Holiday Events in the Kansas City Area
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Kansas City KidsOutAndAbout Holiday Newsletter |
Dear KidsOutAndAbout readers:
The holiday season is filled with fun throughout KC for the next several weeks! Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanzaa, and New Year's bring the community together in a vibrant celebration of joy and tradition. Here is your master guide to the holidays, including events, concerts, activities, Christmas tree farms, and more! From dazzling light displays to festive markets, there’s something for
everyone to enjoy. Gather with family and friends to create lasting memories and experience the spirit of the season. You'll see right below my signature a link to our HUGE list of ideas for local fun: 101 of them! Scan the list below, then bookmark the 101 list as your go-to resource for this holiday season!
Happy Holidays!
—Debra Ross, publisher |
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KidsOutAndAbout.com's big list of 2025 holiday happenings for the Kansas City area: Christmas concerts, lights, trees, nativities, and more. . . plus activities for Chanukah, Kwanzaa, and New Year's Eve.
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Kansas City offers a delightful selection of Christmas tree farms that bring the magic of the holiday season to life. Families can enjoy the cherished tradition of selecting the perfect tree while exploring picturesque landscapes and engaging in festive activities. From charming local farms to larger operations, each location provides a unique experience, complete with hayrides, hot cocoa, and seasonal treats. Many farms also host holiday events, making it easy to create lasting memories with loved ones. Whether you’re looking for a classic fir or a unique spruce, the Christmas tree farms around Kansas City promise to make your holiday celebrations truly special.
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Bach to Rock music camps give kids the chance to unleash their inner rock star — even if they’ve never played an instrument before! Kids have a blast learning to play hit songs and performing with other campers!
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School Break Cooking Camps, for ages 4-13, are an ideal opportunity for gaining kitchen confidence, learning essential cooking skills, and making new friends. Spend your time off from school in our a hands-on culinary adventure courses!
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One of Kansas City’s favorite holiday family traditions! Written and designed by Paul Mesner, the Nativity will return to Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral. This celebrated annual spectacle comes alive with larger than life, seven-foot puppets and live voices, singers, and musicians for this classic enactment.
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Step into the festive world of Santa Claus this season when you visit Santa at Santa's Workshop. Fill out your Dear Santa Letter, take your annual photo with the man in red himself, then don't forget to drop off your letter in Santa's mailbox. Reservations for Santa are encouraged, however, not required. For full hours, tap the "Reserve Now" button below.
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Experience the magic of "Holiday Lights and Festive Sights" at the Mayor's Tree Lighting! Enjoy a dazzling tree lighting ceremony, explore a holiday market with local vendors, and indulge in festive family activities like games, crafts, and s'mores by the fire. It's the perfect evening to kick off the holiday season and create lasting memories.
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Join us at Crown Center for the Hallmark Christmas Experience with all the charm of a Hallmark movie town square.
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This Small Business Saturday, make it more than just shopping, make it an experience. Join us for an afternoon of sipping, shopping, and celebrating local creativity in a warm, festive indoor setting. Discover handcrafted goods made with heart, connect with amazing local makers, and enjoy the cozy joy that only comes from supporting small businesses that make our community shine.
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Santa will be dropping over 5,000 Candy Canes at Smithville's Heritage Park on December 5! This is a free event for children ages 0-12. Bring a flashlight and bag to search for candy canes (SPR will have limited bags available if needed). The Candy Cane Quest will only last a few minutes so don't be late! The hunt will begin at 6:00 sharp (think an Easter egg hunt but with flashlights and candy canes). There miiiight be more than candy canes out in the fields, look for special prizes too!
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Kick off your holiday season with a festive walk through the lights at the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens. The 26th Annual Luminary Walk is proudly presented by Westlake Ace Hardware, FNBO, Sarin Energy Solutions, and WeLightKC.com.
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Experience the magic of the season as Frank Capra’s beloved holiday classic comes to life in a whole new way! Watch the original black-and-white It’s a Wonderful Life on the big screen while the orchestra performs Dimitri Tiomkin’s timeless score live — surrounding you in the heartwarming spirit of the film like never before.
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Celebrate the season of snowflakes and imagination at Wonderscope’s Winter Wonders Camp! Our one-day camps invite campers to explore the magic of winter through hands-on STEAM activities, creative art projects, and playful experiments that celebrate snow, ice, and everything nice. From frosty science and cozy crafts to movement games and collaborative challenges, kids will learn through play while making new friends and memories. Led by our Program Specialists, this camp keeps curiosity warm even on the chilliest days! Wonderscope’s Winter Camps are perfect for children in Kindergarten through Second Grade.
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KidsOutAndAbout's list of family-friendly New Year's activities in the Kansas City area
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