# Whimsical Holiday Wonderland & Mistletoe Market at City Market > Event for families in the Kansas City area (MO / KS). Times are Central Time. - When: Nov 28 – Dec 20 · 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM - Where: The City Market, 20 E 5th St, Kansas City, MO 64106 - Ages: All ages welcome - Price: Free admission to market and holiday festivities - Organizer: City Market KC - Official page: https://thecitymarketkc.org/events/ - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/kansas-city/activities/whimsical-holiday-wonderland-and-mistletoe-market-at-city-market--listing-7a5850d6453bd559aada6491 ## About Kansas City's historic River Market celebrates the winter season with its Whimsical Holiday Wonderland and Mistletoe Market. The historic open-air market square is dressed in lush evergreen boughs, twinkling holiday lights, giant nutcrackers, and seasonal banners. On December weekends, local artisans, bakers, and regional farmers offer handcrafted gifts, holiday wreaths, fresh seasonal produce, and festive treats like warm apple cider and cinnamon churros. Children can drop off their handwritten letters at Santa's North Pole Express mailbox, enjoy surprise pop-up appearances from festive holiday characters, and listen to acoustic caroling groups. Families can combine their visit with a scenic ride on the free KC Streetcar, which connects the City Market directly to Union Station and Crown Center. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Open pedestrian pavilions and concrete market pathways with streetcar-level accessibility throughout the market perimeter. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Heated market administration restrooms and family changing tables located near the Market Square central pavilion. • Age Suitability: Fun for the entire family, welcoming babies in strollers, curious kids, and foodie parents. • Sensory Tips: Lively outdoor open-air marketplace filled with comforting holiday aromas, cheerful acoustic music, and vibrant market bustle. ## Similar picks in Kansas City - [Mayor's Christmas Tree Lighting: Winter Wonderland (Kansas City, Kansas)](https://grassyknees.com/kansas-city/activities/mayor-s-christmas-tree-lighting-winter-wonderland-kansas-city-kansas--listing-a73f070dacb9c492e9f38181) — Fri, Nov 20 · 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM · Memorial Hall · Free · checked Oct 16. 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