November in Kansas City is pure magic! Twinkle lights, first skates, gallery nights, and big-stage shows. We pulled together a handy calendar you can bookmark and share with friends and family.
Kemper Museum — The Arterie Grand Opening Celebration
November 2, 2025 • 1–3pm
Celebrate the KC Streetcar expansion and the grand opening of The Arterie with a lively Sunday afternoon of neighborhood-wide festivities.
Crown Center Ice Terrace
Opens November 7, 2025
Enjoy a free morning skate with hot cocoa to kick off the season. Open through March 8.
Nerman Museum — Hands Around the Table
November 8, 2025 • 2–4pm
Play cards, build connections, and learn the history of card games in this creative community event.
Joe Bonamassa Live at The Midland
November 11, 2025 • 8:00pm
Bonamassa has redefined blues-rock and is hailed internationally as one of the greatest guitarists of his generation.
KC Rep — A Christmas Carol
November 22 – December 27, 2025
Kansas City’s beloved holiday production returns for Gary Neal Johnson’s final year as Scrooge.
KC Symphony — Elf in Concert at the Kauffman Center
November 28–30, 2025
Experience the holiday favorite *Elf* on the big screen with a live orchestra performing the score.
Light Displays Around Kansas City
GloWild at the Kansas City Zoo
November 1–28, 2025
Wander mile-long lantern paths filled with glowing sculptures and family-friendly fun.
Evergy Festival of Lights at Powell Gardens
November 20–23 & 28–30, 2025 • 5–10pm
Powell Gardens transforms into a botanical winter wonderland with lights, nature, and festive evenings.
Holiday Reflections at Union Station
November 21, 2025 – January 4, 2026
An immersive indoor walk-through wonderland with holiday music, lights, and décor.
Winter Magic — The Northland’s Favorite Light Party
November 2025
Drive through over a mile of synchronized lights set to holiday music — all from the comfort of your car.
Christmas in the Park at Longview Lake
Opens November 26, 2025, then nightly thereafter
A Kansas City classic — drive through dazzling holiday light displays at Longview Lake.
Evergy Plaza Lighting Ceremony at the Country Club Plaza
Thanksgiving Night, November 27, 2025 • 5:00–8:00pm
Festivities start at 5:00 with the lights flipped just before 7:00 and music continuing until 8:00 — a true KC tradition.
