The Grown-Up Guide to KC Holiday Fun

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This time of year – holiday pop-up bars seem to be popping up everywhere. But that’s not the only way to enjoy the magic of the season with adult friends and family. Here are a few ideas for how to enjoy some kid-free fun this holiday season in Kansas City.

The Original BYOB Holiday Light’s Trolley

This is the second year for this unique activity! Check in for the trolley at Social in Waldo and enjoy a ride that travels between and around the Waldo/Brookside/Plaza/Crown Center areas. You will get a unique view of the city while enjoying the beverages YOU bring with you! Get your tickets.

Adults Only Candlelight Stroll

For a romantic evening or just a relaxing night away from any hustle and bustle, look at the Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. Their Adults-Only Candlelight Stroll is a quiet walk thru the woods with the glow of candles, dazzling light displays, live music and an added touch of enchanting gnome houses. Adult beverages are available for purchase.  Check it out.

Holiday Events at KC Wine Co.

KC Wine Co. has a calendar filled with 21+ activities. From Sip & Shops, Make & Takes, Trivia Nights, Music Bingo and even Speed Dating, there are many ways to make holiday memories!  Grab your crew and find your next fun adventure.

Holiday Bricktacular: Tacky Sweater Party at LegoLand

This adults only event is one night only, Friday, Dec. 5.  Tickets are going to sell out so grab a tacky sweater and build this into your holiday plan, quick! Holiday themed brick-building challenges, MINILAND scavenger hunt, get ready to party like a Lego master builder in a snow globe. Tickets here.

Holiday Themed Classes at The Culinary Center of Kansas City

The Culinary Center has many opportunities for you to learn a new skill this holiday season. Whether you’re learning about wine pairing, perfecting a fondue night or even comfort cooking for a cold night, this treasure nestled in downtown Overland Park is your place. A few classes particularly stand out – Toasting the Holiday Season., Holidays in New Orleans and The Christmas Tamalada with Chef Sergio. Tickets here.

Tiffany Romeo
Hi, I’m Tiffany — lover of reality TV, Nerds Clusters, beach vacations, and a glass of Rose. I brake for thrift stores and estate sales and recently swapped my empty nest for time with my recent college grad daughter. Spoiler: it’s an adventure. I adore Kansas City — especially how we all dress like tourists. Guilty: I own 30+ KC tees and sweatshirts. I’m also that mom yelling at Chiefs and Royals games, forever hopeful for October baseball. Friends are family, proven by a never-ending text chain, and I’m still tight with my first friend from age four. My love language? Sending reels and TikToks at 2 a.m. (Happens.) Professionally, I’ve been in film and video forever — starting in broadcast news (basically a movie) and producing everything from music videos to national commercials to Sally Jessy Raphael segments. I’ve simultaneously been called a handful and effervescent. I take it as a compliment. Cheers!