Kansas City · Christmas Nonprofit

Making the magic of Christmas happen — no matter what.

Zuzu's Petals exists for one purpose: to bring the wonder of Christmas to Kansas City's children. Each gift we deliver is a core memory in the making — proof, for one more year, that the magic is real.

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A Child's Wish

"All I want is my one special gift."

Every family we serve names one wish — a once-in-a-lifetime gift that lights up a child's Christmas morning. Your gift makes theirs possible.

Zuzu's PetalsEst. Kansas City

Save the Date

Two nights out, one big reason.

Fundraisers that keep the workshop running all year long.

SEPT 17

Zuzu's Petals X-Golf

4825 W. 117th St, Leawood, KS · 6:00–9:00 PM. A relaxed evening of play, connection, and holiday cheer — every swing fills a home with light this Christmas.

NOV 8

Zuzu's Petals Skeet Shoot

8601 Monticello Rd, Lenexa, KS · 10:00 AM–3:00 PM. Take aim, enjoy the day, and help bring the magic of Christmas to families facing a hard season.

On the Calendar

Upcoming events

Every ticket, swing, and shopping trip funds a family's Christmas.

Sept

Zuzu's Petals X-Golf

Leawood, KS · 6:00–9:00 PM

A relaxed evening of golf and holiday cheer — every swing helps fill homes with light and hope.

Nov

Zuzu's Petals Skeet Shoot

Lenexa, KS · 10:00 AM–3:00 PM

Take aim and enjoy the day while helping bring Christmas magic to families facing a hard season.

May

Fall Chick Event

Town Center, Leawood, KS · 10:00 AM–5:00 PM

Come find us at the Fall Chick Event and learn how to get involved.

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Aug

Just For Her Event

Overland Park Convention Center · 10:00 AM–7:00 PM

Stop by our booth at the Just For Her Event at the Overland Park Convention Center.

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Dec

Christmas with Zuzu's 2026

The Folly Theater · 6:00–9:30 PM

Classic Christmas songs, sparkling décor, and a warm community gathering that captures the magic of the season.

Reserve Seats

Our Mission

Four ways we make the wish come true.

Every family's experience is built the same way, start to finish.

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Core Memories

We give families a reason to come together — a memory that carries them through both the joys and the hard seasons of life.

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Tailored Christmas Gifts

Each parent makes one special wish: a once-in-a-lifetime gift that brings a look of pure wonder to their child's face on Christmas morning.

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Catered Christmas Dinners

Warm, nourishing dinners that bring families together over love, comfort, and one more cherished shared experience.

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Visits to Santa's Workshop

A personal visit with Mr. and Mrs. Claus, cherished family portraits, and a delightful array of magical, festive activities.

Who's Behind It

Meet the board

The volunteers who keep Zuzu's Petals running, year after year.

John Massey

President · Co-Founder

Steve Wisdom

Executive Director

Sam Mayhew

Treasurer

Jillian Carroll-Letrinko

Director of Marketing

Bill Hamilton

Board Member

Mac Newton

Secretary

Making the magic of Christmas happen — no matter what.

"All I want is my one special gift."

Two nights out, one big reason.

Zuzu's Petals X-Golf

Zuzu's Petals Skeet Shoot

Upcoming events

Zuzu's Petals X-Golf

Zuzu's Petals Skeet Shoot

Fall Chick Event

Just For Her Event

Christmas with Zuzu's 2026

Four ways we make the wish come true.

Core Memories

Tailored Christmas Gifts

Catered Christmas Dinners

Visits to Santa's Workshop

Meet the board

John Massey

Steve Wisdom

Sam Mayhew

Jillian Carroll-Letrinko

Bill Hamilton

Mac Newton

Our partners

Give a family their Christmas morning.