the 75th Annual Kappa Kappa Gamma Holiday Homes Tour
The Kappa Homes Tour has been a holiday tradition for more than 70 years! Started in 1951, the Tour has raised millions for local charitable organizations and the Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation. Thank you for your support through all these years.
Stay connected with this website and our Facebook and Instagram for updates and information on the Tour and our fantastic Kansas City beneficiaries, Do Good for Erin and The Birthday Party Project.
We work diligently to manage costs and streamline expenses while delivering an exceptional Tour experience this year. It is an expensive and time intensive endeavor, requiring hundreds of hours of volunteer time by Kappa alumnae and friends. We are lucky to have a solid core of volunteers who show up each year to make it an amazing experience, and we are delighted to welcome new volunteers each year, too.
Our Owl Friends list keeps growing, and we are grateful for each one. These donations raised ahead of the Tour offset operating costs, allowing more revenue to go directly to our beneficiaries.
If this is your first time on the Tour, you can start out at one of the homes as your starting place or the Holiday Boutique. Once you arrive, you will get a Tour Guide with a map and other helpful information about the homes and the beneficiaries. Enjoy your Tour!
With Gratitude | 2026 Kappa Holiday Homes Tour Board Co-Chairs
2026 Tour Dates and Schedule
Kappa Homes Tour and Holiday Boutique hours
Tuesday, December 1st | Cocktails & Candlelight 5pm-9pm | Homes & Boutique open to Cocktails & Candlelight ticket holders only
Wednesday, December 2nd | Tour Homes 11am-8pm & Boutique 10am-8pm
Thursday, December 3rd| Tour Homes 11am-6pm & Boutique 10am-6pm
Tickets can be purchased in advance or at the door. See the Tickets page for more information.
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The Holiday Homes Tour Boutique will be held at Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse, 9101 Nall Ave., Prairie Village, KS 66208
2026 Beneficiaries
Our beneficiaries, Do Good for Erin, The Birthday Party Project and the Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation, rely on funds from organizations like the Kappa Holiday Homes Tour to maintain day-to-day operations and fund special programs. Through ticket sales, Holiday Boutique purchases, and Owl Friend donations, we aid their missions to support our local communities.
Do Good for Erin started as an unassuming comfy clothing drive to honor Erin’s birthday in December 2019. Because Erin’s first priority upon arriving home was always to don the coziest ensemble she could find, it was a natural to collect her kind of style to donate to Rose Brooks, where Erin was a social worker. The first Comfy Clothing Drive was held in a friend’s dining room, and the next year in their driveway where cars dropping off their donations blocked the street for hours.
In the years following, the drive grew into a major event. Erin’s family and thousands of friends, coworkers and former clients were so successful in honoring her memory that truckloads of comfy clothes were collected. In 2022, Do Good for Erin was able to sponsor the renovation and furnishing of Erin’s House under the umbrella of Healing House in Kansas City, Missouri. At Erin's House, mothers in substance abuse recovery who are also domestic violence survivors are housed with their children with the goal of rebuilding their lives together. Last year, we donated to Friends of Yates, a Kansas City, Kansas, center for domestic abuse survivors and their families.
Starting in 2023, the Do Good for Erin Foundation also began funding two annual $5,000 scholarships at the University of Kansas School of Social Welfare for students who wish to continue their education at the master’s level. Finally, our grant committee reviews decisions and funding requests from other 501(c)(3) organizations that are aligned with Erin’s passions and interests.
Our Misson: Bringing JOY to children experiencing homelessness through the MAGIC of a birthday celebration.
Homelessness on the Rise; More than 2.5 million children in the U.S. are currently living in shelters. While their circumstances may be temporary, the impact of feeling unseen can last far longer. That’s why we show up with cake, candles, and community—to remind every child that they matter. Our mission is to create JOYful birthday moments that help kids feel seen, known, and celebrated, regardless of their circumstances.
Remember Your Birthday? Did you count down the days to your birthday? Celebrate all month long? Remember the anticipation, the excitement, maybe even a sugar rush or two?
We believe every child deserves that same JOY—regardless of where they call home.
Magic Made, Magic Remembered; We believe every birthday matters, and we’re committed to showing up, month after month.
In seasons of uncertainty for families, we bring consistent, JOYful celebrations to our partner agencies. With the help of our Birthday Enthusiasts, we make sure no child’s birthday is overlooked.
The Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation provides educational scholarships for undergraduate and graduate women, equipping women with resources to spark change and uphold shared values.
Truth | Connection | Respect | Optimism | Knowledge | Trailblazing
Twice in the last decade the Foundation recognized the Kansas City Kappa Alumnae Association for the highest level of giving to the Foundation.
Thank you to our 2025 Sponsors
Capitol Federal, a 23-year Gold Key Sponsor of the Kappa Holiday Homes Tour, provides ongoing support of charitable causes in Kansas City. We sincerely appreciate our sponsors and donors who enable us to commit to financial obligations. Without them, and our volunteers, the Tour would not be possible.
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Gold Key Sponsor - Capitol Federal
Golden Key Sponsor - Hartline Construction