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 […]
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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 […]
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 will […]
Kansas City Restaurants Open On Christmas 2025
Looking to not have to cook Christmas dinner. Don’t worry! Kansas City On the Cheap has you covered. Check out the list below. Before you go, check the extra links I’ve attached for e-club rewards & it doesn’t hurt to call to call and double check hours and confirm your reservation. While you’re at it, […]
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 […]
Power & Light New Year’s Eve Fun
Head to the Power & Light District for New Year’s Fun in Kansas City. 21+ to join in the fun here! Select restaurants and bars are offering New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day celebration experiences that include extra space, heated outdoor seating options, drink specials and fun to welcome 2025. New Year’s Eve at […]
The Best New Year’s Parties for Kids in Kansas City
New Year’s Eve is always a night full of glitz, glamour, nostalgia, and the hope of new beginnings. It also usually includes a very late night and champagne — fun for adults but not always the most family-friendly of celebrations for kids. But parents everywhere know that while babysitters offer much-needed adult-only time, there’s always […]
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 29-December 24. Online reservations for visits with Santa are […]
FREE & Cheap Things to Do with Guests Over Christmas in Kansas City
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 […]
Knights of Lights: A Renaissance Christmas Extravaganza
Huzzah! It’s Christmas in Canterbury. The Kansas City Renaissance Festival village has been transformed into the Knights of Lights, a colorful, walk-through light display. There is also food, entertainment, activities for the kids, and fun for everyone in the family. This year, you’ll be amazed at the fun. Per the Kansas City Renaissance Festival: […]
