Enjoy extraordinary shows, exhibits, and family fun. Our top picks for November in Kansas City are here:
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www.WinterMagicKC.com
Dec 6, 2022 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Winter Magic: KC's Premiere Holiday Light Show
Come one, come all, to Winter Magic – the most fantastic mile of drive-thru 𝘀𝘆𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 this side of the North Pole! Those magic little elves are on the move this year! They’ve taken 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗻𝗲-𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗲
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www.HolidayLightandMagic.com
Dec 6, 2022 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Holiday Light & Magic
Holiday Light and Magic near Legends Shopping Center
Welcome to Holiday Light and Magic! Though these are the same elves that bring you 𝘞𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘔𝘢𝘨𝘪𝘤 in downtown, it’s a WHOLE DIFFERENT type of drive-thru Christmas Lights experience.
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Dec 7, 2022
GloWild at the Kansas City Zoo
See the Kansas City Zoo in a whole new light this fall with a new, completely unique and immersive nighttime experience, GloWild. This lantern festival will be the largest of its kind in the Midwest.
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Photo by Lukas Beck
Nov 1, 2022 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Vienna Boys Choir
Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
The illustrious group of child musicians has been delighting music lovers across the globe for six centuries with their purity of tone, distinctive charm and diverse repertoire which includes everything from medieval to contemporary to experiment...
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Dec 7, 2022
MAYA: The Great Jaguar Rises
Taking a cultural-ecological approach, MAYA gives a holistic image of Maya culture and shows how it has developed over time in relation to its environment – from its classical peak to the present.
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Nov 4, 2022 6:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
2022 Opening Day at the Crown Center Ice Terrace: FREE Admission
Join the excitement at the Ice Terrace with FREE skating, coffee and hot chocolate from 6 am to 9 am on opening day, November 4, 2022. So rise and shine, and join us for great times on the ice.
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Dec 7, 2022
A Charlie Brown Christmas
The animated classic will come to life on The Coterie stage - and a *live jazz trio* will play the original Vince Guaraldi arrangements! Join Charlie Brown on a memorable journey as he tries to direct the school Christmas pageant.
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Jill DiMartino
Nov 3, 2022 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Arrival of the Mayor's Christmas Tree
The first sign of the holiday season arrives at Crown Center, the culmination of a journey from Oregon. The 100-foot-tall tree arrives at 9 a.m. on November 3 and is put into its stand at approximately 10 a.m. on Friday, November 4. The event to ...
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WENDY_DELZEIT
Dec 7, 2022 4:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Evergy Festival of Lights at Powell Gardens
During Evergy Festival of Lights at Powell Gardens, more than 20 miles of lights turn Kansas City’s botanical garden into a winter wonderland. Enjoy a breath of fresh air during a hectic holiday season!
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Oct 28, 2022
Meet a Mermaid
Come face-to-fin with a real mermaid as they swim through the Ocean Exhibit with sharks, sea turtles, and other tropical fish. You can also take a photo on the dry land with these captivating sea maidens.
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Nov 3, 2022 10:30 a.m. - 7:45 p.m.
Handprint Turkeys
Adorable and FUN to make. Create one for each child or make a larger bowl with several kid’s handprints for the tail. Don’t need a bowl, turn your pinch pot over and make a turkey figure to use as a centerpiece on your Thanksgiving table.
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Kansas City Zoo
Nov 5, 2022 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
International Polar Bear Weekend
In honor of International Polar Bear Day, we are celebrating our polar bear pals, Berlin and Nuniq. Visit with their care team at animal chats at 11 am and 2 pm and watch the bears enjoy special enrichment. Polar Bear Passage will be full of fun!...
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Nov 5, 2022 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
1860s Campout
Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop and Farm
Watching a living history demonstration is fun, but wouldn't it be better to try it for yourself? You're invited to camp at Mahaffie, 1860s Style!
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Legally Blonde
Nov 12, 2022 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Legally Blonde - The Musical
Fabulously fun and international award-winning “Legally Blonde - The Musical” is the ultimate Broadway tribute to girl power!
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Nov 12, 2022 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Legendary Tree Lighting Ceremony
Our Legendary Tree Lighting is back and brighter than ever with a new synchronized music and light show! Enjoy live music featuring Mr. Stinky Feet & The Hiccups, free photos with Santa, prizes, silent disco and more family fun!
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Portraits of Courage exhibit at the Truman Presidential Library, photos by Kristina Light for KCParent.com
Portraits of Courage at the Truman Presidential Library
Portraits of Courage, appropriately titled and subtitled a Commander-In-Chief's Tribute to America's Warriors invites visitors to get to know America's heroes.
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Nov 11, 2022
Veterans Day
National World War I Museum and Memorial
Admission to the Museum and Memorial is free for veterans and active duty military personnel, while general admission for the public is half-price all weekend.
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Honolulu Theatre for Youth
Nov 10, 2022 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson - CANCELED
CANCELED as of 11/10/2022: 1947, the Year of the Boar, a young girl leaves China with her parents for a new beginning in America. But it's harder than she expected.
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Shawnee Town 1929
Nov 12, 2022 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
In Their Footsteps: A Lantern Walking Tour
Celebrate Veteran’s Day with a walk in their shoes at Shawnee Town 1929! On this very special lantern-led walking tour, it’s 1927 and ex-servicemen of World War I are in town lobbying for veteran’s rights. Visitors will have the chance to meet ve...
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Nov 11, 2022
2022 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 LAKE QUIVIRA GATES WILL BE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
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Nov 10, 2022
TARZAN: A TCH School of Theatre Performance
Tarzan struggles to navigate a jungle, thick with emotion, as he discovers his animal upbringing clashing with his human instincts.
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Dec 10, 2022
Cedar Cove: Public Tours
Cedar Cove Feline Sanctuary and Educational Center
Come meet our feline friends! Experience Cedar Cove Feline Conservatory with an experienced guide. See these epic animals and learn about their characteristics and behaviors!
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Jan 9, 2023 9:00 a.m. - noon
Sensory-Friendly Days
Come enjoy the Johnson County Museum and KidScape in a comfortable, low-sensory environment. This limited-occupancy session is designed specifically for children with sensory processing differences and Autism Spectrum Disorders, and their familie...
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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Dec 6, 2022 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Light the World Giving Machines KC
Light the World Giving Machines KC. November 16-Jan 1, 9am - 9pm. Giving to charity is as easy as buying a candy bar. Healthy food, tennis shoes, car seats, beds, lawn maintenance and more can be purchased for donation from vending machines. Crow...
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Dec 7, 2022
A Christmas Carol
For over 40 years, Kansas City’s beloved tradition has created holiday memories for families all around our community, with all the heart and spectacle you’ve come to love… start your family tradition and create memories that will last for years!
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Dec 7, 2022
Union Station Extreme Screen Holiday Classic Movie Series
Come enjoy some of your favorite holiday movies on the biggest screen in the region! Union Station's Holiday Reflections returns this holiday season.
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Union Station KC
Dec 7, 2022
Holiday Reflections
Presented by BOK Financial, Union Station expands and adds to its magical “Holiday Reflections” walk-thru holiday village. This spectacular themed experience fills Union Station’s massive Grand Plaza and features sky-reaching lights, dozens of de...
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unionstation.org
Dec 6, 2022 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Laser Holiday Magic
Celebrate the season with Laser Holiday Magic. We’ve gathered a selection of our favorite holiday tunes and brought them to life with gorgeous laser choreography. Vibrant animations and gorgeous abstracts dance above your heads, as the music take...
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Fiber and Weavers Guilds of Greater Kansas City
Nov 18, 2022 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
40th Annual Creative Hand Show and Sale
The 40th annual Creative Hand Show and Sale will take place Friday, November 18 and Saturday, November 19 at Old Shawnee Town Hall in Shawnee, KS. This event is produced jointly by the Fiber and Weavers Guilds of Greater Kansas City. All piec...
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Nov 22, 2022
THE POUT-POUT FISH
Turn the poutiest of frowns upside down in this new musical featuring whimsical puppets and live performers in a sweeping oceanic adventure.
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Dec 7, 2022
Harvesters Food Donation Drive
National World War I Museum and Memorial
Donate nonperishable goods to Harvesters and receive Buy One, Get One admission to the Museum and Memorial.
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Jill DiMartino
Nov 25, 2022 10:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
Santa's Arrival at Crown Center
Santa Claus arrives in a horse-drawn carriage to kick off the holiday season. Join Santa as he makes his way to Santa's Gingerbread Station, where he resides through December 24.
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Kathleen Puls, Community Engagement Coordinator for Mahaffie
Nov 25, 2022 noon - 4:00 p.m.
1860s Living History: Day After Thanksgiving at Mahaffie
Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop and Farm
Bring your family and friends to experience Living History: 1860s Style!
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Mark Stuecheli
Dec 6, 2022 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Luminary Walk
Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens
Kick off your holiday season with a festive family walk through the lights! The 23rd Annual Luminary Walk is proudly presented by FNBO, Westlake Ace Hardware, and Sarin Energy Solutions. Experience the magical Gnome and Fairy Villages, serene win...
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@forkingandcountry
Nov 26, 2022 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
For King & Country: A Drummer Boy Christmas
Giving you our best Christmas tour experience yet, complete with many of your beloved holiday classics (and some of our own), as well as some of your year-round favorites, performed on a freshly designed stage and more. Looking forward to ringing...
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Nov 29, 2022 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Holiday Platter sets
Celebrate your holiday with these festive fun platters, mugs or bowls. You can paint one or paint a set. Special pricing available for more than one, painted by the same person.
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Dec 6, 2022 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Safari of Lights
We invite you to our second annual Safari of Light a drive-thru holiday light show fundraiser that supports the animals of the park throughout our closed winter months. Set aside the technology for an evening. Give your family the gift of a lifet
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Dec 7, 2022
Sea of Lights
HO-HO-H20! 'Tis the season to celebrate the season with thousands of lights under the sea! Stroll through Peppermint Harbor Explore Gingerbread Bay And enjoy our 10+ interactive zones decked in holiday decor
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Dec 6, 2022 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Holiday Bricktacular
Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year at LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Kansas City during our Holiday Bricktacular event! There's LEGO® holiday-themed creations for the entire family to enjoy.
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