Celebrate the magic of the season with festive happenings across the metro! From Santa visits and crafts to live music and New Year’s fun, there are plenty of ways for families to enjoy holiday cheer with the Y.
Events are listed by date.
Date: Saturday, November 26, 2025
Time: 5–8 p.m.
Location: Platte County Community Center North YMCA (at the Holiday Lighting in Platte City)
Activities: Downtown festival with holiday crafts provided by the Y
Free Event
Special Thanks to Platte City Chamber
Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025
Time: 9 a.m.–12 p.m.
Location: Kirk Family YMCA
Activities: Cookies with Santa — pictures with Santa, crafts, and cookies
Register Here
Special Thanks to United Health Care
Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025
Time: 5–8 p.m.
Location: Platte County Community Center North YMCA
Activities: Cookies with Santa — pictures with Santa, crafts, breakfast-for-dinner, and cookie decorating
Register TBA
Date: Friday, December 12, 2025
Time: 5–7 p.m.
Location: Platte County Community Center South YMCA
Activities: Cookies with Santa — cookies, hot chocolate, pictures with Santa, and crafts
Date: Saturday, December 13, 2025
Time: 12–12:45 p.m.
Location: Cleaver Family YMCA
Activities: School of Rock Holiday Performance — teens performing holiday-themed rock tunes. Enjoy coffee and donuts while experiencing the creativity and confidence built through musical performance.
Free to attend
Special Thanks: School of Rock, Hogan Prep Elementary & Ewing Marion Kauffman School
Date: Saturday, December 20, 2025
Time: 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
Location: Linwood YMCA/James B. Nutter Sr. Community Center
Activities: Breakfast with Santa — breakfast, bounce houses, games, activities, festive crafts, photos with Santa, and a toy drive
Register Here
Special Thanks to Front Porch Alliance
Date: Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Time: 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Location: Olathe Family YMCA
Activities: Operation Noon Year’s Eve — balloon drop, games, and light snacks
Cost: $10 per family
Register TBA
