The holiday season is upon us, and the Kansas City area has no shortage of holiday happenings to fill your stocking and make your cup spill over with joy. From candle lightings to Santa sightings, the festive spirit is alive and well. Check out a few of this
year’s events across the KC region…
Gardner
KC Pumpkin Patch and KC Wine Co invite you out to the farm to walk in the ‘Rockin Winter Wonderland’ this holiday season. Take in the sights and sounds for the holidays. Festivities run select weekends beginning November 26th (5:30pm nightly). Get some socially responsible photos with the guest visitor from the North Pole. And of course, there will be festival foods and beverages available for purchase. Buy your tickets in advance and learn more at
Kansas City, KS
Light up your holiday season with a Legendary Tree Lighting Ceremony on November 13th at Legends Outlets Kansas City. The event takes place at the fountain from 5-8pm and features live music, family-fun activities, prizes, photo booth and entertainment. (1843 Village West Parkway, Kansas City, KS 66111). Learn more at: https://legendsshopping.com/all-events/
Lenexa
The start of the holidays in Lenexa is December 3 rd when they light up the night at Sar Ko Aglow! At 6pm, the official lighting ceremony takes place at Sar Ko Par Trails Park. Thousands of lights are turned on and will illuminate the park thru January 17th.
(87th Street Parkway & Lackman Road, Lenexa, KS 66215).
Learn more at: https://bit.ly/32xGLoD
If shopping is more your thing, don’t miss the fourth annual Lenexa Holiday Farmers Market on Saturdays, Nov. 20 or Dec. 18 (10 a.m.–1 p.m.). This open-air market features over 20 local artists and vendors selling everything from food to body care products and even gifts for your four-legged friends!(Market held at Lenexa Civic Campus parking garage, 17201 W. 87th St. Pkwy., Lenexa,
KS 66215). Pre-ordering is available for some merchants so be sure to check out this page for all the details: https://bit.ly/3GDR64V.
Merriam
Christmas morning wouldn’t be complete without a few gifts under the tree and Santa won’t know what to bring if he doesn’t get any letters. Thankfully Merriam has you covered with their “Letters to Santa!” Stop by the Merriam Community Center at 6040 Slater Street to mail your letters to Santa! From November 20 to December 4, you
are invited to bring a letter you've already completed or pick one up and fill it out in the lobby. They’ll make sure the letters get to the North Pole just in time for Christmas. Learn more: https://www.merriam.org/Events-Meetings/New/Letters-to-Santa
Liberty, MO
Shopping is always better with a glass of wine in one hand which is why you’ll want to enjoy the 11th annual Belvoir Winery Holiday Sip and Shop. It's called the "best local shopping event of the year" for a reason, with vendors ranging from women's boutiques, home decor, jewelry and more. Belvoir will have free wine tastings too! This year the event falls on Small Business Saturday (November 27), a perfect day for supporting your favorite small businesses. Doors open at 10 a.m. Learn more at: https://www.facebook.com/events/398176935096725