Santa’s Arrival at Crown Center | 10-11 a.m. | Crown Center | Free | Bring your littles to see Santa in a horse-drawn carriage, making his way to his Crown Center seat until he leaves for Christmas Eve.
Found A Job - A Talking Heads Tribute | 9 p.m. | Knuckleheads | $20 | “This Must Be the Place” to hear a live performance honoring the new wave rock band’s most memorable hits, complete with choreography (à la Stop Making Sense).
Saturday, Nov. 30
Santa Paws Holiday Mart | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | The Dogs’ Spot, NKC | Free entry | Shop one-of-a-kind gifts for your four-legged best friend, featuring photo ops with Santa, local artists, leash makers, and doggie bakeries.
Home Alone™ in Concert Film + Live Orchestra | Saturday, Nov. 30 + Sunday, Dec. 1 | Times vary | Helzberg Hall | $113+ | This adored comedy classic features renowned composer John Williams’ charming and delightful score performed live by your Kansas City Symphony.
Swifty Ornament Workshop | 4-6 p.m. | Makery Market, Weston | $35 | Make the whole place shimmer with this Taylor Swift-inspired experience inviting guests to create four ceramic ornaments with glitter + glam.
Sunday, Dec. 1
Private Magical Igloos | Sunday, Dec. 1-Thursday, Feb. 13 | 11 a.m.-9 p.m. | Chicken N Pickle, Overland Park | $40 | Spend date night cozied up in a private igloo with festive food + drinks, no sub zero temps needed.
A banana duct-taped to a wall sold for $6.2 million this month. We’re not art critics, but we’re pretty sure you don’t need to pay that much to see good art around Kansas City. (Smithsonian Magazine)
Shop
It would cost you nearly $50,000 to buy all the gifts from the “12 Days of Christmas” — that’s 3.6% higher than last year. Or you could just peruse our gift guide for more affordable options. Sorry, no partridges in pear trees here. (Tegna)
Cause
Have you been eyeing our guide to 20+ volunteer opportunities in Kansas City? You’re not alone. According to a new study by AmeriCorps, formal volunteering and informal helping (think: helping your neighbor rake the leaves) are on the rise again after dipping in 2021 due to COVID-19.
Plan Ahead
Sunday, Dec. 1 is Secondhand Sunday. Created by secondhand marketplace seller Poshmark, the day encourages shoppers to purchase pre-owned items for gifting like records, clothing, jewelry, and home decor. In case you need vintage store inspo, we have the perfect guide for you.
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❄️ Bundle up for winter events + activites
The weather may be frightful, but the happenings are delightful. | Photo by @mcrleonel
Get your fuzzy socks and hot cocoa ready, Kansas City. Celebrate what makes the holiday season special with this guide featuring 25+ winter events happening between December and February.
Where to see lights
Lee’s Summit Magic Tree | Starting Wednesday, Nov. 27 | 1401 NW River Rd., Lee’s Summit | Free entry | Come see this celebratory holiday landmark + bring a new, unwrapped toy to benefit Operation Toy Soldier.
Food and drink
Holiday Open House at Louisburg Cider Mill | Saturday, Nov. 30 + Dec. 7 | 8 a.m.-6 p.m. | 14730 K-68 Hwy., Louisburg | Free admission | Enjoy sample tastings of the apple cider, soups, butters, honeycrisp apple barbecue sauce, and hard cider.
Ice skating, snowboarding + everything in between
AdventHealth Sports Park at BluHawk | Dates and hours vary | 16201 Shawnee Dr., Overland Park | $12 admission, $5 skate rental | Whether you’re a pro or just doing it for fun, skate the ice rink’s inaugural season and sign up for a variety of classes.
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