🦃𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐬𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐊𝐂 🦃 means lights, markets, and holiday magic everywhere you turn. From the Plaza Lighting Ceremony to festive pop-ups and cozy markets — here’s your weekend lineup:
𝟗𝟔𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐳𝐚 𝐋𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐲
Kick off the holiday season with one of Kansas City’s most iconic traditions, featuring live music, fireworks, and that famous 7:55 PM lighting moment that will feature players from the KC Current this year.
📍 Country Club Plaza
📅 Thursday, November 27 · 6 – 8:30 PM
𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐬 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞
Step into a Hallmark movie at Crown Center with star meet-and-greets, festive markets, holiday treats, and twinkling lights.
📍 Crown Center
📅 Weekends now through Dec. 21 · 9 AM – 10 PM
𝟏𝟓𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐒𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠
The Alexander Majors Barn transforms into a bustling holiday market featuring 100+ local makers, food trucks, and live music.
📍 Alexander Majors Barn
📅 November 28 & 29 · 10 AM – 4 PM
𝐂𝐨𝐰 𝐂𝐮𝐝𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐭 𝐊𝐂 𝐏𝐮𝐦𝐩𝐤𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡
A sweet and unexpected winter outing where you can sip your beverage of choice, enjoy the festive lights, and cuddle a cute and friendly Highland cow.
📍 KC Pumpkin Patch at KC Wine Co.
📅 Weekends through Dec. 21
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐩-𝐔𝐩
Self-proclaimed as Kansas City’s most immersive pop-up bar, this “naughty and nice” holiday experience offers themed drinks, festive décor, and a playful evening vibe.
📍 The Jewel KC
📅 Weekends through Dec. 21
𝐋𝐮𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐫𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐦
A peaceful candlelit walk through glowing trails and light tunnels and a magical fairy village experience, all accompanied by carolers, musicians, and hot cocoa.
📍 Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
📅 Now through Dec. 30
𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞
A festive neighborhood celebration filled with local makers, warm drinks, live music, and illuminated galleries.
📍 Westside Neighborhood - 811 W. 17th Street
📅 Saturday, Nov. 29 · 10 AM – 3 PM
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