As you celebrate this holiday season, set aside time to remember the birth of Christ at a local living Nativity or pageant.
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BOB LINDER
An Old Time Christmas at Silver Dollar City
Bright lights line streets, buildings, pathways and trees during Silver Dollar City’s An Old Time Christmas, running Nov. 5 through Dec. 30.
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Nov 18, 2022 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Journey to Judea
Journey to Judea is an interactive Christmas experience that allows you to walk through the narrative of the Bible, learning the twists and turns that lead us to the birth of Christ and reveal the true significance of His coming. The birth of Chr...
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Nov 25, 2022 4:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
YaYa's Alpaca Christmas
We light this farm up! Lights on all the tree's, Barns, Christmas barn with a 180 year old sleigh, Nativity, and the alpaca pasture with beautiful blue and white lights. Ending in the barn all decked out with more Christmas cheer. Each year we try to
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Photos by Richard Shriver
Dec 1, 2022 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Youthfront's Christmas at Camp
Experience the wonder of the holiday season in this festive event for the whole family! Fully decked out for Christmas, Youthfront’s Camp West features an illuminated lake walk with interactive experiences to retell the Nativity story. Sip hot ch...
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Photo by Don Ipock
Dec 2, 2022
Amahl and the Night Visitors
Michael and Ginger Frost Production Arts
Based on Italian folktales of the Nativity and the Epiphany, this imaginative, unique telling of the first Christmas is a heartwarming holiday tradition designed with families in mind. Bring the kids to this original Lyric Opera of Kansas City pr...
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Dec 2, 2022 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Journey to Judea
Journey to Judea is an interactive Christmas experience that allows you to walk through the narrative of the Bible, learning the twists and turns that lead us to the birth of Christ and reveal the true significance of His coming. The birth of Chr...
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Dec 2, 2022
The Nativity Puppet Show
Grace & Holy Trinity Cathedral
The Nativity is a production comprised of over 40 volunteers, instrumentalists, vocalists, and singers from the community. Those involved range from ages 8-70 and many have been with the production since it’s inception in 1999.
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Dec 2, 2022 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Walk Through Bethlehem
Walk through Bethlehem is a FREE live, interactive event, set in the village of Bethlehem at the time of Jesus' birth.
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Dec 3, 2022 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Living Nativity: A Free Community Event
Live Animals, S'mores, Family Advent Activities, Hot Cocoa, Photo Booth, Interactive Singing + Activities with Natalie Hawkins of Meaning Through Music
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Dec 7, 2022
CHILD OF HOPE - Presented by Storling Dance Theater 2022
The Culture House - Camps/Workshops/Shows
The richness and inspiration of Christmas and the Nativity story brought to life as only Störling Dance Theater and The Culture House can do it. Join us to see the Gospel story of the birth of Jesus like you’ve never seen it.
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Dec 10, 2022 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
CHRISTmas in the Barn 2022
C Bar C LLC Horse Riding Lessons
Cowboy Santa, Ornaments, CHRISTmas Cookies, bareback pony rides and the Jesus Story!! Something for everyone- all ages and availabilities.
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Dan Warneke, CCCC Director of Production
Dec 10, 2022 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Christmas Celebration with Live Nativity
Join us as we kick off the season with all things Christmas! Family photos by the tree made into an ornament to take home, kids crafts, coffee and hot cocoa bar, special music, and more. Enjoy a live nativity with all the animals.
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Dec 16, 2022 6:30 p.m.
Journey Through Bethlehem
Step back in time and journey through Bethlehem to experience the Christmas story in a guided walking tour. Enjoy the sights and sounds of a busy marketplace as you travel through town. Sense the excitement as you listen to the shepherds’ story.
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Connection Point Church
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Dan Warneke, CCCC Director of Production
Dec 17, 2022 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Live Nativity at Rolling Hills Presbyterian Church
Rolling Hills Presbyterian Church
Come see the true meaning of the season! Bring the whole family to see Mary and Joseph, and pet the goats and the camel!
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Dec 18, 2022 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
FBC KCMO Living Nativity
The Drive-Through Living Nativity is a narrated story with six scenes of actors and live animals to portray the birth narrative of Jesus.
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Woods Chapel Church
Dec 18, 2022 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Live Nativity
Woods Chapel United Methodist Church
Join us on December 18th from 4-6 PM as we bring the true meaning of Christmas to life! This event will be a great time for family and friends of all ages to get into the Christmas spirit. With Christmas music, fire pits and s’mores, live anim...
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Jay Senter, SM Post
Dec 2, 2022 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Journey to Bethlehem
Southminster Presbyterian Church
Come join us for a walk-through pageant that tells the story of Christ's birth. Our 36th performance of this free indoor event features 7 scenes with live animals. Experience the story of wonder and hope that is as relevant today as it was more...
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Jeanine Davis
Dec 4, 2022 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Live Nativity
Come experience the live nativity out in our barn, complete with the Christmas story's characters, a full lineup of animals, and live music from our Harvest Table band. Then stay to enjoy some Christmas cookies and hot cocoa. Bring your friends a...
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Jim Vaiknoras
A Charlie Brown Christmas at The Coterie
This holiday season, families will delight in the return of A Charlie Brown Christmas at The Coterie.
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Dec 3, 2022
A Kansas City Christmas
A Kansas City Christmas Join us for “A Kansas City Christmas” with Lenexa Baptist Church. The program features our Worship Choir and Orchestra and is a great way to Worship and celebrate Christmas with the entire family.
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Dec 10, 2022 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
“One Holy Night”
Chapel Oaks Seventh-day Adventist Church
The Chapel Oaks SDA Cantata Choir invites you to come listen to and witness the true story of “One Holy Night” when a baby Boy, born to a mother and father in the little town of Bethlehem, grew up and became the Savior of the world. It all starts...
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Dec 10, 2022 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
A Night in Bethlehem
Come and experience what Bethlehem might have been like the night that Jesus was born! "A Night in Bethlehem" is free event for our community!
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Dec 9, 2022 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
“One Holy Night” - Christmas Cantata
Chapel Oaks Seventh-day Adventist Church
The Chapel Oaks SDA Cantata Choir invites you to come listen to and witness the true story of “One Holy Night” when a baby Boy, born to a mother and father in the little town of Bethlehem, grew up and became the Savior of the world. It all starts...
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Dec 17, 2022 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
EMMANUEL: A LIGHT HAS DAWNED
Rockhurst High School Rose Theatre
“Rise up and help us; redeem us because of your unfailing love.” This was the cry of Israel for centuries as they waited for a savior. Human history is a tale of rebellion and redemption, struggle and glory, and, above all, the faithful love of God.
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Dec 16, 2022 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Live Nativity at The Rock
Come celebrate Christmas with us. It’s ALL about Jesus! At the live nativity you can see real people & animals portraying the nativity. Pet and feed a Camel, sheep, goats, donkey, etc.
