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Name: Hokusai: Waves of Inspiration
Start: 2024-9-21T00-00-00-00
End: 2025-1-5T23-23-59-00
Location: Nelson-Atkins

Family-Friendly New Year’s Eve Celebrations Promise Early Bedtimes in Kansas City

December 28, 2024 Entertainment, Lifestyles, Local, News

Not every New Year’s Eve celebration requires staying up until midnight and dealing with crowds of people. Several family-friendly events in the Kansas City area will allow everyone to have a good ...

January

21SepAll Day05JanHokusai: Waves of Inspiration(All Day) Nelson-Atkins, 4525 Oak Street, Kansas City, MO

01NovAll Day05JanWINTER MAGIC(All Day) Platte Purchase Park, 10400 North Platte Purchase Drive, Kansas City, MO 64154

Time

November 1 (Friday) - January 5 (Sunday)

Location

Platte Purchase Park

10400 North Platte Purchase Drive, Kansas City, MO 64154

Event Details

Kansas City’s favorite holiday lights drive-thru event, Winter Magic, is moving to Platte Purchase Park this year! The Kansas City Parks and Recreation Department invites one and all to Kansas City’s premiere drive-thru holiday light show. Families will drive through the longest animated light tunnel in the Midwest! There are sections dedicated to the 12 days of Christmas, a toy workshop, a KC proud section and so much more.

To kick off the magic of the season, a special lighting ceremony will be held. A ceremonial switch will be flipped to “turn on” the lights, signaling the official start of Winter Magic. Guests can enjoy the ceremony from their cars before the drive-thru officially opens. Immediately following the ceremony, the light show will officially open for cars to begin driving through. Tickets are $20 Monday-Thursday, $30 Friday and Sunday, and $40 on Saturdays and are available for purchase.

WHAT: Winter Magic Lighting Ceremony: November 1st, 6:30 p.m.

Drive-Thru Opens: November 1st, 7 p.m.

WHEN: November 1, 2024, through January 5th, 2025, open nightly starting at 6 p.m.

WHERE: Platte Purchase Park, 10400 North Platte Purchase Drive, Kansas City, MO 64154

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14Nov(Nov 14)5:00 pm04Jan(Jan 4)10:00 pmPowell Gardens Festival of Lights(November 14) 5:00 pm - (January 4) 10:00 pm Powell Gardens, 1609 NW US Highway 50 Kingsville, MO 64061

Time

November 14 (Thursday) 5:00 pm - January 4 (Saturday) 10:00 pm

Location

Powell Gardens

1609 NW US Highway 50 Kingsville, MO 64061

Event Details

Kingsville, Mo. – Powell Gardens, Kansas City’s botanical garden, invites the public to experience the wonder of the Evergy Festival of Lights, running on select evenings from November 14, 2024, through January 4, 2025 (5-10 p.m.). This annual winter festival has enchanted guests for years, transforming the Gardens’ 175 acres with over one mile of shimmering lights, beautiful installations, and memorable holiday experiences.
Tickets for Evergy Festival of Lights are now on sale. Visit www.powellgardens.org/festival-of-lights to plan your visit. Don’t miss out on the magic!
NEW IN 2024:
Extended Light Path through the Marlese Lowe Gourley Island Garden: The expanded trail guides guests through a newly lit section of Powell Gardens, including the scenic Marlese Lowe Gourley Island Garden, allowing visitors to experience more of the garden’s winter beauty and architectural highlights.
Aliento a Tequila Photography Exhibit: New this season, the Aliento a Tequila (or The Spirit of Tequila) exhibit presents a stunning series of photographs by Joel Salcido, capturing the rich landscapes, culture, and traditions of tequila-making in Mexico. The exhibit is open daily during Evergy Festival of Lights, with children’s craft activities available nearby.
Concert Series in Iconic Space: The stunning Marjorie Powell Allen Chapel will host a series of live holiday performances on Friday and Saturday evenings, creating a serene and festive ambiance in an incredible setting. Purchase concert tickets online at www.powellgardens.org/events-and-classes.
Immersive Snow Globe in the Conservatory: Step into a snow globe, where a new wintery installation offers a perfect photo opportunity in a cozy, festive setting.
Children’s Craft Nights: Every Thursday evening during the festival, kids can explore their creativity with hands-on holiday crafts, designed to inspire joy and creativity.
RETURNING FAVORITES:
Santa’s Workshop: Santa Claus will make special appearances on Fridays and Saturdays (November 29-December 21), spreading holiday cheer to young visitors. Mrs. Claus will join Santa for special story times on Saturdays (November 30-December 21). Visitors are encouraged to write a letter to Santa and make a free holiday craft daily.
Dazzling Light Maze: Guests of all ages can navigate the magical Light Maze, a sparkling labyrinth perfect for fun holiday adventures.
Cozy Warming Stations: Visitors can take a break and warm up at designated stations throughout Powell Gardens.
Join us this holiday season as Powell Gardens sparkles with joy and wonder during Evergy Festival of Lights! Tickets are available now. Advance purchase is recommended. Visit www.powellgardens.org/festival-of-lights for details and pricing.

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11Jan9:00 am4:00 pmGood News Club New Volunteer Training9:00 am - 4:00 pm Grace Baptist Church, 8524 Blue Ridge Blvd., KC, MO

11Jan10:00 am11:00 amHow to Homeschool Webinar10:00 am - 11:00 am

23Jan9:30 am11:00 amMoms Connect9:30 am - 11:00 am Lenexa Baptist Church, 15320 W 87th Street Pkwy Lenexa, KS 66219

23Jan6:00 pm8:30 pmPro-Life Training Workshop6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Fellowship Church in Greenwood, 1601 West Main Street Greenwood, MO 64034

29JanAll DayKansas March for Life(All Day: wednesday) Kansas Capitol, SW 8th & SW Van Buren, Topeka, KS

Time

All Day (Wednesday)

Location

Kansas Capitol

SW 8th & SW Van Buren, Topeka, KS

Event Details

The Kansas March for Life in Topeka has traditionally coincided with the anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision that legalized abortion in the United States. Although Rove v. Wade has been, thankfully, overturned, this gathering still brings together people from across Kansas to advocate for the protection of human life, from conception to natural death.

The March for Life is preceded by an “IGNITE” youth rally and a Catholic Mass at the Topeka Performing Arts Center (TPAC) downtown. One of the keynote speakers for the 2025 rally will be Dr. Lisa Gilbert, a Wichita physician and staunch defender of life.

Once the rally and Mass at TPAC concludes, participants will prayerfully and peacefully march to the Kansas State Capitol. There, State Legislators link arms with marchers to pray for and encourage fellow lawmakers to enact laws that will protect and help both women and babies.

The Kansas Catholic Conference and other pro-life organizations strongly support the March for Life as a key event for raising awareness and energizing the pro-life movement. The march provides a powerful opportunity for Catholics and others to make their voices heard on the issue of life. By attending, individuals show solidarity with those working to enact pro-life legislation in Kansas and nationwide.