| With 219 parks, 10 community centers, 5 golf courses, 4 museums and much more, you'll find there is always something to do with Kansas City, Missouri Parks and Recreation. So, what are you waiting for? Come Out and Play! |
| Santa's Wonderlands: Three More Added! |
 Friday, December 4, 6:00-8:00pm
Gillham Park
Saturday, December 5, 4:00-6:00pm
Penguin Park
*Sunday, December 6, 4:00-6:00pm, Barry Road Park
*Friday, December 11, 6:00-8:00pm, The Parade
Saturday, December 12, 4:00-6:00pm, Swope Park (shelter 2)
*Sunday, December 13, 4:00-6:00pm, Longview Tract
Come tell Santa what's on your wish list at Kansas City, Missouri Parks and Recreation's annual Santa's Wonderland. Gillham, Penguin and Swope Park will be decorated in a wonderland of lights. Hot chocolate, live music, and tons of fun will be in store for you and your family at this holiday tradition. Best of all, it's all for FREE!! Rudolph, Frosty, and a couple of elves, straight from the North Pole, will also be on hand to help Santa wish all of Kansas City a Happy Holiday season. Presented in partnership with the Mayor's Christmas Tree Fund.
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| A Visit from St. Nick at Shoal Creek Living History Museum in Hodge Park |
 Saturday, December 5
10:00am-4:00pm
Shoal Creek Living History Museum
7000 N.E. Barry Road
Kansas City, Missouri 64156
Take a break from the present and join us in the 19th century at Shoal Creek Living History Museum. See how Christmas was celebrated from 1830 to 1900. Visit with St. Nick and ride on a horse drawn sleigh. Cost is just $5.00 per person, parking and children 5 and under are free.
For more information, call 816-792-2655. Shoal Creek Living History Museum is operated by the Shoal Creek Association, a volunteer based, 501c3 organization, bringing history to life. |
| Kris Kringle 5K in Swope Park |
 Saturday, December 12
10:00am
Swope Park (shelter 4)
Swope Parkway and Meyer Boulevard
Over the Blue River and through Swope Park, crossing the finish line we go!!! Join us for the 21st annual Kris Kringle 5K. This cross country course will take you up and down hills and over fields in the heart of historic Swope Park. Pre-registration cost is $15 per runner. Day of the run registration is $20 per runner. Be one of the first 75 participants to sign up and receive a long sleeve Kris Kringle T-shirt! For more information or to register, please visit www.kcmo.org/parks. |
| Paws Meet Claus |
 Sunday, December 13 10:30am-Noon
Penn Valley Dog Park
Has your dog been good this year? Let them sit on Santa's lap and have their photo taken. Proceeds benefit the Dogpark Improvement Group (DIG). Photos from PAWTRAITS by VanDeusen. $25.00 package includes a professional 5x7 print, donation to DIG, plus refreshments for humans and treats for dogs! More information.
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| Skate with Santa at Line Creek Ice Arena |
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 Saturday, December 192:00-4:00 pm
Line Creek Community Center & Ice Arena
5940 NW Waukomis Drive
Come see Santa on ice from 2:00-4:00pm on December 19. Cost is just $5.00 to skate with Santa, and that includes skate rental! Line Creek Community Center & Ice Arena is part of Kansas City, Missouri Parks and Recreation. A new session of Learn to Skate classes begin in early January. If you or your child is interested in ice skating or hockey, give Line Creek a call today, 816-513-0760. | |
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ONGOING: Car Free Weekends along Cliff Drive. Gates are closed Friday, 2:00pm until Monday, 8:00am.
December 4: Senior Holiday Luncheon, Gregg/Klice Community Center, 11:00am- 2:00pm, $5.00 per person. For more info, contact Carol Green, 816-513-0655
December 4: Christmas Play, NOEL, 6:00pm, Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center
December 5: HOLIDAZZLE, 11:00am-5:00pm, Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center
December 5: Ali Kemp Self Defense Class, 10:00am
Noon, Gregg/Klice Community Center. Call to register, 816-784-7000.
December 5-6: Holiday Wild Events, Kansas City Zoo
December 8: Indian Creek Trail Expansion Ribbon Cutting, 99th and Holmes, 10:00am
December 26 - January 1: Celebration of Kwanzaa, Noon to 1:00pm, Garrison Community Center. Different activity each day. Call 816-784-1140 for details.
December 30: New Year's Eve Party, 1:00-3:00pm, Garrison Community Center
December 31: New Year's Eve Party, 1:00-3:00pm, Tony Aguirre Community Center
2010 EVENTS
February 19-21: Flower, Lawn & Garden Show
March 27: Blue River Cleanup
April 24-25: Chalk Walk on the Councourse
June 5: National Trails Day
June 12: Dragon Boat Festival & Races on Brush Creek
July 24: Party in the Park, Swope Park
August 20-22: Ethnic Enrichment Festival, Swope Park
September 17-19: Kansas City Cup at Camp Lake of the Woods |
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