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Thanksgiving Week Events in Kansas City

Over 30 events happening Wednesday-Friday of Thanksgiving Break!

By Melissa Basgall, Editor and Publisher November 15, 2023

As we prepare to gather 'round the table and give thanks, we are also trying to figure out how we're going to entertain the kids over break! The week of Thanksgiving in our beloved city is set to be a whirlwind of excitement for parents and kids alike. From Turkey Trots to kicking off the holiday season, our family-friendly metropolis is buzzing with activities designed to create lasting memories. Here's a quick glance at what's going on Wed-Fri of Thanksgiving week!

Wednesday, November 22nd


Johnson County Museum Free Day! from 7am-2:30pm

Gym for Me at Lenexa Rec Center from 9am-11am

Open Gym Kaw Prairie Community Church from 9am-12pm

Crown Center Ice Terrace 2023-2024 Season from 10am-9pm

Storytimes with Mr. Patrick Basehor Library from 10am-11am

TODDLER ACTIVITIES - Splash With Me at Lenexa Community Center Pool at 10am

Holiday Reflections at Union Station from 10am-8pm

Ice at Park Place from 4pm-9pm

Family Night at the Lenexa Public Market from 5pm-8pm

Lane of Lights starting at 5:30pm

Laser Holiday Magic at Union Station at 11am, 1pm, & 4pm

Science City at Union Station from 10am-5pm

Christmas in the Park at Longview Lake from 5:30pm-10pm

A Pop-up Before Christmas at Vignettes - check their reservations calendar

SnowGlobe at 23rd Street in Lawrence and Calaveras in Lee's Summit-  check their reservations calendars


Thanksgiving Day, November 23rd


Thankgiving Day Races, Runs, and Trots

Tiny Turkey Trot at Ward Parkway’s Thanksgiving Day 5k, 8:20am, $15

Gillham Road Gobble Trot

Kansas City Turkey Trot

Turkey Track 5k in Grain Valley

Liberty Giving Thanks 5k

Parkville Turkey Trail Trot 5k

Thanksgiving Day 5K Run Family Stroll presented by TMobile in Overland Park

Kearney Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot


Other Festive Events

Ice at Park Place from 11am-11pm

Crown Center Ice Terrace 2023-2024 Season from 3pm-10pm

94th Annual Plaza Lighting Ceremony from 5pm-8pm

Lane of Lights starting at 5:30pm

Lights on Farmstead Lane at Deanna Rose Farmstead from 5pm-10pm


Friday, November 24th


Bright Light Friday With Jim Cosgrove at Plaza Branch Library at 10:30am

Ice at Park Place from 11am-11pm

Olathe Community Center Open Swim from 11:30am-3:30pm

Lenexa Indoor Pool Open Swim from 12pm-4:30pm

Laser Holiday Magic at Union Station at 11am, 1pm, & 4pm

Science City at Union Station from 10am-5pm

Santa's Arrival at Crown Center at 10am

Santa's Gingerbread Station from 10am-7pm

Holiday Reflections at Union Station from 10am-8pm

Meet Santa at Zona Rosa from 11am-7pm

MERRY MARKET: Gifts, Giving & Good Cheer at City Market from 10am-5pm

See the Gingerbread Lane Kansas City Scape at Arabia Steamboat Museum from 10am-4pm

Black Friday & Small Business Saturday at Junque Drawer from 10am-6pm

Visit with Santa at Lee's Summit History Museum from 3pm-5pm

Luminary Walk at the Arboretum from 5pm-8pm

Mayor's Christmas Tree Lighting Event from 5:30pm-7pm

Lane of Lights starting at 5:30pm

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical at 7pm (this will likely sell out)

Day After Thanksgiving Event at Bourgmont in Spring Hill from 6pm-9pm

Festival of Lights at Powell Gardens from 5pm-10pm

Miracle on 159th Street in Overland Park, KS from 6:00pm-7:15pm

Sippin' Santa at Dempsey's in Lawrence- check their ressy calendar

A Pop-up Before Christmas at Vignettes - check their reservations calendar

SnowGlobe at 23rd Street in Lawrence and Calaveras in Lee's Summit-  check their reservations calendars

For more holiday fun, including character appearances, light shows, holiday pop-up bars, and more, check out the complete Family Guide to The Holidays in Kansas City!





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