November
What: The Legends Fourth Annual Lighting Celebration
When: Nov. 22
Where: Kansas City, The Legends at Village West, 1843 Village West Pkwy
Information: (913) 788-3700, http://www.legendsshopping.com. Enjoy the illumination of a 50-foot holiday tree and a visit by Santa.
What: Olde World Christmas
When: Nov. 22-Jan. 25
Where: Kansas City, Strawberry Hill Museum & Cultural Center, 720 N. Fourth St.
Information: (913) 371-3264, http://www.strawberryhillmuseum.org. Display of ethnic and Victorian trees in a 120-year-old Queen Anne-style mansion.
What: Strawberry Hill Christmas Tree Farm
When: Nov. 3-Dec. 23
Where: Lawrence, 794 Hwy 40
Information: (785) 841-0916, http://www.strawberryhillchristmas.com. Choose and cut your Christmas tree following a hayride to the fields. The Barn Shop has numerous fresh wreaths, centerpieces, door and window swags and grave pieces. Crafts and gifts available along with hot cider and cookies.
What: Christmas in Historic Lecompton
When: Nov. 22–Dec. 31
Where: Lecompton, 640 E Woodson
Information: (785) 887-6275, http://www.lecomptonkansas.com. Three floors of vintage Christmas decorations and a Vesper music performance.
What: Bizarre Bazaar
When: Nov. 29
Where: Lawrence, 940 New Hampshire
Information: (785) 843-2787, http://www.lawrenceartscenter.com. Quirky annual event featuring local artists.
December
What: Holiday Lighted Parade & Mayor's Tree Lighting Ceremony
When: Dec. 6
Where: Leavenworth, Leavenworth Landing Park, Cherokee & Esplanade streets
Information: (913) 682-3924, http://www.leavenworthmainstreet.com. Evening parade ending at Landing Park for Mayor's Tree lighting and fireworks.
What: Homes for the Holidays Tours
When: Dec. 6-7
Where: Atchison, various locations
Information: (800) 234-1854, http://www.atchisonkansas.net. Seventh annual tour of historic homes festively decorated for the holidays.
What: Shawnee Indian Mission Christmas Open House
When: Dec. 6
Where: Fairway, 3403 W 53rd St.
Information: (913) 262-0867, http://kshs.org/places/shawnee/. Period decorations, entertainment, children's crafts/activities and refreshments.
What: Victorian Christmas Open House
When: Dec. 6
Where: Olathe, Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop and Farm, 1100 Kansas City Road
Information: (913) 971-5111, http://www.olatheks.org/visitors/mahaffie.
What: Christmas Candlelight Vintage Homes Tour
Date: Dec. 14
Where: Leavenworth, 1128 Fifth Ave.
Information: (800) 844-4114, http://www.leavenworthhistory.org. Tour of six vintage homes and historic Trinity Methodist Church and City Hall, all decorated in holiday splendor, Tickets: $15 the day of tour, $10 in advance.
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