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What's Happening - December 13, 2008
Saturday
Christmas in The Park
Nov. 26 - Dec. 31 / 5:30 - 10 p.m.
Longview Lake Campground
Christmas in the Park is one of Jackson County Parks and Recreation's most celebrated events of the year. Three hundred thousand lights and 175 animated figures and splashes of Christmas color transform Longview Lake Park into an enchanting winter wonderland. The entire family will delight in the warmth of this fun-filled, holiday display gift from your Jackson County Parks.
Admission: Donations for local charities
www.jacksongov.org
Christmas in Song
Nov. 20 - Dec. 28
Quality Hill Playhouse, 303 West 10th Street, Kansas City, MO
Kansas City’s most intimate cabaret invites you home for the holidays with Christmas in Song. Our annual holiday revue features a diverse mix of traditional tunes and contemporary songs sure to lift your holiday spirit. Go to our website for show times.
Admission: Adults $24 / seniors & students $22
www.QualityHillPlayhouse.com
Missouri Town 1855 Christmas Celebration
9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Missouri Town 1855 in Fleming Park
Residents of Missouri Town 1855 prepare for the holidays with decorating, singing and hearth cooking. A special visit from a 19th century St. Nicholas will delight all children.
Admission: Adults $5 / Youth and Seniors $3 / Under 5 Free
www.jacksongov.org
Windows on the Past at Missouri Town 1855
6 - 8:30 p.m.
Missouri Town 1855, Fleming Park
Experience a guided tour of Missouri Town 1855 lit by luminaries. Witness the ethnic traditions of German, English and French celebrations. Hot spiced cider and cookies complete this unique holiday experience.
Admission: $7.50 per person / Advance Reservation Required
www.jacksongov.org
Five By Ten
Preview: November 29, 30 and December 2
Opens: December 3 – 7 and December 11 - 14
Studio 116, 4949 Cherry, Kansas City, MO
"Five By Ten"...The unique genius of Tennessee Williams shines through in this powerful collection of portraits of the disenfranchised and the lost.
Admission: Adults $15 / Seniors $10 / Students $6 / Groups of 10 or More $5 each
www.umkc.edu/theatre/
Heritage Philharmonic Holiday Concert
Blue Springs Performing Arts Center, 2000 NW Ashton Drive, Blue Springs, MO 64015
Join the Heritage Philharmonic and their conductor, Jim Murray for their annual Holiday concert featuring the Delta Woods Honor Choir and a sing along of holiday favorites.
Admission: Adults $10 / Students with ID $5 / Children 12 and Under Free
www.heritagephilharmonic.org
"Rudolph, The Recycled Reindeer!"
Nov. 7 - Jan. 4 / 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Martin City Melodrama, 9601 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS 66212
Come see an original show fun for all ages! "Rudolph, The Recycled Reindeer –or- It’s not easy being Green!" You’ve never seen such side-splitting antics, ingenious zaniness, and double-take sight gags when Rudolph and his gang of “green” deer teach Santa how easy it is to be green, even if your favorite color is red! Along with RUDOLPH will be another of the Melodrama’s wacky and fun-filled holiday revues featuring the overwhelmingly popular Water Glass Symphony!
Admission: $10.99 - $12.99
www.martincitymelodrama.org
A Christmas Carol
Nov. 22 - Dec. 27
Kansas City Repertory's Spencer Theatre, Kansas City, MO
For 28 years this magical production with its enchanting music, glorious costumes and entrancing scenery has been the high point of the Kansas City holiday season. Audiences are transported into the world of Victorian London to follow Ebenezer Scrooge on his ageless transformation from miser to caring citizen. See show times and pricing online or call our box office at 816-235-2700.
Admission: Varies
www.kcrep.org/
Everything Art from $1 - $50 at the Original Art Flea Market
Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 / 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Dec. 6, 13 and 20 / 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
ArtsTech Center, 1522 Holmes, Kansas City, MO 64108
Everything Art for Less than a Tank of Gas ArtsTech presents the Original Art Flea Market in the Crossroads Art District. Fine art, handmade goods, accessories, clothing, kitsch, vintage finds and more. Find an incredible deal on holiday gifts and something for yourself!
Admission: Free and a $1 suggested donation will buy a raffle ticket
www.originalartfleakc.com
Kansas City Ballet Presents The Nutcracker
December 6 - 28
Music Hall, 301 West 13th Street, KCMO
This enchanting production's vibrant costumes, stunning sets, choreography by Artistic Director Emeritus Todd Bolender, and Peter Tchaikovsky’s memorable score, tell the unforgettable story of Clara and her Nutcracker Prince as they journey to the Kingdom of the Sweets. An estimated 200 area children, who are students in the Kansas City Ballet School, also appear in the production along with the 25 professional dancers of Kansas City Ballet.
Admission: $25 to $80
www.kcballet.org
The Ice at Park Place: Johnson County's Outdoor Ice Skating Rink
Holiday Ice Rink Hours / Nov. 7 - Jan. 4
Monday - Thursday / 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Friday - Saturday / 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Sunday / Noon - 8 p.m.
The Ice at Park Place, West 117th Street and Nall Avenue, Leawood, Kan.
Skates may be rented and tickets can be purchased at The Ice at Park Place pavilion, adjacent to the ice rink. Hats and gloves may also be purchased.
Admission: $6 / under age 5 Free Monday - Friday 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., excluding holidays / Skate rental $3
parkplaceleawood.com
Heart of America Christmas Pageant
December 5 - 7 and December 11 - 14
First Baptist Raytown, 10500 E 350 Highway, Raytown, MO
Free tickets are available now at the ROC Bookstore located just inside the 75th Street entrance to the church. Call 816-268-1125 for Bookstore hours. For more information, call the Pageant Information Line 816-778-1153 or visit our website.
Admission Fee: Free
www.firstbaptistraytown.com
FREE Horse Drawn Carriage Rides
November 29 - December 21
Saturdays and Sundays / 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Town Center Plaza
Bring the whole family out for a FREE horse drawn carriage ride at Town Center Plaza! All rides will start and end on the north side of the center in front of Keedo and Stride Rite.
Admission Fee: Free
www.towncenterplaza.com
The Doo-Dads Live Concert at Jerry's Bait Shack in Lee's Summit
2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Jerry's Bait Shack, 302 SW Main St, Lee's Summit, MO 64063
The Doo-Dads perform LIVE at Jerry's Bait Shack in Lee's Summit.
Admission Fee: Free
www.thedoodads.com
Hometown Holiday
December 5 - 21
Downtown Historic Parkville, MO
There’s no place like Historic Downtown Parkville, Missouri for the holidays. Friendly faces. Delightful surprises. Colorful sights. Cheerful sounds. Tantalizing treats. All the pleasures and traditions of time spent with family, loved ones and friends. Take a break from the ordinary rush. Discover our picturesque environment, our one-of-a-kind shops and restaurants, and the warm, welcoming atmosphere of a genuine hometown holiday. Visit Santa the first three Saturdays of December! From noon to 1 p.m. you will find Santa walking around Main Street and English Landing Center. From 1 – 3 p.m. Santa will be in his cottage to hear special Christmas wishes. Santa cottage is located at the entrance of English Landing Centre. Bring your cameras for personal holiday pictures.
Admission Fee: Free
www.parkvillemo.org
Strawberry Hill Celebrates 20th Anniversary Preserving Holiday Traditions
November 29 and 30 / 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
December 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28 / 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
January 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25 / 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
720 N. 4th Street, Kansas City, KS
Come celebrate the holiday season at the Strawberry Hill Museum, where exhibits are decorated in the Christmas tradition of many ethnic cultures. Take the time to remember how traditions got started. See how ethnic groups had their own type of simple decorations and were usually handmade by family members. Drawn from all of the corners of the world, the museum is proud to present a collection of the richest and most colorful displays of ethnic traditions and customs for the Christmas holiday season from Croatia, Poland, Slovakia, Lithuania, Ukraine, Slovenia, The Netherlands, Russia, Germany, Ireland, Italy, African-American, Belgium, and Greece. Share in the traditions of yesteryear that continue in the families of today.
Admission Fee: $7
www.strawberryhillmuseum.org
Journey through Bethlehem: A Live Nativity Production
December 12 / 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
December 13 / 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
New Vision Church of the Nazarene, 58 Hwy and Sunrise Drive, Raymore, MO 64083
Relive that first Christmas in Bethlehem. Free holiday fun for the whole family! Pet live animals, visit with Santa, enjoy delicious treats.
Admission Fee: Free
www.new-vision-church.com
Santa's Wonderland Swope Park
4 p.m. - 6 p.m.
The new Southeast Community Center, 4201 E. 63rd St, Kansas City, MO
Santa Claus and friends are helping us celebrate the grand opening of the new Southeast Community Center. Children will be able to tell Santa Claus their holiday wishes and receive a candy cane. Call 816-513-7500 for more information.
Admission Fee: Free
www.kcmo.org/parks
Kris Kringle 5K Run
10 a.m.
Swope Park, Shelter House #4, Kansas City, MO
The Kris Kringle 5K Run is a challenging course, designed to provide enjoyment for people of all fitness levels. This year, the run is in Swope Park. Call 816-784-7004 for more information.
Admission Fee: $15
www.kcmo.org/parks
Breakfast with Santa
7 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Raymore Elementary School, 500 S. Madison, Raymore, MO 64083
Breakfast w/Santa: All you can eat: pancakes, sausage, juice, milk & coffee. Visit w/ Santa and have your picture taken. Free gift! Price includes breakfast, digital picture and gift. A fundraiser for Raymore Lions Club.
Admission Fee: $2 Under 1, 1 - 9 years $5, 10 and older $7
Lawrence Farmers' Holiday Market
8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Knights of Columbus Hall, 2206 E 23rd Street, Lawrence, KS
Come see all our regular season Farmers' Market Vendors and purchase your holiday gifts while enjoying hot food and music! You'll enjoy everything from Meats & Veggies Chocolates & Candies, Soaps & Candles, Knitted items, Jams & Jellies, Dried floral Arrangements & Pottery, Honey, Ironwork, and a vast array of other unique handmade items to many to list! Come enjoy the season rain, snow or shine with the farmers' in a dry warm environment! There will be plenty to see at this vendor sold event!
Admission Fee: Free
lawrencefarmersmarket.com
Metropolitan Chorale of Kansas City
3 p.m.
Powell Gardens, 1609 NW US Highway 50, Kingsville, MO 64061
One of Missouri's most celebrated chorale ensembles from the Kansas City area presents an afternoon filled with holiday classics. The performance is followed by a luminary walk from 5-7:30 p.m.
Admission Fee: $14/person or $10/member
www.powellgardens.org
Gardens by Candlelight: A Luminary Walk
December 13 and 14 / 5 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Powell Gardens, 1609 NW US Highway 50, Kingsville, MO 64061
Take a brisk stroll through Kansas City's botanical garden all aglow with the soft light of hundreds of luminaries. Stop in the chapel to hear live music before taking the trolley back to the Visitor Center where there will be a crackling fire, hot chocolate and cookies, and more music. Cafe Thyme will be selling soup and bread. RSVP requested: 816-697-2600 x307.
Admission Fee: Free with admission - $6/adults, $5/seniors and $2/children 5-12
www.powellgardens.org
Rezound! Handbell Ensemble Holiday Concert
3 p.m.
First United Methodist of Blue Springs, 301 SW Woods Chapel, Blue Springs, MO 64015
Rezound!, Kansas City’s Premier Handbell Ensemble, presents a Holiday Concert. Rezound! blends the unique qualities of English handbells, Petit & Fritzen bells, handchimes, and White Chapel bells in this holiday performance. Enjoy some of your favorite seasonal refrains in a new way as you experience the exciting art of handbells!
Admission Fee: Free, Donations Accepted
www.rezound.org
KCAC's Plaza Light Flights
November 28 - January 11 / 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.
KCAC at Johnson County Executive Airport, 15325 S. Pflumm, Olathe, KS 66062
Kansas City Aviation Center is continuing its tradition of the Plaza Lights Flights. Fly over Kansas City’s Country Club Plaza this year to view its annual light display. This flight is truly an unforgettable experience perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, holiday gifts or just an evening out. Space is limited and sells out quickly each year. Call (866) FLY-KCAC to reserve your flight today. KCAC always encourages you to make flying one of your favorite pastimes. Make sure you visit us on the web.
Admission Fee: $75 - $85
www.kcac.com
Greg Abate Quartet
8:30 p.m.
Blue Room at the American Jazz Museum, 1600 East 18th Street, Kansas City, MO 64108
Grammy-nominated jazz saxophonist, flutist and composer Greg Abate has enjoyed a career spanning several decades both as a performer, recording artist and clinician, touring with the Ray Charles Orchestra & Artie Shaw Orchestra and producing more than a dozen recordings. Tickets can be purchased by calling 816-474-6262.
Admission Fee: $15
www.americanjazzmuseum.org
Annual Tour of Churches
1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Second Baptist Church on Depot Street, Plattsburg, MO
If you need transportation, church vans will be available at the US Bank parking lot in downtown Plattsburg at 12:45 p.m. Each of the seven churches will present a 20-minute Christmas program. The programs will feature holiday music and caroling, gospel music, skits, as well as a hand bell choir and harp and pipe organ music. At the final stop on the tour (approximately 4 p.m.) refreshments will be served. Churches participating in the tour include (in tour order) – the Second Baptist Church, Davis Temple – built in 1908, St. Ann’s Catholic Church – built in 1888, First Presbyterian Church – established in 1861, First Baptist Church – built in 1854, Broadway United Methodist Church – built in 1894 and First Christian Church – built in 1891. All the churches are handicap accessible. Come to Plattsburg before the event starts and get in some Christmas shopping at their many shops downtown and businesses on the west end of town. Also, you can enjoy lunch at one of four restaurants. The tour is sponsored by the Plattsburg Ministerial Alliance and the Plattsburg Chamber of Commerce. For more information please contact the Chamber at 816-539-2649.
Admission Fee: Free
www.plattsburgmo.com
Santa visits Olathe Station
3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Olathe Station, I-35 & 119th St. between Strang Line and Black Bob, Olathe, KS
Visit Santa for a jolly old time with the jolly old elf himself! Get a free photo with Santa, a free ornament to make at home, free candy cane and apple cider. Christmas carolers will be there as well! Santa’s Olathe Station workshop is between Bassett and Bed Bath & Beyond.
Admission Fee: Free
Spirit of Christmas Celebration
12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
117 W Kansas St, Liberty, MO 64068
Bring your own camera for photos with Santa Claus. There will also be food available for purchase.
Admission Fee: Free
www.historicdowntownliberty.org
Free Tasting -- Sparkling Wines from Europe
1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Riverwood Winery, 22200 Hwy 45 North, Rushville, MO 64484
This Saturday we will be pouring Sparkling Wines from Europe. This is a great way to try wines you might want to consider for your holiday celebrations! At this tasting we will have on hand two Italian wines, two French wines, and a Spanish wine. The wines will be available for sale at the winery and we can take special orders for cases as well. (We can also take special orders for less than a case but the distributor pricing is typically higher for less-than-case orders.) Of course while you are at the winery we encourage you to do a tasting of Riverwood Wines as well!
Admission Fee: Free
www.riverwoodwinery.com
Nov. 26 - Dec. 31 / 5:30 - 10 p.m.
Longview Lake Campground
Christmas in the Park is one of Jackson County Parks and Recreation's most celebrated events of the year. Three hundred thousand lights and 175 animated figures and splashes of Christmas color transform Longview Lake Park into an enchanting winter wonderland. The entire family will delight in the warmth of this fun-filled, holiday display gift from your Jackson County Parks.
Admission: Donations for local charities
www.jacksongov.org
Christmas in Song
Nov. 20 - Dec. 28
Quality Hill Playhouse, 303 West 10th Street, Kansas City, MO
Kansas City’s most intimate cabaret invites you home for the holidays with Christmas in Song. Our annual holiday revue features a diverse mix of traditional tunes and contemporary songs sure to lift your holiday spirit. Go to our website for show times.
Admission: Adults $24 / seniors & students $22
www.QualityHillPlayhouse.com
Missouri Town 1855 Christmas Celebration
9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Missouri Town 1855 in Fleming Park
Residents of Missouri Town 1855 prepare for the holidays with decorating, singing and hearth cooking. A special visit from a 19th century St. Nicholas will delight all children.
Admission: Adults $5 / Youth and Seniors $3 / Under 5 Free
www.jacksongov.org
Windows on the Past at Missouri Town 1855
6 - 8:30 p.m.
Missouri Town 1855, Fleming Park
Experience a guided tour of Missouri Town 1855 lit by luminaries. Witness the ethnic traditions of German, English and French celebrations. Hot spiced cider and cookies complete this unique holiday experience.
Admission: $7.50 per person / Advance Reservation Required
www.jacksongov.org
Five By Ten
Preview: November 29, 30 and December 2
Opens: December 3 – 7 and December 11 - 14
Studio 116, 4949 Cherry, Kansas City, MO
"Five By Ten"...The unique genius of Tennessee Williams shines through in this powerful collection of portraits of the disenfranchised and the lost.
Admission: Adults $15 / Seniors $10 / Students $6 / Groups of 10 or More $5 each
www.umkc.edu/theatre/
Heritage Philharmonic Holiday Concert
Blue Springs Performing Arts Center, 2000 NW Ashton Drive, Blue Springs, MO 64015
Join the Heritage Philharmonic and their conductor, Jim Murray for their annual Holiday concert featuring the Delta Woods Honor Choir and a sing along of holiday favorites.
Admission: Adults $10 / Students with ID $5 / Children 12 and Under Free
www.heritagephilharmonic.org
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Nov. 7 - Jan. 4 / 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Martin City Melodrama, 9601 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS 66212
Come see an original show fun for all ages! "Rudolph, The Recycled Reindeer –or- It’s not easy being Green!" You’ve never seen such side-splitting antics, ingenious zaniness, and double-take sight gags when Rudolph and his gang of “green” deer teach Santa how easy it is to be green, even if your favorite color is red! Along with RUDOLPH will be another of the Melodrama’s wacky and fun-filled holiday revues featuring the overwhelmingly popular Water Glass Symphony!
Admission: $10.99 - $12.99
www.martincitymelodrama.org
A Christmas Carol
Nov. 22 - Dec. 27
Kansas City Repertory's Spencer Theatre, Kansas City, MO
For 28 years this magical production with its enchanting music, glorious costumes and entrancing scenery has been the high point of the Kansas City holiday season. Audiences are transported into the world of Victorian London to follow Ebenezer Scrooge on his ageless transformation from miser to caring citizen. See show times and pricing online or call our box office at 816-235-2700.
Admission: Varies
www.kcrep.org/
Everything Art from $1 - $50 at the Original Art Flea Market
Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 / 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Dec. 6, 13 and 20 / 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
ArtsTech Center, 1522 Holmes, Kansas City, MO 64108
Everything Art for Less than a Tank of Gas ArtsTech presents the Original Art Flea Market in the Crossroads Art District. Fine art, handmade goods, accessories, clothing, kitsch, vintage finds and more. Find an incredible deal on holiday gifts and something for yourself!
Admission: Free and a $1 suggested donation will buy a raffle ticket
www.originalartfleakc.com
Kansas City Ballet Presents The Nutcracker
December 6 - 28
Music Hall, 301 West 13th Street, KCMO
This enchanting production's vibrant costumes, stunning sets, choreography by Artistic Director Emeritus Todd Bolender, and Peter Tchaikovsky’s memorable score, tell the unforgettable story of Clara and her Nutcracker Prince as they journey to the Kingdom of the Sweets. An estimated 200 area children, who are students in the Kansas City Ballet School, also appear in the production along with the 25 professional dancers of Kansas City Ballet.
Admission: $25 to $80
www.kcballet.org
The Ice at Park Place: Johnson County's Outdoor Ice Skating Rink
Holiday Ice Rink Hours / Nov. 7 - Jan. 4
Monday - Thursday / 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Friday - Saturday / 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Sunday / Noon - 8 p.m.
The Ice at Park Place, West 117th Street and Nall Avenue, Leawood, Kan.
Skates may be rented and tickets can be purchased at The Ice at Park Place pavilion, adjacent to the ice rink. Hats and gloves may also be purchased.
Admission: $6 / under age 5 Free Monday - Friday 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., excluding holidays / Skate rental $3
parkplaceleawood.com
Heart of America Christmas Pageant
December 5 - 7 and December 11 - 14
First Baptist Raytown, 10500 E 350 Highway, Raytown, MO
Free tickets are available now at the ROC Bookstore located just inside the 75th Street entrance to the church. Call 816-268-1125 for Bookstore hours. For more information, call the Pageant Information Line 816-778-1153 or visit our website.
Admission Fee: Free
www.firstbaptistraytown.com
FREE Horse Drawn Carriage Rides
November 29 - December 21
Saturdays and Sundays / 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Town Center Plaza
Bring the whole family out for a FREE horse drawn carriage ride at Town Center Plaza! All rides will start and end on the north side of the center in front of Keedo and Stride Rite.
Admission Fee: Free
www.towncenterplaza.com
The Doo-Dads Live Concert at Jerry's Bait Shack in Lee's Summit
2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Jerry's Bait Shack, 302 SW Main St, Lee's Summit, MO 64063
The Doo-Dads perform LIVE at Jerry's Bait Shack in Lee's Summit.
Admission Fee: Free
www.thedoodads.com
Hometown Holiday
December 5 - 21
Downtown Historic Parkville, MO
There’s no place like Historic Downtown Parkville, Missouri for the holidays. Friendly faces. Delightful surprises. Colorful sights. Cheerful sounds. Tantalizing treats. All the pleasures and traditions of time spent with family, loved ones and friends. Take a break from the ordinary rush. Discover our picturesque environment, our one-of-a-kind shops and restaurants, and the warm, welcoming atmosphere of a genuine hometown holiday. Visit Santa the first three Saturdays of December! From noon to 1 p.m. you will find Santa walking around Main Street and English Landing Center. From 1 – 3 p.m. Santa will be in his cottage to hear special Christmas wishes. Santa cottage is located at the entrance of English Landing Centre. Bring your cameras for personal holiday pictures.
Admission Fee: Free
www.parkvillemo.org
Strawberry Hill Celebrates 20th Anniversary Preserving Holiday Traditions
November 29 and 30 / 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
December 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28 / 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
January 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25 / 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
720 N. 4th Street, Kansas City, KS
Come celebrate the holiday season at the Strawberry Hill Museum, where exhibits are decorated in the Christmas tradition of many ethnic cultures. Take the time to remember how traditions got started. See how ethnic groups had their own type of simple decorations and were usually handmade by family members. Drawn from all of the corners of the world, the museum is proud to present a collection of the richest and most colorful displays of ethnic traditions and customs for the Christmas holiday season from Croatia, Poland, Slovakia, Lithuania, Ukraine, Slovenia, The Netherlands, Russia, Germany, Ireland, Italy, African-American, Belgium, and Greece. Share in the traditions of yesteryear that continue in the families of today.
Admission Fee: $7
www.strawberryhillmuseum.org
Journey through Bethlehem: A Live Nativity Production
December 12 / 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
December 13 / 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
New Vision Church of the Nazarene, 58 Hwy and Sunrise Drive, Raymore, MO 64083
Relive that first Christmas in Bethlehem. Free holiday fun for the whole family! Pet live animals, visit with Santa, enjoy delicious treats.
Admission Fee: Free
www.new-vision-church.com
Santa's Wonderland Swope Park
4 p.m. - 6 p.m.
The new Southeast Community Center, 4201 E. 63rd St, Kansas City, MO
Santa Claus and friends are helping us celebrate the grand opening of the new Southeast Community Center. Children will be able to tell Santa Claus their holiday wishes and receive a candy cane. Call 816-513-7500 for more information.
Admission Fee: Free
www.kcmo.org/parks
Kris Kringle 5K Run
10 a.m.
Swope Park, Shelter House #4, Kansas City, MO
The Kris Kringle 5K Run is a challenging course, designed to provide enjoyment for people of all fitness levels. This year, the run is in Swope Park. Call 816-784-7004 for more information.
Admission Fee: $15
www.kcmo.org/parks
Breakfast with Santa
7 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Raymore Elementary School, 500 S. Madison, Raymore, MO 64083
Breakfast w/Santa: All you can eat: pancakes, sausage, juice, milk & coffee. Visit w/ Santa and have your picture taken. Free gift! Price includes breakfast, digital picture and gift. A fundraiser for Raymore Lions Club.
Admission Fee: $2 Under 1, 1 - 9 years $5, 10 and older $7
Lawrence Farmers' Holiday Market
8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Knights of Columbus Hall, 2206 E 23rd Street, Lawrence, KS
Come see all our regular season Farmers' Market Vendors and purchase your holiday gifts while enjoying hot food and music! You'll enjoy everything from Meats & Veggies Chocolates & Candies, Soaps & Candles, Knitted items, Jams & Jellies, Dried floral Arrangements & Pottery, Honey, Ironwork, and a vast array of other unique handmade items to many to list! Come enjoy the season rain, snow or shine with the farmers' in a dry warm environment! There will be plenty to see at this vendor sold event!
Admission Fee: Free
lawrencefarmersmarket.com
Metropolitan Chorale of Kansas City
3 p.m.
Powell Gardens, 1609 NW US Highway 50, Kingsville, MO 64061
One of Missouri's most celebrated chorale ensembles from the Kansas City area presents an afternoon filled with holiday classics. The performance is followed by a luminary walk from 5-7:30 p.m.
Admission Fee: $14/person or $10/member
www.powellgardens.org
Gardens by Candlelight: A Luminary Walk
December 13 and 14 / 5 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Powell Gardens, 1609 NW US Highway 50, Kingsville, MO 64061
Take a brisk stroll through Kansas City's botanical garden all aglow with the soft light of hundreds of luminaries. Stop in the chapel to hear live music before taking the trolley back to the Visitor Center where there will be a crackling fire, hot chocolate and cookies, and more music. Cafe Thyme will be selling soup and bread. RSVP requested: 816-697-2600 x307.
Admission Fee: Free with admission - $6/adults, $5/seniors and $2/children 5-12
www.powellgardens.org
Rezound! Handbell Ensemble Holiday Concert
3 p.m.
First United Methodist of Blue Springs, 301 SW Woods Chapel, Blue Springs, MO 64015
Rezound!, Kansas City’s Premier Handbell Ensemble, presents a Holiday Concert. Rezound! blends the unique qualities of English handbells, Petit & Fritzen bells, handchimes, and White Chapel bells in this holiday performance. Enjoy some of your favorite seasonal refrains in a new way as you experience the exciting art of handbells!
Admission Fee: Free, Donations Accepted
www.rezound.org
KCAC's Plaza Light Flights
November 28 - January 11 / 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.
KCAC at Johnson County Executive Airport, 15325 S. Pflumm, Olathe, KS 66062
Kansas City Aviation Center is continuing its tradition of the Plaza Lights Flights. Fly over Kansas City’s Country Club Plaza this year to view its annual light display. This flight is truly an unforgettable experience perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, holiday gifts or just an evening out. Space is limited and sells out quickly each year. Call (866) FLY-KCAC to reserve your flight today. KCAC always encourages you to make flying one of your favorite pastimes. Make sure you visit us on the web.
Admission Fee: $75 - $85
www.kcac.com
Greg Abate Quartet
8:30 p.m.
Blue Room at the American Jazz Museum, 1600 East 18th Street, Kansas City, MO 64108
Grammy-nominated jazz saxophonist, flutist and composer Greg Abate has enjoyed a career spanning several decades both as a performer, recording artist and clinician, touring with the Ray Charles Orchestra & Artie Shaw Orchestra and producing more than a dozen recordings. Tickets can be purchased by calling 816-474-6262.
Admission Fee: $15
www.americanjazzmuseum.org
Annual Tour of Churches
1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Second Baptist Church on Depot Street, Plattsburg, MO
If you need transportation, church vans will be available at the US Bank parking lot in downtown Plattsburg at 12:45 p.m. Each of the seven churches will present a 20-minute Christmas program. The programs will feature holiday music and caroling, gospel music, skits, as well as a hand bell choir and harp and pipe organ music. At the final stop on the tour (approximately 4 p.m.) refreshments will be served. Churches participating in the tour include (in tour order) – the Second Baptist Church, Davis Temple – built in 1908, St. Ann’s Catholic Church – built in 1888, First Presbyterian Church – established in 1861, First Baptist Church – built in 1854, Broadway United Methodist Church – built in 1894 and First Christian Church – built in 1891. All the churches are handicap accessible. Come to Plattsburg before the event starts and get in some Christmas shopping at their many shops downtown and businesses on the west end of town. Also, you can enjoy lunch at one of four restaurants. The tour is sponsored by the Plattsburg Ministerial Alliance and the Plattsburg Chamber of Commerce. For more information please contact the Chamber at 816-539-2649.
Admission Fee: Free
www.plattsburgmo.com
Santa visits Olathe Station
3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Olathe Station, I-35 & 119th St. between Strang Line and Black Bob, Olathe, KS
Visit Santa for a jolly old time with the jolly old elf himself! Get a free photo with Santa, a free ornament to make at home, free candy cane and apple cider. Christmas carolers will be there as well! Santa’s Olathe Station workshop is between Bassett and Bed Bath & Beyond.
Admission Fee: Free
Spirit of Christmas Celebration
12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
117 W Kansas St, Liberty, MO 64068
Bring your own camera for photos with Santa Claus. There will also be food available for purchase.
Admission Fee: Free
www.historicdowntownliberty.org
Free Tasting -- Sparkling Wines from Europe
1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Riverwood Winery, 22200 Hwy 45 North, Rushville, MO 64484
This Saturday we will be pouring Sparkling Wines from Europe. This is a great way to try wines you might want to consider for your holiday celebrations! At this tasting we will have on hand two Italian wines, two French wines, and a Spanish wine. The wines will be available for sale at the winery and we can take special orders for cases as well. (We can also take special orders for less than a case but the distributor pricing is typically higher for less-than-case orders.) Of course while you are at the winery we encourage you to do a tasting of Riverwood Wines as well!
Admission Fee: Free
www.riverwoodwinery.com
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