Holidays in Crestwood


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Katie Gound
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             Laura McConnell

About the Event

Holidays in Crestwood Annual Luncheon
December 4, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. 

 Gingerbread Way is back
November 27 - December 9, 2026

Sponsored by The Crestwood Shops  


Thank You 2026 Sponsors

Premier Sponsor

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Benefactor Sponsors

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Katie and Ryan Gound

Sponsors

Taylor Smith
Laura McConnell

Kerry Holton

Lindsay Johnson

Table Host

Eric Bergrud and Kimberlee Ried
The Harrison Family

2026 Activities

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Thursday, December 3, 2026:
Join us for a festive evening in the Crestwood Shops from 5 to 8 p.m.

  • Special store events throughout Crestwood
  • 10% of ALL sales benefit the Child Protection Center*
  • Be sure to admire and bid on the amazing Gingerbread Houses located in each of the shops
  • All were created by local pastry chefs
  • Enjoy live holiday music performed by Uke 66
  • Enjoy the beautiful sounds of the UMKC Conservatory Carolers
  • Enjoy a delicious cup of hot chocolate from Aixois
  • And don’t forget to tell Santa your wish list 

Friday, December 4, 2026:
The magic continues with stores open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

  • Prix-fixe lunch at Aixois at 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
  • Be sure to admire and bid on the amazing Gingerbread Houses located in each of the shops. All were created by local pastry chefs
  • Enjoy live holiday music performed by Uke 66
  • Special store events throughout Crestwood
  • 10% of ALL sales benefit the Child Protection Center* 
  • And don’t forget to tell Santa your wish list 

Saturday, December 5, 2026:
The festivities continue ALL day with stores open from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.

  • Take a holiday photo with Santa in a horse drawn sleigh from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
  • Enjoy live holiday music performed by Uke 66
  • Special store events throughout Crestwood
  • 10% of ALL sales benefit the Child Protection Center*
  • Be sure to admire and bid on the amazing Gingerbread Houses located in each of the shops. All were created by local pastry chefs

If you need additional information or would like to purchase sponsorships or tickets to any of the special events - including the annual lunch, please call (816) 778-8018 or click the button below.

Thank You 2026 Chefs and Judges

Pastry Chefs

                      Sarah Conklin & Lisa Dujakovich          

Naomi Cooper - KC Custom Cookies | Sugar Shift Bakery  | Samantha Jones – Cookie Cottage

                                    Cheri Elder - Sweet Bliss Cakery | McLain’s Bakery | Tami Bryan – Lilacs and Lemons                                                                                                                 
Diana Russ - Butter Bakery/in conjunction with Made in KC  | LSR7 Culinary Program  |   Taylor Schulteis - Tasty Cake

Bernard Shondell - Bernard's Bakehaus

Judges

Megan Garrelts – Owner – Rye

    Taylor Hemness - Co-Anchor - KSHB 41

Merrily Jackson – IN Kansas City Magazine | Jenny Vergara – IN Kansas City Magazine

Diane Mora – Kids Feeding Kids | Charlie Keegan – Reporter - KSHB 

                                         Lisa Mizell – Child Protection Center – President & CEO                                          

Lindsay Shively - Morning Co-Anchor - KSHB 41

Katie Van Luchene – KVL Communications

CPC Today

In 1996, fewer than 350 children received forensic interviews or extended forensic interviews. Over the years, we have expanded our reach and our capabilities, and in 2024, we conducted 950 interviews. In total since our opening, we have served more than 19,000 children and their families.

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