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Evergy Festival of Lights

Powell Gardens 1609 NW US Hwy. 50, Kingsville

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 […]

Luminary Walk

Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens 8909 W. 179th St., Overland Park

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.

A Christmas Carol

KC Repertory Theatre 4949 Cherry St., Kansas City

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 […]

Ongoing

The Nostalgia Awakens: Retro Kenner Star Wars Action Figure Toys

National Museum of Toys and Miniatures 5235 Oak St., Kansas City

Embark on an intergalactic voyage to see The Nostalgia Awakens: Retro Kenner Star Wars Action Figure Toys, The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures' upcoming exhibition featuring EVERY action figure toy made […]

Jumperoo

Urban Air Adventure Park Lenexa 8540 Maurer Rd., Lenexa

Jumperoo is a special time where the park is open only for children 7 & under! We open the park early just for the little ones and their parents to […]

GloWild: Time Traveler

Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium 6800 Zoo Dr., Kansas City

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 […]

KC’s FAV Holiday Light Party | Winter Magic—Northland

Winter Magic at Platte Purchase Park 10400 Platte Purchase Drive, Kansas City

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 […]

Titanic: An Immersive Voyage

Union Station 30 West Pershing Road, Kansas City

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 […]

FREE photos with Santa at Bass Pro Shops in Kansas City

Santa’s Wonderland is back at Bass Pro Shops in the Kansas City area for the 2025 holiday season, offering families a magical Christmas experience. Now through Dec. 24, guests can […]

Elf – The Musical TYA

Coterie Theatre 2450 Grand Blvd., Suite 144, Kansas City

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 […]

Cowtown Santa Express

Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad 200 SE 5th Street , Kansas

Discover the magic of the holiday season on the rails! The Abilene and Smoky Valley Railroad’s Cowtown Santa Express sparkles with the glow of the Christmas season. Our antique passenger […]

Light the World Giving Machine

Union Station 30 West Pershing Road, Kansas City

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 […]

Gym for Me

Gym for Me

Lenexa Rec Center 17201 W. 87th St. Pkwy., Lenexa +1 more

Lenexa Rec Center; Old Town Activity Center A fun open gym where young children can play with balls, tunnels and other age-appropriate equipment. Price is $3 per person (including guardians).Free […]

We, the People: Exhibit

We, the People: Exhibit

National Archives at Kansas City 400 W. Pershing Rd., Kansas City

The National Archives at Kansas City is excited to announce that starting Tuesday, February 20, our We the People exhibit will be open to the public. Free, self-guided tours will be available Tuesday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Ripples: Water, Community, and You

Johnson County Museum 8788 Metcalf, Overland Park

Water is the lifeblood of human civilization, shaping our history, economy, and environment. “Ripples” explores how water has connected us all—past, present, and future.

Free Day at the Johnson County Museum

Johnson County Museum 8788 Metcalf, Overland Park

Family in town for the Thanksgiving holiday? Kiddos going stir-crazy? Visit the museum for free on Wednesday, November 26! You can explore KidScape and our signature exhibition, "Becoming Johnson County," […]

Preschool Playground

Preschool Playground

Olathe Community Center 1205 E Kansas City Rd, Kansas

Interactive playtime with slides and tunnels for kids ages 9 months–6 years. $5. Register at OlatheKS.org Every Wednesday, from Oct.-March when school is in session, space is provided for gross […]

Splash With Me: Lenexa Rec Center

Splash With Me: Lenexa Rec Center

Lenexa Rec Center 17201 W. 87th St. Pkwy., Lenexa

Let your little ones splash, play and build confidence in the water during this morning swim time just for them. Soft toys are welcome. Swim diapers and swim suits are required for children that are not bathroom trained.

Open Play

Open Play

Kaw Prairie Community Church 9421 Meadow View Dr., Lenexa

Join for a special storytime, themed craft time, and open play in the gym and playplace. KawPrairie.org

Babies and Books

Babies and Books

Rabbit hOle 919 E. 14th Ave., North Kansas City

Come listen to a story with your little one, connect with other parents and guardians, and learn how you can make books accessible to your bitty babies. $5 per child. […]

Open Gym

Open Gym

360 Gymnastics 431 N. Lindenwood Dr., Olathe

Enjoy the open gym with your toddler. $5. Register at KC360Gym.com