Enjoy extraordinary shows, exhibits, and familyย fun. Our top picks for November in Kansas City are here:
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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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Portraits of Courage exhibit at the Truman Presidential Library, photos by Kristina Light for KCParent.com
Portraits of Courage at the Truman Presidential Library
Harry S. 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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Sep 1, 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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Aug 19, 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 โ from its classical peak to the present.
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Jul 19, 2025
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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Aug 4, 2025 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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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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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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www.WinterMagicKC.com
Nov 3, 2022 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Winter Magic: KC's Premiere Holiday Light Show
Come one, come all, to Winter Magic โ the most fantastic mile of drive-thru ๐๐๐ป๐ฐ๐ต๐ฟ๐ผ๐ป๐ถ๐๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐ต๐ผ๐น๐ถ๐ฑ๐ฎ๐ ๐น๐ถ๐ด๐ต๐๐ this side of the North Pole! Those magic little elves are on the move this year! Theyโve taken ๐ผ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ผ๐ป๐ฒ-๐บ๐ถ๐น๐ฒ
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www.HolidayLightandMagic.com
Nov 17, 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 ๐๐ช๐ฏ๐ต๐ฆ๐ณ ๐๐ข๐จ๐ช๐ค in downtown, itโs a WHOLE DIFFERENT type of drive-thru Christmas Lights experience.
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Nov 18, 2022
A Christmas Carol
For over 40 years, Kansas Cityโs beloved tradition has created holiday memories for families all around our community, with all the heart and spectacle youโve come to loveโฆ start your family tradition and create memories that will last for years!
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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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Nov 23, 2022
Harvesters Food Donation Drive
National WWI Museum and Memorial
Donate nonperishable goods to Harvesters and receive Buy One, Get One admission to the Museum and Memorial.
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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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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 18, 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
Nov 21, 2022
Holiday Reflections
Showing thru 1/2/2023, Union Station expands and adds to its magical โHoliday Reflectionsโ walk-thru holiday village. This spectacular themed experience fills Union Stationโs massive Grand Plaza and features sky-reaching lights and more.
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unionstation.org
Nov 18, 2022 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Laser Holiday Magic
Celebrate the season with Laser Holiday Magic. Weโve 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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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
Nov 25, 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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