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, every meal we prepare, every decoration we hang is a core memory in the making — proof, for one more year, that the magic is real.

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

Our Signature Event

Christmas with Zuzu

Celebrate the season at Christmas with Zuzu, a magical evening of music, storytelling, and holiday cheer at Kansas City's historic Folly Theater, all in support of families in need.

December 11, 2026 Folly Theater · Kansas City Dress Code: Cocktail, Semi-Formal, Formal
6:00 PM

VIP Experience

  • Food, drinks, and live music
  • Family visit and photos with Santa
  • Early access to our Christmas market and auction
7:30 PM

General Admission

8:00 PM

Concert Begins

Save the Date

Three events you'll fall for.

Fundraisers and community stops that keep the workshop running all year long.

OCT 3–4 Fall Chick Event flyer

Fall Chick Event

Town Center Plaza · Oct 3: 10:00 AM–5:00 PM & Oct 4: 10:00 AM–3:00 PM. Stop by our booth and learn how to get involved with Zuzu's Petals this holiday season.

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NOV 8 Sporting Clays fundraiser

Zuzu's Petals Sporting Clays Competition

8601 Monticello Rd, Lenexa, KS · 11:00 AM–3:00 PM. Take aim, enjoy the day, and help bring the magic of Christmas to families facing a hard season.

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Dec 11 Christmas with Zuzu 2026

Christmas with Zuzu 2026

The Folly Theater · 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Celebrate the season at Christmas with Zuzu—a magical evening of music, storytelling, and holiday cheer at Kansas City's historic Folly Theater, all in support of families in need

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On the Calendar

Upcoming events

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

Nov
08

Zuzu's Petals Sporting Clays Competition

Lenexa, KS · 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

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

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Oct
03

Fall Chick Event

Town Center Plaza · Oct 3: 10:00 AM–5:00 PM · Oct 4: 10:00 AM–3:00 PM

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

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Aug
01

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
11

Christmas with Zuzu's 2026

The Folly Theater · 6PM – 10PM

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

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Shop Our Merch

This year's collection.

Designed by Kansas City locals, made in small batches, and worn by the whole team.

Pre-Order 2026 Zuzu's Petals Christmas Sweater, pre-order

2026 Zuzu's Petals Christmas Sweater

$65

Our exclusive, soon-to-be-revealed 2026 Christmas sweater, designed by a Kansas City local!

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Save $35 2025 Zuzu's Petals Christmas Sweater

2025 Zuzu's Petals Christmas Sweater

$30$65

Our exclusive 2025 Christmas sweater, designed by Kansas City local Timothy Spencer.

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Zuzu's Petals Curved 5 Panel Rope Hat

Zuzu's Petals Curved 5 Panel Rope Hat

$35

Join the team and rep these exclusive, high quality Zuzu's Petals hats!

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Our Mission

How we do it?

Every family's experience is built with two ingredients... Love and Magic!

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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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Festive Decorations

Each family receives a Christmas tree, ornaments, wreaths, a nativity scene, and other festive decorations to help create the cherished holiday traditions and memories that every family deserves.

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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

John Massey

President · Co-Founder
Mak Booher

Mak Booher

Executive VP · Co-Founder
Christian Flanery

Christian Flanery

Vice President of Operations
Steve Wisdom

Steve Wisdom

Executive Director
Sam Mayhew

Sam Mayhew

Treasurer
Mac Newton

Mac Newton

Secretary
Jillian Carroll-Letrinko

Jillian Carroll-Letrinko

Director of Marketing
Bill Hamilton

Bill Hamilton

Board Member
Karolyn 'Zuzu' Grimes

Karolyn 'Zuzu' Grimes

Board Member
Kendrick Kramer

Kendrick Kramer

Director of Business Relations
Santa Claus

Santa Claus

President and CEO . North Pole

With Thanks

Our Partners

The Kansas City businesses whose generosity helps make Christmas possible for local families.

Fat Brain Toys logo Fat Brain Toys
MYKC Live logo MYKC Live
VINCUE logo VINCUE
Art 162 logo Art 162
Brancato's logo Brancato's
Creative Planning logo Creative Planning
Jack Stack BBQ logo Jack Stack BBQ
Mow Equipment Solutions logo Mow Equipment Solutions
Stranger Creek Advisors logo Stranger Creek Advisors