Kansas City Holiday Events

Enjoy exploring the multi-cultural holiday celebration with a sampling of ethnic treats in the Tea Room during the museum's Olde World Christmas event.

Stroll through the candlelit walkways & gardens! You'll enjoy miles of candles, holiday lights, musical entertainment, a visit with Santa, the lighted Train and so much more.

Sleep over with all your friends in the brand new Polar Bear Passage viewing building, come face-to-face with a few critters in the Animal Encounter, and enjoy continental breakfast in the morning.

Enjoy this holiday show featuring a sackful of classic Christmastime songs from movies and musicals, as well as KC’s best-loved local performers.

Take in a variety of special events at the symphony this month, including TubaChristmas, Handel’s Messiah, and the Christmas Festival.

A three-day festival featuring six original plays by local playwrights, each approximately 10 minutes long.

Magnificent sets, costumes, and acoustics bring Tchaikovsky’s Christmas classic to life! Purchase tickets early for this spellbinding family tradition.

Have fun at Johnson County’s only outdoor ice rink. Don’t have skates? No worries, rental are affordable! Warm frozen fingers and toes by stopping into Ingredients, right next door, for a cup of hot cocoa.

What holiday would be complete without the Hallelujah Chorus of Handel’s Messiah? 250 voices combine to continue this exquisite 96 year tradition.

More than 300 actors, singers, dancers and instrumentalists join in a celebration of Christmas and the depiction of the traditional Christmas story at this long-time Kansas City tradition.

See Santa, explore and climb aboard the Crown Center Express Train Engine, and enjoy the Gingerbread Village.

An annual tradition for 48 years, this is one of KC’s oldest holiday performances. A must for the entire family!

The Symphony’s Chorus presents stunning songs of the season, Christmas carols, and much more.

Make sure your gas tank is full, then drive out to Longview Lake for a spectacular tour through miles of animated lights and giant illuminated displays—a sensational winter wonderland!

Vote for your favorite gingerbread display, and check out the full calendar of holiday events.