Around town: Events and things to do

Take a drive through Longview Lake Campground at Longview Lake Park to take in 300,000 holiday lights and figures. The display closes Dec. 31 and is open to the public.
Susan Pfannmuller
Take a drive through Longview Lake Campground at Longview Lake Park to take in 300,000 holiday lights and figures. The display closes Dec. 31 and is open to the public.


CROWN CENTER ICE TERRACE: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Dec. 10, 13-16; 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Dec. 11-12; closes March 14. 2450 Grand. $6; $3 skate rental;, seniors and children under 5 free admission. www.crown center.com (816-274-8411)

ICE SKATING AT PARK PLACE: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Dec. 10-12, 14-16; noon-8 p.m. Dec. 13; closes Feb. 28. 117th and Nall, Leawood. $6; $3 skate rental; children under 5 skate free Monday-Friday, until 3 p.m. except on holidays. www .destinationparkplace.com (913-663-2070)

HUMAN RIGHTS DAY COMMEMORATION EVENT: Outdoor candlelight ceremony and speaker. 6-9 p.m. Dec. 10. Loose Park, Garden Center Building, 5200 Wornall. Free. (913-548-2973)

HOLIDAY
WONDERLAND IN WHITE: Collection of white plants including poinsettias. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 10-16; closes Jan. 3. Powell Gardens, 30 miles east of Kansas City on U.S. 50. $7; $6 seniors; $3 children 5-12. www.powellgardens.org (816-697-2600)

SANTA’S WINTER WONDERLAND: Interactive play area for children. 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Dec. 10-12, 14-16; 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Dec. 13; closes Dec. 24. Bass Pro Shops, 18001 Bass Pro Drive, Independence. Free. www.bassproshops.com (816-795-4300)

SANTA’S HOME AWAY FROM HOME: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Dec. 10-12, 14-16; noon-6 p.m. Dec. 13; closes Dec. 24. (Breaks are at 1 and 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday.) Great Mall of the Great Plains, 20700 W. 151st, Olathe. www.greatmallgreatplains.com (1-888-FUN-MALL)

CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK: 300,000 lights and 175 animated figures. 5:30-10 p.m. Dec. 10, 13-16; 5:30-11 p.m. Dec. 11-12; closes Dec. 31. Longview Lake Campground, Longview Lake Park, I-470 east to View High Drive, south on View High Drive to Third Street. Free. Donations are accepted. www.jacksongov.org/recreation (816-503-4821)

GARDENS BY CANDLELIGHT: A LUMINARY WALK: 5-7:30 p.m. Dec. 12-13. Powell Gardens, 30 miles east of Kansas City on U.S. 50. $7; $6 seniors; and $3 children ages 5-12. www.powellgardens.org (816-697-2600)

VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS WEDDING: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 10-12, 14-16; 1.-4 p.m. Dec. 13; closes Dec. 30. Vaile Mansion, 1500 N. Liberty, Independence. $5; $2 children. www.vailemansion.org (816-325-7430)

MY SANTA EXPERIENCE: Hand-written letters to Santa, toy crafting with elves, fireside chat with Santa, cookie decorating with Mrs. Claus and a winter wonderland. Noon-8 p.m. Dec. 10, 14-16; 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Dec. 11-13; closes Dec. 24. The Legends at Village West, 1867 Village West Parkway, Kansas City, Kan. $44.99 and up for photo package. www.legendsshopping.com (913-788-3700)

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE: Burroughs Audubon Society of Greater Kansas City. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 11-12; 1-5 p.m. Dec. 13. Burroughs Audubon Library and Nature Center, 21509 Woods Chapel Road, Blue Springs. www.burroughs.org (816-333-3293)

JOURNEY THROUGH BETHLEHEM: Children can pet live animals, create holiday crafts and visit with Santa. 7-9 p.m. Dec. 11; 6-8 p.m. Dec. 12. New Vision Church of the Nazarene, 100 S. Sunrise, Raymore. www.new-vision-church.com (816-348-0303)