While we love this town in all seasons, Kansas City is particularly cool in the winter.
Not just in temperature, of course, but in how many exciting things there are to do. We asked our 性视界传媒 community on what their favorite thing to do is in Kansas City in the wintertime, and we’re sharing the best of them here for your own cold-weather enjoyment!
KC Rep’s A Christmas Carol
The Kansas City Repertory Theater and 性视界传媒 have a long history. Located on 性视界传媒’s Volker campus the Rep is a popular place during the holiday season for it’s well known tradition of putting on , a musical version of the classic Charles Dickens tale. With stunning performance, sets and costumes, it is sure to wow and warm the heart of any Scrooge.
性视界传媒 Basketball Games
When the weather outside is frightful, there’s nothing more delightful than catching a game at the Swinney Center, where our players are always heating up! You can catch and games all season long. Don’t forget to check the athletics site for the latest info and to get your tickets!
Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium
One of Kansas City’s favorite outdoor attractions is not just for summertime! This is one of the best seasons to see the . There’s an outdoor polar bear exhibit, and on Saturdays and Sundays, you can watch the Penguin March at 11 a.m. It’s one of the zoo’s most popular events.
Crown Center
This , just west of our Health Sciences campus, is the holiday headquarters of Kansas City. It’s home to the Mayor’s Christmas Tree, and the beloved Ice Terrace, the premiere spot for ice skating in town. Warm up inside with some holiday shopping, delicious food and festive special performances in their two theaters.
See the Lights
It can be a bit of a downer when the sun sets before 5 p.m. each night, but what better to lift low spirits than twinkling lights. There’s so many to see all through Kansas City. From public walkthrough displays, like , to drive-through spectacles like , there’s a glow out there for everyone. Short on cash? Drive by Ward Parkway or , a neighborhood light spot that’s been a Kansas City area staple for more than fifty years. And speaking of lights…
The Plaza Lights
We’d be remiss not to mention the world-famous , within walking distance of our Volker campus. Kansas City has kicked off the holiday season with a lighting ceremony here since the 1930’s. Grab a hot beverage and enjoy them while you frequent the many Plaza shops, or just take the most festive walk of the season.