A beloved holiday tradition is back as the Kansas City metro kicks off its festive season. The holiday lights at Platte Purchase Park have returned, bringing seasonal joy to the area.
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Thursday, November 5, 2026
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
The Kansas City Zoo is bringing back its popular holiday pop-up bar and other seasonal activities this week. Families can enjoy festive fun in the weeks leading up to Christmas.
The Kansas Lottery is offering a chance to win tickets to Kansas City holiday attractions. This includes opportunities to see KCRep's A Christmas Carol, celebrating the season.
Saturday, October 31, 2026
Amy Grant is celebrating the 10th anniversary of her album "Tennessee Christmas" with a special reissue. The "Christmas Together" arena tour, featuring Michael W. Smith and CeCe Winans, will return on November 27th, with a stop in Kansas City, MO.
Friday, October 30, 2026
The Hallmark Christmas Experience in Kansas City, Missouri, offers holiday magic at Crown Center. Visitors can enjoy a pop-up market and ice skating.
Thursday, October 29, 2026
Kingdom's Greetings, the annual Christmas pop-up bar hosted by the Chiefs, is back at Arrowhead Stadium. This event offers a festive atmosphere for fans to celebrate the holiday season.
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Mix 93.3 and the Kansas Lottery are partnering for a Christmas giveaway. This promotion aims to provide the perfect meal for listeners during the holiday season.
Monday, October 26, 2026
The Trans-Siberian Orchestra will bring their Ghosts Of Christmas Eve show to Kansas City. Performances are scheduled to take place at the T-Mobile Center.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Robert Earl Keen is launching his "I Will Survive…Christmas" Holiday Tour. The tour includes a stop at the Uptown Theater in Kansas City, MO on December 9.
Kansas Citians can find employment opportunities to boost their budgets during the Thanksgiving and Christmas seasons. Amazon is hiring 5,000 workers in Kansas City for the holidays.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
The Spencer Theatre in Kansas City, MO will host "A Christmas Carol" from November 21 to December 24, 2026. This production is an adaptation of the classic holiday story.
Saturday, October 17, 2026
The CPKC Holiday Train, a Christmas time staple, will be making stops in Missouri. One of its stops includes Kansas City Union Station.
Hallmark has launched its 17th annual Countdown to Christmas with an extensive lineup of new movies. This year's programming includes films inspired by the Kansas City Chiefs and Buffalo Bills.
Thursday, October 15, 2026
The historic Mt. Zion Christian Church, which holds memories of baptisms, Sunday school, and Christmas programs, is receiving community support after a fire. The article also mentions storm damage in the Kansas City, Mo. metro area.
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
The Hallmark Christmas Experience is coming to Crown Center Square in Kansas City, Missouri. This event will feature onstage antics and is a key part of the holiday season.
Operation Christmas Child's collection week begins November 16th, with a main event location at Kansas City North. This program has been helping since 1993.
Saturday, October 10, 2026
Union Station in Kansas City, Missouri, has started setting up its Christmas tree, addressing the early setup in a Facebook post. This marks the beginning of holiday preparations at the iconic station.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
The Christmas Cheer Food Drive is returning to support local families in need. This initiative aims to collect essential food items for those in the Kansas City, MO area.
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Spirit Halloween is bringing back Spirit Christmas stores for the holiday season. Several locations are set to open across the United States, including in Kansas City, MO.
A Drag Queen Christmas show is returning for its 12th year with a 39-city tour hosted by Nina West. The tour will make a stop in Kansas City, MO.