Station December 14-18 for walk-through tours, walk-around visits and photo opps. This year, Holiday Express includes Rudy the smiling tank engine and cars with intricate displays […]
Kansas City Restaurants Open on Christmas 2021 & To-Go Meals
Are you looking to have yourself a merry little Christmas this year by skipping the shopping, cooking and kitchen cleaning that’s part of preparing a traditional holiday meal? Kansas City on the Cheap has you covered with our list of restaurants in Kansas City are open on Christmas Day 2020. Some are serving a special […]
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 […]
Celebrate the Holidays at Union Station in Kansas City
You won’t need for a coat and mittens for Kansas City holiday fun inside historic Union Station. There’s a whole lineup of festive sights and activities at Union Station that make holidays in Kansas City a magical time for laughing, singing and exploring. It’s FREE to browse around inside Union Station, but some activities and […]
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 […]
Make Christmas Memories at Crown Center
Crown Center is a popular setting for some of Kansas City’s favorite holiday traditions. The festivities start with the opening of the Crown Center Ice Terrace, continue with the lighting of the 100-foot-tall Mayor’s Christmas Tree on Crown Center Square, and the full slate of live theater, entertainment, shopping, and dining at Crown Center. Here […]
