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.

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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

A Look Inside

Moments We're Making

Delivery Day
Christmas Morning
Santa's Workshop
Shared Dinners
Fundraiser Fun
Christmas Morning
Santa's Workshop
Shared Dinners
Fundraiser Fun
Delivery Day
Christmas Morning
Santa's Workshop
Shared Dinners
Fundraiser Fun
Christmas Morning
Santa's Workshop
Shared Dinners
Fundraiser Fun

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 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.

Dec 11

Christmas with Zuzu 2026

The Folly Theater · 6:00 AM–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

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 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.

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

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

President · Co-Founder

Christian Flanery

Vice President

Steve Wisdom

Executive Director

Sam Mayhew

Treasurer

Mac Newton

Secretary

Jillian Carroll-Letrinko

Director of Marketing

Bill Hamilton

Board Member

Karolyn 'Zuzu' Grimes

Board Member

Kendrick Kramer

Director of Business Relations

Santa Claus

President and CEO . North Pole

Making the magic of Christmas happen — no matter what.

"All I want is my one special gift."

Moments We're Making

Two nights out, one big reason.

Zuzu's Petals X-Golf

Zuzu's Petals Sporting Clays Competition

Christmas with Zuzu 2026

Upcoming events

Zuzu's Petals X-Golf

Zuzu's Petals Sporting Clays Competition

Fall Chick Event

Just For Her Event

Christmas with Zuzu's 2026

How we do it?

Tailored Christmas Gifts

Festive Decorations

Catered Christmas Dinners

Visits to Santa's Workshop

Meet the board

John Massey

Christian Flanery

Steve Wisdom

Sam Mayhew

Mac Newton

Jillian Carroll-Letrinko

Bill Hamilton

Karolyn 'Zuzu' Grimes

Kendrick Kramer

Santa Claus

Our partners

Give a family their Christmas morning.