Grinter Place, 1400 S. 78th, Kansas City, Kan., is preparing to welcome Santa Claus, along with crafts and storytelling, from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5.
The holidays at Grinter Place this year include two events, one on Dec. 5 for families, and one on Dec. 12 focusing on holidays with the arts, according to Joe Brentano, museum curator.
The cost of the Dec. 5 family event is $4 per person, or if there is a family of five or more, the total cost will be $16.
Children may get their photos taken with Santa Claus, receive a bag of goodies, listen to storytelling and go on a treasure hunt, as well as tour the historic house, the home of early-day settlers of Wyandotte County.
Face painting will be at the Grinter Barn, where there will be some craft projects.
A holiday gift shop will include a place to browse and purchase gifts and baked items. There also will be a concession stand available at the Grinter Barn.
Next week, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Dec. 12, Grinter Place will offer Holidays with the Arts.
Local artists and authors will display their pictures , paintings and books available for purchase.
The Kansas City Kansas Community College Orchestra is scheduled to perform while visitors tour the house and participate in a treasure hunt. The holiday gift shop will be open to browse and purchase gifts and baked goods.
The Wine Barn will be the host for a wine tasting during the Holidays with the Arts, and mulled cider, cheese and crackers also will be served.
The cost of attending the Dec. 12 program will be $6 per person or two for $10.
The two programs are sponsored by Grinter Place and the Grinter Place Friends. Funds raised will go toward support and operation of programs for Grinter House.
For more information, visit kshs.org/grinter_place, https://www.facebook.com/Grinter-Place-Friends-Inc-560554977327335/, or call 913-299-0373.