Santa and his elves are riding into Union Station for a five-day visit December 18-22, 2019 on the Kansas City Southern Holiday Express. Admission is FREE, but reservations are strongly encouraged. These can be made available online at boxoffice.unionstation.org. The Holiday Express includes a smiling tank car (Rudy); a flatcar carrying Santa’s sleigh, reindeer and […]
Visits with Santa
Candy Cane Hunt at Lenexa Community Center
Bundle the kids up for a Candy Cane Hunt at the Lenexa Community Center on Dec. 13, 2019. Hunt for candy canes and then warm up indoors with story time, milk and cookies, make holiday crafts and enjoy the photo stations. There will also be a performance by Mr. Stinky Feet. Santa Claus and Mrs. […]
Saturday Selfies with Santa in Lee’s Summit
Who can resist a photo with a big, jolly guy in a red suit? Bring your camera and selfie stick with you to the Lee’s Summit History Museum for Selfies with Santa Claus. Santa will be waiting for selfies on the following dates and times: November 30: 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. December 7: 2 […]
Hometown Holidays Event in Downtown Liberty
Historic Downtown Liberty is hosting their annual Hometown Holidays event Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019. Festive activities are going on all day in Downtown Liberty. 10 a.m.: Passport Shopping Activity Pick up a “passport” at the HDLI office at 117 N. Main Street Check in at each participating business you visit Submit a completed passport by […]
Lee’s Summit: Mayor’s Tree Lighting and Santa
The mayor of Lee’s Summit flips the switch on holiday fun Friday, Nov. 22, 2019 as he lights up Downtown Lee’s Summit for the holidays at 6 p.m. Join the FREE Mayor’s Tree Lighting event at Howard Station Park. Activities include: FREE cookies Choir performances A visit from Santa Many shops and restaurants will be […]
Independence Square Open House and Holiday Lighting Ceremony
The Independence Square Association is hosting two festive events to help ring in the holiday season this year. A Holiday Open House will be held Nov. 8 and 9, 2019. Hours will vary by stores, but you can expect to find holiday decor and unique gifts for special people in your life. Some stores will […]
FREE Holiday Lighting Ceremony at Zona Rosa
On Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, kick off your holiday season with Zona Rosa’s Northern Lights Holiday Lighting Ceremony in and around Town Square. Admission is FREE. This event takes place from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. and includes a 50-foot Christmas tree, local band performances and the arrival of Santa Claus. We’ll have more details […]
Holiday Fireworks and Santa at Christmas in the Sky
On Wednesday, November 27, 2019, Jackson County Parks and Recreation and 99.7 The Point kick off the opening of Christmas In The Park, with Christmas In The Sky. Admission is FREE. This event, which will take place at Longview Lake Beach, is a showcase of seasonal fun, including: Singers and dancers A visit from Santa […]
Lenexa Presents Sar-Ko Aglow
It’s time for Sar-Ko-Algow in Lenexa. The trees and trails around Rose’s Pond at Sar-Ko-Park in Lenexa spring to life for the annual holiday lights display. The official lighting will be livestreamed via Facebook on Friday, Dec. 4, at 6 p.m. Join online for the countdown. The park will remain lit each evening through Jan. […]
Raymore Tree Lighting with Santa
Enjoy an evening of cheer hosted by the City of Raymore and Raymore’s Parks and Recreation Department on Tuesday, Nov. 26. The Mayor’s Tree Lighting will happen at T.B. Hanna Station at 6 p.m. Attendees will be treated to FREE cookies and hot chocolate. Santa will be on hand for photos. T.B. Hanna Station is […]