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
Turkey Track 5k in Grain Valley
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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