As the air turns crisp and Kansas City starts to sparkle with early holiday magic, there’s no shortage of family fun to enjoy this November! From dazzling light displays and festive performances to hands-on adventures and cultural celebrations, KC Parent’s Best of November roundup highlights the very best events happening around town.
Whether you’re searching for a cozy outing with your little ones, a date-night idea, or a way to kick off the holiday season, this month’s lineup is packed with can’t-miss experiences for every age and interest.
Tanger Kansas City – Tree Lighting at the Legends
Holiday Highlights Include: • Meet & greet with Santa Claus at Santa’s Workshop – write your letter and drop it in his special mailbox! • Whimsical Town – Snap a […]
Ararat Shrine Circus
A magical circus for the Entire Family! Coming this November 20 – 23, 2025 The Ararat Shrine Circus, a cherished community event since 1936, unites families through traditional 3-ring circus […]
Holiday Lighting at Zona Rosa
Zona Rosa will kick off the 2025 holiday season with the annual lighting ceremony featuring the historic holiday crowns and our Grand Christmas tree! Location: North Park Saturday, November 22, […]
Holiday Hoopla
Mark your calendars for our FREE holiday shopping extravaganza you won’t want to miss! Whether you’re searching for unique gifts or festive decor, we’ve got something for everyone. Shop from […]
Creative Hand show and Sale
43nd Annual Creative Hand Show and Sale Nov. 21 & 22, 2025 Just in time for the holidays, the 43nd annual Creative Hand Show and Sale will take place Friday, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Mayor’s Christmas Tree Lighting Event
Join us on Crown Center Square on the day after Thanksgiving to experience the illumination of one of the tallest Christmas trees in the nation! Be part of this Kansas […]
Pictures with Santa
🎅 Santa Picture & Play Time at Inspired Play Café 🎄 Experience the most magical Santa event around — no lines, no rush, just pure Christmas joy! This exclusive event […]
StoneLion Puppets Presents: Puppets a Glow and Show
This family friendly event feeds the wonder of childhood and the arts to those big and small in a spectacular demonstration of spectacle. As audience members walk through the event, […]
Christmas Concert
Christmas at Resurrection cast members and musicians will perform at the Kansas City Zoo during their GloWild event.
Lake Quivira Holiday Bazaar
The Lake Quivira Holiday Bazaar is a longstanding annual event and a tradition at Lake Quivira as we kick off the Holiday Season. It is free to All and the […]
Mary Poppins the Musical
Mary Poppins is an enchanting mixture of irresistible story, unforgettable songs, breathtaking dance numbers and astonishing stagecraft! ALL EVENING SHOWS AT 7:00pm,2:00PM MATINEE ON NOVEMBER 15
Dwell: Women’s Worship Night
Women of all ages are invited to a refreshing evening of worship, encouragement and connection on November 13 at 6:30 pm at Lenexa Baptist Church. Dinner is included, and all […]
The Barstow School Open House
An admission open house gives you an overview of everything Barstow offers. You can meet faculty, take a tour, see classroom learning and explore each division and extracurricular offerings. Guided […]
Kinder Prep & Kindergarten Take A Peek
Peek Inside Whitefield Classrooms! This is the perfect way to begin exploring schools for next year. If your child will be 4 or 5 by July 31, 2025, they are […]
Pajama Jam @ The Little Gym Leawood
Come in your PJ’s and be ready to JAM The Little Gym Way! Campers are welcome to wear their pajamas during this outrageously fun adventure! Games, challenges and even some […]
Elf: The Musical TYA
Celebrate the season with Elf: The Musical TYA, running Nov. 11-Dec. 31 at The Coterie Theatre! Join Buddy the elf on his festive journey to New York City to find […]
Titanic: An Immersive Voyage
Step aboard Titanic: An Immersive Voyage at Union Station. Explore authentic artifacts, recreated rooms and interactive exhibits that bring the legendary ship’s story to life. Nov. 8 Through April 2026
Cub & Scouts BSA Day
Enjoy Scouting America Day at the Zoo! Active Cub and Scouts BSA scouts in uniform will receive FREE admission and one parent/guardian accompanying them will receive a $3 discount off […]
Cirque Mechanics’ Tilt!
Don’t miss Cirque Mechanics’ Tilt! on Nov. 7 at Yardley Hall. This dazzling circus spectacle is filled with breathtaking acrobatics, mechanical marvels and laugh-out-loud clowning in a whimsical theme park […]
Christmas Concert
Christmas at Resurrection cast members and musicians will perform at the Kansas City Zoo during their GloWild event.
Opening Day at the Ice Terrace: FREE Skate
Celebrate the season opener with free skating, coffee and hot chocolate from 6:00-9:00 a.m.
Tinsel & Tidings by AdventHealth Foundation Kansas City
Thursday November 6th 2025 • 5:30 pm Overland Park Convention Center, 6000 College Boulevard, Overland Park, KS A Night to Dazzle and Do Good Tinsel & Tidings is the next […]
Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical!
Whatever you do, don’t let the Pigeon star in his own musical production! With a script written by Mo Willems, the creator of the #1 New York Times best-selling, Caldecott […]
Night at the Arboretum
Experience the Arboretum after dark! See and learn about live hawks from Operation Wildlife, stargaze with the Astronomical Society of Kansas City, and take a glow hike at 5 p.m. […]
Global Celebration
Global Celebration is right around the corner—a special time to honor the diverse individuals, families, cultures, and heritages that make up our school community. This event gives us the opportunity […]
Moms Connect
Moms of little ones (ages 0–5), this morning is for you! Join us Monday, November 3 from 9:30–11am in the gym at Lenexa Baptist Church for a fun and relaxed […]
Chiefs Watch Party & Chili Cook-Off
Watch the Chiefs take the field with friends and family and enjoy game day fun with chili tastings and a cook-off.
Día de los Muertos Festival
A fall tradition for many Kansas City families, the Día de los Muertos (or Day of the Dead) festival commemorates the richness and beauty of Latin American cultures through art […]
Gabby’s Dollhouse MEOWseum Discovery Days
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Operation Christmas Child
Help share joy with children around the world! Pick up a shoebox from Lenexa Baptist Church, pack it with gifts, and drop it off anytime Monday–Thursday (8 am–5 pm) or […]
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 […]
Polar Bear Day
To kick off International Polar Bear Week, we are celebrating our polar bear pal, Nuniq! Watch as he enjoys special enrichment and learn more about him and polar bears in […]
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 […]
Dozer Days
Dozer Day® is an immersive experience with the opportunity to get behind the wheel of some of the largest machines the construction industry has to offer. Dozer Day® is also […]
Dare to Dream JR.
Disney’s Dare to Dream JR. is a vibrant musical revue that follows an eager group of trainees on their first day at a fictional Walt Disney Imagineering Studio. As the