Illustration of kids gluing paper stars and snow onto ornaments at a holiday craft workshop (A Christmas Celebration at Missouri Town)
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A Christmas Celebration at Missouri Town

Explore Victorian holiday traditions and learn how central clothing—whether handmade or purchased—was as a Christmas gift during the nineteenth century. Visitors can view seasonal decorations, hands-on crafts, and living history demonstrations throughout the site.

Sat, Dec 5, 2026 All ages

Plan Your Visit

Tickets

$8 for adults; $4 for youth and seniors. Pogo Pass is accepted.

Hours

9:00 AM–4:00 PM.

Location

Missouri Town Living History Museum · 8010 East Park Road, Lee's Summit, MO 64064 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ (4/5)

Best For

Families and history enthusiasts

Vibe

Historic and festive

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Bring your Pogo Pass if you have one, because it's accepted for the Christmas Celebration at Missouri Town.
  • Watch for this year's focus on clothing, which was a common Victorian Christmas gift whether it was sewn at home or bought.
  • Bring the whole family, because crafts, decorations, historic demonstrations and holiday traditions are all on display across Missouri Town.
  • Dress warmly for a December day, because the demonstrations and decorations are spread around the living history site.

Special Events & Promotions

  • This year's theme is clothing as a Victorian Christmas gift, both handmade and store-bought
  • Pogo Pass is accepted for this event

Links & Contact

Run by Jackson County Parks + Rec

Christmas Events Near Me is an independent guide, not the organizer of this event. For tickets, entries, vendor spots or questions, contact the organizer directly through their contact page.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a good outing for kids?

Yes. It's a kids-and-family event with crafts, decorations and historic demonstrations around Missouri Town.

What's the focus this year?

Clothing as a Christmas gift. It was a frequent gift in the Victorian period, whether made at home or bought, and the celebration shows how central it was to the season.

What will we see?

Crafts, holiday decorations, historic demonstrations and holiday traditions are on display across the site.

Can I use my Pogo Pass?

Yes, Pogo Pass is accepted for this event.

Can I take part as a vendor?

Yes. There's vendor information for anyone who wants to sell at the celebration.

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