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Head to Powell Gardens for the fifth annual Festival of Lights illuminated by Evergy. This family-favorite festival is a breath of fresh air during a hectic holiday season. Bundle up and wander a lighted outdoor path featuring immersive, botanically inspired installations that celebrate the natural joy of the most festive season.

A young orphan named Buddy mistakenly crawls into Santa's bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole. The would-be elf is raised, unaware that he is actually a human until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa's permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father and discover his true identity. Faced with the harsh realities that his father is on the naughty list and his half-brother doesn't even believe in Santa, Buddy is determined to win over his new family and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas. This modern-day holiday classic is sure to make everyone embrace their inner elf. Book by Thomas Meehan and Bob Martin Music by Matthew Sklar Lyrics by Chad Beguelin Directed and choreographed by Ashley Miller-Scully Music Direction by Dr. Jacob Sentgeorge