Brace yourselves — winter is coming. If want to make the most of the cold season ahead, plan around one of these local winter activities.
Out of the cold
Home for the Holidays | Dates, times, and prices vary | Union Station | Experience seasonal lasers, catch a $3.50 holiday movie at the biggest screen in the region, sight see at Holiday Reflections, and celebrate Noon Years Eve with the family at Science City.
Immersive Nutcracker | Now-Saturday, Dec. 31 | Times vary | Lighthouse ArtSpace, 8690 N. Dixson Ave., KCMO | $30 | Tchaikovsky’s sweeping music joins 360-degree projections, complete with classics like “The March of the Toys” and “The Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy.”
Winterlude | Every third Sunday, January-March | 7 p.m. | Midwest Trust Center, 12345 College Blvd., Overland Park, KS | $35 | Join the area’s top jazzers to warm your heart (and your ears) through KC’s coldest months.
Into the elements
Battle of the Bean 5K Run/Walk | Saturday, Jan. 21 | 2 p.m. | 11128 Holmes Rd., KCMO | $28+ | Celebrate warm beverages with this race, ending with a finishers medal — and yes, coffee + cocoa.
Crown Center Ice Terrace | Now-Sunday, March 3 | Times vary | Crown Center Square | $8+ | Outdoor skating at an iconic downtown location.
Snow Creek | TBD | Times vary | 1 Snow Creek Dr., Weston, MO | $40+ | Ski, snowboard, and tube until your fingers are frozen if the weather allows.
Kansas City Curling Club | Dates, times, and prices vary | 2525 NW S. Outer Rd., Blue Springs, MO | Join a league, learn the basics, or participate in an open curling session at KC’s only dedicated facility.
Food + drink
Alive After Five: Soup & Chili Cookoff | Thursday, January 12 | 5-8 p.m. | 415 Cherokee St., Leavenworth, KS | $15 | Sample from 15+ businesses and help crown a winner.
Donut Fest | Sunday, Jan. 29 | 1-4:30 p.m. | Rochester Brewing and Roasting Company, 2129 Washington St., KCMO | $25+ | Try 8-10 food and drink samples, with a portion of proceeds benefiting Hospitality Fund.
2023 KC Brew Fest | Sat., Feb. 25 | Times vary | Union Station | $50-$65 | Tickets include samples by 50+ breweries and 120+ beers.
Find more seasonal activities + events in our winter guide.
