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Can't Miss Major Events in Kansas City

Planning a visit in the next month, let us make a few recommendations. Here's our list of the top events happening in Kansas City over the next 30 day. Enjoy your visit to our great city.

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Country Club Plaza Lighting Ceremony

Dates: Nov. 26 | Location: Country Club Plaza Area | Venue: Country Club Plaza, 47th & J.C. Nichols Pkwy, Kansas City, Mo.

Kansas City native and "Saturday NIght Live" cast member Jason Sudeikis flips the switch Thanksgiving night....

Admission: Free
Type: Free Events,Holiday Activities,Major Events,Special Events

Country Club Plaza's Season of Lights

Dates: Nov. 27, 2009-Jan. 10, 2010 | Location: Country Club Plaza Area | Venue: Country Club Plaza, 47th & Central streets, Kansas City, Mo.

With the flip of a switch, over 80 miles of multi-colored bulbs illuminate the Country Club Plaza district as nearly 300,000 spectators applaud the start of the holiday season. The lights remain on through mid January....

Admission: Free
Type: Holiday Activities,Major Events,Ongoing Events

"Wolfgang Laib: Without Place - Without Time - Without Body"

Dates: Sept. 26, 2009-Jan.17, 2010 | Location: Country Club Plaza Area | Venue: The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, 4525 Oak St., Kansas City, Mo.

Wolfgang Laib is known for his Pollen Fields, Milkstones, Rice Houses, Ziggurats and more, and many world-wide exhibitions including a retrospective at the Hirshhorn Museum in 2001 acknowledge his importance. "Without Place - Without Time - Without ...

Admission: FREE
Type: Exhibits,Free Events,Major Events

"A Christmas Story: The Musical"

Dates: Nov. 20, 2009-Jan. 3, 2010 | Location: Country Club Plaza Area | Venue: Kansas City Repertory Theatre, Spencer Theatre, 4949 Cherry Street Kansas City, Mo.

"A Christmas Story" has been adapted as a new musical for the stage and is quickly becoming one of the most highly anticipated shows in the theatrical world. The show will be directed by Rep Artistic Director Eric Rosen. This classic holiday tale ce...

Admission: $20-$60.
Type: Holiday Activities,Major Events,Theatre

"Hide & Seek: Picturing Childhood"

Dates: Sept. 26, 2009-Feb. 21, 2010 | Location: Country Club Plaza Area | Venue: The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, 4525 Oak St., Kansas City, Mo.

Since photography's inception in 1839, children have been popular subjects for the camera. We look to pictures of children as collective memories of childhood itself-a phase of life to which we can never return. This exhibition explores our fascinat...

Admission: FREE
Type: Exhibits,Free Events,Major Events

Santa's Arrival

Dates: Nov. 27 | Location: Crown Center Area | Venue: Crown Center, 2450 Grand Blvd., Kansas City, Mo.

Santa Claus arrives in a horse-drawn carriage to kick off the holiday season. Sluggerrr®, K.C. Wolf, Perry Penguin, Tip from Crayola®, Casey the Bear and other costume characters help greet Jolly Ol' St. Nick. Join Santa as he enters the Crown Cente...

Admission: Free
Type: Free Events,Holiday Activities,Major Events,Special Events

Santa's Gingerbread Village

Dates: Nov. 27-Dec. 31 | Location: Crown Center Area | Venue: Crown Center, 2450 Grand Blvd., Kansas City, Mo.

Three locomotives travel through Santa's gingerbread village in the North Pole, all created by the chefs at the Hyatt Regency Crown Center and The Westin Crown Center hotels. See the reindeer stable, Santa's sleigh garage, the elves' dorm, a doll, r...

Admission: Free
Type: Holiday Activities,Major Events,Ongoing Events

Santa's Crayola Christmas Land

Dates: Nov. 27-Dec. 31 | Location: Crown Center Area | Venue: Crown Center, 2450 Grand Blvd., Kansas City, Mo.

Children can play on super-sized Crayola products, while waiting to tell Santa all of their holiday wishes. ...

Admission: FREE
Type: Holiday Activities,Major Events,Ongoing Events

Mayor's Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

Dates: Friday, Nov. 27 | Location: Crown Center Area | Venue: Crown Center, 2450 Grand Blvd., Kansas City, Mo.

The 100-foot-tall Mayor's Christmas Tree, one of the nation's tallest, is the centerpiece for an illuminating holiday celebration. Enjoy fireworks that are choreographed to Christmas music. 7,200 white lights light up the Mayor's Christmas Tree. Thi...

Admission: Free
Type: Free Events,Holiday Activities,Major Events,Special Events

Mayor's Christmas Tree

Dates: Nov. 27, 2009-Jan. 1, 2010 | Location: Crown Center Area | Venue: Crown Center, 2450 Grand Blvd., Kansas City, Mo.

The 100-foot-tall Mayor's Christmas Tree, one of the nation's tallest, is the centerpiece for an illuminating holiday celebration. 7,200 white lights light up the Mayor's Christmas Tree. This special tree stands as a symbol of the Mayor's Christmas ...

Admission: Free
Type: Holiday Activities,Major Events,Ongoing Events

"Andy Warhol Portfolios: Life & Legends"

Dates: Oct. 2, 2009-Jan. 10, 2010 | Location: Crown Center Area | Venue: Union Station, Bank of America Grand Gallery, 30 W Pershing Rd., Kansas City, Mo.

His Pop sensibility broke the traditional boundaries between art, business and life. "Being good in business is the most fascinating kind of art," he proclaimed. As the exhibition proves, the "Prince of Pop" was a master at both art and business, ma...

Admission: $12 adults, $8 children 3-12, children 2 and under are free.
Type: Exhibits,Major Events

"Chocolate:The Exhibition"

Dates: Oct. 16, 2009-Jan. 3, 2010 | Location: Crown Center Area | Venue: Union Station, 30 W. Pershing Road, Kansas City, Mo.

Developed by The Field Museum in Chicago, this exhibit takes visitors on a delicious journey through the history of chocolate beginning in the rainforest with the cacao tree....

Admission: $9.50 adults, $7 children
Type: Exhibits,Major Events

Marillac Enchanted Forest

Dates: Nov. 18-Dec. 5 | Location: Crown Center Area | Venue: Union Station, 30 W Pershing Rd., Kansas City, Mo.

Beautifully decorated trees and wreaths bedecks Union Station for three weeks during the holiday season. All trees and wreaths are featured in a silent auction. Money raised through the auction benefits Marillac and helps heal the broken hearts and ...

Admission: FREE
Type: Holiday Activities,Major Events,Special Events

UPHA National Saddlebred Championship

Dates: Nov. 17-21 | Location: Downtown/Conv Center Area | Venue: Kemper Arena, 1800 Genessee, Kansas City, Mo.

The very best in competitors from UPHA chapters throughout the United States come to Kansas City to compete for this prestigious championship and a $200,000 purse. On Championship Stake Night there will be high performance and high stakes! The "Cha...

Admission: $10-$22.
Type: Major Events,Special Events

O'Reilly Auto Parts College Basketball Experience Classic

Dates: Nov. 23-24 | Location: Downtown/Conv Center Area | Venue: Sprint Center, 12th Street & Grand Boulevard, Kansas City, Mo.

The 2009 O'Reilly Auto Parts College Basketball Experience Classic will feature some of the nation's highest profile college basketball teams, which includes Texas, Pittsburgh, Iowa and Wichita State. ...

Admission: $10-65.
Type: Major Events,Sports

First Fridays in the Crossroads Arts District

Dates: First Friday of Every Month | Location: Downtown/Conv Center Area | Venue: Crossroads Arts District, Kansas City, Mo.

Join the thousands that explore the galleries and shops in the Crossroads Arts District for one of the nation's largest art walks. ...

Admission: FREE
Type: Free Events,Major Events,Special Events

Broadway Across America presents "Wicked"

Dates: Nov. 11-Dec. 6 | Location: Downtown/Conv Center Area | Venue: Music Hall, 301 W. 13th St., Kansas City, Mo.

Long before that girl from Kansas arrives in Munchkinland, two girls meet in the land of Oz. One - born with emerald green skin - is smart, fiery and misunderstood. The other is beautiful, ambitious and very popular. How these two grow to become the...

Type: Major Events,Theatre

Kansas City Ballet Presents "The Nutcracker"

Dates: Dec. 16-20, 22-24, 26-27 | Location: Downtown/Conv Center Area | Venue: Music Hall, 301 W 13th St., Kansas City, Mo.

Holiday magic sparkles as the curtain goes up for Kansas City Ballet's enchanting presentation of "The Nutcracker" with the music of Tchaikovsky accompanied by live orchestra. Featuring elaborate scenery, stunning choreography and vibrant costumes, ...

Admission: $25-$80
Type: Holiday Activities,Major Events,Music & Dance,Theatre

Guy Fieri Roadshow

Dates: Mon., Dec. 7 | Location: Downtown/Conv Center Area | Venue: Midland Theatre, 1228 Main St., Kansas City, Mo.

Taking American food culture to new heights The Guy Fieri Road Show marries food and a high energy rock-n-roll concert with blow-your-mind entertainment....

Admission: $35.25-$250.25
Type: Major Events,Special Events

98.9 The Rock presents The Music of Led Zeppelin performed by The Windborne Symphony

Dates: Nov. 25 | Location: Downtown/Conv Center Area | Venue: Midland Theatre, 1228 Main St., Kansas City, Mo.

Bridging the gulf between rock n' roll and classical music, conductor/arranger Brent Havens takes the podium to present The Music of Led Zeppelin, a program he scored to extend the listening experience of Led Zeppelin's timeless tunes. ...

Admission: $29.50-$65
Type: Concerts,Major Events

The Cranberries

Dates: Sun., Nov. 29 | Location: Downtown/Conv Center Area | Venue: Midland Theatre, 1228 Main St., Kansas City, Mo.

Dolores O'Riordan and the original members of The Cranberries have announced that they will reform for the first time in nearly seven years for a live tour. ...

Admission: $35.25-$49.75
Type: Concerts,Major Events

Rick Springfield

Dates: Sat., Dec. 5 | Location: Downtown/Conv Center Area | Venue: Midland Theatre, 1228 Main St., Kansas City, Mo.

Grammy winner Rick Springfield has secured his highest chart debut position in more than 20 years with his latest album, "Venus in Overdrive." ...

Admission: $37.75-$77.75
Type: Concerts,Major Events

Darius Rucker

Dates: Sun., Dec. 6 | Location: Downtown/Conv Center Area | Venue: Midland Theatre, 1228 Main St., Kansas City, Mo.

It's a voice that needs no introduction. Darius Rucker's soulful, rich baritone instantly resonates as a comforting companion in this journey we call life. ...

Admission: $35-$55
Type: Concerts,Major Events

David Archuleta

Dates: Tue., Dec. 8 | Location: Downtown/Conv Center Area | Venue: Midland Theatre, 1228 Main St., Kansas City, Mo.

Christmas concert. ...

Admission: $25.25-$45.25
Type: Concerts,Holiday Activities,Major Events

Star Wars in Concert

Dates: Wed., Dec. 9 | Location: Downtown/Conv Center Area | Venue: Sprint Center, 12th Street & Grand Avenue, Kansas City, Mo.

Narrated live by Anthony Daniels (the actor who portrayed C-3PO in all six films), the production features a full symphony orchestra and choir, accompanied by specially edited footage from the films displayed on a three-story-tall, high-definition L...

Admission: $35, $55, $75
Type: Concerts,Major Events,Music & Dance

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