Storyteller Jo Ho celebrates the season of light with festive Christmas stories from around the world - guaranteed to brighten your holidays!

Our middle school-aged teen guests (12-15 yrs old) can enjoy a night of fun with their friends at the Park.

Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus, but he is older than you might think. Before Santa Claus was born, many cultures of the world came to America and brought their holidays and traditions. Learn about these traditions from long ago and how they affect our Christmas celebration today.

Santa will join the deep sea fun as he dives into our Ocean Tank to see all of the good little fishies this holiday season!

It’s the most BRICKTACULAR time of the year!

Well, are you coming? We are proud to announce THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride is coming to historic Baldwin City this holiday season! Powered by Midland Railway, this magical experience runs through December 30th. Each ticket includes fantastic entertainment, delicious hot chocolate, a scrumptious cookie, and a keepsake sleigh bell to bring home. Families are encouraged to wear their pajamas for the ride!

Join us for a building extravaganza at the Kansas Children’s Discovery Center on Friday, December 14 at 11 and 2 and Saturday, December 15 at 2. We will create our own city out of recycled materials. Imagine, plan and build with everyday objects. What will your city be like?

Last year, Kansas City Ballet’s The Nutcracker awed Kennedy Center audiences in Washington, D.C., and hailed as “positively oozing charm” by The Washington Post, and is “especially lovely with its bright, fresh décor.”

Join us for the final haul as we collect remote controlled cars for kids in need! Kaleb and his team will be collecting new, unopened remote controlled cars and in return, each participant to donate will receive a PowerCard with 20 free PowerPoints! So, bring the entire family out for a day of fun and support a great cause!

The countdown to Science City’s biggest event of the year - Noon Year’s Eve – begins.

The Powell Gardens Festival of Lights offers a unique holiday experience in the Kansas City area. A lighting exhibition, artfully curated by the Powell Gardens Horticulture staff, the Festival of Lights includes botanically-themed lighting displays that begin at the garden entrance and stretch along a mile-long walking path through six of the seven themed gardens.