Friday, Dec. 13- Film Screening & Discussion, 5:30 p.m. Independence Boulevard Christian Church, 606 Gladstone Blvd.

Friday, Dec. 13- Pendleton Heights Movie Night, 5:30 p.m. at Whim Space, 415 Prospect Ave. It’s a free double feature; holiday favorite “Elf” begins at 5:30, and “Get Out,” a comedy thriller, begins at 8:30 p.m. Come for the first movie, the second movie or stay for both. Free.

Friday, Dec. 13- Meet Your Neighbors, 6 to 8:30 p.m. PH Coffee, 2200 Lexington Ave. Meet up with friends or make new acquaintances while enjoying a drink or snack.

Saturday, Dec. 14- Whoville Holiday Market, 12 to 3 p.m. Super Flea, 6200 St. John Ave. Meet favorite holiday character The Grinch, play games to win prizes, decorate a cookie and write a letter to Santa during this special holiday event. Super Flea vendors will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with free admission for all ages.

Saturday, Dec. 14- Harmony Project KC Concert “Melodias de Diciembre,” 11 a.m. Van Horn High School Performing Arts Center, 1109 S. Arlington, Independence, Mo.  Enjoy a free performance of holiday music featuring Harmony Project students. 

Saturday, Dec. 21-  Breakfast With Santa, 9 to 11 a.m., Calvary Temple Assembly of God, 5607 St. John Ave. Breakfast, gift and goodie bag for children 0 to 18 years. RSVP via text to 816-726-1526 with age and name of child by December 15th. Free.