More holiday events

Dec. 4

▪ City in Motion School of Dance Christmas Showcase: Variety of dances and more. 7 p.m., Uptown Arts Bar, 3611 Main. $5; uptownartsbar.com, 816-960-4611

Dec. 5

▪ Musica Sacra: “Leonardo Leo and traditional Christmas Carols.” 7 p.m. St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 1001 E. 52nd. $12-$18; rockhurst.edu/mstickets; 816-235-6222

Dec. 5-7

▪ Rezound! Handbell Ensemble: 7 p.m. Dec. 5, North Cross UMC Church, 1321 N.E. Vivion; 7 p.m. Dec. 6, Prairie Baptist Church, 7416 Roe, Prairie Village; 3 p.m. Dec. 7, Eastgate Christian Church, 4010 S. River, Independence. Free; rezound.org

▪ Heartland Men’s Chorus: “Kansas City Christmas.” 8 p.m. Dec. 5-6; 4 p.m. Dec. 7. Folly Theater. $15-$67; hmckc.org, 816-931-3338

▪ Kansas City Symphony: Handel’s “Messiah.” 8 p.m. Dec. 5-6, 2 p.m. Dec. 7, Kauffman Center. $24-$52; kcsymphony.org, 816-471-0400

Dec. 5 and 8

▪ Kansas City Symphony: “Tubachristmas” with all area tuba and euphonium players invited. Noon, Kauffman Center. Free; kcsymphony.org, 816-471-0400

Dec. 6

▪ Jacomo Chorale: Christmas concert. 7 p.m. Nativity of Mary Parish, 10017 E. 36th Terrace S., Independence. Free; jacomochorale.org, 816-355-0114

▪ Conservatory Choirs: “A Season for Giving.” 7:30 p.m. Visitation Church, 5141 Main. Free; conservatory.umkc.edu, 816-235-2900

▪ Liberty Symphony: “Classical Christmas.” 7:30 p.m. Liberty Performing Arts Theatre, 1600 S. Withers, Liberty. $18; libertysymphony.org

▪ Holiday Harmony Spectacular: Heart of America Barbershop Chorus and Kansas City Chorus of Sweet Adelines and guest artist Heat. 3 p.m., Unity Village Activities Auditorium, 1901 NW Blue Pkwy. $15-$25. hoachorus.com/

▪ KU Holiday Vespers on the Road: KU School of Music performers. 7:30 p.m., Yardley Hall, Johnson County Community College, 12345 College, Overland Park. Free; jccc.edu/performing-arts-series, 913-469-4445

Dec. 6-24

▪ “The Nutcracker”: Kansas City Ballet. 2 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 6, 1 p.m. Dec. 7, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 12, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 13, 1 and 5 p.m. Dec. 14, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 18-19, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 20, 1 and 5 p.m. Dec. 21, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 22, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 23, 1 p.m. Dec. 24. Muriel Kauffman Theatre, Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, 1601 Broadway. $29-$119; kcballet.org, 816-931-2232

Dec. 7

▪ Northland Symphony: Holiday Pops Concert. 3 and 4:30 p.m. Park Hill South High School, 4500 River Park, Riverside. Free; northlandsymphony.org

▪ Kansas City Flute Choir: “Christmas Memories.” 3 p.m. Grace United Methodist Church, 11485 S. Ridgeview, Olathe. Free; kcflutechoir.org

▪ MidAmerica Nazarene University Choir: “Christmas Joy.” 3:30 p.m. Bell Cultural Events Center, 2030 E. College Way, Olathe. $5; mnu.edu/bellcenter, 913-971-3636

▪ Jazz Carol Fest: Concert will features Tim Whitmer and the All-Star house band and more. 4 p.m. Community Christian Church, 4601 Main. $17-$20. community-christian.org, 816-561-6531

▪ Mayor’s Christmas Concert: Fourth-grade choirs will perform in benefit for Community Services League. 2:30 p.m., Community of Christ Auditorium, 1001 W. Walnut, Independence. Freewill offering; cslcares.org

Dec. 9

▪ Kansas City Jazz Orchestra: Christmas concert featuring vocal ensemble the New York Voices. 7 p.m. Kauffman Center. $25-$50; kcjazzorchestra.org

Dec. 10

▪ Kansas City Symphony: “Classics Uncorked: Waltzing in a Winter Wonderland.” 7 p.m. Kauffman Center. $25; kcsymphony.org, 816-471-0400

Dec. 11

▪ Kansas City Chorale: “Wintersong at the Nelson.” 5:30 p.m. Rozzelle Court, Nelson-Atkins Museum, 4525 Oak. $25; kcchorale.org, 816-444-7150

Dec. 12

▪ Canadian Brass: “A Holiday Concert.” 7:30 p.m. Lied Center, 1600 Stewart, Lawrence. $14-$40; lied.ku.edu, 785-864-2787

▪ Kansas City Symphony: Benefit concert with Oleta Adams and Chris Mann. 8 p.m., Kauffman Center. $52-$125; kcsymphony.org, 816-471-0400

Dec. 12-13

▪ Kansas City Chorale: Holiday concerts. 7:30 p.m. Dec. 12, Rolling Hills Presbyterian, 9300 Nall, Overland Park; 2 p.m. Dec. 13, St. Michael the Archangel, 143rd and Nall, Overland Park; 7:30 p.m. Dec. 13, St. Paul’s Episcopal, 4041 Main. $10-$30; kcchorale.org, 816-444-7150

▪ Kansas City Civic Orchestra: “Sounds of the Season.” 7:30 p.m. Atonement Lutheran Church, 9948 Metcalf. Free; kccivic.org

▪ Kansas City Women’s Chorus: “Tales of Winter.” 8 p.m., Rose Theater, Rockhurst High School, 9301 State Line. $17-$22; kcwomenschorus.org

▪ The Snow Globes: Folk trio will perform with Quixotic School Performance Division. 8 p.m., H&R Block City Stage, Union Station. $20-$25. unionstation.org/events/snow-globes

Dec. 13

▪ Schola Cantorum: “Advent Lessons and Carols.” 7 p.m. Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 416 W. 12th. Freewill donations; kcgolddome.org, 816-842-0416, ext. 119

▪ Jacomo Chorale: Christmas concert. 4 p.m. Marjorie Powell Allen Chapel, Powell Gardens, 1609 N.W. U.S. 50 (30 miles east of Kansas City). $5-$14; powellgardens.org, 816-697-2600

▪ Lee’s Summit Symphony: “Holiday Magic.” 4 and 7 p.m. Bernard C. Campbell Performing Arts Center, Lee’s Summit High School, Blue River Parkway and Missouri 291 N., Lee’s Summit. $7-$18; lssymphony.org, 816-401-5251

▪ Fountain City Brass Band: “The Wonder of Christmas.” 7:30 p.m. Bell Cultural Events Center, MidAmerica Nazarene University, 2030 E. College Way, Olathe. $5-$20; mnu.edu/bellcenter, 913-971-3636

▪ Big Band Christmas: Presented by Kansas Public Radio. 8 p.m., Liberty Hall, Lawrence. $20-$36.75. libertyhall.net

Dec. 13-14

▪ Liberty Youth Ballet Company: “The Nutcracker.” With tea party and abbreviated performance for matinee Dec. 14. 7 p.m. Dec. 13; 3 and 6 p.m. Dec. 14. Liberty Performing Arts Theater, 1600 S. Withers, Liberty. $10-$15; libertyyouthballet.com, 816-519-2708

▪ Owen/Cox Dance Group: “The Nutcracker and the Mouse King” with the People’s Liberation Big Band of Greater Kansas City. 8 p.m. Dec. 13; 2 p.m. Dec. 14. Carlsen Center’s Polsky Theatre, JCCC, 12345 College, Overland Park. $10-$20; owencoxdance.org

Dec. 14

▪ Mid America Freedom Band: “Frozen Fantasia.” 2 p.m., J.C. Nichols Auditorium, National World War I Museum. Name-your-price ticket; theworldwar.org, 816-888-8100

▪ Central Standard Chorus: Holiday performance by a cappella ensemble. 4 p.m. Marjorie Powell Allen Chapel, Powell Gardens, 1609 N.W. U.S. 50. $5-$14; powellgardens.org, 816-697-2600

▪ Anonymous 4: “On Yoolis Night”: Songs, motets and carols from the British Isles. 2 p.m. Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 416 W. 12th. $35; chambermusic.org, 816-561-9999

▪ Midwest Chamber Ensemble: Menotti’s “Amahl and the Night Visitors.” 7:30 p.m. Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, 9100 Mission, Prairie Village. Free; midwestchamberensemble.org

▪ William Baker Singers: “Candlelight, Carols & Cathedral.” 2 p.m. Grace & Holy Trinity Cathedral, 415 W. 13th. $20; kccathedral.org, 816-214-9928

Dec. 18

▪ Overland Park Civic Band: Christmas concert. 7:30 p.m. Bell Cultural Events Center, 2030 E. College Way, Olathe. Free; mnu.edu/bellcenter, 913-971-3636

Dec. 18-21

▪ Kansas City Symphony: “Christmas Festival” with Symphony Chorus, Allegro, Rezound! and others. 7 p.m. Dec. 18-19; 1 and 8 p.m. Dec. 20; 2:30 and 7 p.m. Dec. 21. Kauffman Center. $30-$70; kcsymphony.org, 816-471-0400

Dec. 19-21

▪ Dickens carolers: Holiday favorites in melody. 8 p.m. Dec. 19-20; 2 p.m. Dec. 21. Chestnut Fine Arts Center, 234 N. Chestnut, Olathe. $22; chestnutfinearts.com, 913-764-2121

Dec. 19

▪ William Baker Festival Singers: “Candlelight, Carols & Cathedral.” 8 p.m. Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 416 W. 12th. $15-$20; festivalsingers.org, 913-403-9223

▪ Ensemble Ibérica: “Kilmore Carols.” 8 p.m. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 11 E. 40th. $15-$20; ensembleiberica.org

Dec. 20

▪ The King’s Singers: Holiday concert, part of Harriman-Jewell Series. 8 p.m. Folly Theater. $25-$70; hjseries.org, 816-415-5025

▪ Central Standard: Men’s a capella ensemble’s holiday concert will feature music from “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.” 7 p.m., Rose Theater, Rockhurst High School, 9301 State Line. $20-$25; centralstandard.net

▪ St. Joseph Symphony: Classical and pops holiday music featuring New Generation Singers. 7 p.m. Missouri Theater, 717 Edmond, St. Joseph. $10-$43; saintjosephsymphony.org, 816-233-7701

Dec. 20-21

▪ Kansas City Kantorei Choral Concert: “Christmas Around the World.” 7 p.m. Dec. 20, Country Club United Methodist Church, 400 W. 57th; 3 p.m. Dec. 21, Visitation Church, 5141 Main. $20-$25; kantoreikc.org

▪ Octarium: Holiday music. Preview, 4:30 p.m. Dec. 20, Kemper Museum; 7:30 p.m. Dec. 20, Parkville Presbyterian Church; 2 p.m. Dec. 21, St. Mark Hope and Peace. $10-$15; preview free; octarium.org, 816-729-6516

Dec. 21

▪ Christmas in the Temple: Led by Young Adults of Central Mission. 7 p.m. Community of Christ Temple, 201 S. River, Independence. Freewill offering; cofchrist.org/dome_spire, 816-833-1000

Dec. 23

▪ Trans-Siberian Orchestra: Rock opera “The Christmas Attic.” 4 and 8:15 p.m. Sprint Center. $38-$72.50; sprintcenter.com, 816-949-7100

▪ Spire Chamber Ensemble and Baroque Orchestra: Performance of Handel’s “Messiah.” 7 p.m. Kauffman Center. $20-$35; kauffmancenter.org, 816-994-7200

Dec. 24

▪ Lyric Opera Veterans Chorus: Commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the Christmas truce. 10 a.m., National World War I Museum. Free; theworldwar.org, 816-888-8100

Through Dec. 24

▪ “Christmas in Song”: Quality Hill Playhouse, 303 W. 10th. $31-$34; qualityhillplayhouse.com, 816-421-1700

Through Dec. 26

▪ “A Christmas Carol”: Kansas City Repertory Theatre, Spencer Theatre, James C. Olson Performing Arts Center, 4949 Cherry. $29-$84; kcrep.org, 816-235-2700

Through Dec. 27

▪ “Jingle Arrgh the Way! A Christmas Pirate Adventure”: Theatre for Young America, H&R Block City Stage, Union Station, 30 W. Pershing. $10; unionstation.org or tya.org, 816-460-2020 or 816-460-2083

Through Jan. 4

▪ “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer”: Coterie theater, 2450 Grand. $12-$17; thecoterie.org, 816-474-6552

▪ “Santa Claus Conquers the Martians”: Martin City Melodrama, Great Mall of the Great Plains, 20700 W. 151st, Olathe. $11.99-$13.99. martincitymelodrama.org, 913-642-7576

Dec. 4-6

▪ “The Gifts of the Magi”: Summit Theatre Group, Emaline Ballroom, 616 S.W. Third, Lee’s Summit. $25-$30; summittheatregroup.com, 816-463-2654

Dec. 4-14

▪ “It’s a Wonderful Life, The Musical”: Blue Springs City Theatre, 2000 N.W. Ashton, Blue Springs. Prices TBA; bluespringscitytheatre.com, 816-228-0137

Dec. 4-21

▪ “Oliver”: Musical Theater Heritage, Off Center Theatre, Crown Center Shops, Level 3. $17-$40; mthkc.com, 816- 545-6000

Dec. 5-7

▪ “The Nativity”: Paul Mesner Puppets, Grace & Holy Trinity Cathedral, 415 W. 13th. $9-$14; paulmesnerpuppets.org, 816-235-6222

▪ “A Winter’s Night”: Seamless Dance Theater, H&R Block City Stage, Union Station. $15-$20; unionstation.org, 816-460-2020

Dec. 5-22

▪ “I Will Always Love You!” (A Very Late Night Christmas): A Dolly Parton, Kenny Rogers, Whitney Houston, “Facts of Life,” “Brady Bunch”-inspired holiday variety show with Late Night Theatre, Missie B’s, 805 W. 39th. $18. tickets.cto.umkc.edu

Dec. 6-24

▪ “The Santaland Diaries”: Kansas City Repertory Theatre, Copaken Stage, 13th and Walnut. $20-$59; kcrep.org, 816-235-2700

Dec. 8, 15 and 22

▪ “A Spectacular Christmas Cabaret”: Musical Theater Heritage, Off Center Theatre, Crown Center Shops, Level 3. $17-$40; mthkc.com, 816- 545-6000

Dec. 10-14

▪ “Old MacDonald’s Holiday Hoedown”: Paul Mesner Puppets, Mesner Studio, 1006 Linwood. $6-$12. paulmesnerpuppets.org, 816-235-6222

Dec. 12-14

▪ “Prairie Village Christmas Companion”: Westport Center for the Arts performance. Buffalo Room, 817 Westport. $8-$10. westportcenterforthearts.org

Dec. 12-21

▪ “Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Christmas Carol”: Olathe Civic Theatre Association, 500 E. Loula, Olathe. $12-$17; olathetheatre.org, 913-782-2990

Dec. 19-21

▪ Dickens Carolers: Chestnut Fine Arts Center, 234 N. Chestnut, Olathe. $22; chestnutfinearts.com, 913-764-2121

Dec. 20-21

▪ “Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins”: Lewis and Shirley White Theatre, Jewish Community Campus, 5801 W. 115th, Overland Park. $9-$15; jcckc.org, 913-327-8054

Through Dec. 31

▪ Christmas in the Park: Drive-through trail will feature 300,000 lights and 175 animated figures. 5:30-10 p.m. Sunday-Thursday, 5:30-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Longview Lake Campground, Lee’s Summit. Free; jacksongov.org, 816-503-4800

Nov. 27

▪ Plaza Lighting Ceremony: The 85th annual kickoff to the holiday season will include entertainment before and after the flip of the switch. 5 p.m., with flip of the switch at 6:54 p.m., main stage at Pennsylvania Avenue and Nichols Road. Free; countryclubplaza.com

Nov. 28

▪ KC Mayor’s Christmas Tree Lighting: Mayor Sly James will flip the switch. 5:30 p.m. Crown Center Square. Free; crowncenter.com, 816-274-8444

▪ Santa’s Arrival: Costumed characters, including Perry the Penguin and Casey Bear, help greet the big man. 10 a.m. Crown Center Shops, Grand Boulevard entrance. Free; crowncenter.com, 816-274-8444

Nov. 28-29 and Dec. 5-6

▪ Holiday Luminary Walk: Trails through gardens and woods will be lined by candles. 5-9 p.m. Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, 8909 W. 179th, Overland Park. $7; opabg.org, 913-685-3604

Dec. 5

▪ Holiday Lights and Festive Sights: Santa and Mrs. Claus will arrive in horse-drawn sleigh, plus activities for children and adults. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Mission. Free; missioncvb.org

▪ KCK Mayor Holland’s Downtown Holiday Lighting: Tree lighting, visits with Santa and plenty of entertainment. 4 p.m., City Hall Plaza, 701 N. Seventh, Kansas City, Kan. Free; wycokck.org, 913-573-5010

▪ Sar-Ko Aglow: Stroll through park illuminated by lights while listening to carolers. 6 p.m. Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park, 87th Street and Lackman Road, Lenexa. Free; ci.lenexa.ks.us/parks/festivals_oldtown.html, 913-477-7100

Dec. 6

▪ Christmas Around Town: The many activities will include carriage rides, music, Christmas tree lighting and the arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus. 4:30 p.m. Downtown Shawnee. Free; shawneekscvb.com

▪ Old Fashioned Christmas Parade: Billed as “the only exclusively ‘horse’ parade in the Midwest and one of very few throughout the United States.” 11 a.m. Downtown Lawrence. Free; lawrencechristmasparade.org

Dec. 13-14

▪ Gardens by Candlelight: A Luminary Walk: Visitors can see Powell Gardens aglow while listening to classical music. 5-7:30 p.m. 1609 N.W. U.S. 50. $4-$10; powellgardens.org, 816-697-2600

Nov. 28-29

▪ Blue Springs Historical Society: Tour the Dillingham-Lewis House Museum at 15th and Main streets in Blue Springs. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Lunch $12; bluespringshistory.org, 816-228-8979

▪ Harris-Kearney House Tour: Go back to 1955, when the home was 100 years old. Root beer floats and a sock hop both nights at the home, 4000 Baltimore Ave. 6-9 p.m. $8-$10; westporthistorical.com.

Nov. 28-Dec. 30

▪ Bingham-Waggoner Estate: All Wrapped Up is the theme at the historic estate at 313 W. Pacific Ave., Independence, including a tea room and boutique. Tours 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays; 1-4 p.m. Sundays (closed Dec. 23-25). Twilight tour with light refreshments and music 4-7 p.m. Dec. 7. $3-$6; bwestate.org, 816-461-3491

▪ Vaile Mansion: Victorian Christmas Magic is the theme at this stately 1881 Victorian mansion at 1500 N. Liberty St., Independence. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays, 1-4 p.m. Sundays (closed Dec. 23-25). $3-$6; vailemansion.org; 816-325-7430

Dec. 3-5

▪ Kappa Gamma Holiday Homes Tour: Tour four festive homes in Kansas City, Fairway and Mission Hills, and stop at the gift and gourmet foods shop at one of the homes for sweets, handcrafted gifts and a tour ornament made by a local artist. Preview luncheon 11 a.m. Dec. 3 at Indian Hills Country Club. 3:30-8 p.m. Dec. 3; 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Dec. 4; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 5. $25-$30; kappahomestour.com

Dec. 4

▪ Mantels & Martinis: Tour four homes in the New Longview neighborhood of Lee’s Summit, along with the historic Longview Mansion, celebrating its 100th anniversary. Hors d’oeuvres and martinis are served at homes 5-8:30 p.m. Dec. 4. $40; mantelsandmartinis.com

▪ Independence Young Matrons Holly and Mistletoe Tour: Four homes and a sweet shop at the Pavilion at Logan Woods, 14831 W. U.S. 40. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Dec. 4. $12-$15; independenceyoungmatrons.org, 816-690-8043

Dec. 4-6

▪ Ben Ferrel Tour: Visit an 1882 mini-mansion during “Let Sleigh Bells Ring” event. Tour home with trees in eight rooms at 220 Ferrel, Platte City. 1-4 p.m. $1-$5; 816-805-1112

Dec. 5-7

▪ Weston Candlelight tour: Tour five historic homes in the 175-year-old town. Eventful supper 5-8:30 p.m. Dec. 5; tours noon-8 p.m. Dec. 6; noon-5 p.m. Dec. 7. $5-$35; westonmo.com, 816-640-2909

Dec. 6

▪ Northland Christian School: Northland Christian School, 4214 N.W. Cookingham Drive, will host a Christmas home tour and boutique 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $10-$12; 816-548-2222

▪ Excelsior Springs: Five homes will be decorated for the holidays. 6-10 p.m. $10-$15; exspgschamber.com, 816-630-6161

▪ Christmas Historic Homes Tour: Carthage Historic Preservation presents tours of historic homes in Carthage, Mo. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $20-$25; phelpshouse.org, 417-358-9688

▪ Kearney First United Methodist Church: Tour five homes 11 a.m.-5 p.m., enjoy lunch and craft booths at the church, 1000 E. Missouri 92, Kearney. $9-$10; kearneyfumc.org, 816-628-5560

▪ Pendleton Heights: Visit five homes in the Northeast area of Kansas City, noon-5 p.m. Dec. 6. $12-$15; pendletonheights.org

Dec. 6-21

▪ Rice-Tremonti Home: The historic 1844 Rice-Tremonti Home, 8801 E. 66th in Raytown, will be decorated for the holidays. Noon-5 p.m. Dec. 6-7, Dec. 13-14 and Dec. 20-21. $5; rice-tremonti.com, 816-356-2338

Dec. 7

▪ Westheight Manor: Historic Westheight Manor, rich in architectural history, hosts a tour of seven homes. 1-5 p.m. $10; historicwestheight.org, 913-621-4701

▪ Health Care Access Clinic benefit: Tour seven homes in Lawrence with a holiday shop and bake sale. Noon-5 p.m. Dec. 7. $15-$20; healthcareaccess.org, 785-856-1672

▪ Harrisonville Business Women of Missouri: The tour includes five homes in the Harrisonville and Pleasant Hill area. 1-5 p.m. Dec. 7. $10; 816-540-2761

▪ Lexington Home Tour: Visit five decked-out homes at the 18th biennial tour. Noon-4 p.m; candlelight preview tour, 6-8:30 p.m. Dec. 6. $10-$14; visitlexingtonmo.com

Dec. 12-13

▪ John Wornall House: Candlelight tour of 1858 home at 6115 Wornall. Tours begin at 6 p.m., with last tour at 7:30 p.m. $7; wornallmajors.org

Dec. 14

▪ Leavenworth Candlelight Tour: The Vintage Homes Society of Leavenworth presents its annual candlelight tour featuring six homes, the Carroll Mansion, a school and a church. 1-7 p.m. Dec. 14. $12-$17; leavenworthhistory.org, 913-682-7759

Nov. 28-30

▪ Kansas City Urban Potters Holiday Sale: Functional and decorative ceramics will be available for viewing and purchase. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Nov. 28; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Nov. 29; 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Nov. 30. Unity Temple on the Plaza, 707 W. 47th. Free; kcurbanpotters.com

Nov. 29

▪ Waldo Holiday Open House & Shopping Crawl: Discounts, free stuff and more. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 75th and Wornall. Free. waldomo.com/holiday

Dec. 4-6

▪ Holidays in Crestwood: Gingerbread Lane highlights benefit for Children’s Center for the Visually Impaired; also Holiday Luncheon and Breakfast with Santa. Regular business hours, Crestwood Shops, 55th and Brookside. Varies for special events; gingerbreadlane.org

Dec. 5-6

▪ Holiday Swing: Strawberry Swing Indie Craft Fair will have holiday gifts for sale, plus drinks and music. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., the Foundation, 1221 Union. Free; thestrawberryswing.org

▪ Kristkindl Markt: German-themed holiday event. 5-8 p.m. Dec. 5; 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Dec. 6. Country Club Congregational Church, 205 W. 65th. Free; cccucc.info/kristkindl-markt

Through mid-March

▪ Crown Center Ice Terrace: Free skating on opening day, 6-9 a.m. Hours vary, Crown Center, 2450 Grand. $6; crowncenter.com/iceterrace, 816-274-8411

Nov. 27-Dec. 20

▪ Free holiday movies: Film will be shown as part of Moonlight Madness on Thanksgiving night, then every Saturday Dec. 6-20 — midnight Nov. 27 and 10 a.m. Dec. 6, 13 and 20. Phoenix Theaters, Legends Outlets, 1843 Village West Parkway, Kansas City, Kan. Free; phoenixtheatres.com/loc_legendsstadium14.asp

Nov. 28-Dec. 31

▪ Santa’s Crayola Christmas Land and Santa’s Gingerbread Village: Children can play on super-sized Crayola products. Regular shopping hours, Crown Center, 2450 Grand. Free; crowncenter.com, 816-274-8444

Nov. 29, Dec. 6, 13 and 20

▪ Whoville Holidays: Grinch and Cindy Lou Who will be present for photos, and children can make Whoville-themed crafts. 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m., City Market, 20 E. Fifth. Free; thecitymarket.org, 816-842-1271

Nov. 29-Jan. 3

▪ Christmas at Lanesfield: Schoolhouse will be decorated for an old-fashioned Christmas. 1-5 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Lanesfield Historic Site, 18745 S. Dillie, Edgerton. Free; jocomuseum.org, 913-893-6645

Dec. 1-4

▪ Lawrence Festival of Trees: Trees and wreaths decorated for season. Viewing, 10 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Dec. 1 and 3-4, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 2; Gala Auction Party, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 2; Liberty Hall, Lawrence. Suggested donations, $3 for viewing and $35-$50 for party. libertyhall.net

Dec. 4, 11 and 18

▪ Christmas in the West: See how pioneers celebrated the holidays. 2 p.m. National Frontier Trails Museum, 318 W. Pacific, Independence. $3-$6; ci.independence.mo.us/nftm, 816-325-7575

Dec. 5

▪ Nutcracker Ball: Dinner and performances by Kansas City Ballet dancers are part of benefit for Kansas City Ballet Guild. 6 p.m. Union Station, 30 W. Pershing. $250; kcballet.org, 816-931-2232

Dec. 5-7

▪ “The Nativity”: Check out the 7-foot puppets. 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Dec. 5; 2 and 5 p.m. Dec. 6; 3 p.m. Dec. 7. Grace & Holy Trinity Cathedral, 415 W. 13th. $9-$16; paulmesnerpuppets.org

Dec. 6

▪ Christmas on the Farm: Costumed interpreters will be on hand, as will Father Christmas. 2-7 p.m. Watkins Mill State Park, 26600 Park Road North, Lawson. Free; mostateparks.com/park/watkins-mill-state-park

▪ Country School Christmas: Christmas program by schoolchildren, followed by visit from Santa. 1-3 p.m., Lanesfield Historic Site, 18745 S. Dillie, Edgerton. Free; jocomuseum.org, 913-893-6645

▪ Holiday Wild: Santa will visit the zoo, and kids can visit with him. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Kansas City Zoo, 6800 Zoo Drive. $9.50-$12.50 zoo admission; kansascityzoo.org, 816-595-1234

▪ Holidazzle: Holiday children’s festival, with a Christmas movie and more. Noon-4 p.m. Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center, 3700 Blue Parkway. Free; kcparks.org, 816-513-0700

▪ Home for the Holidays: Staff and volunteers will share ideas for decorating and gift giving, and visitors will have an array of gifts to choose from. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Powell Gardens, 1609 N.W. U.S. 50. $4-$10 gardens admission; powellgardens.org, 816-697-2600

▪ Santa Dash: 5K run in which each participant receives Santa suit to run in; followed by Elf Dash Kids Run. 10 a.m., Westport Road and Pennsylvania Avenue. $25-$35, santadashrun.com

▪ Sugar Plum Fairy Children’s Ball: Benefit for Kansas City Ballet School will include matinee of “The Nutcracker.” 10:30 a.m. Sprint Festival Plaza, Union Station, 30 W. Pershing. $70-$200; kcballet.org, 816-931-2232

▪ Visit from St. Nicholas: Experience a 19th-century Christmas. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Shoal Creek Living History Museum, 7000 N.E. Barry. $5; shoalcreeklivinghistorymuseum.com

Dec. 6-7

▪ Nutcracker Tea Party: Friends of Overland Park Arts event featuring “Nutcracker” ballet performed by Ballet Legacy. Noon-2 p.m. Dec. 6; noon-2 p.m. and 4-6 p.m. Dec. 7. Ritz Charles, 9000 W. 137th, Overland Park. $25-$40; nutcrackerteaparty.org

Dec. 6-7, 13-14 and 20-21

▪ Fairy Princess: Who needs Santa when you can have your picture taken with a princess? 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays; noon-4 p.m. Sundays. Kansas City Museum at Corinthian Hall, 3218 Gladstone. $10; kansascitymuseum.org, 816-513-0720

Dec. 12

▪ Santa’s Wonderland: Enjoy live music and hot chocolate as well as light displays and Santa. 6-8 p.m. Gillham Park, Gillham Road between 39th Street and Brush Creek Boulevard. Free; kcparks.org

▪ Ugly Christmas Sweater Party: Fundraiser for Operation Breakthrough. 7:30 p.m., Tower Tavern, 401 E. 31st. $50-$75; kcsweaterparty.com

Dec. 13

▪ Christmas Celebration: Christmas customs of English, German and French settlers are brought to life. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Missouri Town 1855, Fleming Park, Blue Springs. $3-$5; jacksongov.org, 816-503-4860

▪ Christmas in the White House: Archivist David Clark provides a look at the Truman family’s celebration at the White House. 11 a.m. Truman Library, 500 U.S. 24, Independence. $3-$8 museum admission; trumanlibrary.org, 816-268-8200

▪ Santa Brunch: Holiday brunch with visit from Santa. 10 a.m.-3p.m., Tavern at Mission Farms, 10681 Mission, Leawood. $14-$25; tavernatmissionfarms.com, 913-215-6588

▪ Santa’s Wonderland: Enjoy live music and hot chocolate as well as light displays and Santa. 4-6 p.m. Penguin Park, North Vivion Road and North Norton Avenue. Free; kcparks.org

▪ ’Tis the Season Gala: An evening of music and the arts, with a reception and silent auction. 6 p.m. Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center, 3700 Blue Parkway. Price TBA; kcparks.org, 816-513-0700

Dec. 13 and 20

▪ Fun with Santa and Mrs. Claus: Pancake breakfast, storytelling, craft-making and more. 9 a.m.-noon. Powell Gardens, 1609 N.W. U.S. 50. $4-$10 gardens admission; $5-$13 for breakfast; powellgardens.org, 816-697-2600

Dec. 14

▪ Santa’s Wonderland: Enjoy live music and hot chocolate as well as light displays and Santa. 4-6 p.m. Longview Tract, 7101 Longview. Free; kcparks.org

Dec. 18-21

▪ Kansas City Southern Holiday Express: Six-car train with Santa and elves. 2-5 p.m. Dec. 18, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Dec. 19, 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Dec. 20, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 21. Sprint Festival Plaza/Train Dock, Union Station. Free; unionstation.org, 816-460-2020

Dec. 20

▪ Skate with Santa: Fun on the ice with the jolly one. 2-4 p.m. Line Creek Community Center, 5940 N.W. Waukomis. $6; kcparks.org, 816-505-2423

Dec. 26-31

▪ Kansas City City-Wide Kwanzaa: Weeklong celebration, with events organized by National Black United Front. 6-9 p.m., Gem Theater, 1615 E. 18th. Free; nbufkc.org

This story was originally published November 26, 2014 at 11:10 AM with the headline "More holiday events."