Looking for some winter family fun this season? Here are a handful of places and events for you and the family to check out as the winter months come upon us. Feel free to comment below and tell us what your faves are!
Ice Skating
What kid (or parent) doesn't enjoy the magic of ice skating in the Winter? Kansas City is home to some perfect places for just this.
- The Ice Park at Park Place - Open November 1st - February 1st
- Crown Center Ice Terrace- Open November 6th - March 14
Holiday Lights
No holiday would be complete without gazing at all of the lovely winter holiday lights in this town! Here are a few that are sure to get you smiling and caroling.
- City Lights: Downtown Shines for the Holidays- Displayed November 19th - January 1
- The Northern Lights at Zona Rosa- Displayed November 21st - mid-January
- A Legendary Holiday at The Legends at Village West- Displayed November 21st - mid-January
- Christmas in the Park at Longview Lake- Displayed November 25th - December 31st
- Country Club Plaza Season of Lights- Displayed November 26th - January 10th
- Mayor's Christmas Tree- Displayed November 27th - January 1st
- Christmas Card Lane in Olathe- Displayed November 27th - January 1st
- Holiday Park in St. Joseph- Displayed November 27th - January 1st
Events & Festivals
- Holiday Market in Downtown Overland Park - November 6th - 8th and 13th - 15th
- Midnight Shopping at Zona Rosa- November 26th
- Whoville Holidays- November 28th - December 19th
- First Fridays in the Crossroads Arts District- December 4th
- Lawrence Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade- December 5th
- Christmas at the White House- December 12th
- Missouri Town 1855 Christmas Celebration- December 12th
- Gem Theater Kwanza Celebration- December 30th
Sights & Sounds
- Marillac's Enchanted Forest- November 18th - December 5th
- Weston Christmas Homes Tour- November 20 - 21st
- Holiday Fairy Princess - November 21st - December 3rd
- "Spirit of Christmas Past" Heritage Homes Tour- November 27th - December 30th
- Santa's Crayola Christmas Land & Gingerbread Village- November 27th - December 31st
- G-scale Holiday Train Village- November 27th - January 3rd
- Homes for Holidays Tour- December 4th & 5th
- Holiday Express at Union Station-December 19th & 20th
- Nutcracker Tea Party - December 6th
