reasons 1 JOURNEY TO JUDEA | November 20–22 and December 4–6, Overland Park This interactive outdoor experience at Countryside Baptist Church takes visitors through events of the Nativity and through the life of Jesus. Actors portray prophets foretelling the King’s coming, Jesus’ birth in a humble stable, the death of Jesus and the discovery of empty tomb. Advance tickets are required, but provided free on the website. journeytojudea.com | (913) 214-9734
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2 DRIVE-THRU NATIVITY | December 18–19, Emporia
This drive-thru event at the First Church of the Nazarene includes signs bearing Bible verses and actors portraying scenes such as a pregnant Mary journeying to Bethlehem, the newborn Christ in the stable filled with animals, and the visit by the Wise Men. The suggested donation is a nonperishable food item for the Salvation Army Food Pantry. Emporiafirstnaz.com | (620) 342-2858
Open enrollment is November 1 - December 15
NATIVITY | December 4–5, Paola 3 LIVING Isaiah prophesying the birth of Jesus, and Mary and Joseph journeying to Bethlehem are among 12 scenes and stations presenting the story of Christ’s birth in this free multi-guided walking tour created by the Lighthouse Presbyterian Church and the Hillsdale Presbyterian Church on the Miami County Fairgrounds. paolalighthouse.com | (913) 294-2400
4 JOURNEY TO BETHLEHEM | December 3–5, Rose Hill
Actors guide visitors along the stations of this 45-minute tour of first-century Bethlehem. Highlights of the event at Rose Hill Christian Church include taking part in a Roman census, encountering Roman soldiers on horseback, visiting a bustling marketplace, and watching the Holy Family, shepherds and Wise Men gather. Authentic costumes, sounds and smells enhance the experience. Rosehillcc.org | (316) 776-0844
5 LIVING NATIVITY | December 12, Inman
The inn with no rooms available in Bethlehem, the sleeping Jesus in the manger, the angel’s visit to the shepherds, and the Wise Men’s long journey to see the Christ child all come to life with actors in period costumes and numerous live animals in Lambert Park at this drive-by event hosted by the Inman Chamber of Commerce. Inmanks.org | (620) 585-2122
6 DRIVE-THRU LIVING NATIVITY | December 13, Topeka
A tradition for more than 30 years, this living Nativity of nine scenes is filled mostly with the children and youth of the First Lutheran Church. Animals at this living Nativity typically include a donkey, sheep and goats. Visitors receive audio devices to play in their car so they can follow along with a narration of the scenes.
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Firstlutherantopeka.org | (785) 272-5302 Where in Kansas? Overland Park
Paola Topeka
Rose Hill
Emporia
Inman
Because of health precautions in response to Covid-19, all events are subject to change. Please check the event websites for possible cancellations
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