HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS: 2024 Holiday Events Calendar

photo by: Mike Yoder

Santa celebrates his arrival in Lawrence after a Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical crew used a ladder truck to rescue him from the roof of Weaver’s Department Store on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, in downtown Lawrence.

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Ottawa Northern Railroad (formerly the Midland Railway), “The Santa Rocket” Christmas Train, departing several times daily between Nov. 30 and Dec. 30, 1515 High St., Baldwin City. See ottawanorthernrailroad.com for times and tickets.

Thursday, Nov. 28

runLawrence Thanksgiving Day 5k, 7-8 a.m. meet at Woodlawn School, 508 Elm St.; 8:30 a.m. 5k start, 9:45 a.m. fun run start; see runlawrence.org for details.

LINK Thanksgiving Dinner, 1 p.m., First Christian Church, 1000 Kentucky St.

Plaza Lighting Ceremony, 5-8 p.m., Country Club Plaza, 47th and Broadway, Kansas City, Mo.

Free Community Thanksgiving Dinner, 5:30 p.m., Sandwich Bowl, 4821 W. Sixth St., Ste. K. First come, first served, while supplies last.

Friday, Nov. 29

Historic Lecompton’s Annual Christmas Tree Display, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Territorial Capital Museum, 640 E. Woodson Ave., Lecompton.

Festival of Trees Viewing Hours, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Maceli’s, 1031 New Hampshire St. Suggested donation $5 for adults and ages 7+.

“Holiday Reflections” walk-through village, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Grand Plaza, Union Station, 30 West Pershing Rd., Kansas City, Mo.; see unionstation.org for tickets.

Free Outdoor Christmas Photo Booth, noon-4 p.m., White Tail Run Winery, 2327 N. 400 Rd., Edgerton.

KC Rep: “A Christmas Carol,” 2 p.m., Spencer Theatre, UMKC Campus, 4949 Cherry St., Kansas City, Mo.

2024 Bizarre Bazaar, 5-9 p.m., Lawrence Arts Center, 940 New Hampshire St.

Annual Santa Rescue and Lighting Ceremony, 5:30 p.m., Ninth and Massachusetts streets, Downtown Lawrence.

KC Rep: “A Christmas Carol,” 8 p.m., Spencer Theatre, UMKC Campus, 4949 Cherry St., Kansas City, Mo.

Kansas City Symphony Presents “Home Alone in Concert: Film + Live Orchestra,” 8 p.m., Helzberg Hall, Kauffman Center, 1601 Broadway Blvd., Kansas City, Mo.

Saturday, Nov. 30

Pendleton’s Country Market Holiday Open House, 9 a.m.-5 a.m., 1446 E. 1850 Rd.

2024 Bizarre Bazaar, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Lawrence Arts Center, 940 New Hampshire St.

PLANTALAND Pop-Up Tropical Holiday Mall, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Vinland Valley Nursery, 1606 N. 600 Rd., Baldwin City.

Festival of Trees: Breakfast with Santa, 10 a.m.-noon, Maceli’s, 1031 New Hampshire St. Ticketed event; see macelisonline.com.

Historic Lecompton’s Annual Christmas Tree Display, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Territorial Capital Museum, 640 E. Woodson Ave., Lecompton.

Holiday Market, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Pine’s Market and Garden, 1320 N. 3rd St.

“Holiday Reflections” walk-through village, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Grand Plaza, Union Station, 30 West Pershing Rd., Kansas City, Mo.; see unionstation.org for tickets.

Eudora Holiday Celebration and Market, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Eudora Parks and Recreation, 1630 Elm St.

Free Outdoor Christmas Photo Booth, noon-4 p.m., White Tail Run Winery, 2327 N. 400 Rd., Edgerton.

Festival of Trees Viewing Hours, noon-8 p.m., Maceli’s, 1031 New Hampshire St. Suggested donation $5 for adults and ages 7+.

“The Kready Holiday Spectacular,” 2 p.m., Topeka Performing Arts Center, 214 SE 8th St., Topeka.

KC Rep: “A Christmas Carol,” 2 p.m., Spencer Theatre, UMKC Campus, 4949 Cherry St., Kansas City, Mo.

Kansas City Symphony Presents “Home Alone in Concert: Film + Live Orchestra,” 2 p.m., Helzberg Hall, Kauffman Center, 1601 Broadway Blvd., Kansas City, Mo.

Holiday Music from Drunken Fiddles, 1 p.m., Black Stag Brewery, 623 Massachusetts St.

Lawrence Lights: Making Spirits Bright, 5:30-9:30 p.m., Youth Sports Complex, 4911 W. 27th St. (Suggested donation $20/car.)

“Adornment” Holiday Art Show & Sale: Opening Night, 7-9 p.m., Van Go, 715 New Jersey St.

Festival of Trees: Cocktails and Carols feat. The Marvelous Mistletones, 8-10 pm., Maceli’s, 1031 New Hampshire St. Suggested donation $10 per person.

KC Rep: “A Christmas Carol,” 8 p.m., Spencer Theatre, UMKC Campus, 4949 Cherry St., Kansas City, Mo.

Kansas City Symphony Presents “Home Alone in Concert: Film + Live Orchestra,” 8 p.m., Helzberg Hall, Kauffman Center, 1601 Broadway Blvd., Kansas City, Mo.

Sunday, Dec. 1

Pendleton’s Country Market Holiday Open House, 9 a.m.-5 a.m., 1446 E. 1850 Rd.

Festival of Trees Viewing Hours, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Maceli’s, 1031 New Hampshire St. Suggested donation $5 for adults and ages 7+.

“Holiday Reflections” walk-through village, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Grand Plaza, Union Station, 30 West Pershing Rd., Kansas City, Mo.; see unionstation.org for tickets.

Pet Photos with Santa, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Lawrence Humane Society, 1805 E. 19th St.

PLANTALAND Pop-Up Tropical Holiday Mall, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Vinland Valley Nursery, 1606 N. 600 Rd., Baldwin City.

Free Outdoor Christmas Photo Booth, noon-4 p.m., White Tail Run Winery, 2327 N. 400 Rd., Edgerton.

“Adornment” Holiday Art Show & Sale, 1-5 p.m., Van Go, 715 New Jersey St.

Historic Lecompton’s Annual Christmas Tree Display, 1-5 p.m., Territorial Capital Museum, 640 E. Woodson Ave., Lecompton.

KC Rep: “A Christmas Carol,” ASL signed performance, 1 p.m., Spencer Theatre, UMKC Campus, 4949 Cherry St., Kansas City, Mo.

Kansas City Symphony Presents “Home Alone in Concert: Film + Live Orchestra,” 2 p.m., Helzberg Hall, Kauffman Center, 1601 Broadway Blvd., Kansas City, Mo.

KC Rep: “A Christmas Carol,” 5 p.m., Spencer Theatre, UMKC Campus, 4949 Cherry St., Kansas City, Mo.

Lawrence Lights: Making Spirits Bright, 5:30-9:30 p.m., Youth Sports Complex, 4911 W. 27th St. (Suggested donation $20/car.)

Monday, Dec. 2

“Holiday Reflections” walk-through village, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Grand Plaza, Union Station, 30 West Pershing Rd., Kansas City, Mo.; see unionstation.org for tickets.

Festival of Trees Viewing Hours, 1:30-8 p.m., Maceli’s, 1031 New Hampshire St. Suggested donation $5 for adults and ages 7+.

Festival of Trees: Cookies with Santa, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Maceli’s, 1031 New Hampshire St. Suggested donation $5 for ages 3+, $20 for families of 4 or more.

Millennial Choirs & Orchestra Presents: “Hear the Angel Voices,” 5 p.m., Helzberg Hall, Kauffman Center, 1601 Broadway Blvd., Kansas City, Mo.

Lawrence Lights: Making Spirits Bright, 5:30-9:30 p.m., Youth Sports Complex, 4911 W. 27th St. (Suggested donation $20/car.)

Holiday Music from Drunken Fiddles, 6:30 p.m., Crown Center, 2450 Grand Blvd., Kansas City, Mo.

Millennial Choirs & Orchestra Presents: “Hear the Angel Voices,” 8 p.m., Helzberg Hall, Kauffman Center, 1601 Broadway Blvd., Kansas City, Mo.

Tuesday, Dec. 3

Festival of Trees Viewing Hours, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Maceli’s, 1031 New Hampshire St. Suggested donation $5 for adults and ages 7+.

“Holiday Reflections” walk-through village, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Grand Plaza, Union Station, 30 West Pershing Rd., Kansas City, Mo.; see unionstation.org for tickets.

“Adornment” Holiday Art Show & Sale, 1-6 p.m., Van Go, 715 New Jersey St.

Festival of Trees: Cookies with Santa, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Maceli’s, 1031 New Hampshire St. Suggested donation $5 for ages 3+, $20 for families of 4 or more.

Lawrence Lights: Making Spirits Bright, 5:30-9:30 p.m., Youth Sports Complex, 4911 W. 27th St. (Suggested donation $20/car.)

Wednesday, Dec. 4

Historic Lecompton’s Annual Christmas Tree Display, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Territorial Capital Museum, 640 E. Woodson Ave., Lecompton.

“Holiday Reflections” walk-through village, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Grand Plaza, Union Station, 30 West Pershing Rd., Kansas City, Mo.; see unionstation.org for tickets.

“Adornment” Holiday Art Show & Sale, 1-6 p.m., Van Go, 715 New Jersey St.

Festival of Trees Viewing Hours, 2-6:30 p.m., Maceli’s, 1031 New Hampshire St. Suggested donation $5 for adults and ages 7+.

Lawrence Lights: Making Spirits Bright, 5:30-9:30 p.m., Youth Sports Complex, 4911 W. 27th St. (Suggested donation $20/car.)

Festival of Trees: Holiday Trivia, 7 p.m., Maceli’s, 1031 New Hampshire St. Ticketed event; see macelisonline.com.

Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland, 7 p.m., Lied Center, 1600 Stewart Dr.

KC Rep: “A Christmas Carol,” 7 p.m., Spencer Theatre, UMKC Campus, 4949 Cherry St., Kansas City, Mo.

Thursday, Dec. 5

Historic Lecompton’s Annual Christmas Tree Display, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Territorial Capital Museum, 640 E. Woodson Ave., Lecompton.

Festival of Trees Viewing Hours, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Maceli’s, 1031 New Hampshire St. Suggested donation $5 for adults and ages 7+.

“Holiday Reflections” walk-through village, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Grand Plaza, Union Station, 30 West Pershing Rd., Kansas City, Mo.; see unionstation.org for tickets.

“Adornment” Holiday Art Show & Sale, 1-6 p.m., Van Go, 715 New Jersey St.

Lawrence Lights: Making Spirits Bright, 5:30-9:30 p.m., Youth Sports Complex, 4911 W. 27th St. (Suggested donation $20/car.)

“Wine and Carols,” 7-9 p.m., 10th & Mass Studios, 1000 Massachusetts St. Ste. D. $10 cash donation.

KC Rep: “A Christmas Carol,” 7 p.m., Spencer Theatre, UMKC Campus, 4949 Cherry St., Kansas City, Mo.

Friday, Dec. 6

Festival of Trees Viewing Hours, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Maceli’s, 1031 New Hampshire St. Suggested donation $5 for adults and ages 7+.

Historic Lecompton’s Annual Christmas Tree Display, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Territorial Capital Museum, 640 E. Woodson Ave., Lecompton.

“Holiday Reflections” walk-through village, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Grand Plaza, Union Station, 30 West Pershing Rd., Kansas City, Mo.; see unionstation.org for tickets.

“Adornment” Holiday Art Show & Sale, 1-6 p.m., Van Go, 715 New Jersey St.

Festival of Trees: Auction Party, doors 5:30 p.m., Maceli’s, 1031 New Hampshire St.

Lawrence Lights: Making Spirits Bright, 5:30-9:30 p.m., Youth Sports Complex, 4911 W. 27th St. (Suggested donation $20/car.)

Lawrence Community Handbell Choir, 7 p.m., Old Mission United Methodist Church, 5519 State Park Rd., Fairway, Kan.

Kansas City Symphony Presents: Handel’s “Messiah,” 7 p.m., Helzberg Hall, Kauffman Center, 1601 Broadway Blvd., Kansas City, Mo.

Kansas City Ballet Presents: “The Nutcracker,” 7:30 p.m., Muriel Kauffman Theatre, Kauffman Center, 1601 Broadway Blvd., Kansas City, Mo.

“Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” 7:30 p.m., Theatre Lawrence, 4660 Bauer Farm Dr.

“Chocolate Nutcracker 2024,” 7:30 p.m., Topeka Performing Arts Center, 214 SE 8th St., Topeka.

KC Rep: “A Christmas Carol,” 8 p.m., Spencer Theatre, UMKC Campus, 4949 Cherry St., Kansas City, Mo.

Saturday, Dec. 7

Festival of Trees: Christmas Parade Breakfast, 9-11 a.m., Maceli’s, 1031 New Hampshire St. Ticketed event; see macelisonline.com.

Tails & Traditions Holiday Festival, 9-11 a.m., Watkins Museum of History, 1047 Massachusetts St.

Kiddie Candle Dipping, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Waxman Candles, 609 Massachusetts St.

Holiday Extravaganza Arts & Crafts Fair, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Sports Pavilion Lawrence, 100 Rock Chalk Ln.

Historic Lecompton’s Annual Christmas Tree Display, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Territorial Capital Museum, 640 E. Woodson Ave., Lecompton.

“Adornment” Holiday Art Show & Sale, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Van Go, 715 New Jersey St.

“Holiday Reflections” walk-through village, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Grand Plaza, Union Station, 30 West Pershing Rd., Kansas City, Mo.; see unionstation.org for tickets.

Lawrence Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade, 11 a.m., Massachusetts St., Downtown Lawrence.

Tinsel & Treasure Holiday Market, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Deer Ridge Estate, 21107 Donahoo Rd., Tonganoxie.

Festival of Trees Viewing Hours, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Maceli’s, 1031 New Hampshire St. Suggested donation $5 for adults and ages 7+.

The Dance Factory Winter Showcase, noon, Topeka Performing Arts Center, 214 SE 8th St., Topeka.

Lawrence Community Handbell Choir, 2 p.m., Fairlawn Church of the Nazarene, 730 Fairlawn Rd., Topeka.

Kansas City Ballet Presents: “The Nutcracker,” 2 p.m., Muriel Kauffman Theatre, Kauffman Center, 1601 Broadway Blvd., Kansas City, Mo.

KC Rep: “A Christmas Carol,” 2 p.m., Spencer Theatre, UMKC Campus, 4949 Cherry St., Kansas City, Mo.

Trans-Siberian Orchestra, 3 p.m., T-Mobile Center, 1407 Grand Boulevard, Kansas City, Mo.

Winter Wonderland, 5-8 p.m., Prairie Park Nature Center, 2730 Harper St. Pre-register at lprd.org.

Lawrence Lights: Making Spirits Bright, 5:30-9:30 p.m., Youth Sports Complex, 4911 W. 27th St. (Suggested donation $20/car.)

Kansas City Symphony Presents: Handel’s “Messiah,” 7 p.m., Helzberg Hall, Kauffman Center, 1601 Broadway Blvd., Kansas City, Mo.

“Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” 7:30 p.m., Theatre Lawrence, 4660 Bauer Farm Dr.

Trans-Siberian Orchestra, 7:30 p.m., T-Mobile Center, 1407 Grand Boulevard, Kansas City, Mo.

Kansas City Ballet Presents: “The Nutcracker,” 7:30 p.m., Muriel Kauffman Theatre, Kauffman Center, 1601 Broadway Blvd., Kansas City, Mo.

Barbara’s Conservatory Christmas Liturgical, 7:30 p.m., Topeka Performing Arts Center, 214 SE 8th St., Topeka.

KC Rep: “A Christmas Carol,” 8 p.m., Spencer Theatre, UMKC Campus, 4949 Cherry St., Kansas City, Mo.

Sunday, Dec. 8

Festival of Trees Viewing Hours, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Maceli’s, 1031 New Hampshire St. Suggested donation $5 for adults and ages 7+.

“Holiday Reflections” walk-through village, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Grand Plaza, Union Station, 30 West Pershing Rd., Kansas City, Mo.; see unionstation.org for tickets.

Astra Art & Maker’s Market, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Van Go, 715 New Jersey St. “Adornment” Holiday Show and Sale also open.

Festival of Nativities, noon-4 p.m., Centenary United Methodist Church, 245 N. 4th (corner of 4th and Elm), North Lawrence.

20th Annual Lawrence Habitat Holiday Homes Tour, noon-5 p.m. See lawrencehabitat.org/events for details and ticket information.

Historic Lecompton’s Annual Christmas Tree Display, 1-5 p.m., Territorial Capital Museum, 640 E. Woodson Ave., Lecompton.

KC Rep: “A Christmas Carol,” 1 p.m., Spencer Theatre, UMKC Campus, 4949 Cherry St., Kansas City, Mo.

Kansas City Ballet Presents: “The Nutcracker,” 1 p.m., Muriel Kauffman Theatre, Kauffman Center, 1601 Broadway Blvd., Kansas City, Mo.

KU School of Music: 100th Annual Vespers – Matinee, 2:30 p.m., Lied Center, 1600 Stewart Dr.

“Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” 2:30 p.m., Theatre Lawrence, 4660 Bauer Farm Dr.

Lawrence Community Handbell Choir, 3 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 2415 Clinton Pkwy.

Washburn University Vespers Concert, 4 p.m., White Concert Hall, 1700 SW Jewell Ave., Topeka.

KC Rep: “A Christmas Carol,” 5 p.m., Spencer Theatre, UMKC Campus, 4949 Cherry St., Kansas City, Mo.

Kansas City Symphony Presents: Handel’s “Messiah,” 2 p.m., Helzberg Hall, Kauffman Center, 1601 Broadway Blvd., Kansas City, Mo.

Kansas City Ballet Presents: “The Nutcracker,” 5:30 p.m., Muriel Kauffman Theatre, Kauffman Center, 1601 Broadway Blvd., Kansas City, Mo.

Lawrence Lights: Making Spirits Bright, 5:30-9:30 p.m., Youth Sports Complex, 4911 W. 27th St. (Suggested donation $20/car.)

100th Annual KU Vespers – Evening, 7:30 p.m., Lied Center, 1600 Stewart Dr.

Monday, Dec. 9

“Holiday Reflections” walk-through village, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Grand Plaza, Union Station, 30 West Pershing Rd., Kansas City, Mo.; see unionstation.org for tickets.

Lawrence Lights: Making Spirits Bright, 5:30-9:30 p.m., Youth Sports Complex, 4911 W. 27th St. (Suggested donation $20/car.)

Harriman-Jewell Series Presents: “KINGS ReJOYCE!” Joyce DiDonato, mezzo-soprano, with Kings Return and Craig Terry, piano, 7 p.m., Helzberg Hall, Kauffman Center, 1601 Broadway Blvd., Kansas City, Mo.

Tuesday, Dec. 10

“Holiday Reflections” walk-through village, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Grand Plaza, Union Station, 30 West Pershing Rd., Kansas City, Mo.; see unionstation.org for tickets.

“Adornment” Holiday Art Show & Sale, 1-6 p.m., Van Go, 715 New Jersey St.

Lawrence Lights: Making Spirits Bright, 5:30-9:30 p.m., Youth Sports Complex, 4911 W. 27th St. (Suggested donation $20/car.)

Kansas City Jazz Orchestra Presents: “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” 7 p.m., Helzberg Hall, Kauffman Center, 1601 Broadway Blvd., Kansas City, Mo.

Wednesday, Dec. 11

Historic Lecompton’s Annual Christmas Tree Display, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Territorial Capital Museum, 640 E. Woodson Ave., Lecompton.

“Holiday Reflections” walk-through village, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Grand Plaza, Union Station, 30 West Pershing Rd., Kansas City, Mo.; see unionstation.org for tickets.

“Adornment” Holiday Art Show & Sale, 1-6 p.m., Van Go, 715 New Jersey St.

Lawrence Lights: Making Spirits Bright, 5:30-9:30 p.m., Youth Sports Complex, 4911 W. 27th St. (Suggested donation $20/car.)

KC Rep: “A Christmas Carol,” 7 p.m., Spencer Theatre, UMKC Campus, 4949 Cherry St., Kansas City, Mo.

Spire Chamber Ensemble and Baroque Orchestra Present: Handel’s “Messiah,” 7 p.m., Helzberg Hall, Kauffman Center, 1601 Broadway Blvd., Kansas City, Mo.

KU Jazz Vespers, 7:30 p.m., Lied Center, 1600 Stewart Dr.

Kansas City Ballet Presents: “The Nutcracker,” 7:30 p.m., Muriel Kauffman Theatre, Kauffman Center, 1601 Broadway Blvd., Kansas City, Mo.

Thursday, Dec. 12

Historic Lecompton’s Annual Christmas Tree Display, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Territorial Capital Museum, 640 E. Woodson Ave., Lecompton.

“Holiday Reflections” walk-through village, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Grand Plaza, Union Station, 30 West Pershing Rd., Kansas City, Mo.; see unionstation.org for tickets.

“Adornment” Holiday Art Show & Sale, 1-6 p.m., Van Go, 715 New Jersey St.

Lawrence Lights: Making Spirits Bright, 5:30-9:30 p.m., Youth Sports Complex, 4911 W. 27th St. (Suggested donation $20/car.)

KC Rep: “A Christmas Carol,” 7 p.m., Spencer Theatre, UMKC Campus, 4949 Cherry St., Kansas City, Mo.

Lessons & Carols, 7:30 p.m., St. Lawrence Catholic Center Chapel, 1631 Crescent Rd.

“Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” 7:30 p.m., Theatre Lawrence, 4660 Bauer Farm Dr.

Kansas City Ballet Presents: “The Nutcracker,” 7:30 p.m., Muriel Kauffman Theatre, Kauffman Center, 1601 Broadway Blvd., Kansas City, Mo.

Friday, Dec. 13

Historic Lecompton’s Annual Christmas Tree Display, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Territorial Capital Museum, 640 E. Woodson Ave., Lecompton.

“Holiday Reflections” walk-through village, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Grand Plaza, Union Station, 30 West Pershing Rd., Kansas City, Mo.; see unionstation.org for tickets.

“Adornment” Holiday Art Show & Sale, 1-6 p.m., Van Go, 715 New Jersey St.

Lawrence Lights: Making Spirits Bright, 5:30-9:30 p.m., Youth Sports Complex, 4911 W. 27th St. (Suggested donation $20/car.)

“The Nutcracker: A Kansas Ballet,” 7 p.m., Lawrence Arts Center, 940 New Hampshire St.

“Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” 7:30 p.m., Theatre Lawrence, 4660 Bauer Farm Dr.

Ballet Midwest: “The Nutcracker,” 7:30 p.m., Topeka Performing Arts Center, 214 SE 8th St., Topeka.

Kansas City Ballet Presents: “The Nutcracker,” 7:30 p.m., Muriel Kauffman Theatre, Kauffman Center, 1601 Broadway Blvd., Kansas City, Mo.

KC Rep: “A Christmas Carol,” 8 p.m., Spencer Theatre, UMKC Campus, 4949 Cherry St., Kansas City, Mo.

Kansas City Symphony Presents: “The Texas Tenors: Deep in the Heart of Christmas,” 8 p.m., Helzberg Hall, Kauffman Center, 1601 Broadway Blvd., Kansas City, Mo.

Saturday, Dec. 14

Holiday Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., under the Pavilion, Douglas County Fairgrounds, 1930 Harper St.

Winter Solstice Celebration, 10 a.m.-noon, Prairie Park Nature Center, 2730 Harper St. ($20 for ages 3+; see lprd.org.)

Historic Lecompton’s Annual Christmas Tree Display, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Territorial Capital Museum, 640 E. Woodson Ave., Lecompton.

Lawrence Art Guild Holiday Art Fair, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Cider Gallery, 810 Pennsylvania St.

LOLA Giant 2024 Holiday Art Market, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Van Go, 715 New Jersey St. “Adornment” Holiday Show and Sale also open.

“Holiday Reflections” walk-through village, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Grand Plaza, Union Station, 30 West Pershing Rd., Kansas City, Mo.; see unionstation.org for tickets.

Festival of Nativities, noon-4 p.m., Centenary United Methodist Church, 245 N. 4th (corner of 4th and Elm), North Lawrence, with Lawrence Community Handbell Choir at 1 p.m.

SantaCon 2024, 1 p.m., The Sandbar, 17 E. 8th St.

Ballet Midwest: “The Nutcracker,” 1:30 p.m., Topeka Performing Arts Center, 214 SE 8th St., Topeka.

“The Nutcracker: A Kansas Ballet,” 2 p.m., Lawrence Arts Center, 940 New Hampshire St.

Kansas City Ballet Presents: “The Nutcracker,” 2 p.m., Muriel Kauffman Theatre, Kauffman Center, 1601 Broadway Blvd., Kansas City, Mo.

KC Rep: “A Christmas Carol,” 2 p.m., Spencer Theatre, UMKC Campus, 4949 Cherry St., Kansas City, Mo.

Winter Wonderland, 5-8 p.m., Prairie Park Nature Center, 2730 Harper St. Pre-register at lprd.org.

Lawrence Lights: Making Spirits Bright, 5:30-9:30 p.m., Youth Sports Complex, 4911 W. 27th St. (Suggested donation $20/car.)

“The Nutcracker: A Kansas Ballet,” 7 p.m., Lawrence Arts Center, 940 New Hampshire St.

Mid-America Performing Arts Alliance: Holiday Greetings Concert, 7 p.m., St. Lawrence Catholic Center, 1631 Crescent Rd.

“Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” 7:30 p.m., Theatre Lawrence, 4660 Bauer Farm Dr.

Lawrence Civic Choir Winter Concert: “50 Years of Holiday Magic,” 7:30 p.m., First Church Lawrence, 946 Vermont St.

Ballet Midwest: “The Nutcracker,” 7:30 p.m., Topeka Performing Arts Center, 214 SE 8th St., Topeka.

Kansas City Ballet Presents: “The Nutcracker,” 7:30 p.m., Muriel Kauffman Theatre, Kauffman Center, 1601 Broadway Blvd., Kansas City, Mo.

KPR’s Big Band Christmas, 8 p.m., Liberty Hall, 644 Massachusetts St.

KC Rep: “A Christmas Carol,” 8 p.m., Spencer Theatre, UMKC Campus, 4949 Cherry St., Kansas City, Mo.

Sunday, Dec. 15

Lawrence Art Guild Holiday Art Fair, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Cider Gallery, 810 Pennsylvania St.

“Holiday Reflections” walk-through village, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Grand Plaza, Union Station, 30 West Pershing Rd., Kansas City, Mo.; see unionstation.org for tickets.

LOLA Giant 2024 Holiday Art Market, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Van Go, 715 New Jersey St. “Adornment” Holiday Show and Sale also open in the Gallery, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Festival of Nativities, noon-4 p.m., Centenary United Methodist Church, 245 N. 4th (corner of 4th and Elm), North Lawrence.

“The Nutcracker: A Kansas Ballet,” 1 p.m., Lawrence Arts Center, 940 New Hampshire St.

KC Rep: “A Christmas Carol,” 1 p.m., Spencer Theatre, UMKC Campus, 4949 Cherry St., Kansas City, Mo.

Kansas City Ballet Presents: “The Nutcracker,” 1 p.m., Muriel Kauffman Theatre, Kauffman Center, 1601 Broadway Blvd., Kansas City, Mo.

Historic Lecompton’s Annual Christmas Tree Display, 1-5 p.m., Territorial Capital Museum, 640 E. Woodson Ave., Lecompton.

Ballet Midwest: “The Nutcracker,” 1:30 p.m., Topeka Performing Arts Center, 214 SE 8th St., Topeka.

“Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” 2:30 p.m., Theatre Lawrence, 4660 Bauer Farm Dr.

“The Nutcracker: A Kansas Ballet,” 5 p.m., Lawrence Arts Center, 940 New Hampshire St.

KC Rep: “A Christmas Carol,” 5 p.m., Spencer Theatre, UMKC Campus, 4949 Cherry St., Kansas City, Mo.

Lawrence Lights: Making Spirits Bright, 5:30-9:30 p.m., Youth Sports Complex, 4911 W. 27th St. (Suggested donation $20/car.)

Kansas City Ballet Presents: “The Nutcracker,” 5:30 p.m., Muriel Kauffman Theatre, Kauffman Center, 1601 Broadway Blvd., Kansas City, Mo.

Rockhurst High School Choirs Present: “Christmas at the Kauffman Center,” 7 p.m., Helzberg Hall, Kauffman Center, 1601 Broadway Blvd., Kansas City, Mo.

Monday, Dec. 16

“Holiday Reflections” walk-through village, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Grand Plaza, Union Station, 30 West Pershing Rd., Kansas City, Mo.; see unionstation.org for tickets.

Lawrence Lights: Making Spirits Bright, 5:30-9:30 p.m., Youth Sports Complex, 4911 W. 27th St. (Suggested donation $20/car.)

Topeka Festival Singers, 7:30 p.m., White Concert Hall, 1700 SW Jewell Ave., Topeka.

Tuesday, Dec. 17

“Holiday Reflections” walk-through village, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Grand Plaza, Union Station, 30 West Pershing Rd., Kansas City, Mo.; see unionstation.org for tickets.

“Adornment” Holiday Art Show & Sale, 1-6 p.m., Van Go, 715 New Jersey St.

Lawrence Lights: Making Spirits Bright, 5:30-9:30 p.m., Youth Sports Complex, 4911 W. 27th St. (Suggested donation $20/car.)

KC Rep: “A Christmas Carol,” 7 p.m., Spencer Theatre, UMKC Campus, 4949 Cherry St., Kansas City, Mo.

Wednesday, Dec. 18

Historic Lecompton’s Annual Christmas Tree Display, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Territorial Capital Museum, 640 E. Woodson Ave., Lecompton.

“Holiday Reflections” walk-through village, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Grand Plaza, Union Station, 30 West Pershing Rd., Kansas City, Mo.; see unionstation.org for tickets.

“Adornment” Holiday Art Show & Sale, 1-6 p.m., Van Go, 715 New Jersey St.

Lawrence Lights: Making Spirits Bright, 5:30-9:30 p.m., Youth Sports Complex, 4911 W. 27th St. (Suggested donation $20/car.)

Kim and Joel and The Invisible Band Christmas Party, 7 p.m., The Eldridge Hotel, 701 Massachusetts St.

KC Rep: “A Christmas Carol,” 7 p.m., Spencer Theatre, UMKC Campus, 4949 Cherry St., Kansas City, Mo.

Ashley Davis: Winter Solstice Celebration, 7:30 p.m., Lied Center, 1600 Stewart Dr.

Kansas City Ballet Presents: “The Nutcracker,” 7:30 p.m., Muriel Kauffman Theatre, Kauffman Center, 1601 Broadway Blvd., Kansas City, Mo.

Thursday, Dec. 19

Historic Lecompton’s Annual Christmas Tree Display, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Territorial Capital Museum, 640 E. Woodson Ave., Lecompton.

“Holiday Reflections” walk-through village, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Grand Plaza, Union Station, 30 West Pershing Rd., Kansas City, Mo.; see unionstation.org for tickets.

“Adornment” Holiday Art Show & Sale: Final Day, 1-6 p.m., Van Go, 715 New Jersey St.

Hot Chocolate and Caroling (child-friendly), 5:30-7 p.m., Delaware Commons Meeting Room, 1222 Delaware St.

Lawrence Lights: Making Spirits Bright, 5:30-9:30 p.m., Youth Sports Complex, 4911 W. 27th St. (Suggested donation $20/car.)

KC Rep: “A Christmas Carol,” 7 p.m., Spencer Theatre, UMKC Campus, 4949 Cherry St., Kansas City, Mo.

Kansas City Symphony Presents: “Christmas Festival,” 7 p.m., Helzberg Hall, Kauffman Center, 1601 Broadway Blvd., Kansas City, Mo.

“Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” 7:30 p.m., Theatre Lawrence, 4660 Bauer Farm Dr.

Kansas City Ballet Presents: “The Nutcracker,” 7:30 p.m., Muriel Kauffman Theatre, Kauffman Center, 1601 Broadway Blvd., Kansas City, Mo.

Friday, Dec. 20