Santa to visit Grinter House on Saturday
Santa Claus will visit the Grinter House from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10. The free event will include a photo opportunity with Santa Claus, a small goodie bag, refreshments and music by the Kansas City Kansas Community College jazz ensemble, Luck 20. Parents may bring their cameras to take a photo of their children with Santa Claus. Those attending may view the Grinter House museum, 1420 S. 78th, Kansas City, Kansas, which has been decorated for the holidays. The Grinter Place Friends are sponsoring the event. New and gently used children’s books are being collected to donate to the Kiwanis Club of Kansas City West’s book drive to stock the little libraries inside the Wyandotte County Court House and to share with students at Stony Point South Elementary. House tours will be available. A special tour by a site administrator will have a small charge, but general viewing of the decorated home is free. There is no charge to visit with Santa Claus. Grinter products will be available for sale, with cash and checks accepted. Special Christmas tours are ongoing on Saturdays and Sundays through Christmas Eve and have a limit of eight persons. Refreshments are served. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/GrinterPlaceFriendsInc.
Holiday carol sing-along to be Saturday at Alcott Arts
Alcott Arts Center, 180 S. 18th, Kansas City, Kansas, is planning a holiday carol sing-along from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10. Hot chocolate and refreshments will be shared as people get into the holiday spirit. Everyone attending should dress warmly, since there is no heat in the building. Some gifts will be available to purchase from local artists and students for cash only. The Alcott is not ADA accessible and the restrooms will not be available. For more information, call 913-233-2787.
Donuts with Santa Saturday at Memorial Hall
Donuts with Santa will take place from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 10, at Memorial Hall, 600 N 7th St., Kansas City, Kansas. The event will include pictures with Santa Claus while supplies last, inflatables, face painting, holiday crafts, doughnuts and hot chocolate. It is free, presented by the Unified Government Parks and Recreation Department, and sponsored by the Wyandotte County Parks Foundation.
Holiday Light and Magic show tonight
The Holiday Light and Magic show is running through the holidays at the Wyandotte County Parks, 126th and State Avenue, Bonner Springs. Hours are 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10. It also is on Sunday at the same hours, continuing through the season. A drive-through event with holiday lighting, there are more than 60 character scenes including Santa Claus, Nutcrackers and Snowglobes. Recently, cars were charged $35 per regular car or vehicle. It is $40 for commercial limousine or van, and $55 for commercial bus. For more information, see https://www.wycokck.org/Engage-With-Us/Calendar-of-Events/Holiday-Light-and-Magic-2022
Knights of Light holiday lighting event continues at Renaissance Festival grounds
Knights of Light, the third annual holiday lighting event at the Renaissance Festival, will continue Saturday, Dec. 10, at 130th and State Avenue, Bonner Springs. Christmas lights and decorations will be placed at the festival’s buildings, celebrating with food entertainment, crafts and visits to Santa Claus. The event will run from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Fridays through Sundays until Dec. 18, then will be open from Dec. 21 through Christmas Eve, as well as Dec. 30 and 31. Tickets are $20 per adult and $12 for children ages 5 to 12, with free admission for children under 5. Children will receive free hot chocolate and every attendee will get a gift bag and a chance to win a prize. Those who bring five or more nonperishable food items to the box office for a food drive will get $5 off one adult ticket. Tickets and information are available at www.kcrenfest.com.
Olde World Christmas tours at Strawberry Hill Museum
Strawberry Hill Museum continues its Olde World Christmas tours today at the Strawberry Hill Museum and Cultural Center, 720 N. 4th St., Kansas City, Kansas. Tours are held Saturdays and Sundays at the historic Cruise-Scroggs building that is now a museum, and tickets are not available online on the day of the tour to guarantee a spot. But walk-ins are being welcomed at noon, 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. Saturday. Tickets are $10 per adult and $5 for children ages 6 to 12. Tickets are nonrefundable. For more information, see strawberryhillmuseum.org/plan-a-visit.
