{"id":4563,"date":"2018-12-16T17:16:17","date_gmt":"2018-12-16T22:46:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/courtneyscole.com\/?p=4563"},"modified":"2018-12-16T17:19:26","modified_gmt":"2018-12-16T22:49:26","slug":"5-christmas-things-to-do-in-excelsior-springs-area","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/courtneyscole.com\/index.php\/2018\/12\/16\/5-christmas-things-to-do-in-excelsior-springs-area\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Christmas Things To Do in Excelsior Springs Area"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/courtneyscole.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/5XmasThingsToDo.png\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4564\" src=\"http:\/\/courtneyscole.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/5XmasThingsToDo.png\" alt=\"5XmasThingsToDo\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" srcset=\"https:\/\/courtneyscole.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/5XmasThingsToDo.png 560w, https:\/\/courtneyscole.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/5XmasThingsToDo-300x169.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>While in Excelsior Springs there are ongoing events such as the Lane of Lights, Hall of Trees, and seasonal sales in all of the stores, there are plenty of other things happening just outside the area that folks might want to partake in!<\/p>\n<h2>1. World&#8217;s of Fun &#8211; Winterfest<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/courtneyscole.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/46214082_10156096376698250_8149097886018174976_o.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4565\" src=\"http:\/\/courtneyscole.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/46214082_10156096376698250_8149097886018174976_o.jpg\" alt=\"46214082_10156096376698250_8149097886018174976_o\" width=\"1200\" height=\"628\" srcset=\"https:\/\/courtneyscole.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/46214082_10156096376698250_8149097886018174976_o.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/courtneyscole.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/46214082_10156096376698250_8149097886018174976_o-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/courtneyscole.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/46214082_10156096376698250_8149097886018174976_o-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/courtneyscole.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/46214082_10156096376698250_8149097886018174976_o-610x319.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nWorld&#8217;s of Fun isn&#8217;t just for summertime happenings! With Winterfest, the park is transformed into a winter wonderland of fun for you to enjoy! Here are some of the details from their promotions:<\/p>\n<p><em>Come for the sights, sounds and festive fun of the holiday season during WinterFest. This event is packed with holiday spirit and unique experiences for friends and families to enjoy. Experience Worlds of Fun like never before and become immersed in the season&#8217;s spirit with a grand display of holiday lighting, festive d\u00e9cor, live entertainment and fanciful experiences, including a selection of your favorite rides.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>What&#8217;s the holiday season without the food? The Worlds of Fun culinary team has you covered. Our executive chef thoughtfully crafts a holiday-style menu with special dining locations and food offerings throughout the park. Treat yourself to a hearty helping of smoked turkey, glazed hams and traditional fixings; or, try our homemade holiday breads and desserts that leave you with dreams of sugar plum fairies.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>From millions of shimmering lights and hands-on activities to exceptional shopping and live shows, WinterFest is the grandest holiday event in Kansas City!<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/287839668510269\/\" target=\"_blank\">Click here for more details about Winterfest!<br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>2. Olde World Christmas Weekend Tours &#8211; Kansas City, Kansas<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/courtneyscole.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/45367113_2415291768486787_7101729759670829056_n.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4566\" src=\"http:\/\/courtneyscole.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/45367113_2415291768486787_7101729759670829056_n.jpg\" alt=\"45367113_2415291768486787_7101729759670829056_n\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/courtneyscole.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/45367113_2415291768486787_7101729759670829056_n.jpg 960w, https:\/\/courtneyscole.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/45367113_2415291768486787_7101729759670829056_n-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/courtneyscole.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/45367113_2415291768486787_7101729759670829056_n-610x458.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Strawberry Hill Museum and Cultural Center (720 N 4th St., Kansas City, KS 66101) has decorated for the holidays and will be giving weekend tours! You purchase tickets ($10 each) at the door with either cash or check only.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/courtneyscole.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/45216845_2414173015265329_4213969624456232960_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4567\" src=\"http:\/\/courtneyscole.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/45216845_2414173015265329_4213969624456232960_n.jpg\" alt=\"45216845_2414173015265329_4213969624456232960_n\" width=\"960\" height=\"438\" srcset=\"https:\/\/courtneyscole.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/45216845_2414173015265329_4213969624456232960_n.jpg 960w, https:\/\/courtneyscole.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/45216845_2414173015265329_4213969624456232960_n-300x137.jpg 300w, https:\/\/courtneyscole.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/45216845_2414173015265329_4213969624456232960_n-610x278.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/529775260881960\/?active_tab=discussion\" target=\"_blank\">Click here for more details about Strawberry Hill<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>3. Santa Dives at Kansas City Zoo<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/courtneyscole.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/35768434_10155147669021377_5185863862469001216_o.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4568\" src=\"http:\/\/courtneyscole.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/35768434_10155147669021377_5185863862469001216_o.jpg\" alt=\"35768434_10155147669021377_5185863862469001216_o\" width=\"1200\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/courtneyscole.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/35768434_10155147669021377_5185863862469001216_o.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/courtneyscole.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/35768434_10155147669021377_5185863862469001216_o-300x88.jpg 300w, https:\/\/courtneyscole.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/35768434_10155147669021377_5185863862469001216_o-1024x299.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/courtneyscole.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/35768434_10155147669021377_5185863862469001216_o-610x178.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>What\u2019s red and white and swimming with the penguins at Helzberg Penguin Plaza? Santa! Get a one-of-a-kind photo of Santa as penguins torpedo around him. Watch the penguin bubbles trail the man in the red suit and hear the children giggle. Dives are at 2 p.m. December 22nd and 23rd.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/143727683168082\/\" target=\"_blank\">Click here for more info on the Santa Dives at the KC Zoo<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/courtneyscole.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/46975315_1978284962262042_3688092845186482176_o.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4569\" src=\"http:\/\/courtneyscole.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/46975315_1978284962262042_3688092845186482176_o.jpg\" alt=\"46975315_1978284962262042_3688092845186482176_o\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/courtneyscole.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/46975315_1978284962262042_3688092845186482176_o.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/courtneyscole.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/46975315_1978284962262042_3688092845186482176_o-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/courtneyscole.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/46975315_1978284962262042_3688092845186482176_o-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/courtneyscole.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/46975315_1978284962262042_3688092845186482176_o-610x407.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Also, watch for Santa Dives at the Sea Life Aquarium in Kansas City December 18, 19, and 20 at 11:00am.\u00a0Santa will join the deep sea fun as he dives into the Ocean Tank to see all of the good little fishies this holiday season!\u00a0They&#8217;ve decked the halls of Stingray Bay where you can write a letter to your favorite sea creature!<\/p>\n<p>Please note, all activities are included with the regular price of admission to SEA LIFE Aquarium. Purchase tickets online in-advance to save on individual admission! Tickets available online at:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitsealife.com\/kansas-city\/tickets\/?fbclid=IwAR20R90jcnimt3dW4KibrCJcIKxPAA53isnzH_kGF42FJQEbeDCLTtAWRss\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lynx-mode=\"hover\" data-lynx-uri=\"https:\/\/l.facebook.com\/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.visitsealife.com%2Fkansas-city%2Ftickets%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR20R90jcnimt3dW4KibrCJcIKxPAA53isnzH_kGF42FJQEbeDCLTtAWRss&amp;h=AT2YAGKxnq8jupJ849IZfhUgfdRpUNPFicUAZFh_7CcHo6pmyISH8L6Hfzk7vvQ464Ze6AHVElVkz0jUTK7Ipc2zxPhgrO1MklppqTxhG5YB37jzRIz8rpZLIAQROUm7gO8hHZ8y3A\">https:\/\/www.visitsealife.com\/kansas-city\/tickets\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/258899148112744\/\" target=\"_blank\">Click here for more details<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>4. Local Choirs at Crown Center<\/h2>\n<p><iframe style=\"border: none; overflow: hidden;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plugins\/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FCrownCenter%2Fposts%2F10156802738659500&amp;width=500\" width=\"500\" height=\"445\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>5. Christmas Day Blanket Handout to Homeless<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/courtneyscole.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/47686696_325391958057465_1721828255545163776_o.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4570\" src=\"http:\/\/courtneyscole.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/47686696_325391958057465_1721828255545163776_o.jpg\" alt=\"47686696_325391958057465_1721828255545163776_o\" width=\"1440\" height=\"960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/courtneyscole.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/47686696_325391958057465_1721828255545163776_o.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/courtneyscole.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/47686696_325391958057465_1721828255545163776_o-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/courtneyscole.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/47686696_325391958057465_1721828255545163776_o-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/courtneyscole.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/47686696_325391958057465_1721828255545163776_o-610x407.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The UAW 249 Local&#8217;s Motorcycle Committee is preparing to hand out blankets on Christmas Day to our area&#8217;s homeless. They are looking for help in handing out items, but also collecting blankets, for those who may have some to donate.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/303076990536498\/\" target=\"_blank\">Click here for more information on getting involved in this effort<\/a><\/p>\n<p>For related posts made on this subject, visit:<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/courtneyscole.com\/index.php\/2018\/11\/26\/excelsior-springs-lane-of-lights-schedule\/\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\nExcelsior Springs Lane of Lights Schedule<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/courtneyscole.com\/index.php\/2018\/11\/27\/12-christmas-events-in-excelsior-springs\/\" target=\"_blank\">12 Christmas Events in Excelsior Springs<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; While in Excelsior Springs there are ongoing events such as the Lane of Lights, Hall of Trees, and seasonal 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