Download - 2014 Union Station Holiday schedule
Celebrations at the Station
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Bank Midwest Presents
inside Kansas City’s favorite holiday destination, enjoying a variety of unique sights, sounds and experiences this holiday season.
Stay warm and cozy
Centennial Holiday HighlightsUnion Station Holiday Kickoff and Lighting CeremonyKiss Under the Clock with 99.7 The Point’s Kelly Urich
Santa in Science CityKFKF LIVE BROADCAST on 94.1 with Dale Carter
Polar Express Pajama Party
Holiday Dance Showcase
Kansas City Southern’s Holiday Express Train with SantaKFKF LIVE BROADCAST on 94.1 with Dale Carter on 12/20
Noon Year’s Eve in Science City
Nov 22
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DEC 31
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Dec 6
And DON’T MISS these unique Union Station attractions:Step into the world
of larger-than-life animatronic Insects! XTREME Bugs! Exhibit
Enjoy the Holidays on the Region’s Biggest Screen! Special movies playing at the Regnier Extreme Screen Theatre
Catch a Live Production at H&R Block City Stage!Jingle ARRGH the Way! A Christmas Pirate Adventure
Nov 25 - Dec 27
Planetarium Schedule
November 28 – January 6
Monday & Tuesday - Friday11 & 11:30AM - Let it Snow
1 & 1:30PM - Let it Snow2PM - Earth, Moon, and Sun
3PM - Stargaze KC4PM - Dinosaurs at Dusk
Saturday
12 & 12:30PM - Let it Snow1PM - Stargaze KC
2PM - Earth, Moon, and Sun3 & 3:30PM - Let it Snow
4PM - Black Holes
Sunday12 & 12:30PM - Let it Snow
1PM - Stargaze KC2PM - Earth, Moon, and Sun
3 & 3:30PM - Let it Snow4PM - Black Holes
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Centennial Holiday Schedule
Saturday, November 22
Science City Open From 10AM - 5PM
Xtreme BUGS!Open From 12 - 5PM
PlanetariumLet It Snow – 1PM | 1:30PM | 2PM | 4PM
12:00 – 4:00 pm Kiss Under the Clock with 99.7 The Point’s Kelly Urich
10AM Holiday Activities Begin | Sprint Festival Plaza11 – 11:30AM School of Rock | Sprint Festival Plaza12 – 12:30PM - Boone Tabernacle Choir1 – 1:30PM Musical Theatre For Young People | Sprint Festival Plaza2 – 2:30PM Kansas Ctiy Ballet3 – 3:45PM – Quixotic “Snow Globes” performance??4 – 4:30PM Theatre For Young America and Mrs. Claus short preview of “Jingle Arggg the Way”5:15 – 5:25PM – Little Sisters of the Poor Bell Ringers and singers (Lower level, Harveys)5:25PM USKC Holiday Lighting Ceremony (top of Harveys with Kelly Uhrig)6 - 8PM Holiday Spirit Train (Mini Rudy Train)6PM Metropolitan Strings Academy | Sprint Festival Plaza
Sunday November 23
12 – 5PM Mini Rudy Train (Holiday Spirit), cost - $5 per rider | Free For Union Station Members12 – 5PM Model Train “Holiday” displays | Free with any attraction ticket or by donation
Please Note:The schedule is tentative and is subject to change.
Centennial Holiday ScheduleNovember 24 - 26
10AM – 5PM Mini Rudy Train (Holiday Spirit), $5 per rider| Free For Union Station Members10AM – 5PM Model Train “Holiday” displays | Free with any attraction ticket or by donation
City Stage10AM – “Jingle Argggh the Way” presented by Theatre For Young America, $10 (members $8)(opens on Tuesday, Nov. 25th)
Extreme Screen Theatre10AM – “Elf” showing in ES. $2 per person. | until Thursday, December 4th
November 27 | Closed For Thanksgiving
Friday, November 28
10AM – 5PM Mini Rudy Train (Holiday Spirit), $5 per rider| Free For Union Station Members10AM – 5PM Model Train “Holiday” displays | Free with any attraction ticket or by donation10AM – 6PM Salvation Army bell ringing
City Stage12PM – “Jingle Argggh the Way” presented by Theatre For Young America, $10 (members $8)
Extreme Screen Theatre10AM – “Elf” showing in ES. $2 per person. | until Thursday, December 4th
Saturday, November 29
9AM – 6PM Salvation Army bell ringing10AM – 5PM Holiday Maker Village in Science City10AM – 5PM Mini Rudy Train (Holiday Spirit), $5 per rider| Free For Union Station Members10AM – 5PM Model Train “Holiday” displays | Free with any attraction ticket or by donation12 – 12:45PM KFKF Holiday Sing-Along/Toy Drive in Grand Hall by Christmas tree | FREE
City Stage2PM – “Jingle Argggh the Way” presented by Theatre For Young America, $10 (members $8)
Extreme Screen Theatre10AM – “Elf” showing in ES. $2 per person. | until Thursday, December 4th
Sunday, November 30
10AM – 5PM Mini Rudy Train (Holiday Spirit), $5 per rider| Free For Union Station Members10AM – 5PM Model Train “Holiday” displays | Free with any attraction ticket or by donation
Extreme Screen Theatre10AM – “Elf” showing in ES. $2 per person. | until Thursday, December 4th
Centennial Holiday ScheduleDecember 1 - 19
Culinary Arts Gingerbread House Display
Tuesday, December 2
10AM - 5PM Mini Rudy Train (Holiday Spirit), $5 per rider| Free For Union Station Members10AM - 5PM Model Train “Holiday” displays | Free with any attraction ticket or by donation10AM - 6PM Salvation Army bell ringing
City Stage10AM – “Jingle Argggh the Way” presented by Theatre For Young America, $10 (members $8)
Extreme Screen Theatre10AM – “Elf” showing in ES. $2 per person. | until Thursday, December 4th
Thursday, December 4
10AM - 5PM Mini Rudy Train (Holiday Spirit), $5 per rider| Free For Union Station Members10AM - 5PM Model Train “Holiday” displays | Free with any attraction ticket or by donation11AM - 1PM Salvation Army CEO bell ringing1PM - 2PM Spirit of Independence Brass Ensemble | Grand Hall
City Stage10AM – “Jingle Argggh the Way” presented by Theatre For Young America, $10 (members $8)
Extreme Screen Theatre10AM – “Elf” showing in ES. $2 per person. | until Thursday, December 4th
Wednesday, December 3
10AM - 5PM Mini Rudy Train (Holiday Spirit), $5 per rider| Free For Union Station Members10AM - 5PM Model Train “Holiday” displays | Free with any attraction ticket or by donation10AM - 6PM Salvation Army bell ringing11 - 11:30AM Vocal Plus – Chanute, KS choir | East Grand Hall12PM - 11PM KCRAR | Sprint Festival Plaza
City Stage10AM – “Jingle Argggh the Way” presented by Theatre For Young America, $10 (members $8)
Extreme Screen Theatre10AM – “Elf” showing in ES. $2 per person. | until Thursday, December 4th
Centennial Holiday Schedule
Saturdayday, December 6
9AM - 6PM Salvation Army bell ringing 10AM - 5PM Mini Rudy Train (Holiday Spirit), $5 per rider| Free For Union Station Members10AM - 5PM Model Train “Holiday” displays | Free with any attraction ticket or by donation10AM – 12PM Santa in Science City with 94.1 KFKF
City Stage2PM – “Jingle Argggh the Way” presented by Theatre For Young America, $10 (members $8)
Extreme Screen Theatre10AM – “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” $2 per person. | until Thursday, December 4th
Friday, December 5
10AM - 5PM Mini Rudy Train (Holiday Spirit), $5 per rider| Free For Union Station Members10AM - 5PM Model Train “Holiday” displays | Free with any attraction ticket or by donation8AM – 11PM – KC Ballet “Nutcracker Ball” event | Sprint Festival Plaza10:15 – 11AM – Syncopations (Shoal Creek Ele) Choir | East Grand Hall
City Stage10AM & 2PM – “Jingle Argggh the Way” presented by Theatre For Young America, $10 (members $8)
Extreme Screen Theatre10AM – “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” $2 per person
Sunday, December 7
10AM - 5PM Mini Rudy Train (Holiday Spirit), $5 per rider| Free For Union Station Members10AM - 5PM Model Train “Holiday” displays | Free with any attraction ticket or by donation2PM - 4PM Billie Mahoney Dance Troupe | Sprint Festival Plaza
City Stage10AM – “Jingle Argggh the Way” presented by Theatre For Young America, $10 (members $8)
Extreme Screen Theatre10AM – “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” $2 per person. | until Thursday, December 4th
Centennial Holiday Schedule
Thursday, December 11
10AM - 5PM Mini Rudy Train (Holiday Spirit), $5 per rider| Free For Union Station Members10AM - 5PM Model Train “Holiday” displays | Free with any attraction ticket or by donation11AM - 1PM Salvation Army CEO bell ringing11:45AM Mill Creek Elementary Choir | Grand Hall4:30PM Cristo Ray School | East Grand Hall
City Stage10AM – “Jingle Argggh the Way” presented by Theatre For Young America, $10 (members $8)
Extreme Screen Theatre10AM – “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” $2 per person.
Tuesday, December 9
10AM - 5PM Mini Rudy Train (Holiday Spirit), $5 per rider| Free For Union Station Members10AM - 5PM Model Train “Holiday” displays | Free with any attraction ticket or by donation10AM - 6PM Salvation Army bell ringing6:30PM Clear Creek Elementary | East Grand Hall
City Stage10AM – “Jingle Argggh the Way” presented by Theatre For Young America, $10 (members $8)
Extreme Screen Theatre10AM – “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” $2 per person.
Wednesday, December 10
10AM - 5PM Mini Rudy Train (Holiday Spirit), $5 per rider| Free For Union Station Members10AM - 5PM Model Train “Holiday” displays | Free with any attraction ticket or by donation10AM - 6PM Salvation Army bell ringing11:30AM Tiger Travellers Choir | East Grand Hall1PM Northland Christian High School | East Grand Hall
City Stage10AM – “Jingle Argggh the Way” presented by Theatre For Young America, $10 (members $8)
Extreme Screen Theatre10AM – “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” $2 per person.
Monday, December 8
City Stage10AM – “Jingle Argggh the Way” presented by Theatre For Young America, $10 (members $8)
Centennial Holiday ScheduleFriday, December 12
10AM - 5PM Mini Rudy Train (Holiday Spirit), $5 per rider| Free For Union Station Members10AM - 5PM Model Train “Holiday” displays | Free with any attraction ticket or by donation10AM - 6PM Salvation Army bell ringing10:30AM – Ravenswood Treble Note N Choir | East Grand Hall11:30PM – Lean on Me Singers | East Grand Hall12PM – Bella Voce Women’s Ensemble (LCPA) | East Grand Hall 12PM – 12am – Nostrum Laboratories (event starts at 6 pm) - SFP12 - 6PM Salvation Army bell ringing with band from 12 - 2PM3:30 - 4PM – Benton Singers | East Grand Hall 4 - 6PM Kansas City music teachers holiday piano recitals | East Grand Hall
City Stage10AM & 12PM – “Jingle Argggh the Way” presented by Theatre For Young America, $10 (members $8)8PM – Quixotic present “Snow Globes” ($20 pre sale, $25 on the door)
Extreme Screen Theatre10AM – “Polar Express” $5 per person. | $4 For Union Station Members
Saturday, December 13
9AM - 6PM Salvation Army bell ringing10AM - 5PM Mini Rudy Train (Holiday Spirit), $5 per rider| Free For Union Station Members10AM - 5PM Model Train “Holiday” displays | Free with any attraction ticket or by donation10AM - 5:30PM Kansas City Piano Teachers | East Grand Hall10AM - 10:30AM – Kelley Bethel Smith Performance Group | Sprint Festival Plaza12:30 - 1PM Voices of Children Singing | Sprint Festival Plaza
City Stage10AM – Holiday reading time with Mrs. Claus2PM & 4PM – “Jingle Argggh the Way” presented by Theatre For Young America, $10 (members $8)8PM – Quixotic present “Snow Globes” ($20 pre sale, $25 on the door)
Extreme Screen Theatre10AM – “Polar Express” $5 per person. | $4 For Union Station Members
Centennial Holiday Schedule
Monday, December 15
11 – 11:45AM – Astro Notes Choir | East Grand Hall3 - 5PM – George Gargliardi | East Grand Hall
Sunday, December 14
11AM - 6PM Mini Rudy Train (Holiday Spirit), $5 per rider| Free For Union Station Members11AM - 6PM Model Train “Holiday” displays | Free with any attraction ticket or by donation12PM - 5PM Kansas City Piano Teachers | East Grand Hall12 - 1PM Studio M Dance – SFP1 - 2PM Miller Marley School of Dance | Sprint Festival Plaza2 - 3PM Monica’s School of Dance | Sprint Festival Plaza3 - 4PM Studio D Dance Company | Sprint Festival Plaza4 - 5PM Steppin’ Out Dance Studio | Sprint Festival Plaza
City Stage1 & 6PM – Academy of the Arts present “All Jazzed Up!” | SOLD OUT!
Extreme Screen Theatre10AM – “Polar Express” $5 per person. | $4 For Union Station Members
Tuesday, December 16
10AM - 5PM Mini Rudy Train (Holiday Spirit), $5 per rider| Free For Union Station Members10AM - 5PM Model Train “Holiday” displays | Free with any attraction ticket or by donation3 - 5PM – George Gargliardi | East Grand Hall
City Stage11AM – “Jingle Argggh the Way” presented by Theatre For Young America, $10 (members $8)
Extreme Screen Theatre10AM – “Polar Express” $5 per person. | $4 For Union Station Members
Wednesday, December 17
10AM - 5PM Mini Rudy Train (Holiday Spirit), $5 per rider| Free For Union Station Members10AM - 5PM Model Train “Holiday” displays | Free with any attraction ticket or by donation12:30PM – Kelly Brook Elementary | East Grand Hall2 - 6PM Salvation Army bell ringing7 - 7:30PM Bingham Middle School Choir | East Grand Hall
City Stage10AM – “Jingle Argggh the Way” presented by Theatre For Young America, $10 (members $8)
Extreme Screen Theatre10AM – “Polar Express” $5 per person. | $4 For Union Station Members
Centennial Holiday ScheduleThursday, December 18
10AM - 5PM Mini Rudy Train (Holiday Spirit), $5 per rider| Free For Union Station Members10AM - 5PM Model Train “Holiday” displays | Free with any attraction ticket or by donation2 – 5PM Kansas City Southern Holiday Express | Sprint Festival Plaza/Train Dock (10am – 2pm Members Only)11AM – LCPA Chamber and Women’s Ensemble | East Grand Hall2 - 6PM Salvation Army bell ringing
City Stage10AM – “Jingle Argggh the Way” presented by Theatre For Young America, $10 (members $8)
Extreme Screen Theatre10AM – “Polar Express” $5 per person. | $4 For Union Station Members
Saturday, December 20
9 - 6PM Salvation Army bell ringing | KC Southern exec’s ringing bell from 9AM – 1PM10AM - 7PM Kansas City Southern Holiday Express | Sprint Festival Plaza/Train Dock10AM - 5PM Holiday Maker Village in Science City10AM - 5PM Mini Rudy Train (Holiday Spirit), $5 per rider| Free For Union Station Members10AM - 5PM Model Train “Holiday” displays | Free with any attraction ticket or by donation10AM - 12PM 94.1 KFKF Will Be Joining Us Live
City Stage2PM & 4PM – “Jingle Argggh the Way” presented by Theatre For Young America, $10 (members $8)
Extreme Screen Theatre6:30PM – Polar Express PJ Party $5
Friday, December 19
10AM – 7PM Kansas City Southern Holiday Express | Sprint Festival Plaza/Train Dock10AM - 5PM Mini Rudy Train (Holiday Spirit), $5 per rider| Free For Union Station Members10AM - 5PM Model Train “Holiday” displays | Free with any attraction ticket or by donation3 - 5PM – George Gargliardi | East Grand Hall
City Stage10AM & 12PM – “Jingle Argggh the Way” presented by Theatre For Young America, $10 (members $8)
Extreme Screen Theatre10AM – “Night At The Museum” | Check Box Office For Pricing
Centennial Holiday ScheduleSunday, December 21
10AM – 5PM Kansas City Southern Holiday Express | Sprint Festival Plaza/Train Dock, FREE10AM - 5PM Model Train “Holiday” displays | Free with any attraction ticket or by donation10AM - 5PM Mini Rudy Train (Holiday Spirit), $5 per rider| Free For Union Station Members2:30PM Legacy Dance Company Holiday Performance | Sprint Festival Plaza
Tuesday, December 23
9 - 5PM Salvation Army bell ringing10AM - 5PM Science City open10AM - 5PM Mini Rudy Train (Holiday Spirit), $5 per rider| Free For Union Station Members10AM - 5PM Model Train “Holiday” displays | Free with any attraction ticket or by donation
City Stage12PM – “Jingle Argggh the Way” presented by Theatre For Young America, $10 (members $8)
Wednesday, December 24 | Closing at 2PM for Christmas Eve9 - 1PM Salvation Army bell ringing10AM - 2PM Science City open10AM - 2PM Mini Rudy Train (Holiday Spirit), $5 per rider| Free For Union Station Members10AM - 2PM Model Train “Holiday” displays | Free with any attraction ticket or by donation
Thursday, December 25 | Closed for Christmas Day
Monday, December 22
9 - 5PM Salvation Army bell ringing10AM - 2PM Science City open10AM - 5PM Mini Rudy Train (Holiday Spirit), $5 per rider| Free For Union Station Members10AM - 5PM Model Train “Holiday” displays | Free with any attraction ticket or by donation6 - 7PM – Spirit of Independence Brass Ensemble | East Grand Hall
City Stage12PM – “Jingle Argggh the Way” presented by Theatre For Young America, $10 (members $8)
Centennial Holiday ScheduleFriday, December 26
10AM - 5PM Mini Rudy Train (Holiday Spirit), $5 per rider| Free For Union Station Members10AM - 5PM Model Train “Holiday” displays | Free with any attraction ticket or by donation10AM - 5PM Science City open
Monday, December 29
10AM - 5PM Mini Rudy Train (Holiday Spirit), $5 per rider| Free For Union Station Members10AM - 5PM Model Train “Holiday” displays | Free with any attraction ticket or by donation12PM - 5PM Science City open
Tuesday, December 30
10AM - 5PM Mini Rudy Train (Holiday Spirit), $5 per rider| Free For Union Station Members10AM - 5PM Model Train “Holiday” displays | Free with any attraction ticket or by donation12PM - 5PM Science City open
Wednesday, December 31
10AM - 5PM Mini Rudy Train (Holiday Spirit), $5 per rider| Free For Union Station Members10AM - 5PM Model Train “Holiday” displays | Free with any attraction ticket or by donation12PM - 7PM NOON YEAR’S EVE in Science City with a balloon drop at 6PM
Sunday, December 28
12PM - 5PM Mini Rudy Train (Holiday Spirit), $5 per rider| Free For Union Station Members12PM - 5PM Model Train “Holiday” displays | Free with any attraction ticket or by donation12PM - 5PM Science City open
Saturday, December 27
10AM - 5PM Mini Rudy Train (Holiday Spirit), $5 per rider| Free For Union Station Members10AM - 5PM Model Train “Holiday” displays | Free with any attraction ticket or by donation
City Stage12 & 2PM – “Jingle Argggh the Way” presented by Theatre For Young America, $10 (members $8)
Centennial Holiday Schedule
January 1 - 3, 2015
10AM - 5PM Mini Rudy Train (Holiday Spirit), $5 per rider| Free For Union Station Members10AM - 5PM Model Train “Holiday” displays | Free with any attraction ticket or by donation
Monday, January 5
10AM - 5PM Xtreme BUGS! open10AM - 5PM Science City open
Sunday, January 4
12PM - 5PM Mini Rudy Train (Holiday Spirit), $5 per rider| Free For Union Station Members12PM - 5PM Model Train “Holiday” displays | Free with any attraction ticket or by donation
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