Ongoing
Blue Valley Parents as Teachers
We provide parent education, screenings, group meetings, and playgroups to families that live in the Blue Valley School District and have children prenatal to age three. Our website is www.bluevalleyk12.org/parentsasteachers Families can enroll online and read about all our events.
Thursday, December 3
Sibling Big Kids & Babies
SMMC Life Dynamics Bldg, 9120 West 75th Street, Shawnee Mission
6:30PM. Future siblings ages 3-9, will wrap a special gift for the new baby, visit a real-life newborn and experience a simulated womb. Check out the roles of big sisters and brothers with Professor Higabigaby! If you have a younger or older child that would like to visit the Special Addition Center before baby is born, please call 913-676-2297 to arrange a private tour. $16.00
http://www.shawneemission.org/
Friday, December 4
Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
8909 W. 179th Street, Overland Park
5:00 PM to 8:30 PM. $6 Adults/Children 5-11 years/$5..Under 4 years—FREE. Picture this...A mile of candlelit trails...Holiday Music Galore...Lighted Displays...Refreshments...Santa Claus.
Saturday, December 5
JCCC - Carlsen Center, 12345 College Blvd., Overland
Ages: All Ages. Time: 3pm & 8pm. Cost: $15-$25. Celebrate the season while surrounded by the world’s most loved music and the warmth of friends in the comfort of Yardley Hall.
A holiday pops spectacular featuring our most cherished Christmas compositions will bring to life memories of youth and happy romantic times. Songs from Babes in Toyland, Up In Central Park and yuletide favorites will keep you reminiscing well into the new year!
http://www.jccc.edu/home/depts.php/001440/site/toc_events
Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop and Farm, 1200 Kansas City Road Olathe
Visit Santa in our Heritage Center and see our decorated Christmas Trees. Weather and ground conditions permitting, stagecoach rides will be offered along with other activities celebrating the Christmas season. FREE admission, $2/person for stagecoach rides ages 3 and up. Activities may include music, Christmas carols, making ornaments and other craft activities.
http://www.olatheks.org/Mahaffie/Events
Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
8909 W. 179th Street, Overland Park
5:00 PM to 8:30 PM. $6 Adults/Children 5-11 years/$5..Under 4 years—FREE. Picture this...A mile of candlelit trails...Holiday Music Galore...Lighted Displays...Refreshments...Santa Claus.
Friday, December 11
JCCC - Carlsen Center, 12345 College Blvd., Overland
Ages: 10-19. Time: 8pm. Cost: $20-$30. Let peace that surpasses understanding begin as nine male voices permeate Yardley Hall with true musical stories of harmony and the season’s spirit of compassion.
Cantus captures the scene when World War I soldiers set down their arms to celebrate Christmas with the enemy in a captivating performance of All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914 ... anything but a “silent night.”
http://www.jccc.edu/home/depts.php/001440/site/toc_events
Thursday, December 17
Sibling Big Kids & Babies
SMMC Life Dynamics Bldg, 9120 West 75th Street, Shawnee Mission
6:30PM. Future siblings ages 3-9, will wrap a special gift for the new baby, visit a real-life newborn and experience a simulated womb. Check out the roles of big sisters and brothers with Professor Higabigaby! If you have a younger or older child that would like to visit the Special Addition Center before baby is born, please call 913-676-2297 to arrange a private tour. $16.00
http://www.shawneemission.org/
Friday, December 25
Christmas Day
Saturday, December 26
Kwanzaa begins
Saturday, January 16
JCCC - Carlsen Center, 12345 College Blvd., Overland
Ages: 8-19. Time: 8pm. Cost: $25-$35. Pay tribute to the phenomenal Gregory Hines and the numerous legends of tap dance. Get a fresh and dynamic glance at the past as well as a contemporary look at the many generations of gifted tap artists whose “soles” have guided and touched present-day moves.
Eight world-class tappers and three musicians take you on an astounding tour through the lives of the superstars of jazz dance.
http://www.jccc.edu/home/depts.php/001440/site/toc_events
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