December things....

There are so many fun things going on during the month of December in Kansas City; far too many than I can actually list.

My favorite.  It always has been.

A Visit fromSt. Nicholas at Shoal Creek.
December 5^th  10am – 4pm
I love the Victorian Santa Claus.  He wears green instead of red. 
I’ve taken the kiddos a few times, I’m super fascinated with the living history part of it.
This event is not free, it does cost to get into the park. 

Christmas at the Farm

Watkin’s Mill
December 5^th 2pm-7pm
I love Watkin’s Mill.  It’s super pretty in the fall and winter. 
Free Santa photo opp.
This event is a free one.

HolidayLuminary Walk

December 4^th-5^th  5pm-9pm
Another fav.  I think it’s because I get so cold I just love the hot apple cider. 
This year though, it’s supposed to be in the 50s.
I love it when there is snow and the ponds are starting to freeze.  No snow this year, but I’m sure it will still be lovely. 

It’s $8 per person.

Christmas Around Town In Shawnee

December 5^th
4:30-5:15 at the City Hall
5:30 – 7:30 at Old Shawnee Town
I only list this one because I remember performing with my dance class when I was little at this.  It was so cold on that stage!  It’s the Mayor’s Christmas Tree Lighting and 1920s things at Old Shawnee Town.
A long time ago, my mom had her wedding reception at Old Shawnee Town.  I danced so much and when “These Dreams” came on, I remember smacking my mom in the face while dancing.  Sorry mom.  J

The John Wornall House has a Candlelight Christmas Tour

They are being held December 11^th and 12^th from 6:30-8 pm
This has my history nerd thing going on.  It’s a Civil War Era Christmas.  Some of you know, the Civil War is my favorite part of United States history to study and teach.  If I could teach a Civil War history class: DREAM COME TRUE!
Anyway, it’s $15.00 and hopefully worth it.

MissouriTown 1855 – A Christmas Celebration

December 12^th 9am – 5 pm
$5 adults/$3 children/5 and under are in the free catergory
I’ve never been to this one, but I’ve heard it’s okay.
If you don’t like it, you can also stop and feed the bison.

The Liberty Memorial is having a Day in the Life: Christmas During the War

It’s regular museum admission (and if you have never been, you should go)
December 13^th  10am – 5pm

The Nutcracker is at the Kaufman Center

December 5^th-24^th
One day, I will go.  Don’t know when, but hey, it’s going to be one day.

Crown Center has their typical things going on:

We all know there is a huge tree there.
We all know the Ice Terrace is open.
We all know where to find Santa at his Gingerbread Station.
CharlieBrown Christmas is at the Coterie
Then, there is Kaleidoscope (even older kiddos enjoy this, and it’s a time filler between things)
Legoland…I don’t think this one is worth the price you pay to get it.
SeaLifeAquarium is super cute.
Chip’sChocolate Factory….such good fudge!
What am I missing for Crown Center?

 

UnionStation is showing Christmas movies on their Extreme Screen.

Elf is playing until December 3^rd.
Christmas Vacation December 4^th-10^th
The PolarExpress December 11^th-17^th
Movie tickets are only $3.  If you order them online, they are an extra $3.
They will validate parking also.

There is a “Letit Snow” Planetarium show

Merry Science at Science City
And the DaVinci Exhibit is still going on.
Union Station is just beautiful as it is.
When you are there, go outside, look for the bullet holes.

The 1950sAll Electric House is having a Very 50s Christmas from November 30^th – January 1^st

WhovilleHolidays at the City Market.

Every weekend until Christmas
Get your picture with the Grinch and Cindy Lou Who. Good alternative to the Santa Pics
Admission is three canned goods or a new toy

There is so much more than what I have listed.   Like I totally forgot about the Mahaffie Stage Coach Stop!