Looking for something exciting to do after moving to Kansas City? Our local Kansas City movers have a list of Thanksgiving Day events in Kansas City that are sure to interest you and the family. Make your first holiday in your new hometown a memorable one and get out and explore!
1. Country Club Plaza Holiday Lights – Spanning 15 blocks, this annual holiday light display has been going strong for 86 years now. It first started in 1925, with a store owner placing a single strand of lights over his doorway and now every roof, tower and window is framed in brilliant holiday lights. Local Kansas City movers enjoy bringing their families to this display year in and year out.
2. The Ward Parkway Thanksgiving Day 5K – Run or walk with friends and family this Thanksgiving morning at the Ward Parkway Thanksgiving Day 5K. The race begins at 9:00 a.m. at 85th and Ward Parkway and participants will receive a long-sleeved race shirt and six-inch pumpkin pie! Pre-register for the race and receive a discount.
3. Volunteer – Feeling blessed after moving to Kansas City and want to give back to the community? Volunteer at a local soup kitchen or another local Kansas non-profit the day of Thanksgiving. Charities are continuously looking for volunteers, so opportunities to give back are endless. If you are not sure where exactly you would like to spend your community service time, use voluteermatch.org to get a better idea of what is out there