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On-Going Events

• Mid-Continent Public Library storytimes, on-going (other library storytimes are listed below by date)
• Saturday Family Workshops at Science City, Kansas City, MO each Saturday at 10 am and 2 pm from now until December 20
• Half Pint Workshops at Science City, Kansas City, MO (for kids 3-7 with parent) - every other Saturday at 2 pm
• KCP&L’s Great Electricity Show, Union Station, Kansas City, MO - most Fridays at 2pm and most Saturdays at 11:30am
• Half Pint Science at Science City, Kansas City, MO (for kids 3-7 with parent) - Thursdays, 10am-1pm
• Various shows at the Gottlieb Planetarium at Science City/Union Station - check their website for the schedule
• Dolphins and Whales 3D, City Extreme Screen, Union Station - thru May 21
• Fly Me to the Moon 3D, City Extreme Screen, Union Station - thru May 21
• Wild Ocean in 3D, City Extreme Screen, Union Station - thru December 30
• FREE ADMISSION TO THE KANSAS CITY ZOO FOR KANSAS CITY, MO RESIDENTS - month of October and month of November!
• Suessical: The Musical, Coterie Theatre at Crown Center, November 11 thru December 28 (elementary/family series)
• Dialog in the Dark at Union Station (Kansas City, MO) - October 17 thru March 29 - exhibition to raise awareness about blindness
• Rudolph the Recycled Reindeer, Martin City Melodrama, Metcalf South Mall Theatre, November 7 thru January 3 - reservations req’d
• Marillac’s Enchanted Forest at Union Station - over 100 lavishly decorated holiday trees and wreaths
• A Christmas Carol, Kansas City Repertory Theatre, Spencer Theatre (UMKC), Kansas City, MO - November 22 thru December 27
• Christmas in the Park, Longview Park, Kansas City, MO - November 26 thru December 31 - over 300,00 lights and almost 200 animated figurines make this Christmas light display an event not to miss!
• Laser Holidays, Gottlieb Planetarium, Union Station (KCMO) - November 28 thru December 31 - laser light show accompanied by seasonal music
• Holiday Spirit Train - Union Station - November 28 thru January 4 - 9:30am, 12pm, 3pm Tuesday thru Saturday; 12pm and 3pm Sunday; closed Monday
• Visit Santa at Town Center Plaza (Leawood, KS) - November 28 thru December 23

Wednesday, November 19, 2008

• Toddler Storytime, Johnson County Library, Blue Valley Branch - 10:15am
• Baby Storytime, Johnson County Library, Oak Park Branch - 10:30am
• Thanksgiving Stories and Crafts, Johnson County Library, Antioch Branch - 10:30am - all ages, no registration
• Preschool Storytime, Johnson County Library, Blue Valley Branch - 11am
• Preschool Storytime, Johnson County Library, Lackman Branch - 11am
• Toughest Kid in the World, Theatre for Young America at H&R Block City Stage in Union Station, Kansas City, MO
• Rhyme Time, Olathe Public Library, Main Branch - 10:15am (12-24 months)
• Free Movie: Wall-E, Olathe Public Library, Main Branch - 7pm - bring pillow, all ages (kindergarten and younger must be accompanied by parent)
• Parents as Teachers, Kansas City (MO) Public Library, Trails West Branch - 10:30am
• Funky Mama, Wonderscope, 10am
• Pop ‘n Play, Johnson County Museum, Shawnee, KS - 10am
• UPHA/American Royal National Championship, Kemper Arena (Kansas City, MO) - the best Saddlebreds in America compete for the championship!

Thursday, November 20, 2008

• Mother Goose (for 12-24 months), Johnson County Library, Blue Valley Branch - 10:15am
• Walker Time, Johnson County Library , Lackman Branch - 10:15am (for 12 to 24 months)
• Toddler Storytime, Johnson County Library, Oak Park Branch - 10:30am
• Toddler Storytime, Johnson County Library , Corinth Branch - 10:30am
• Toddler Storytime, Johnson County Library, Blue Valley Branch - 11am
• Christian Youth Theater performs Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at The Bell Center at MidAmerica Nazarene University, Olathe, KS
• The Culture House presents Wizard of Oz - YouthFront Auditorium, 4715 Rainbow, Westwood, KS - 2pm (for school groups)
  
• Gaming for Teens, North Kansas City Public Library - 1:45pm (ages 13+)
• Mayor’s Tree Lighting in Downtown Overland Park - 5pm to 8pm - Santa arrives at 5:30pm; tree lighting at 6:15pm; hayrack rides ($2) from 5pm to 7pm - carolers, bells and dancing!
• UPHA/American Royal National Championship, Kemper Arena (Kansas City, MO) - the best Saddlebreds in America compete for the championship!

Friday, November 21, 2008

• Toddler Storytime, Johnson County Library, Shawnee Branch - 10am
• Toddler Storytime, Johnson County Library, Blue Valley Branch - 10:15am
• Preschool Storytime, Johnson County Library, DeSoto Branch - 10:30am
• Preschool Storytime, Johnson County Library , Blue Valley Branch - 11am
• Preschool Storytime, Johnson County Library, Shawnee Branch - 11am
• Preschool Storytime, Johnson County Library, Blue Valley Branch - 2:30pm
• Christian Youth Theater performs Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at The Bell Center at MidAmerica Nazarene University, Olathe, KS
• Free Movie: Wall-E, Olathe Public Library, Indian Creek Branch - 4pm - bring pillow, all ages (Kindergarten and younger must be accompanied by parent)
• Toddler Storytime, Kansas City (MO) Public Library, Trails West Branch - 11am
• Giftmaking for the Holidays at the Nelson-Atkins Museum - ages 4 to 5- 10am to 12pm - $25 for non-members - one to two gifts will be made, wrapped and taken home
• X Box Drop-In, Johnson County Library, DeSoto Branch - 3:30pm (ages 10-18)
• Family Fun Night, Johnson County Library, Oak Park Branch - 7pm
• Dino O’Dell and the Veloci-Rappers perform LIVE at Papa Keno’s Pizzaria, downtown Overland Park, 7901 Santa Fe - 6pm to 8pm
• The Culture House presents Wizard of Oz - YouthFront Auditorium, 4715 Rainbow, Westwood, KS - 2pm (for school groups) and 7pm (for the public) - tickets are $5 (this day only)
• UPHA/American Royal National Championship, Kemper Arena (Kansas City, MO) - the best Saddlebreds in America compete for the championship!

Saturday, November 22, 2008

• Thanksgiving Crafts (drop-in), Johnson County Library, Spring Hill Branch and Edgerton Branch - all day
• All Things Turkey, Anita Gorman Conservation Discovery Center, Kansas City, MO - 10 to 3 - learn about wild turkeys, make a turkey call or a turkey hat!
• Christian Youth Theater performs Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at The Bell Center at MidAmerica Nazarene University, Olathe, KS
• Lowe’s Build and Grow Clinics - all Lowe’s locations - this week: Football Goal - register via the website - 10am to 11am
• Giftmaking for the Holidays at the Nelson-Atkins Museum - ages 4 to 5, ages 6 to 8 or ages 9 to 12 - 10am to 12pm or 1:30pm to 3:30pm - $25 for non-members - one to two gifts will be made, wrapped and taken home
• DDR and Wii Play Drop-In, Johnson County Library, Central Resource Library, 1:30pm - ages 10 to 18
• The Culture House presents Wizard of Oz - YouthFront Auditorium, 4715 Rainbow, Westwood, KS - 2pm and 7pm - $8/adults; $6/kids 12 & under; $5 per ticket for groups of 20 or more
• Downtown Overland Park Holiday Market - 9am to 1pm - 7900 block of Marty, just west of Metcalf - crafters, bakers and other retailers join musicians, choirs and other entertainment for a morning of fun
• Zona Rosa Holiday Lighting Ceremony, Kansas City north, MO - Visit with the Kansas City Fairy Princess!
• The Legends Fourth Annual Lighting Ceremony, Kansas City, KS
• UPHA/American Royal National Championship, Kemper Arena (Kansas City, MO) - the best Saddlebreds in America compete for the championship!
• Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting followed by the opening of the Hall of Trees at the Hall of Waters, Excelsior Springs, MO - 6pm
• OP Fun Night, Tomahawk Ridge Community Center, Overland Park, KS - 6:30pm to 10:30pm - 1st thru 6th graders - movies, snacks, music, crafts, games and other fun activities - $15

Sunday, November 23, 2008

• Christian Youth Theater performs Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at The Bell Center at MidAmerica Nazarene University, Olathe, KS
• Visit with the Kansas City Fairy Princess at Zona Rosa (Kansas City north, MO)

Monday, November 24, 2008

• Thank You for My Senses, Storyteller Jo Ho, Johnson County Library, Corinth Branch - 10:30am
• Visit with the Kansas City Fairy Princess at Zona Rosa (Kansas City north, MO)

Tuesday, November 25, 2008

• Storytime for Twos, Kansas City (MO) Public Library , Westport Branch - 9:30am
• Preschool Storytime, Kansas City (MO) Public Library , Southeast Branch - 10am
• Preschool Storytime, Kansas City (MO) Public Library, Westport Branch - 10am
• Happy Birthday Storytime, Johnson County Library, Corinth Branch - 10:30am
• Visit with the Kansas City Fairy Princess at Zona Rosa (Kansas City north, MO)

Wednesday, November 26, 2008

• Preschool Storytime, Kansas City (MO) Public Library, Trails West Branch - 10:30am
• Visit with the Kansas City Fairy Princess at Zona Rosa (Kansas City north, MO)

Thursday, November 27, 2008 - THANKSGIVING

Country Club Plaza Lighting Ceremony, Kansas City, MO

Friday, November 28, 2008

• Toddler Storytime, Kansas City (MO) Public Library, Trails West Branch - 11am
• Christmas Around the World, Puppetry Arts Institute, Independence, MO - 2pm
• Visit with the Kansas City Fairy Princess at Zona Rosa (Kansas City north, MO)
• Holiday Luminary Walk, Overland Park Arboretum, 5 to 8:30pm - Santa will be there!
• The Santa Clause, City Extreme Screen, Union Station - 4:15pm and 7pm
• Santa arrives at Crown Center, Kansas City, MO - 10am
• Dino O’Dell and the Veloci-Rappers perform LIVE at Papa Keno’s Pizzaria, downtown Overland Park, 7901 Santa Fe - 6pm to 8pm
• Lawrence Christmas Tree Lighting - Lawrence, KS - 5:30pm
• Mayor’s Christmas Tree Lighting at Crown Center - performances by The School of Rock and more!

Saturday, November 29, 2008

• Holiday Luminary Walk, Overland Park Arboretum, 5 to 8:30pm - Santa will be there!
• For the Birds, Anita Gorman Conservation Discovery Center, Kansas City, MO - 10 to 3 - learn about birds and their habitats, make a bird feeder (reserve your spot by Friday, November 28)
• Santa Train, Belton and Grandview Railroad, 10am - prepaid reservations by mail suggested
• FREE Classic Holiday Movie Series at Legends 14 Theatre, The Legends, Kansas City, KS - doors open at 9:30am; movies starts at 10am - this week: It’s a Wonderful Life
• FREE Holiday Carriage Rides at Town Center Plaza (Leawood, KS) - 1pm to 5pm - rides start on north side of plaza near Keedo and Stride Rite
• Mr. Stinky Feet concert, Lee’s Summit branch of the Mid-Continent Library, 9:30am and 11am
• Visit with the Kansas City Fairy Princess at Zona Rosa (Kansas City north, MO)
• Breakfast with the Kansas City Fairy Princess at Zona Rosa (Kansas City north, MO) - 8am - advance tickets required
• Christmas Around the World, Puppetry Arts Institute, Independence, MO - 11am & 2pm
• Story of the Orphan Train, Nelson Atkins Museum, 1:30pm - 2:30pm - part theatre, part storytelling! - free, but tickets required
• The Santa Clause, City Extreme Screen, Union Station - 4:15pm and 7pm
• Downtown Overland Park Holiday Market - 9am to 1pm - 7900 block of Marty, just west of Metcalf - crafters, bakers and other retailers join musicians, choirs and other entertainment for a morning of fun

Sunday, November 30, 2008

• Visit with the Kansas City Fairy Princess at Zona Rosa (Kansas City north, MO)
• FREE Holiday Carriage Rides at Town Center Plaza (Leawood, KS) - 1pm to 5pm - rides start on north side of plaza near Keedo and Stride Rite
• The Santa Clause, City Extreme Screen, Union Station - 4:15pm
• Winterfest & Olathe’s Mayor’s Christmas Tree Lighting - 4:30pm to 6:30pm - Olathe City Hall - choirs, talent and SANTA!

Tuesday, December 2, 2008

• The Little Snow Girl, Theatre for Young America at H&R Block City Stage in Union Station, Kansas City, MO
• Visit with the Kansas City Fairy Princess at Zona Rosa (Kansas City north, MO)
• Christmas Around Town - downtown Shawnee, KS and Shawnee Town - 4pm to 7pm - caroling, carriage rides, Christmas Tree lighting and Santa!
• Funky Mama LIVE at Bonner Springs Library, Bonner Springs, KS 10:30am
• Mr. Stinky Feet’s Christmas Show, Boardwalk branch library, Kansas City north, MO - 7pm

Wednesday, December 3, 2008

• Funky Mama, Johnson County Museum of History, Pop ‘n Play, 10am - contact the museum for registration
• Visit with the Kansas City Fairy Princess at Zona Rosa (Kansas City north, MO)
• Mr. Stinky Feet’s Christmas Show, Excelsior Springs branch library, Excelsior Springs, MO - 7pm
• The Little Snow Girl, Theatre for Young America at H&R Block City Stage in Union Station, Kansas City, MO

Thursday, December 4, 3008

• Brookside Tree Lighting Ceremony (Kansas City, MO) - 6pm - 63rd & Brookside Blvd. - music, refreshments, prizes and more!
• The Little Snow Girl, Theatre for Young America at H&R Block City Stage in Union Station, Kansas City, MO
• Visit with the Kansas City Fairy Princess at Zona Rosa (Kansas City north, MO)

Friday, December 5, 2008

• Little Ones & Moms Storytime, Kansas City (MO) Public Library, North-East Branch - 10:30am
• Magic Tree House the Musical - Carlsen Center, Johnson County Community College, Overland Park, KS
• Funky Mama, Pajama Party with Santa, Zona Rosa (Kansas City north, MO) - 6pm
• The Little Snow Girl, Theatre for Young America at H&R Block City Stage in Union Station, Kansas City, MO
• The Santa Clause, City Extreme Screen, Union Station - 4:15pm and 7pm
• Holiday Luminary Walk, Overland Park Arboretum, 5 to 8:30pm - Santa will be there!
• Giftmaking for the Holidays at the Nelson-Atkins Museum - ages 4 to 5- 10am to 12pm - $25 for non-members - one to two gifts will be made, wrapped and taken home
• Lighting Ceremony in Old Town Lenexa - lights, Santa, carols and hot chocolate! - 6:30pm to 8:30pm

Saturday, December 6, 2008

• Lawrence’s Old Fashioned Christmas Parade - Lawrence, KS - 11am - horse-drawn wagons, carriages and coaches - and SANTA!
• Winter Camping and Fire Starting, Anita Gorman Conservation Discovery Center, Kansas City, MO - 10 to 3 - learn the basics about winter camping and campfires in the metro area
• Santa Train, Belton and Grandview Railroad, 10am - prepaid reservations by mail suggested
• FREE Classic Holiday Movie Series at Legends 14 Theatre, The Legends, Kansas City, KS - doors open at 9:30am; movies starts at 10am - this week: Polar Express
• Free Kids Workshop at Home Depot - 9am to 12pm for ages 5 to 12 - this month: make an art easel!
• FREE Holiday Carriage Rides at Town Center Plaza (Leawood, KS) - 1pm to 5pm - rides start on north side of plaza near Keedo and Stride Rite
• The Fairy Princess - one of Kansas City’s oldest holiday tradition is the Fairy Princess - she’ll be at the Kansas City Museum for kids to whisper their holiday wishes - the Kansas City Museum (KCMO) -10am to 4pm
• Breakfast with Santa, Zona Rosa (Kansas City north, MO) - 8am - advance tickets required
• Magic, Music & Marionettes, Crown Center (Kansas City, MO) - 12pm and 2pm - just like it says: magicians, musicians and puppets!
• Santa & Me, Paradise Park, Lee’s Summit, MO - 10am to 2pm - bring your own camera!
• Fun with Santa, Powell Gardens, Kingsville, MO - 9am to 12pm (join Santa for breakfast until 10:30am) - crafts, storytime and train ride if weather permits - reservations required
• C. W. Parker Carousel Museum in Leavenworth, KS presents its 4th annual Small Mall, 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. This event is an opportunity for children to come shop for their parents, grandparents, siblings, friends, relatives, anyone for whom they want to shop. Gifts are priced from $2 to $6. Each child will be guided by an “Elf” as they pick out their gifts. Then the gifts will be wrapped for the child. Also included is a ride on our 1913 Parker Carousel. No admission charge.
• Holiday Wild Event at the Kansas City Zoo - 9am - come for breakfast and FUN! (Reservations required)
• Mr. Stinky Feet’s Christmas Show, Oak Park Mall, Overland Park, KS - 6pm
• Giftmaking for the Holidays at the Nelson-Atkins Museum - ages 4 to 5, ages 6 to 8 or ages 9 to 12 - 10am to 12pm or 1:30pm to 3:30pm - $25 for non-members - one to two gifts will be made, wrapped and taken home
• Christmas on the Farm, Watkins Woolen Mill State Historic Site, Lawson, MO - 2pm to 7pm - caroling, treats, arts & crafts and Father Christmas - FREE!
• A Visit from St. Nicholas, Shoal Creek Living History Museum (Hodge Park), Kansas City north, MO - 11am to 5pm
• Read to a Dog, Olathe Public Library , Indian Creek Branch - 1:30 to 2:30pm
• Santa’s Express, National Agricultural Hall of Fame, Bonner Springs, KS - 1pm to 6pm - hayrides, miniature train rides, cocoa and cookies - and SANTA!
• Holiday Luminary Walk, Overland Park Arboretum, 5 to 8:30pm - Santa will be there!
• Sugar Plum Fairy Luncheon, Kansas City Ballet - Muehlebach Hotel, Kansas City, MO - 10:30am - proceeds benefit the Kansas City Ballet School
• The Nutcracker, Kansas City Ballet - Music Hall, Kansas City, MO
• The Santa Clause, City Extreme Screen, Union Station - 4:15pm and 7pm

• The Little Snow Girl, Theatre for Young America at H&R Block City Stage in Union Station, Kansas City, MO
• OP Fun Night, Tomahawk Ridge Community Center, Overland Park, KS - 6:30pm to 10:30pm - 1st thru 6th graders - movies, snacks, music, crafts, games and other fun activities - $15

Sunday, December 7, 2008

• FREE Holiday Carriage Rides at Town Center Plaza (Leawood, KS) - 1pm to 5pm - rides start on north side of plaza near Keedo and Stride Rite
• C. W. Parker Carousel Museum in Leavenworth, KS presents its 4th annual Small Mall, 1pm to 4pm. This event is an opportunity for children to come shop for their parents, grandparents, siblings, friends, relatives, anyone for whom they want to shop. Gifts are priced from $2 to $6. Each child will be guided by an “Elf” as they pick out their gifts. Then the gifts will be wrapped for the child. Also included is a ride on our 1913 Parker Carousel. No admission charge.
• First Sunday Family Fun Day at the Kansas City Museum (KCMO) - 12pm to 4pm - historic games, arts & crafts, scavenger hunt and more!
• Holiday Wild Event at the Kansas City Zoo - 9am - come for breakfast and FUN! (Reservations required)
• Santa’s Express, National Agricultural Hall of Fame, Bonner Springs, KS - 1pm to 6pm - hayrides, miniature train rides, cocoa and cookies - and SANTA!
• The Santa Clause, City Extreme Screen, Union Station - 4:15pm
• Nutcracker Tea Party - Ritz Charles, 9000 W. 137th St., Overland Park, KS - two performances: 12pm and 4pm - mini-presentation of “The Nutcracker” by Legacy School of the Arts and the Overland Park Orchestra - $35/adult, $20/child - to benefit Friends of Overland Park Arts
• The Nutcracker, Kansas City Ballet - Music Hall, Kansas City, MO

Monday, December 8, 2008

Tuesday, December 9, 2008

• The Little Snow Girl, Theatre for Young America at H&R Block City Stage in Union Station, Kansas City, MO
• Cheetah Girls, Sprint Center, Kansas City, MO - 7pm

Wednesday, December 10, 2008

• The Little Snow Girl, Theatre for Young America at H&R Block City Stage in Union Station, Kansas City, MO
• Mr. Stinky Feet’s Christmas Show, Platte City branch library, Platte City, MO - 10am

Thursday, December 11, 2008

• The Little Snow Girl, Theatre for Young America at H&R Block City Stage in Union Station, Kansas City, MO
• Little Sprouts Storytime for Preschoolers, Powell Gardens, Kingsville, MO - 10am to 11am
• Mr. Stinky Feet’s Christmas Show, Raytown branch library, Raytown, MO - 7pm

Friday, December 12, 2008

• The Little Snow Girl, Theatre for Young America at H&R Block City Stage in Union Station, Kansas City, MO
• Memento Books at the Nelson-Atkins Museum - ages 6 to 12 with adult - 6:30pm to 8:30pm - $50 per adult-child pair - construct handmade accordion-style book to fill with photos and mementos
• The Magic of Christmas, Kansas City Symphony Family Series, Lyric Theatre, downtown KCMO, 7:30pm

Saturday, December 13, 2008

• Breakfast with Santa, Zona Rosa (Kansas City north, MO) - 8am - advance tickets required
• FREE Classic Holiday Movie Series at Legends 14 Theatre, The Legends, Kansas City, KS - doors open at 9:30am; movies starts at 10am - this week: White Christmas
• Lowe’s Build and Grow Clinics - all Lowe’s locations - this week: Gingerbread House - 10am to 11am - register via the website
• FREE Holiday Carriage Rides at Town Center Plaza (Leawood, KS) - 1pm to 5pm - rides start on north side of plaza near Keedo and Stride Rite
• The Magic of Christmas, Kansas City Symphony Family Series, Lyric Theatre, downtown KCMO, 2pm and 7:30pm
• The Little Snow Girl, Theatre for Young America at H&R Block City Stage in Union Station, Kansas City, MO
• Funky Mama LIVE at Oak Park Mall (Overland Park, KS) - Donuts with Santa! - wear your pajamas - 9am
• Wornall House Museum - Visit with Father Christmas (Kansas City, MO) - discovery how Christmas was celebrated 150 years ago!
• Santa’s Express, National Agricultural Hall of Fame, Bonner Springs, KS - 1pm to 6pm - hayrides, miniature train rides, cocoa and cookies - and SANTA!
• Santa & Me, Paradise Park, Lee’s Summit, MO - 10am to 2pm - bring your own camera!
• Magic, Music & Marionettes, Crown Center (Kansas City, MO) - 12pm and 2pm - just like it says: magicians, musicians and puppets! - MR. STINKY FEET!
• Holiday Wild Event at the Kansas City Zoo - 9am - come for breakfast and FUN! (Reservations required)
• Fun with Santa, Powell Gardens, Kingsville, MO - 9am to 12pm (join Santa for breakfast until 10:30am) - crafts, storytime and train ride if weather permits - reservations required
• The Fairy Princess - one of Kansas City’s oldest holiday tradition is the Fairy Princess - she’ll be at the Kansas City Museum for kids to whisper their holiday wishes - the Kansas City Museum (KCMO) -10am to 4pm
• The Littlest Angel, Puppetry Arts Institute, Independence, MO - 11am & 2pm
• A Christmas Celebration at Missouri Town 1855 (Lee’s Summit, MO) - decorating, singing, cooking and a special appearance by 19th Century Saint Nicholas! - 9am to 4:30pm
• OP Fun Night, Tomahawk Ridge Community Center, Overland Park, KS - 6:30pm to 10:30pm - 1st thru 6th graders - movies, snacks, music, crafts, games and other fun activities - $15
• The Nutcracker, Kansas City Ballet - Music Hall, Kansas City, MO

Sunday, December 14, 2008

• The Magic of Christmas, Kansas City Symphony Family Series, Lyric Theatre, downtown KCMO, 2pm and 6pm
• FREE Holiday Carriage Rides at Town Center Plaza (Leawood, KS) - 1pm to 5pm - rides start on north side of plaza near Keedo and Stride Rite
• Santa’s Express, National Agricultural Hall of Fame, Bonner Springs, KS - 1pm to 6pm - hayrides, miniature train rides, cocoa and cookies - and SANTA!
• Holiday Wild Event at the Kansas City Zoo - 9am - come for breakfast and FUN! (Reservations required)
• The Nutcracker, Kansas City Ballet - Music Hall, Kansas City, MO

Monday, December 15, 2008

Tuesday, December 16, 2008

• The Little Snow Girl, Theatre for Young America at H&R Block City Stage in Union Station, Kansas City, MO
• Mr. Stinky Feet’s Christmas Show, Parkville branch library, Parkville, MO - 7pm

Wednesday, December 17, 2008

• The Little Snow Girl, Theatre for Young America at H&R Block City Stage in Union Station, Kansas City, MO

Thursday, December 18, 2008

• The Little Snow Girl, Theatre for Young America at H&R Block City Stage in Union Station, Kansas City, MO

Friday, December 19, 2008

• The Little Snow Girl, Theatre for Young America at H&R Block City Stage in Union Station, Kansas City, MO
• Radio City Christmas Spectacular starring The Rockettes, Sprint Center, Kansas City, MO
• The Nutcracker, Kansas City Ballet - Music Hall, Kansas City, MO

Saturday, December 20, 2008

• The Little Snow Girl, Theatre for Young America at H&R Block City Stage in Union Station, Kansas City, MO
• FREE Holiday Carriage Rides at Town Center Plaza (Leawood, KS) - 1pm to 5pm - rides start on north side of plaza near Keedo and Stride Rite
• FREE Classic Holiday Movie Series at Legends 14 Theatre, The Legends, Kansas City, KS - doors open at 9:30am; movies starts at 10am - this week: Miracle on 34th Street
• The Fairy Princess - one of Kansas City’s oldest holiday tradition is the Fairy Princess - she’ll be at the Kansas City Museum for kids to whisper their holiday wishes - the Kansas City Museum (KCMO) -10am to 4pm
• Santa & Me, Paradise Park, Lee’s Summit, MO - 10am to 2pm - bring your own camera!
• Magic, Music & Marionettes, Crown Center (Kansas City, MO) - 12pm and 2pm - just like it says: magicians, musicians and puppets!
• Mr. Stinky Feet’s Christmas Show, Blue Springs branch library, Blue Springs, MO - 2pm
• Fun with Santa, Powell Gardens, Kingsville, MO - 9am to 12pm (join Santa for breakfast until 10:30am) - crafts, storytime and train ride if weather permits - reservations required
• Skate with Santa, Line Creek Community Center Ice Rink, Kansas City north, MO - 2pm to 4pm - $5 (includes skate rental!)
• The Littlest Angel, Puppetry Arts Institute, Independence, MO - 11am & 2pm
• Radio City Christmas Spectacular starring The Rockettes, Sprint Center, Kansas City, MO
• The Nutcracker, Kansas City Ballet - Music Hall, Kansas City, MO

Sunday, December 21, 2008

• Radio City Christmas Spectacular starring The Rockettes, Sprint Center, Kansas City, MO
• FREE Holiday Carriage Rides at Town Center Plaza (Leawood, KS) - 1pm to 5pm - rides start on north side of plaza near Keedo and Stride Rite
• The Nutcracker, Kansas City Ballet - Music Hall, Kansas City, MO

Monday, December 22, 2008

• Holiday Big Screen Movies, Irene B. French Community Center, Merriam, KS - today: Alvin and the Chipmunks - FREE

Tuesday, December 23, 2008

• The Little Snow Girl, Theatre for Young America at H&R Block City Stage in Union Station, Kansas City, MO
• Mr. Stinky Feet’s Christmas Show, Oak Park Mall, Overland Park, KS - 11am
• Holiday Big Screen Movies, Irene B. French Community Center, Merriam, KS - today: Snow Buddies - FREE
• The Nutcracker, Kansas City Ballet - Music Hall, Kansas City, MO

Wednesday, December 24, 2008

• The Little Snow Girl, Theatre for Young America at H&R Block City Stage in Union Station, Kansas City, MO
• The Nutcracker, Kansas City Ballet - Music Hall, Kansas City, MO

Thursday, December 25, 2008

• MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL KC KIDS!

Friday, December 26, 2008

• The Little Snow Girl, Theatre for Young America at H&R Block City Stage in Union Station, Kansas City, MO
• The Nutcracker, Kansas City Ballet - Music Hall, Kansas City, MO

Saturday, December 27, 2008

• The Little Snow Girl, Theatre for Young America at H&R Block City Stage in Union Station, Kansas City, MO
• The Littlest Angel, Puppetry Arts Institute, Independence, MO - 11am & 2pm
• The Nutcracker, Kansas City Ballet - Music Hall, Kansas City, MO

Sunday, December 28, 2008

• The Nutcracker, Kansas City Ballet - Music Hall, Kansas City, MO

Monday, December 29, 2008

• The Littlest Angel, Puppetry Arts Institute, Independence, MO - 11am & 2pm & 7pm

Tuesday, December 30, 2008

• The Little Snow Girl, Theatre for Young America at H&R Block City Stage in Union Station, Kansas City, MO
• Annie, Music Hall, Kansas City, MO, thru January 4

Wednesday, December 31, 2008

• Annie, Music Hall, Kansas City, MO, thru January 4

Thursday, January 1, 2009

• Annie, Music Hall, Kansas City, MO, thru January 4

Friday, January 2, 2009

• Annie, Music Hall, Kansas City, MO, thru January 4

Saturday, January 3, 2009

• Annie, Music Hall, Kansas City, MO, thru January 4

Sunday, January 4, 2009

• Annie, Music Hall, Kansas City, MO, thru January 4

Saturday, January 10, 2009

• Funky Mama and Mr. Stinky Feet LIVE at St. Paul Parish Winter Jamboree (Olathe, KS)

Friday January 30, 2009

• National Acrobats of China - Carlsen Center, Johnson County Community College, Overland Park, KS

Saturday, January 31, 2009

• National Acrobats of China - Carlsen Center, Johnson County Community College, Overland Park, KS

Tuesday, February 3, 2009

• Africa’s Daughters, Theatre for Young America at H&R Block City Stage in Union Station, Kansas City, MO

Wednesday, February 4, 2009

• Africa’s Daughters, Theatre for Young America at H&R Block City Stage in Union Station, Kansas City, MO

Thursday, February 5, 2009

• Christian Youth Theater performs School House Rock Live!, Jr. at The Bell Center at MidAmerica Nazarene University, Olathe, KS
• Africa’s Daughters, Theatre for Young America at H&R Block City Stage in Union Station, Kansas City, MO

Friday, February 6, 2009

• Christian Youth Theater performs School House Rock Live!, Jr. at The Bell Center at MidAmerica Nazarene University, Olathe, KS
• Africa’s Daughters, Theatre for Young America at H&R Block City Stage in Union Station, Kansas City, MO

Saturday, February 7, 2009

• Christian Youth Theater performs School House Rock Live!, Jr. at The Bell Center at MidAmerica Nazarene University, Olathe, KS
• Africa’s Daughters, Theatre for Young America at H&R Block City Stage in Union Station, Kansas City, MO

Sunday, February 8, 2009

• Christian Youth Theater performs School House Rock Live!, Jr. at The Bell Center at MidAmerica Nazarene University, Olathe, KS
• Peter and the Wolf, Kansas City Symphony Family Series, Yardley Hall, Johnson County Community College, Overland Park, KS, 2pm

Tuesday, Februrary 10, 2009

• Africa’s Daughters, Theatre for Young America at H&R Block City Stage in Union Station, Kansas City, MO

Wednesday, February 11, 2009

• Africa’s Daughters, Theatre for Young America at H&R Block City Stage in Union Station, Kansas City, MO

Thursday, February 12, 2009

• Africa’s Daughters, Theatre for Young America at H&R Block City Stage in Union Station, Kansas City, MO

Friday, February 13, 2009

• Africa’s Daughters, Theatre for Young America at H&R Block City Stage in Union Station, Kansas City, MO

Saturday, February 14, 2009

• Africa’s Daughters, Theatre for Young America at H&R Block City Stage in Union Station, Kansas City, MO

Tuesday, February 17, 2009

• Africa’s Daughters, Theatre for Young America at H&R Block City Stage in Union Station, Kansas City, MO

Wednesday, February 18, 2009

• Africa’s Daughters, Theatre for Young America at H&R Block City Stage in Union Station, Kansas City, MO

Thursday, February 19, 2009

• Africa’s Daughters, Theatre for Young America at H&R Block City Stage in Union Station, Kansas City, MO

Friday, February 20, 2009

• Africa’s Daughters, Theatre for Young America at H&R Block City Stage in Union Station, Kansas City, MO

Saturday, February 21, 2009

• Africa’s Daughters, Theatre for Young America at H&R Block City Stage in Union Station, Kansas City, MO

Thursday, February 26, 2009

• Christian Youth Theater performs Charlotte’s Web at YouthFront Auditorium, 47th & Rainbow, Kansas City, KS

Friday, February 27, 2009

• Christian Youth Theater performs Charlotte’s Web at YouthFront Auditorium, 47th & Rainbow, Kansas City, KS

Saturday, February 28, 2009

• Christian Youth Theater performs Charlotte’s Web at YouthFront Auditorium, 47th & Rainbow, Kansas City, KS
• World Famous Lipizzaner Stallions, Sprint Center, Kansas City, MO - 2pm and 7:30pm

Sunday, March 1, 2009

• Christian Youth Theater performs Charlotte’s Web at YouthFront Auditorium, 47th & Rainbow, Kansas City, KS

Thursday, March 5, 2009

• Christian Youth Theater performs Disney’s Beauty & the Beast at The Rose Theater at Rockhurst High School, south Kansas City, MO

Friday, March 6, 2009

• Christian Youth Theater performs Disney’s Beauty & the Beast at The Rose Theater at Rockhurst High School, south Kansas City, MO

Saturday, March 7, 2009

• Christian Youth Theater performs Disney’s Beauty & the Beast at The Rose Theater at Rockhurst High School, south Kansas City, MO

Sunday, March 8, 2009

• Christian Youth Theater performs Disney’s Beauty & the Beast at The Rose Theater at Rockhurst High School, south Kansas City, MO

Thursday, March 19, 2009

• Disney High School Musical: The Ice Tour, Sprint Center, Kansas City, MO

Friday, March 20, 2009

• Disney High School Musical: The Ice Tour, Sprint Center, Kansas City, MO

Saturday, March 21, 2009

• Disney High School Musical: The Ice Tour, Sprint Center, Kansas City, MO

Wednesday, March 25, 2009

• Golden Dragon Acrobats from China - Lied Center, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS - 7pm

Thursday, April 2, 2009

• The Culture House presents Peter Pan

Friday, April 3, 2009

• The Culture House presents Peter Pan

Saturday, April 4, 2009

• The Culture House presents Peter Pan

Sunday, April 5, 2009

• Mad Science presents CSI Live! - Carlsen Center, Johnson County Community College, Overland Park, KS

Sunday, April 26, 2009

• How the Gimquat Found Her Song, Kansas City Symphony Family Series, Yardley Hall, Johnson County Community College, Overland Park, KS, 2pm

Thursday, April 30, 2009

• Christian Youth Theater performs Robin Hood at YouthFront Auditorium, 47th & Rainbow, Kansas City, KS

Friday, May 1, 2009

• Christian Youth Theater performs Robin Hood at YouthFront Auditorium, 47th & Rainbow, Kansas City, KS

Saturday, May 2, 2009

• Christian Youth Theater performs Robin Hood at YouthFront Auditorium, 47th & Rainbow, Kansas City, KS

Thursday, May 7, 2009

• Christian Youth Theater performs Willy Wonka, Jr. at The Bell Center at MidAmerica Nazarene University, Olathe, KS

• Christian Youth Theater performs HONK!, Jr. at The Rose Theater at Rockhurst High School, south Kansas City, MO

Friday, May 8, 2009

• Christian Youth Theater performs Willy Wonka, Jr. at The Bell Center at MidAmerica Nazarene University, Olathe, KS

• Christian Youth Theater performs HONK!, Jr. at The Rose Theater at Rockhurst High School, south Kansas City, MO

Saturday, May 9, 2009

• Christian Youth Theater performs Willy Wonka, Jr. at The Bell Center at MidAmerica Nazarene University, Olathe, KS

• Christian Youth Theater performs HONK!, Jr. at The Rose Theater at Rockhurst High School, south Kansas City, MO

Sunday, May 10, 2009

• Christian Youth Theater performs Willy Wonka, Jr. at The Bell Center at MidAmerica Nazarene University, Olathe, KS

• Christian Youth Theater performs HONK!, Jr. at The Rose Theater at Rockhurst High School, south Kansas City, MO