Entertainment

Your mega guide to holiday events, from tree lightings to shows, starting Nov. 15

The holiday season essentially began the weekend after Halloween with gift markets, the opening of the Crown Center Ice Terrace and an onslaught of advertising. But the season will kick into high gear Nov. 17-18, the weekend before Thanksgiving.

As always, it will feature lighting displays galore, home tours aplenty and Nutcrackers no end.

There also will be the usual musical celebrations, but the abundance and variety will be truly amazing this year, with something for every taste.

The Kansas City Symphony (multiple performances) and Joyce DiDonato (Dec. 13) will be among several national and international performers who will satisfy classical fans, and the Trans-Siberian Orchestra (Dec. 26) has become a holiday rock staple.

This year’s slate also will include holiday musical shows such as “The Hip Hop Nutcracker” with Kurtis Blow (Nov. 29), 98 Degrees (Nov. 30), Martina McBride (Dec. 6), Under the Streetlamp (Dec. 8), Jim Brickman (Dec. 10), Harry Connick Jr. (Dec. 19) and For King & Country (Dec. 21).

And if those aren’t enough, there will be dozens of other performances by local orchestras, chorales, bands and choirs.

Check out the details on our mega list of area holiday activities.

SEVEN BIG EVENTS

“A Christmas Carol”

Opens 8 p.m. Nov. 16 at Spencer Theatre

Kansas City Repertory Theatre presents a stage version of Charles Dickens’ classic for the 38th year. Runs through Dec. 30. 816-235-2700. Tickets are $38-$77 through kcrep.org.

Christmas in the Sky

5 p.m. Nov. 21 at Longview Lake Beach

Fireworks synchronized to holiday music will begin at 7:30 p.m. Christmas in the Sky. Also, Christmas in the Park opens, 5:30-10 p.m. Sunday-Thursday, 5:30-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday; runs through Dec. 31. makeyourdayhere.com.

KCP&L Plaza Lighting Ceremony

5 p.m. Nov. 22 at Country Club Plaza

The flip of the switch for Kansas City’s 89th holiday kickoff is scheduled for 6:45 p.m., with fireworks and a concert by The Elders to follow. Lights will shine daily through Jan. 13. countryclubplaza.com.

Mayor’s Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

5:30 p.m. Nov. 23 at Crown Center Square

The Mayor’s Christmas Tree is a symbol of the Mayor’s Christmas Tree Fund, which is dedicated to assisting the city’s less fortunate.
The Mayor’s Christmas Tree is a symbol of the Mayor’s Christmas Tree Fund, which is dedicated to assisting the city’s less fortunate. RICH SUGG rsugg@kcstar.com



Mayor Sly James will light the 100-foot tree. Also, Santa’s arrival at Crown Center Shops, 10 a.m. Nov. 23. 816-274-8444. crowncenter.com. Free.

Winterfest

Opens 4 p.m. Nov. 23 at Worlds of Fun

Live holiday music, ice skating, costumed characters and shopping. Runs select nights through Dec. 31. 816-454-4545. Tickets are $19-$46 through worldsoffun.com.

Kansas City Ballet, “The Nutcracker”

Opens 7:30 p.m. Nov. 30 at Muriel Kauffman Theatre

It isn’t the holidays without KC Ballet’s “The Nutcracker.”
It isn’t the holidays without KC Ballet’s “The Nutcracker.” BRETT PRUITT & EAST MARKET STUDIOS



The holiday production returns to Kansas City for its 46th year. Runs through Dec. 23. Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. 816-931-8993. Tickets are $34-$34 through kcballet.org.

Trans-Siberian Orchestra

3 and 8 p.m. Dec. 26 at Sprint Center

This is TSO’s 20th anniversary tour with “The Ghosts of Christmas Eve.” 816-949-7000. Tickets are $37.50-$89.50 through sprintcenter.com.

ONE BUSY BUNCH

Kansas City Symphony

kcsymphony.org, 816-471-0400

Sensory Friendly Concert: “In The Holiday Spirit,” Nov. 27, Kauffman Center

The Texas Tenors: “Deep in the Heart of Christmas,” Nov. 30, Kauffman Center

“Handel’s Messiah,” Dec. 7-9, Kauffman Center

TubaChristmas, Dec. 7, Municipal Auditorium

Christmas Festival, Dec. 14-18, Kauffman Center

“It’s a Wonderful Life” in concert, Dec. 21-22, Kauffman Center

FIVE BUSY PLACES

Crown Center

crowncenter.com

Crown Center Ice Terrace, through March 10

EBT Santa’s Countdown to Christmas, Nov. 23-Dec. 31

Santa’s Gingerbread Station, Nov. 23-Dec. 31

Santa’s Arrival, Nov. 23

Mayor’s Christmas Tree lighting, Nov. 23

Mayor’s Christmas Tree Ornament Signing, Nov. 28

Holiday Choirs, Nov. 26-Dec. 21

Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral

kccathedral.org

“The Nativity,” Mesner Puppet Theater, Nov. 30-Dec. 2. mesnerpuppets.org

“Advent Lessons and Carols,” Dec. 2

Kansas City Chamber Orchestra, “Bach Home for the Holidays!” Dec. 4. kcchamberorchestra.org

William Jewell College choirs, “The City Come Again,” Dec. 15

“Messiah” Singalong, Dec. 15

William Baker Festival Singers, “Candlelight, Carols & Cathedral,” Dec. 16. festivalsingers.org

Kansas City Zoo

kansascityzoo.org

Santa Dives, Nov. 23-25, Dec. 1-2, 8-9 and 15-16

Holiday Wild, Dec. 1-2

Winter Wonderland, Dec. 15-16

Union Station

“Holidays Come Alive” kickoff ceremony, Nov. 17

Holiday Magic Laser Show at Arvin Gottlieb Planetarium, Nov. 17-Jan. 6

“Laser Nutcracker” at Arvin Gottlieb Planetarium, Nov. 17-Jan. 6

Strawberry Swing’s Holiday Swing, Dec. 1-2

“The Little Prince,” Mesner Puppet Theater, Dec. 4-29

Kansas City Southern’s Holiday Express Train, Dec. 14-18

Zona Rosa

Northern Lights Holiday Lighting Ceremony, Nov. 17

Visits with Santa Claus, Nov. 23-Dec. 24

PJ Party with St. Nick, Nov. 30

CLASSICAL MUSIC AND DANCE

William Baker Festival Singers, Thanksgiving Concert for Human Need

Nov. 16, Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. festivalsingers.org

Rezound! Handbell Ensemble, Christmas Concert

Nov. 30, Village Presbyterian; Dec. 1, St. Gabriel Catholic; Dec. 2, Rainbow Mennonite. rezound.org

Conservatory Choirs: A Season for Giving

Dec. 1, Visitation Church. conservatory.umkc.edu

Heartland Men’s Chorus, “Sleigh!”

Dec. 1-2, Folly, and Dec. 9, Yardley Hall. hmckc.org

Holiday Harmony Spectacular

Dec. 1, Unity Chapel, Unity Village. hoachorus.com

Ibsen Ballet Theatre Youth Company, “The Nutcracker Ballet”

Dec. 1-2, Staley High School Performing Arts Theatre. ibsendance.net

Redemptorist Christmas Concert

Dec. 1, Redemptorist Church. redemptoristkc.org

“Handel’s Messiah”

Dec. 2, Bell Cultural Events Center. bellcenter.mnu.edu

Kansas City Chorale, “Wintersong”

Dec. 6, Rozzelle Court. kcchorale.org

“The Nutcracker, A Kansas Ballet”

Dec. 7-16, Lawrence Arts Center. lawrenceartscenter.org

“A Winter’s Tale in Words and Song”

Dec. 7, Polsky Theatre. jccc.edu/theseries

Heritage Philharmonic, “A Holiday Journey”

Dec. 8, Blue Springs High School Performing Arts Center. heritagephilharmonic.org

Kansas City Chorale, “Family Christmas”

Dec. 8, St. Michael the Archangel. kcchorale.org

Liberty Symphony Orchestra, Holiday Concert

Dec. 8, Liberty Performing Arts Theatre. libertysymphony.org

Miller Marley Youth Ballet, “Clara’s Dream”

Dec. 8-9, Olathe South High School Performing Arts Center. millermarley.com

Northland Community Choir, “Rutter Carols by Candlelight”

Dec. 8, Graham Tyler Memorial Chapel. northlandcommunitychoir.org

Canadian Brass Christmas

Dec. 9, Lied Center. lied.ku.edu

Lee’s Summit Symphony, “Christmas in the Village”

Dec. 9, Pavilion at John Knox Village. lssymphony.org

Kansas City BrassWorks, “Holiday in Brass”

Dec. 10, Atonement Lutheran Church. kcbrassworks.com or atoneluth.org

Joyce DiDonato and Yannick Nézet-Séguin, Schubert’s “Winterreise”

Mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato was born in Prairie Village.
Mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato was born in Prairie Village. Simon Pauly KansasCity



Dec. 13, Folly. hjseries.org

Overland Park Civic Band, Holiday Concert

Dec. 13, Bell Cultural Events Center. facebook.com/opcivicband

Dramatic Truth Ballet Theatre, “The Mystery of Christmas”

Dec. 14-16, Goppert Theatre. dramatictruth.org/mystery-of-christmas-2

Kansas City Chorale, “Remembering Christmas 1968”

Dec. 14, Rolling Hills Presbyterian Church; Dec. 16, Unity Temple on the Plaza; Dec. 18, 1900 Building. kcchorale.org

American Youth Ballet, “The Nutcracker”

Dec. 15-16, Yardley Hall. americanyouthballet.org

Fountain City Brass Band, “Home for the Holidays”

Dec. 15, Bell Cultural Events Center. mnu.edu/bell-center

Kansas City Women’s Chorus, “Secret Santas”

Dec. 15, Central Presbyterian Church. kcwomenschorus.org

Liberty Youth Ballet Company, “The Nutcracker”

Dec. 15-16, Liberty Community Center. lybc.live

Mid America Freedom Band, “Silver and Gold”

Dec. 15, Medallion Theater, Plexpod Westport Commons. freedomband.com

“Lessons and Carols,” an Event of Music on Troost

Dec. 16, St. Mark Hope and Peace Lutheran Church. kcwomenschorus.org

Northland Symphony, Annual Holiday Concert

Dec. 16, Staley High School. northlandsymphony.org

Olathe Civic Band Holiday Concert

Dec. 18, Olathe Northwest High School. olathecivicband.org

Stile Antico, “A Spanish Nativity”

Dec. 18, Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. chambermusic.org

Spire Chamber Ensemble, “Handel’s Messiah”

Dec. 19, Kauffman Center. spirechamberensemble.org

Kantorei KC, “The Mystery of Christmas”

Dec. 21, Our Lady of Sorrows, and Dec. 22, St. Peter’s. kantoreikc.org

Moscow Ballet’s “Great Russian Nutcracker”

Dec. 28, Arvest Bank Theatre at the Midland. midlandkc.com

THEATER AND COMEDY

“A Christmas Carol” with Gerald Dickens

Through Nov. 27, Mid-Continent Public Library locations. mymcpl.org

“Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical”

Through Dec. 30, Coterie Theatre. thecoterie.org

“Journey to Judea”

Nov. 16-Dec. 2, Countryside Baptist Church. journeytojudea.com

“Fred The Flake, Or There’s No Business Like Snow Business!”

Nov. 17-Jan. 1, Martin City Melodrama. martincitymelodrama.org

“Christmas in Song”

Nov. 23-Dec. 23 Quality Hill Playhouse. qualityhillplayhouse.com

Jane Lynch, “A Swingin’ Little Christmas!”

Nov. 27, Lied Center. lied.ku.edu

“Junie B. Jones, Jingle Bells, Batman Smells”

Nov. 27-Dec. 22, City Stage Theater. unionstation.org or tya.org

“Deck the Stage”

Nov. 29-Dec. 9, Blue Springs City Theatre. bluespringscitytheatre.com

“Child of Hope,” Storling Dance Theater and Culture House

Nov. 30-Dec. 2, Oak Park Mall. culturehouse.com

“A Neighborhood Noel”

Nov. 30-Dec. 16, Main Street Theater. mainstreettheaterbelton.com

“It’s a Wonderful Life”

Dec. 1-2, Goppert Theatre. eventbrite.com/event/50232301165

“A Drag Queen Christmas”

Dec. 5, Folly. follytheater.org

“Milking Christmas”

Dec. 5-30, Living Room. thelivingroomkc.com

“Not Another Christmas Letter!” Summit Theatre Group

Dec. 6-9, MCC-Longview Cultural Arts Center. summittheatre.org

“A Spectacular Christmas Show”

Dec. 6-23, MTH Theater at Crown Center. mthkc.com

“It’s a Wonderful Life”

Dec. 6-16, Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre. metkc.org

“All is Calm — the Christmas Truce of 1914”

Dec. 7-16, B&B Live. mtkc.org

“Emmanuel,” Greenleaf Performing Arts Academy

Dec. 7, Bell Cultural Events Center. greenleafstudio.org

“The Happy Elf,” Theatre in the Park

Dec. 7-23, Johnson County Arts and Heritage Center. theatreinthepark.org

“Santa Land Christmas”

Dec. 8 and 15, Puppetry Arts Institute. hazelle.org

“A Child’s Christmas in Wales”

Dec. 9, KC Central Library. kclibrary.org

“An Awkward Christmas”

Dec. 13-16, Bell Road Barn Players. bellroadbarn.org

“The Holly and The Ivy: Celebrating the Season in Song,” Culture House

Dec. 13-16, Oak Park Mall. culturehouse.com

“Buddy’s Holly Jolly Christmas”

Dec. 14-16, MTH Theater at Crown Center. mthkc.com

The Kinsey Sicks, “Oy Vey in a Manger”

Dec. 15, White Theatre. thejkc.org

OTHER MUSIC

Rock the Red Kettle with Lifehouse and Cassandra Pope

Nov. 16, KC Live! rockredkettlekc.com

K-LOVE Christmas

Nov. 28, Sheffield Family Life Center. klove.com/events/christmas-tour

The Hip Hop Nutcracker with Kurtis Blow

Nov. 29, Arvest Bank Theatre at the Midland. midlandkc.com

98 Degrees Christmas Show

Nov. 30, Ameristar. ameristarkansascity.com

Lúnasa Holiday Concert

Nov. 30, Drexel Hall. irishcenterkc.org

The Snow Globes

Nov. 30, Pilgrim Chapel; Dec. 15, Union Station. thesnowglobes.com

Kansas City Jazz Orchestra, “Winter Wonderland”

Dec. 4, Kauffman Center. kcjazzorchestra.net

Martina McBride, “The Joy of Christmas”

Dec. 6, Arvest Bank Theatre at the Midland. midlandkc.com

Under the Streetlamp

Dec. 8, Yardley Hall. jccc.edu/theseries

Jim Brickman

Dec. 10, Folly. follytheater.org

Central Standard, “Holiday Harmonies”

Dec. 15, Folly. follytheater.org

Julian Vaughn and Friends, “Gift Of Christmas”

Dec. 15, Gem. brownpapertickets.com/event/3738612

Harry Connick Jr., “A New Orleans Tricentennial Celebration … Holiday Edition”

Dec. 19. Arvest Bank Theatre at the Midland. midlandkc.com

Dickens Carolers in Concert

Dec. 20-22, Chestnut Fine Arts Center. chestnutfinearts.com

For King & Country with Cory Asbury, “Little Drummer Boy”

Dec. 21, Sprint Center. sprintcenter.com

The Rev. Jimmie Bratcher’s “Man! It’s Christmas”

Dec 23, Knuckleheads. knuckleheadskc.com

MUSEUMS/HOMES TOURS

Olde World Christmas

Through Dec. 29, Strawberry Hill Museum. strawberryhillmuseum.org

Candyland Christmas

Nov. 21 and Dec. 7-9, Ben Ferrel Platte County Museum. pchs1882.org

Christmas Candlelight Tour

Nov. 23-24, Harris-Kearney House. westporthistorical.com

Holiday Tours

Nov. 25-Dec. 30, Vaile Mansion. vailemansion.org

“’Tis the Reason for the Season”

Nov. 27-Dec. 30, Bingham-Waggoner Estate. bwestate.org

A Dickens of a Christmas Tour

Dec. 1, Vaile Mansion. vailemansion.org

Pendleton Heights Holiday Homes Tour and Art Market

Dec. 1, Pendleton Heights Neighborhood. pendletonheights.org

Weston Candlelight Tour

Dec. 1-2, Weston. westonmo.com

Kappa Kappa Gamma Tour

Dec. 5-6, throughout area. kappahomestour.com

Young Matrons Holly & Mistletoe Tour

Dec. 6, Independence. independenceyoungmatrons.org

Candlelight Tour

Dec. 7-8, John Wornall House. wornallmajors.org

Downtown Dazzle Urban Homes Tour

Dec. 8, Kansas City. downtowndazzle.com/kansas-city-urban-homes-tour

Historic Westheight Neighborhood Association Holiday Tour

Dec. 9, Kansas City, Kan. historicwestheight.org

LET THERE BE LIGHTS

Holiday Lighting Ceremony

Nov. 16, Martin City. martincity.org/business/holiday-lighting

Holiday Lighted Parade and Mayor’s Tree Lighting

Nov. 16, Haymarket Square, Leavenworth. lvks.org

Mayor’s Holiday Tree Lighting

Nov. 16, Downtown Overland Park. downtownop.org/holiday-tree-lighting

Mayor’s Tree Lighting

Nov. 16, Downtown Lee’s Summit. downtownls.org

Mayor’s Tree Lighting

Nov. 16, North Kansas City. nkc.org

Square Lighting

Nov. 16, Independence Square. theindependencesquare.com

Lane of Lights

Nov. 17-Dec. 31, Excelsior Springs. visitexcelsior.com

Legendary Tree Lighting Ceremony

Nov. 17, Legends Outlets. legendsshopping.com

Mayor’s Christmas Tree Lighting

Nov. 20, Linden Square, Gladstone. lindensquare.info/mayor-s-christmas-tree-lighting

Magic Christmas Tree

Nov. 21-Jan. 5, I-470 and View High Drive. lsmagictree.com

Holiday Lights on Farmstead Lane

Nov. 22-Jan. 7, Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead. drfarmstead.org

Festival of Lights

Nov. 23-Jan. 6, Powell Gardens. powellgardens.org

Christmas in the Park/Mayor’s Tree Lighting

Nov. 26, Cornerstone Park, Gardner. gardnerkansas.gov

Mayor’s Christmas Tree Lighting

Nov. 27, Peculiar. facebook.com/events/2285634591470558

Holiday Lighting Ceremony

Nov. 29, Riverside. riversidemo.com

Mayor’s Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

Nov. 29, City Hall, Prairie Village. facebook.com/events/348358619071834

Holiday Lighting Festival

Nov. 30, Downtown Kansas City, Kan. wycokck.org

Luminary Walk

Nov. 30-Dec. 8, Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens. opabg.org

Mayor’s Christmas Tree Lighting

Nov. 30, Olathe. olatheks.org

Mayor’s Tree Lighting

Nov. 30, Irene B. French Community Center, Merriam. merriam.org

Mayor’s Tree Lighting

Nov. 30, T.B. Hanna Station, Raymore. raymore.com

Sar-Ko Aglow

Nov. 30, Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park. lenexa.com

Mayor’s Christmas Tree Lighting

Dec. 6, The View. grandview.org

Christmas Lights Tour

Dec. 12, The View. grandview.org

SHOPPING

Holiday Boutique

Nov. 15-18, Overland Park Convention Center. kcholidayboutique.com

Best Little Arts & Crafts Show in Independence

Nov. 16-17, Sermon Center. visitindependence.com/event/best-little-arts-crafts-show-independence

A Very Merry Market

Nov. 23-24, City Market. thecitymarket.org

Children’s Small Mall

Dec. 1-2, C.W. Parker Carousel Museum. cwparkercarouselmuseum.org

Her Hands Holiday Market

Dec. 7-9, Aquarius Books. facebook.com/events/339382390145996

Holiday Market

Dec. 8, Farrand Farms. farrandfarms.com

OTHER HOLIDAY EVENTS

Christmas in Excelsior Springs

Nov. 17, Downtown Excelsior Springs. visitexcelsior.com

Nutcracker Tea Party

Nov. 17-18, Overland Park Sheraton. artsandrec-op.org/public-arts/nutcracker-tea-party

Trip The Light Fantastic Bike Ride

Nov. 20, Frank White Jr. Softball Complex. makeyourdayhere.com

“Candyland” Holiday Celebration

Nov 21, Downtown Platte City. plattecitymo.com

Thanksgiving Breakfast Dance

Nov. 22, Kansas National Guard Armory, Kansas City, Kan. ticketkc.com

“A Country School Christmas”

Nov. 24-Dec. 29, Lanesfield Historic Site. jcprd.com

Breakfast with the Fairy Princess

Nov. 24 and Dec. 1, City Market. breakfastwiththefairyprincess.bpt.me

Christmas Walk

Nov. 29, Downtown Kearney. downtownkearney.com/event/christmas-walk

Christmas on the River

Nov. 30, Parkville. parkvillemo.org

Breakfast with Santa

Dec. 1, Grinter Place Historic Site. grinterfriends.com

Christkindlmarkt

Dec. 1, Shawnee City Hall. cityofshawnee.org

Christmas on the Farm

Dec. 1, Watkins Woolen Mill Historic Site. watkinsmill.org

Coleman Dollhouse Opening

Dec. 1, National Museum of Toys and Miniatures. toyandminiaturemuseum.org

Downtown KC Optimists Holiday Festival

Dec. 1-2, American Royal Complex. kcoptimist.weebly.com

Holiday Movie Party Series

Dec. 1-18, Alamo Drafthouse. drafthouse.com

Hometown Holidays

Dec. 1, Downtown Liberty, libertymissouri.gov/2255/hometown-holidays

Visit from St. Nicholas

Dec. 1, Shoal Creek Living History Museum. shoalcreeklivinghistorymuseum.com

Brunch with Santa

Dec. 2, Arvest Bank Theatre at the Midland. midlandkc.com

Candy Cane Lane

Dec. 7, The View. grandview.org

The Fairy Princess

Dec. 7-16, Kansas City Garment District Museum. kansascitymuseum.org

Santa’s Wonderland

Dec. 7, Gillham Park. kcparks.org/event/santas-wonderland-gillham-park-18

A Christmas Celebration

Dec. 8, Missouri Town 1855. makeyourdayhere.com

Holiday Nights

Dec. 8, Atkins-Johnson Farm & Museum. atkinsjohnsonfarm.com

“A Kansas City Christmas”

Dec. 8-9, Lenexa Baptist Church. lenexabaptist.com

Night before Christmas at the Museum

Dec. 8, National Frontier Trails Museum. ci.independence.mo.us/nftm

Santa’s Express

Dec. 8-9, National Agricultural Center & Hall of Fame. aghalloffame.com

Santa’s Wonderland

Dec. 8, Penguin Park. kcparks.org/event/santas-wonderland-penguin-park

Santa Paws for NAWS

Dec. 12, Zona Rosa. pcnaws.org

12 Bars of Charity

Dec. 14, Power & Light District. powerandlightdistrict.com

Santacon Pub Crawl

Dec. 15, Westport district. eventbrite.com/event/51298662681

Santa’s Wonderland

Dec. 15, The Bay. kcparks.org/event/santas-wonderland-bay

Father Christmas Comes to T/M

Dec. 16, National Museum of Toys and Miniatures. toyandminiaturemuseum.org

Winter Solstice Celebration

Dec. 22, Ernie Miller Nature Center. erniemiller.com

Christmas in the Barn

Dec. 24, Johnson Farms. johnsonfarms.net

ICE RINKS

Crown Center Ice Terrace

Through March 10, Crown Center. crowncenter.com/iceterrace

Summit Ice

Through March. Lea McKeighan Park. kcice.net/summit-ice

The Ice at Park Place

Nov. 16-Feb. 18, Park Place. parkplaceleawood.com/special-offers/ice

Linden Square Skating Rink

Opens Nov. 20, Linden Square, Gladstone. lindensquare.info

Skate with Santa

Dec. 15, Line Creek Community Center Ice Arena. kcparks.org/event/skate-with-santa-2

RACES

Kansas City Turkey Trot 5K & 8K

Nov. 22, Arrowhead Stadium. missouriruns.com/kansascityturkeytrot

Pilgrim Run 5K Run/Walk

Nov. 22, Pilgrim Chapel. pilgrimrun.org

Thanksgiving Day 5K Run and Family Stroll

Nov. 22, Sprint Campus. sportkc.org/thanksgiving-day-5k

Ward Parkway Thanksgiving Run

Nov. 22, Ward Parkway Center. wardparkwaythanksgivingdayrun.com

Westport Santa Dash

Dec. 1, Westport District. santadashrun.com

Great Santa Run 5K

Dec. 2, Johnson County Community College. kcsantarun.com

Candy Cane Course 5K

Dec. 8, North Kansas City. bodiesracecompany.com/kansascity

Kris Kringle 5K Run

Dec. 8, Southeast Community Center. kcparks.org/event/37349

Candy Cane Course 5K and 10K

Dec. 15, Lee’s Summit. bodiesracecompany.com/kansascity

Santa Shuffle

Dec. 24, 18th and Vine. runsignup.com/race/mo/kansascity/santashuffle5Krunwalk

This story was originally published November 14, 2018 at 12:42 PM.

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