Events
2025 Events
Nov 22, 2025
6 pm
Grand Unwrapping Ceremony
Come celebrate the grand unwrapping of the Giving Machine KC at Union Station’s Grand Hall, next to the Post Office.
Dec 2, 2025
Starts 11 am
Giving Tuesday Giveaway!
We’re giving away Giving Machine hats to the first 100 lucky donors beginning at 11am.
Dec 5, 2025
All Day
Red Friday
We’re giving away Giving Machine footballs to the first 100 lucky donors beginning at 11am.
6 pm
Three Cellos
7 pm
Trilogy Cultural Arts Centre - KC Belles
Dec 6, 2025
4 pm
Wildwood Boys
5 pm
Laura Barge and Liberty’s Stars of Tomorrow
6 pm
Laura Barge and Liberty’s Stars of Tomorrow
7:20 pm
Sabor a Andes
Dec 12, 2025
All Day
Red Friday
We’re giving away Giving Machine scarves to the first 100 lucky donors beginning at 11am.
6 pm
Wildwood Boys (Blue Grass Band)
7 pm
Kevlin Dolan Folk Music
Dec 13, 2025
4 pm
KC Children's Choir
5 pm
Olathe Youth Symphonies Ensembles
6 pm
Candy Cane Carolers
7 pm
Beata Handbells from Beautiful Savior Lutheran
Dec 15, 2025
6 pm
Piper High School Ensembles
Dec 16, 2025
6 pm
Paseo Academy Choir
7 pm
Gospel Choir
Dec 19, 2025
All Day
Flashlight Friday
We’re giving away Giving Machine flashlights, so you can “light the world,” to the first 200 lucky donors beginning at 11am.
6 pm
Olathe North Chamber Choir
7 pm
Stahley Family
Dec 20, 2025
4 pm
Te Waka Ora- New Zealand Dance group
5 pm
Two Polynesian Singing Groups
6 pm
Clayton Pixton, his daughter and Max Cooper from The Voice
7 pm
Max Cooper from The Voice
Dec 22, 2025
6 pm
Storytime with Mrs. Clause
7 pm
Fat Quarters Quartet
Dec 23, 2025
All Day
Giving Machine Light-up Pens
We’re giving away Giving Machine Light-up pens to the first 70 donors beginning at 11am.
Apply to be a Musical Act at the Giving Machine at Union Station - 2026
Would you like to perform live at Union Station? We’re looking for soloist and groups–vocal and instrumental–who would like to perform at one of Kansas City’s most iconic Christmas locations.
Volunteer musicians must fit the following requirements:
- Available on Fridays or Saturdays in November and December, 2026, to perform at Union Station in Kansas City, Missouri
- Set up, Performance and Strike to fit within an hour
- Be willing to promote their performance and the Giving Machine on social media/website/etc.
- Have questions, message us.
FAQ
Performers are given an hour to set-up, perform and strike.
Most time slots are between Dec 5-19 and mostly Friday and Saturday evenings.
No. Group set-up is in a designated area on the floor in the Grand Hall of Union Station near the Christmas tree.
No. Performers are offering their time and talent as a holiday gift to the community and to attract people to make donations to charities that are participating in the Giving Machines.
Groups can range between soloists and small ensembles up to 20 people.
Yes. There is a small sound system and a few microphones. We can provide a music stand and a keyboard. Logistics will be arranged for each group with the coordinators.
Deadline: October 31, 2026
Apply Now for 2026
Visit the Light the World Giving Machine!
Nov 22, 2025 – Jan 1, 2026
Union Station
- 30 W Pershing Rd, Kansas City, MO 64108
Let’s Light the World
There are many ways you can make a change for good.