For Kansas City, Missouri, the end of November kicks off the beginning of the holiday season. There are so many holiday events in Kansas City that take place, sometimes it is hard to keep up. Below are three of the top 2016 holiday events in Kansas City for you and your family to check out.

Running from November 20 to December 24, “A Christmas Carol” is performed at Spencer Theatre. With 2016 being its 35th year in production, this show is a crowd favorite around the holidays. Tickets start at $29, and it is fun for the whole family, ages four and up.

From December 4 to December 24, the Kansas City Ballet presents “The Nutcracker” at the Kauffman Center for Performing Arts. This classic ballet is fun for the whole family, and is the perfect way to spend time together before the holidays, after moving to Kansas City.

Finally, on December 20 from 1-4 p.m., The National Museum of toys and Miniatures hosts “Music in the Museum” for only $5 for guests over the age of five. Traditional holiday music is played by Simple Strings in the Tureman Education Center. What better a way to escape the holiday madness than to escape into a museum for a few hours and listen to holiday music?

If you and your family are looking for some holiday fun after moving to Kansas City, Missouri, these 2016 holiday events are sure not to disappoint.