HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS: 2023 holiday events calendar

photo by: Mike Yoder

Santa waves to the crowd from a ladder truck, operated by Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical, as he is rescued from the roof of Weaver’s Department Store in downtown Lawrence on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022.

Thursday, Nov. 23

20th Annual runLawrence Thanksgiving Day 5K, 8:30 a.m., Fun Run starts 9:30 a.m., Woodlawn School, 508 Elm St.

“Holiday Reflections,” 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Union Station, 30 West Pershing Road, Kansas City, Mo.

LINK Thanksgiving Dinner, 1-2:30 p.m., First Christian Church basement, 221 W. 10th St.

Thanksgiving Buffet, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Oread Hotel, 1200 Oread Ave. (reservations at

Thanksgiving Buffet, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Eldridge Hotel, 701 Massachusetts St. (reservations recommended)

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

Friday, Nov. 24

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

Festival of Trees, to benefit O’Connell Children’s Shelter, viewing hours 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Maceli’s, 1031 New Hampshire St. (Suggested donation $5)

“Holiday Reflections,” 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Union Station, 30 West Pershing Road, Kansas City, Mo.

Outdoor Christmas Photo Booth, noon-4 p.m., White Tail Run Winery, 2327 North 400 Road, Edgerton

KC Rep: “A Christmas Carol 2023,” 2 p.m., Spencer Theatre, UMKC Campus, 4949 Cherry St., Kansas City, Mo.

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

Holiday Lighting Ceremony and Santa Rescue, 5:30 p.m., Weaver’s Department Store, 901 Massachusetts St.

Kansas City Mayor’s Christmas Tree Lighting, 5:30 p.m., Crown Center Square, 2425 Grand 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)

Mariah Carey: “Merry Christmas One and All,” 7:30 p.m., T-Mobile Center, 1407 Grand Blvd., Kansas City, Mo.

KC Rep: “A Christmas Carol 2023,” 8 p.m., Spencer Theatre, UMKC Campus, 4949 Cherry St., Kansas City, Mo.

Saturday, Nov. 25

Holiday Open House, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Pendleton’s Country Market, 1446 East 1850 Road

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

Small Business Saturday at Vinland Valley Nursery. DIY workshops (some require preregistration), free kids’ activities. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 1606 North 600 Road, 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 Reflections,” 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Union Station, 30 West Pershing Road, Kansas City, Mo.

Outdoor Christmas Photo Booth, noon-4 p.m., White Tail Run Winery, 2327 North 400 Road, Edgerton

Eudora Holiday Celebration & Market, noon-6 p.m., Eudora Parks & Recreation, 1630 Elm St., Eudora.

Festival of Trees, to benefit O’Connell Children’s Shelter, viewing hours noon-8 p.m., Maceli’s, 1031 New Hampshire St. (Suggested donation $5)

“The Chocolate Nutcracker,” 2 p.m., Topeka Performing Arts Center, 214 SE Eighth Ave., Topeka

KC Rep: “A Christmas Carol 2023,” 2 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)

Eudora “Mayor Tree Lighting,” 6:30 p.m., downtown Eudora

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

“The Chocolate Nutcracker,” 7 p.m., Topeka Performing Arts Center, 214 SE Eighth Ave., Topeka

Festival of Trees: “Cocktails and Carols featuring the Marvelous Mistletones,” 8-10 p.m., Maceli’s, 1031 New Hampshire St. (Suggested donation $10)

KC Rep: “A Christmas Carol 2023,” 8 p.m., Spencer Theatre, UMKC Campus, 4949 Cherry St., Kansas City, Mo.

Sunday, Nov. 26

Holiday Open House, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Pendleton’s Country Market, 1446 East 1850 Road

Festival of Trees, to benefit O’Connell Children’s Shelter, viewing hours 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Maceli’s, 1031 New Hampshire St. (Suggested donation $5)

“Holiday Reflections,” 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Union Station, 30 West Pershing Road, Kansas City, Mo.

Outdoor Christmas Photo Booth, noon-4 p.m., White Tail Run Winery, 2327 North 400 Road, Edgerton

Adornment Holiday Art Show and 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 2023,” 1 p.m., Spencer Theatre, UMKC Campus, 4949 Cherry St., Kansas City, Mo.

KC Rep: “A Christmas Carol 2023,” 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, Nov. 27

“Holiday Reflections,” 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Union Station, 30 West Pershing Road, Kansas City, Mo.

Festival of Trees, to benefit O’Connell Children’s Shelter, viewing hours 1:30-8 p.m., Maceli’s, 1031 New Hampshire St. (Suggested donation $5)

Festival of Trees: Cookies with Santa, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Maceli’s, 1031 New Hampshire St. (Suggested donation $5)

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

Tuesday, Nov. 28

Adornment Holiday Art Show and Sale, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Van Go, 715 New Jersey St.

Festival of Trees, to benefit O’Connell Children’s Shelter, viewing hours 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Maceli’s, 1031 New Hampshire St. (Suggested donation $5)

“Holiday Reflections,” 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Union Station, 30 West Pershing Road, Kansas City, Mo.

Festival of Trees: Cookies with Santa, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Maceli’s, 1031 New Hampshire St. (Suggested donation $5)

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

“Annie,” 7 p.m., Lied Center auditorium, 1600 Stewart Drive.

Wednesday, Nov. 29

Festival of Trees, to benefit O’Connell Children’s Shelter, senior viewing, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Maceli’s, 1031 New Hampshire St. (Suggested donation $3 for 62+)

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 and Sale, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Van Go, 715 New Jersey St.

“Holiday Reflections,” 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Union Station, 30 West Pershing Road, Kansas City, Mo.

Festival of Trees, to benefit O’Connell Children’s Shelter, viewing hours 2-6:30 p.m., Maceli’s, 1031 New Hampshire St. (Suggested donation $5)

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. (Teams of four $100, additional participants $25 each)

KC Rep: “A Christmas Carol 2023,” 7 p.m., Spencer Theatre, UMKC Campus, 4949 Cherry St., Kansas City, Mo.

Thursday, Nov. 30

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

Festival of Trees, to benefit O’Connell Children’s Shelter, viewing hours 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Maceli’s, 1031 New Hampshire St. (Suggested donation $5)

Adornment Holiday Art Show and Sale, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Van Go, 715 New Jersey St.

“Holiday Reflections,” 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Union Station, 30 West Pershing Road, Kansas City, Mo.

Holiday Open House, 2-6 p.m., Uplift Coffee, 624 N. Second St., North Lawrence

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 2023,” 7 p.m., Spencer Theatre, UMKC Campus, 4949 Cherry St., Kansas City, Mo.

KU Theatre & Dance: “Milking Christmas,” 7:30 p.m., Inge Theatre, Murphy Hall, 1530 Naismith Drive.

Friday, Dec. 1

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 and Sale, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Van Go, 715 New Jersey St.

“Holiday Reflections,” 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Union Station, 30 West Pershing Road, Kansas City, Mo.

Outdoor Christmas Photo Booth, noon-4 p.m., White Tail Run Winery, 2327 North 400 Road, Edgerton

Festival of Trees, to benefit O’Connell Children’s Shelter, viewing hours noon-8 p.m., Maceli’s, 1031 New Hampshire St. (Suggested donation $5)

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

“A Christmas Story: The Musical,” 7:30 p.m., Theatre Lawrence, 4660 Bauer Farm Drive.

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

Lindsey Stirling – Snow Waltz Tour, 8 p.m., Topeka Performing Arts Center, 214 SE Eighth Ave., Topeka

KC Rep: “A Christmas Carol 2023,” 8 p.m., Spencer Theatre, UMKC Campus, 4949 Cherry St., Kansas City, Mo.

Festival of Trees: MsAmanda’s “Holi’Slay’ Spectacular,” 8-11 p.m., Maceli’s, 1031 New Hampshire St.

Saturday, Dec. 2

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

Festival of Trees: “Breakfast with Santa,” 9-11 a.m., Maceli’s, 1031 New Hampshire St.; ticketed event, see macelisonline.com

Holiday Bazaar, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Baldwin City Church – New Life Assembly, 442 Baker St., Baldwin City

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

Waxman Candles: Kiddie Candle Dipping, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 609 Massachusetts St.

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

Dragonfly Farm: Holiday Open House, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 259 North 1250 Road, Berryton

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

“Holiday Reflections,” 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Union Station, 30 West Pershing Road, Kansas City, Mo.

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

Festival of Trees, to benefit O’Connell Children’s Shelter, viewing hours 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Maceli’s, 1031 New Hampshire St. (Suggested donation $5)

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

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

Outdoor Christmas Photo Booth, noon-4 p.m., White Tail Run Winery, 2327 North 400 Road, Edgerton

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 2023,” 2 p.m., Spencer Theatre, UMKC Campus, 4949 Cherry St., Kansas City, Mo.

KU Theatre & Dance: “Milking Christmas,” 2:30 p.m., Inge Theatre, Murphy Hall, 1530 Naismith Drive.

Microcinema: “Cat Video Fest,” benefitting the Lawrence Humane Society; cat videos, hot cocoa and holiday cookies; 5 p.m., 10th & Mass Studios, 1000 Massachusetts St., Studio A ($10 general admission)

Winter Wonderland, 5-8 p.m., Prairie Park Nature Center, 2730 Harper St. ($10; free for ages 2 and under) Ticketed event; staggered entry; register online

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 Auction Party, doors 5:30 p.m., auction 7 p.m., Maceli’s, 1031 New Hampshire St.

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

“A Christmas Story: The Musical,” 7:30 p.m., Theatre Lawrence, 4660 Bauer Farm Drive.

KU Theatre & Dance: “Milking Christmas,” 7:30 p.m., Inge Theatre, Murphy Hall, 1530 Naismith Drive.

Topeka Symphony Orchestra: “Most Wonderful Time,” 7:30 p.m., White Concert Hall, Washburn University, 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 2023,” 8 p.m., Spencer Theatre, UMKC Campus, 4949 Cherry St., Kansas City, Mo.

Sunday, Dec. 3

Art & Vintage Market, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Douglas County 4-H Fairgrounds, 2110 Harper St.

Dragonfly Farm: Holiday Open House, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 259 North 1250 Road, Berryton

“Holiday Reflections,” 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Union Station, 30 West Pershing Road, Kansas City, Mo.

Astra Art Maker’s Market, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Van Go, 715 New Jersey St.

Holiday Homes Tour, benefiting Lawrence Habitat for Humanity, noon-5 p.m., see lawrencerestore.orgfor tickets

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

Outdoor Christmas Photo Booth, noon-4 p.m., White Tail Run Winery, 2327 North 400 Road, Edgerton

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

Adornment Holiday Art Show and 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 2023,” 1 p.m., Spencer Theatre, UMKC Campus, 4949 Cherry St., Kansas City, Mo.

KU School of Music: Pre-Vespers, 1:30 p.m., Bales Organ Recital Hall, 1600 Stewart Drive (Free admission)

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

KU School of Music: 99th Annual Vespers, 2:30 p.m., Lied Center, 1600 Stewart Drive ($8-$11)

“A Christmas Story: The Musical,” 2:30 p.m., Theatre Lawrence, 4660 Bauer Farm Drive

KU Theatre & Dance: “Milking Christmas,” 2:30 p.m., Inge Theatre, Murphy Hall, 1530 Naismith Drive

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

KC Rep: “A Christmas Carol 2023,” 5 p.m., Spencer Theatre, UMKC Campus, 4949 Cherry St., Kansas City, Mo. (ASL signed performance)

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

KU School of Music: Pre-Vespers, 6:30 p.m., Bales Organ Recital Hall, 1600 Stewart Drive (Free admission)

KU School of Music: 99th Annual Vespers, 7:30 p.m., Lied Center, 1600 Stewart Drive ($8-$11)

Monday, Dec. 4

“Holiday Reflections,” 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Union Station, 30 West Pershing Road, Kansas City, Mo.

Millennial Choirs & Orchestra Present: “The World Was Waiting,” 7 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)

KU Theatre & Dance: “Milking Christmas,” 7:30 p.m., Inge Theatre, Murphy Hall, 1530 Naismith Drive

Tuesday, Dec. 5

Adornment Holiday Art Show and Sale, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Van Go, 715 New Jersey St.

“Holiday Reflections,” 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Union Station, 30 West Pershing Road, 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 Jazz Orchestra Presents: “A Charlie Brown Christmas” feat. Lee Langston, 7 p.m., Helzberg Hall, Kauffman Center, 1601 Broadway Blvd., Kansas City, Mo.

Kansas City Chorale: “Holiday Pops,” 7:30 p.m., 1900 Building, 1900 Shawnee Mission Pkwy., Mission Woods.

Wednesday, Dec. 6

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 and Sale, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Van Go, 715 New Jersey St.

“Holiday Reflections,” 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Union Station, 30 West Pershing Road, 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)

KC Rep: “A Christmas Carol 2023,” 7 p.m., Spencer Theatre, UMKC Campus, 4949 Cherry St., Kansas City, Mo.

KU Jazz Vespers, 7:30 p.m., Lied Center, 1600 Stewart Drive ($8-$11)

KU Theatre & Dance: “Milking Christmas,” 7:30 p.m., Inge Theatre, Murphy Hall, 1530 Naismith Drive

Thursday, Dec. 7

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 and Sale, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Van Go, 715 New Jersey St.

“Holiday Reflections,” 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Union Station, 30 West Pershing Road, 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)

Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol,” 7 p.m., Lied Center auditorium, 1600 Stewart Drive

KC Rep: “A Christmas Carol 2023,” 7 p.m., Spencer Theatre, UMKC Campus, 4949 Cherry St., Kansas City, Mo.

“A Christmas Story: The Musical,” 7:30 p.m., Theatre Lawrence, 4660 Bauer Farm Drive

KU Collegium Musicum, 7:30 p.m., Bales Organ Recital Hall, 1600 Stewart Drive (Free admission)

KU Tuba-Euphonium Consort, 7:30 p.m., Swarthout Recital Hall, Murphy Hall, 1530 Naismith Drive

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

Friday, Dec. 8

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 and Sale, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Van Go, 715 New Jersey St.

“Holiday Reflections,” 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Union Station, 30 West Pershing Road, 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)

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

Kansas City Symphony: “The Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert: Film + Live Orchestra,” 7 p.m., Helzberg Hall, Kauffman Center, 1601 Broadway Blvd., Kansas City, Mo.

“A Christmas Story: The Musical,” 7:30 p.m., Theatre Lawrence, 4660 Bauer Farm Drive

Ballet Midwest Presents: “The Nutcracker,” 7:30 p.m., Topeka Performing Arts Center, 214 SE Eighth Ave., Topeka

Kansas City Chorale: “Benedict Sheehan’s A Christmas Carol,” 7:30 p.m., Country Club United Methodist Church, 400 W. 57th St., Kansas City, Mo.

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 2023,” 8 p.m., Spencer Theatre, UMKC Campus, 4949 Cherry St., Kansas City, Mo.

Saturday, Dec. 9

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

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

Eudora Parks & Rec: Holiday Mart, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Eudora Recreational Center, 1630 Elm St., Eudora

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

LOLA Art Sale, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Van Go, 715 New Jersey St.

“Holiday Reflections,” 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Union Station, 30 West Pershing Road, Kansas City, Mo.

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

Kansas City Symphony: “The Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert: Film + Live Orchestra,” 1 p.m., Helzberg Hall, Kauffman Center, 1601 Broadway Blvd., Kansas City, Mo.

Kansas City Chorale: “A Chorale Family Christmas,” 1 p.m., St. Michael the Archangel, 14251 Nall Ave., Overland Park

Ballet Midwest Presents: “The Nutcracker,” 1:30 p.m., Topeka Performing Arts Center, 214 SE Eighth Ave., Topeka

“The Nutcracker: A Kansas Ballet,” 2 p.m., Lawrence Arts Center main stage, 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 2023,” 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. ($10; free for ages 2 and under) Ticketed event; staggered entry; register online

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 main stage, 940 New Hampshire St.

“A Christmas Story: The Musical,” 7:30 p.m., Theatre Lawrence, 4660 Bauer Farm Drive

Ballet Midwest Presents: “The Nutcracker,” 7:30 p.m., Topeka Performing Arts Center, 214 SE Eighth Ave., Topeka

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

KPR Presents: Big Band Christmas, 8 p.m., Liberty Hall, 644 Massachusetts St.

KC Rep: “A Christmas Carol 2023,” 8 p.m., Spencer Theatre, UMKC Campus, 4949 Cherry St., Kansas City, Mo.

Sunday, Dec. 10

“Holiday Reflections,” 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Union Station, 30 West Pershing Road, Kansas City, Mo.

LOLA Art Sale, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Van Go, 715 New Jersey St.

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

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

Adornment Holiday Art Show and 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

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

KC Rep: “A Christmas Carol 2023,” 1 p.m., Spencer Theatre, UMKC Campus, 4949 Cherry St., Kansas City, Mo.

Ballet Midwest Presents: “The Nutcracker,” 1:30 p.m., Topeka Performing Arts Center, 214 SE Eighth Ave., Topeka

Christmas Candlelight Vespers, 2 p.m., Rice Auditorium, 404 Eighth St., Baker University, Baldwin City (free admission)

Kansas City Chorale: “Benedict Sheehan’s A Christmas Carol,” 2 p.m., Atonement Lutheran Church, 9948 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park

“A Christmas Story: The Musical,” 2:30 p.m., Theatre Lawrence, 4660 Bauer Farm Drive

Tandy Reussner, Organ Vespers 2023: “Christmas Across the Generations” with local musicians and storyteller Linda Clay, 4:30 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 946 Vermont St.

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

Christmas Candlelight Vespers, 2 p.m., Rice Auditorium, 404 Eighth St., Baker University, Baldwin City (free admission)

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

KC Rep: “A Christmas Carol 2023,” 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)

Mannheim Steamroller Christmas, 7 p.m., Stormont Vail Events Center, 1 Expocentre Drive, Topeka

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

Monday, Dec. 11

“Holiday Reflections,” 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Union Station, 30 West Pershing Road, 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)

Tuesday, Dec. 12

Adornment Holiday Art Show and Sale, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Van Go, 715 New Jersey St.

“Holiday Reflections,” 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Union Station, 30 West Pershing Road, 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)

Wednesday, Dec. 13

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 and Sale, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Van Go, 715 New Jersey St.

“Holiday Reflections,” 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Union Station, 30 West Pershing Road, 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)

KC Rep: “A Christmas Carol 2023,” 7 p.m., Spencer Theatre, UMKC Campus, 4949 Cherry St., Kansas City, Mo.

Thursday, Dec. 14

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 and Sale, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Van Go, 715 New Jersey St.

“Holiday Reflections,” 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Union Station, 30 West Pershing Road, 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 Symphony: “Christmas Festival,” 7 p.m., Helzberg Hall, Kauffman Center, 1601 Broadway Blvd., Kansas City, Mo.

KC Rep: “A Christmas Carol 2023,” 7 p.m., Spencer Theatre, UMKC Campus, 4949 Cherry St., Kansas City, Mo.

“Drunken Christmas Carol, or The Time We Went to Uncle Morty’s But None of His ‘Professional’ Actors Showed Up, and So We Did the Show Ourselves, After a Few Drinks,” 7:30 p.m., Lawrence Arts Center, 940 New Hampshire St.

“A Christmas Story: The Musical,” 7:30 p.m., Theatre Lawrence, 4660 Bauer Farm Drive

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

Friday, Dec. 15