The Gift of Family Experiences
Every Christmas our family found ourselves drowning in toys and other trinkets. There were literally mountains of presents to swim through. The kids enjoyed opening...
Read ArticleHoliday Pacing
The Christmas season is magical and wonderful, but without advance planning, it can also become exhausting, overwhelming and financially taxing. Christmas should be a time...
Read ArticleSounds of the Season
Last December I sat beside my girls as the theater lights dimmed and the first delicate notes of Tchaikovsky's “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy”...
Read ArticleShaving Cream Marbled Christmas Trees
Looking for a fun indoor project that is simple, a bit messy and a lot of fun? This shaving cream marbled Christmas tree craft is...
Read ArticleHow to Make a KC Coupon Book for Your Kids This Christmas
Ho-ho-homemade presents give Christmas a personal touch. This December 24th, stuff your kid’s stocking with a gift that keeps giving throughout the year: a Kansas...
Read Article10 Unique Holiday Adventures
Looking for ways to have some festive fun with your little ones? Kansas City is packed with festive events and activities that will get the...
Read ArticleDate Night- Upscale Resturaunts
Christmastime is a perfect time for a delicious meal at an upscale eatery. Get into the spirit of the season at one of these delightful...
Read ArticleBest of December
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...
Read Article6-Stop Tour: Christmas in KC
Skate, Sip and Sparkle In Kansas City, exploring Crown Center is classic holiday activity. Visit the decorated shops, go ice skating and enjoy the holiday...
Read ArticleLocal Gift Guide to KC
Looking to shop local and support small businesses this holiday season? We've rounded up our favorite spots to shop till we drop! These stores have...
Read ArticleGloWild: Holiday Edition!
Our family took a trip to the Kansas City Zoo and Aquarium for their GloWild: Time Traveler event. We met up with some friends and...
Read ArticleElf The Musical at The Coterie: A Magical, Family-Friendly Holiday Show
The Coterie’s lively production of Elf The Musical fills the stage with humor, heart, and Christmas magic, making it a perfect holiday outing for KC families.
Read ArticleThe Best Holiday Pop-Up Bars in Kansas City
Holiday pop-up bars are bigger and brighter than ever in Kansas City. From family-friendly festive makeovers to glittering 21+ outings, here’s where to book your spot before they fill up.
Read ArticleHome for the Holidays at Big Cedar Lodge
Experience the magic of Christmas in the Ozarks as one KC family explores Big Cedar Lodge’s Home for the Holidays—from an elf-led scavenger hunt and dazzling light tours to ice skating, sledding and fireside treats!
Read ArticleSanta Sightings in Kansas City 2025
Make magical memories this Christmas season with Santa sightings all over Kansas City! From festive parades and tree lightings to cozy breakfasts and classic photo...
Read ArticleDrive Through the Magic: Winter Magic KC is Back!
Drive through a dazzling light display at Winter Magic KC! Enjoy festive fun, holiday music, and family memories. Book your ticket today!
Read ArticleKC’s Best Holiday Lights
Winter Magic Holiday Light Experience (Northland) Partnering with Children’s Mercy Hospital, Kansas City’s Winter Magic returns to the Northland for its 6th spectacular season! Journey through a glowing...
Read ArticleChristmas Tree Farms in KC
What do you do the day after Thanksgiving? For my family, Black Friday shopping was never the draw. Instead, the Friday after Thanksgiving meant bundling...
Read ArticleKansas City’s Ultimate Holiday Guide
Oh, what fun there is in Kansas City during the holiday season! Kansas City families have tons of fun and festive ways to celebrate the...
Read ArticleBuddy’s Holiday Bucket List in KC
If Buddy the Elf lived in Kansas City, his holiday bucket list would be overflowing! After all,“the best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing...
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