# Christmas Events, Markets & Things to Do in Kansas City, KS

- **Subtitle**: Celebrate Christmas 2026 in Kansas City, Kansas with festive markets, holiday parties, Christmas dinners, family activities, Santa experiences, Christmas lights, live shows, brunches, concerts, and seasonal events. Discover the best things to do and book your tickets online.
- **Category**: Christmas
- **Display Name**: Christmas events
- **Type**: other

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## About

As Christmas draws near in the Kansas City in 2026, mark your calendars for a taste of festive enchantment! Beyond the traditional gatherings at home, exploring during this festive season can be enchanting. Whether planning a family trip or going solo, there's a sleigh-load of festive fairs, holiday craft shows, and Christmas services in the Kansas City waiting to be explored. Check out the best events and parties in Kansas City to make your Christmas unforgettable, and get ready for a season of joy and celebration!

## Christmas Events in Kansas City

- **Event Name**: 4th Annual Westport Christmas Market
  - **Description**: Kansas City's Favorite Christmas Tradition!🌟 Celebrate the holiday season at the Westport Christmas Market on December 13th!

Sip on warm festive beverages, support Kansas City makers and crafters while holiday shopping, enjoy festive music, and create ch
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  - **Date**: Sat Dec 12 2026 at 10:00 am (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kansas-city/4th-annual-westport-christmas-market/200030006629545
  - **Venue**: Westport Kansas City
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  - **Categories**: holiday, sports, shopping, pictures-with-santa
- **Event Name**: Polar Express
  - **Description**: Justin Freer,  guest conductor

In The Polar Express in Concert, experience the musical magic of Christmas Eve through Alan Silvestri’s unforgettable score. Be immersed as The Polar Express adventures up and down mountains, slip-slides over ice fields an
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  - **Date**: Wed Dec 23 2026 at 07:00 pm – Wed Dec 23 2026 at 10:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kansas-city/polar-express/200029814976840
  - **Venue**: Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
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  - **Categories**: entertainment, concerts, music, live-music, christmas, trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Mayor's Tree Lighting
  - **Description**: Kick off the holiday season with us as the Mayor lights the tree! Enjoy festive sing-a-longs, performances, classic holiday treats, and a special visit from Santa & his elves, and more! Ceremony kicks off at 6 pm at Dagg Park! FREE EVENT.
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  - **Date**: Fri Dec 04 2026 at 06:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kansas-city/mayors-tree-lighting/200030572971946
  - **Venue**: 701 E 21st Ave, Kansas City, MO 64116, United States
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  - **Categories**: holiday
- **Event Name**: Mike Farris - 14th Annual The Soul of Christmas
  - **Description**: Grammy-winning artist Mike Farris is bringing his acclaimed holiday show, "Mike Farris Sings! The Soul of Christmas," to Knuckleheads Saloon in Kansas City MO!


This highly energetic concert features Farris and an 11-piece band transforming traditional h
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  - **Date**: Thu Dec 03 2026 at 07:30 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kansas-city/mike-farris-14th-annual-the-soul-of-christmas/200030484715907
  - **Venue**: 2715 Rochester St, Kansas City, MO, United States, Missouri 64120
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  - **Categories**: entertainment, music, christmas, art, holiday, concerts, performances, parties
- **Event Name**: KCK Santacon Pub Crawl
  - **Description**: Drink and be merry at the Kansas City Kansas Pub Crawl. 11am to 5pm @ historic Strawberry Hill. Support local charity and spread Xmas cheer.About this EventDust off your Santa suits, elf ears, and reindeer antlers—SantaCo
  - **Date**: Sat Dec 12 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat Dec 12 2026 at 05:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kansas-city/kck-santacon-pub-crawl/100001994114566348
  - **Venue**: Beverly’s
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  - **Price**: USD 29
  - **Categories**: fitness, Nonprofit, Parties, Art, fine-arts
- **Event Name**: Trek with Santa
  - **Description**: Santa is coming to Parkville! Parkville Parks and Recreation will host a festive hike through the Nature Sanctuary to the Scout Cabin where participants will enjoy s'mores, arts & crafts, a photo op with Santa Claus and more!

📅 Saturday, December 5,
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  - **Date**: Sat Dec 05 2026 at 02:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kansas-city/trek-with-santa/200030446536808
  - **Venue**: Parkville Nature Sanctuary
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- **Event Name**: 106.5 The Wolf's Acoustic Christmas 2026 at The Midland Theatre
  - **Description**: 106.5 The Wolf Presents

ACOUSTIC CHRISTMAS 2026
Featuring Gavin Adcock, Stella Lefty, Zach John King & Tyler Nance

TUE, 8 DEC 2026 at 08:00PM CST
Ages: All Ages
Doors Open: 07:00PM

On Sale: Mon, 3 Aug 2026 at 10:00AM CDT
Announcement: Wed, 29 Jul 2
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  - **Date**: Tue Dec 08 2026 at 08:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kansas-city/1065-the-wolfs-acoustic-christmas-2026-at-the-midland-theatre/200030493386408
  - **Venue**: The Midland Theatre
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  - **Categories**: christmas, art, theatre, country-music-festivals, nonprofit
- **Event Name**: Holiday Harmonies Presented by Central Standard and Vocal Standard
  - **Description**: Join Central Standard and Vocal Standard, two internationally acclaimed barbershop choruses, for their annual holiday show on Saturday, December 12, 2026, at the historic Folly Theater in downtown Kansas City.

Enjoy two performances filled with stunning
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  - **Date**: Sat Dec 12 2026 at 02:30 pm – Sat Dec 12 2026 at 04:30 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kansas-city/holiday-harmonies-presented-by-central-standard-and-vocal-standard/200030555269309
  - **Venue**: The Folly Theater
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  - **Categories**: holiday, business, toy-drives, live-music, art, theatre
- **Event Name**: Mistletowne Market
  - **Description**: Located inside the picturesque North Kansas City Parks and Recreation Facility. A small thoughtfully curated artisan holiday market filled with local fine art and maker goods. The perfect destination to pick up one-of-a-kind gifts for your loved ones for
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  - **Date**: Sat Nov 21 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat Nov 21 2026 at 06:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kansas-city/mistletowne-market/200030572971117
  - **Venue**: 1201 Clark Ferguson Drive, North Kansas City, MO, United States, Missouri 64116
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  - **Categories**: art, fine-arts, holiday, christmas, christmas-markets-and-fairs
- **Event Name**: KCK Santacon Santa Soiree
  - **Description**: Don your Santa gear and enjoy some adult beverages at the Santa Soiree. 5pm to 11pm @ Cigar Shop Lounge Support local charity, spread cheer.About this EventJoin us for an evening of joy, music, and giving. Mark your calen
  - **Date**: Sat Dec 12 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sat Dec 12 2026 at 11:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kansas-city/kck-santacon-santa-soiree/100001994114673669
  - **Venue**: The Shop Cigar Lounge
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  - **Price**: USD 50
  - **Categories**: fitness, Nonprofit, Music, Entertainment, Art
- **Event Name**: Walters Christmas Extravaganza 2026!
  - **Description**: Save the date! Join us for Walters Christmas Extravaganza 2026 from 3-8:30 PM on December 6th! We will have Heats, Social Dance Time, Catered Dinner, and Fabulous Showcases! More info soon!
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  - **Date**: Sun Dec 06 2026 at 03:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kansas-city/walters-christmas-extravaganza-2026/200030358795623
  - **Venue**: 5023 Minnesota Ave, Kansas City, KS, United States, Kansas 66102
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  - **Categories**: christmas

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  - **Venue**: Cultural Wanderer
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  - **Venue**: National WWI Museum and Memorial
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  - **Venue**: T-Mobile Center
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- **Event Name**: NFL Preseason: Kansas City Chiefs vs. Seattle Seahawks
  - **Venue**: Arrowhead Stadium
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  - **Venue**: Morton Amphitheater
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  - **Venue**: Arrowhead Stadium
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- **Event Name**: Breaking Benjamin at Morton Amphitheater
  - **Venue**: Morton Amphitheater
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  - **Venue**: Morton Amphitheater
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- **Event Name**: PARKING: Kansas City Chiefs vs. San Francisco 49ers
  - **Venue**: Arrowhead Stadium Parking Lots
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Christmas events in Kansas City?
  - **A:** 4th Annual Westport Christmas Market (Sat Dec 12 2026 at 10:00 am at Westport Kansas City), Polar Express (Wed Dec 23 2026 at 07:00 pm at Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts), Mayor's Tree Lighting (Fri Dec 04 2026 at 06:00 pm at 701 E 21st Ave, Kansas City, MO 64116, United States), Mike Farris - 14th Annual The Soul of Christmas (Thu Dec 03 2026 at 07:30 pm at 2715 Rochester St, Kansas City, MO, United States, Missouri 64120), KCK Santacon Pub Crawl (Sat Dec 12 2026 at 11:00 am at Beverly’s).
- **Q**: How can I find Christmas events in Kansas City?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Christmas events in Kansas City on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Christmas events in Kansas City?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Christmas events in Kansas City?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Christmas events in Kansas City include Westport Kansas City, Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, 701 E 21st Ave, Kansas City, MO 64116, United States.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Christmas events in Kansas City?
  - **A:** Prices for Christmas events in Kansas City range from USD 29 to USD 50. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Christmas events in Kansas City?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Christmas events in Kansas City include Westport Kansas City, The Kansas City Symphony, North Kansas City Parks & Recreation.
- **Q**: Are there any online Christmas events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Christmas events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Christmas events in Kansas City?
  - **A:** Follow the Christmas category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Christmas events are listed in Kansas City.

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