𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚, 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬, 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐥-𝐣𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐬, 𝐊𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐚𝐬 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 🎄

It’s the first full weekend of December 2025, and that means the holidays are in full swing! Whether you have some gift shopping to work on, you’re craving a festive holiday-themed beverage, or you want to capture the magic of the season with some music or a photo op with Santa, these are our can’t-miss holiday events for this weekend.

𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐩 𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐝𝐨 𝐂𝐫𝐚𝐰𝐥

Kick off your weekend early with three days of neighborhood shopping, specials, and giveaways at Waldo’s small businesses.

 📍 Waldo Neighborhood

 📅 Thurs–Sat, Dec 4–6

𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫

Historic Parkville dresses up for the holidays with a tree lighting, fireworks, and festive performances by local choirs.

 📍 English Landing Park

 📅 Fri, Dec 5 · 6–9 PM

𝐓𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐥 & 𝐓𝐚𝐩𝐬 

Sip seasonal brews and cocktails while browsing holiday vendors and enjoying live music — a festive day for adults.

 📍 Transport, Friction, and Servaes Brewing

 📅 Sat, Dec 6 · 11 AM — 10 PM

𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬-𝐒𝐢𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐎𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚 

A symphonic rock spectacle of lasers, lights, and holiday storytelling — an annual KC favorite.

 📍 T-Mobile Center

 📅 Sat, Dec 6 · 7:30 PM

𝐏𝐞𝐭 𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚

Bring your furry friends for a festive photo op with Santa — proceeds benefit shelter animals. 

 📍 Melissa’s Second Chances 

 📅 Sat, Dec 6 · 11 AM — 1 PM

𝐒𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚

Join Santa for a cozy morning of carols, treats, and sing-alongs at Paperback Playhouse.

 📍 Paperback Playhouse

 📅 Sun, Dec 7 · 3 — 5 PM