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EVENTS CALENDAR

Lots of fun things for kids and families to do in the Kansas City metro area! Check it out!

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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


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Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Thursday, November 27, 2008 - THANKSGIVING

Country Club Plaza Lighting Ceremony, Kansas City, MO

Friday, November 28, 2008

Saturday, November 29, 2008

Sunday, November 30, 2008

Tuesday, December 2, 2008

Wednesday, December 3, 2008

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Friday, December 5, 2008

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

Wednesday, December 10, 2008

Thursday, December 11, 2008

Friday, December 12, 2008

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

Monday, December 15, 2008

Tuesday, December 16, 2008

Wednesday, December 17, 2008

Thursday, December 18, 2008

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

Sunday, December 21, 2008

Monday, December 22, 2008

Tuesday, December 23, 2008

Wednesday, December 24, 2008

Thursday, December 25, 2008

  • MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL KC KIDS!

Friday, December 26, 2008

Saturday, December 27, 2008

Sunday, December 28, 2008

Monday, December 29, 2008

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

Friday January 30, 2009

Saturday, January 31, 2009

Tuesday, February 3, 2009

Wednesday, February 4, 2009

Thursday, February 5, 2009

Friday, February 6, 2009

Saturday, February 7, 2009

Sunday, February 8, 2009

Tuesday, Februrary 10, 2009

Wednesday, February 11, 2009

Thursday, February 12, 2009

Friday, February 13, 2009

Saturday, February 14, 2009

Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Thursday, February 19, 2009

Friday, February 20, 2009

Saturday, February 21, 2009

Thursday, February 26, 2009

Friday, February 27, 2009

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

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

Thursday, April 2, 2009

Friday, April 3, 2009

Saturday, April 4, 2009

Sunday, April 5, 2009

Sunday, April 26, 2009

Thursday, April 30, 2009

Friday, May 1, 2009

Saturday, May 2, 2009

Thursday, May 7, 2009

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

Friday, May 8, 2009

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

Saturday, May 9, 2009

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

Sunday, May 10, 2009

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