By Kady Cramer
Mayor’s Christmas Tree Lighting at The View: December 1, 6 pm
13500 Byars Rd, Grandview, MO
It’s a magical moment when Mayor Leonard Jones flips the switch and lights up the Mayor’s Christmas Tree. Every Thursday after Thanksgiving, hundreds of families come to The View to listen to kids from Grandview C-4 Elementary schools sing carols before heading outside to light the tree. Visit www.grandview.org/business/event-calendar.
Borderline Crazies Christmas Edition at Main Street Theater: December 2 – 18
510 Main Street, Belton, MO
A perfect Christmas holiday in a Lake Tahoe cabin turns into chaos when two couples end up unexpectedly double booked! The wives get along dandily, but the husbands mix together like oil and water. The four become stranded in the cabin due to a snowstorm. Throw in an escaped ax murderer and a couple plot twists to stir things up even more and you’ve got an avalanche of craziness.
Playwright Leo W. Sears will visit and talk with the audience on December 3. Friday and Saturday nights at 7:30 pm and Sunday afternoons at 2:30 pm. Call 816-406-9422 to reserve your seats. Visit https://mainstreettheaterbelton.com.
Kansas City Ballet presents The Nutcracker: December 7 – 24
Muriel Kauffman Theatre at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
1601 Broadway Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64108
Kansas City Ballet’s annual tradition, The Nutcracker continues to awe audiences year after year. The classic, Victorian-era story by E.T.A. Hoffman featuring Clara, the Nutcracker Prince, Dr. Drosselmeier, and the Sugar Plum Fairy is a magical theatrical experience wrapped with exquisite costumes, grand sets, and captivating choreography. Visit https://kcballet.org/events/the-nutcracker/ for times and tickets.
A Very Merry Christmas at the Alexander Majors Barn: December 10 from 7 am – 9 pm
6115 Wornall Rd, Kansas City, MO
This all-ages event will include crafts for adults and kids, games, museum tours, holiday snacks, and photo opportunities with Santa’s sleigh! Also enjoy Snow & Roast Mobile Café with Shaved Ice on site.
At 10:30 am there will also be an add-on Holiday Floral Arranging Class with Arlisa Grayson of Party Up and Down KC. Participants will learn how to create beautiful seasonal arrangements and create a small arrangement of their own to take home! This class is for ages 18+, or 14+ with an adult. Visit https://2022MajorsChristmas.eventbrite.com for tickets.
Breakfast with Santa at The View – December 17, 8 – 10 am
13500 Byars Rd, Grandview, MO
The most wonderful time of year is made even better by Breakfast with Santa. The family-friendly fun takes place every winter at The View. Kids get the chance to have breakfast with Santa, sit on Santa’s lap, as well as create holiday cheer by making crafts. $8 per person in advance or $10 at the door. Visit www.grandview.org/business/event-calendar.