December in Kansas City is filled with festive lights, holiday magic, and family traditions. From light displays to concerts and seasonal adventures, here are the best ways to celebrate all month long.
KC’s FAV Holiday Light Party | Winter Magic—Northland
Join Us for Kansas City’s 6th Annual Winter Magic! Winter Magic 2025 | KC’s Favorite Drive-Thru Holiday Light Party ✨ More Lights! ✨ ✨ More Fun Songs! ✨ ✨ Even […]
Santa Visits @ Family Tree Nursery
Enjoy beautiful backdrops and a visit from the most incredible Santa for a perfect family outing and free photo opportunity! Bring your kids and cameras to capture the ideal holiday […]
Evergy Festival of Lights
Evergy Festival of Lights Select evenings at Powell Gardens | 5-10 p.m. November 20-23, 28-30, December 4-6, 11-13, 19-23, 26-29, and January 2-3, 2026 During Evergy Festival of Lights at […]
Christmas Eve Eve @ Lenexa Baptist
Experience a special Christmas Eve service at Lenexa Baptist Church with our Candlelight and Communion Service. It’s a time for all generations to gather, reflect, and celebrate the birth of […]
Very Merry Morning
Celebrate a Very Merry Morning on Saturday, December 13 from 9:30–11:30 AM! Enjoy kid-friendly worship, a petting zoo, nativity photo booth, Christmas crafts, gingerbread nativities, and more—a joyful way for […]
Penguin March at the Zoo
Don’t miss the Penguin March outside of Helzberg Penguin Plaza every Saturday and Sunday at 11 am, December through February. This event is included in Zoo general admission and Friends […]
Hallmark Christmas Experience
Each weekend (Nov 28 – Dec. 21), join us at Crown Center in Kansas City, right outside of Hallmark’s headquarters, for the Hallmark Christmas Experience—a free, open-to-the-public, immersive experience with […]
Child of Hope
Returning just in time for Christmas, Störling Dance Theater’s Child of Hope tells the miraculous story of Jesus’ birth, captivating audiences with authentic characters, stunning choreography, hauntingly beautiful music and […]
Tivoli Presents: White Christmas
WWII vets-turned-entertainers scheme to help a retired general with his strapped New England inn by putting on a big musical show with the help of their army buddies and a […]
The Nutcracker
A cherished Kansas City holiday tradition, The Nutcracker, returns to fill the stage with magic and enchantment. Based on E.T.A. Hoffmann’s timeless tale, this Victorian-era classic follows Clara, the Nutcracker Prince, Dr. […]
Santa Day
Join us at the Cider Mill for a visit from Santa!
MTC Kids Jam – Holiday Sing-Along
This unique holiday show is a musical celebration inspired by the Christmas sing-alongs that Grammy Award-winner Dan Zanes and jazz vocalist/music therapist Claudia Zanes experienced every year while growing up […]
Whoville Holiday Feast: A Grinchy Cooking Class
Whoville Holiday Feast: A Grinchy Cooking Class (with a hot chocolate bar!) Hands-On | Tastings | Take-Home Snacks and Mini-Trifles
Union Station’s Holiday Classic Movies – Polar Express
When a doubting young boy takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery that shows him that the wonder of life never […]
‘Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol’
Set in the 1930s in the Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee, this unforgettable production and amazing cast imagines Ebenezer Scrooge as the owner of a mining company town, where his […]
The Fairy Princess – A KC tradition since 1935
This year marks the 39th year that the Museum has hosted The Fairy Princess, continuing the cherished Kansas City custom that began at Kline’s Department Store in 1935. Kline’s originally introduced […]
Christmas at Resurrection
A cherished holiday tradition! Come celebrate the holiday season at “Christmas at Resurrection,” the must see holiday event, featuring the 120 voice Resurrection Choir and orchestra, the Kansas City Dance […]
Pictures with Santa + Holiday Sip N Shop
🎅 Santa Picture & Play Time and Holiday Sip N Shop🎄 Experience the most magical Santa event around — no lines, no rush, just pure Christmas joy + shop our […]
NCAA DI Women’s College Cup Championship
It all comes down to this! The NCAA DI Women’s College Cup Championship game kicks off at 6:00 PM at CPKCStadium.
Christmas in Killarney – An Irish Christmas Celebration
Come and join us in the old village of Killarney in Ireland for an evening of Irish traditions and your favorite Christmas songs! Watch Irish dancers leap through the air […]
Living Nativity Family Event
🎄✨ Living Nativity Event at Grace UMC! ✨🎄 Join us for a magical afternoon at Grace United Methodist Church! ⭐ Live Animals (Sheep, Goats, Cow, Donkey, and Camel!) ⭐ S’mores […]
A Kansas City Christmas
Kickstart your holiday season with “A Kansas City Christmas” at Lenexa Baptist Church on Dec 6-7! This event features performances by our Worship Choir and Orchestra, and it’s free to […]
Carol of the Toys-Resurrection Kids Music and Choir
Carol of the Toys is a joyful, high-energy musical that blends humor, heart, and faith. With a musical mix ranging from clever Nutcracker-inspired arrangements to hip-hop and touching ballads, this story […]
20 Years Celebrating Children’s Small Mall
For 20 years children 3-13 years old have selected holiday gifts for family, friends and teachers all within a supervised setting at C.W. Parker Carousel Museum, 320 S. Esplanade, Leavenworth, […]
Teddy Bear Toss
Bring a teddy bear to throw onto the ice during a goal to benefit kids in need!
Holiday Open House
Step into the holiday season at Louisburg Cider Mill’s Annual Holiday Open House! Enjoy the comforting aroma of fresh-pressed cider, warm donuts, and festive treats as you explore our Country […]
A Christmas Celebration
Saturday, December 06, 2025 | 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM Step back in time and celebrate the season Missouri-style! Wander through our lantern-lit village filled with music, festive décor, and […]
It’s a Wonderful Life
This beloved American holiday classic comes to captivating life as a live 1940s radio broadcast. With the help of an ensemble that brings a few dozen characters to the stage, […]
Sar-Ko Aglow Lighting Ceremony
December 5 – January 19 Enjoy the ceremonial switch flip on December 5 from 6:00-7:00pm. Not only will this event include one of the best holiday light displays in the […]
Santa’s Workshop at Evergy Festival of Lights
On Fridays and Saturdays (November 28-December 20), visit Santa in his cozy Powell Gardens workshop! Mrs. Claus will join Santa for special story times on Saturdays (November 29-December 20). Visitors […]
NCAA DI Women’s College Cup Semifinal Round
Semifinals – 12/5 @ 5:00 P.M. Head to CPKC Stadium to watch the Nation’s best college soccer players compete in the NCAA DI Women’s College Cup Semifinal Round! This year marks […]
Weston Wonderland
We are excited to announce a NEW, First Annual WESTON WONDERLAND, Christmas on the Farm. Follow the lighted pathway to our living nativity scene and visit the barnyard animals by […]
Nativity Puppets
One of Kansas City’s Favorite Holiday Traditions! This celebrated annual spectacle comes alive with larger than life, seven-foot puppets that grace the stage with live voices, singers, and musicians for […]
Cooke Decorating + Playtime
🍪 Holiday Sugar Cookie Decorating at Inspired Play Café 🎄 Get into the holiday spirit with our Sugar Cookie Decorating Party — the sweetest way to celebrate the season! Join […]
Journey to Judea
2025 Tour Dates November 21-23 & December 5-7 Journey to Judea is an interactive Christmas experience that allows you to walk through the narrative of the Bible, learning the twists and turns […]
Summit Christian Academy’s Early Education Preview Day
Families are invited to explore Summit Christian Academy’s Early Education program during this special preview event on Tuesday, December 2, from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. Guests will visit classrooms, meet […]
Admission All School Open House
Tour the campus, meet faculty and staff and explore academics, arts, and athletics at this all-school open house.
A Christmas Carol
Select showtimes Nov 22 – Dec 27, 2025 Create Christmas memories that will last for many seasons to come, and celebrate Gary Neal Johnson’s incredible legacy! Join Ebenezer Scrooge on […]
Holiday Choirs at Crown Center
Beautiful music fills the halls of the Crown Center Shops as nearly 100 Kansas City area school, church and community choirs perform Monday through Thursday from Dec. 1 through Dec. […]
Crown Center Ice Terrace (2025-2026 season)
Kansas City’s original public, outdoor ice skating rink celebrates its 53rd season of great skating fun. Enjoy public ice skating seven days a week (see hours below; closed on Christmas […]
Pet Photos with Santa
Bring your furry friend and get a photo with Santa!
Light the World Giving Machine
Giving Machines have returned to Union Station for the fifth year. Instead of getting yourself a candy bar or soda, you can donate to local and global charities with the […]
Cookies with Santa
During Cookies with Santa you and your group can enjoy cookies, cocoa, and of course a meeting with Santa himself! Each group reserves a 10 minute spot for their meeting […]
Hallmark Christmas Movie-Thon
Each weekend during the Hallmark Christmas Experience, enjoy a festive lineup of Hallmark Christmas movies on the big screen in the Hallmark Visitors Center’s cozy theater. Whether you’re revisiting beloved […]
Santa Visits at Destination North Pole
Step into a whimsical, wintery wonderland at Crown Center’s all-new holiday season exhibit, Destination North Pole! Families will explore a candy cane forest filled with interactive stations and letters to […]
Meet Santa @ Zona Rosa
Nov. 29 – Dec. 24 Meet Santa in his Winter Wonderland at Zona Rosa. Online reservations highly recommended but not required.
Holiday Lights on Farmstead Lane
Turn your car into a glow mobile and head to Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead for a free, sparkling light show synced to festive music! Running nightly Nov. 27–Dec. 31, 5–10 […]
Elf – The Musical TYA
November 11 – December 31, 2025 The beloved holiday classic comes to life on stage! Buddy, a young orphan, mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported to […]
Titanic: An Immersive Voyage
Step aboard the world’s most captivating maritime legend — Titanic: An Immersive Voyage — opening NOV 8 at Union Station Kansas City. This breathtaking new exhibition brings the Titanic’s untold […]
GloWild: Time Traveler
Adventure through glowing sculptures and time-traveling scenes at this nighttime light festival. KansasCityZoo.org Be sure to check the event’s website for changes in times throughout the season. GloWild is open […]
Touchdowns & Tinsel
Celebrate the holidays with us at T-Shotz! Join us for a classic, Kansas City holiday experience from November 28th through December 31st! Enjoy a themed menu and specialty cocktails in our main […]
Luminary Walk
Nov. 26 – Dec. 30 Bring the whole family to stroll candlelit paths, enjoy live music, gnome and fairy villages, train displays and holiday lights at the Luminary Walk.