27+ Best Holiday & Christmas Lights Displays in Kansas City UPDATED FOR 2025
One of the best parts about the holidays is the beautiful Christmas lights, holiday displays, and light shows around town. Christmas in KC is magical! We want to make it easy to find light displays near you.
You can enjoy official tree lighting ceremonies, drive-through Christmas lights, neighborhood light displays, and other holiday light shows all over KC.
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Christmas light displays are in no short supply this year; they’re all over the metro. Check out each area to find some near you! Explore holiday light displays, light shows, tree lighting ceremonies, and other light displays to create your own holiday light trail around town.
KC’s Christmas Lights & Holiday Displays
Our Guide is broken up into different sections, so no matter what you’re looking for, we’ve got you covered. Then, explore the Kansas City Christmas Events with your family for even more fun! We hope you enjoy our Holiday Lights & Displays Guide, with 27+ holiday light displays and growing. If you know of other holiday displays not included in our guide, email [email protected] to be added!
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Winter Magic KC Northland Drive-Thru Show
10400 N Platte Purchase Dr, Kansas City, MO
When: OPEN EVERY NIGHT November 1st – January 4th See Ticket Calendar for Available Time Slots
* Closed during inclement weather.*
Cost: $20-$40 per standard car or truck. Additional add-ons are available for $8-$22.
Don’t miss Kansas City’s premiere DRIVE-THRU Christmas lights experience! Winter Magic KC is the longest light tunnel in the Midwest, so it’s a great holiday activity for families.
Drive-through thousands of Christmas lights display. There are elves working in the toy factory, spinning trees, elves greeting you at the gates & so much more to see! So hop in your car and head over for a night of Christmas fun.
KC Renaissance Festival – Knights of Lights
Queen’s Gate entrance off State Ave between 130th & 126th St Bonner Spring, Kansas 66012
Open November 28th through December 31st on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays
Tickets $20 for Adults, Children 5-12 $12, 4 and under are Free, Dogs $5.
Enjoy activities like:
Visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus
Glow in the Dark Putt Putt
Half a Million Lights
Snowball Fights and more as you wander through the enchanted renaissance village. Experience the wonder of it lit up at night and enjoy the shopping, music, food and more.
There will be gift bags for all adults, children and even the dogs who attend Knights of Lights. There’s even free Hot Cocoa for kids! Want to make your evening even more special? You can reserve a private heated igloo for a Feast of Lights holiday dining experience, or you can kick off the New Year at a special New Year’s Eve celebration.
Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium
6800 Zoo Drive, Kansas City, MO
When: Now through December 28th.
GloWild: Time Traveler, presented by Saint Luke’s, is set to dazzle at the Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium once again this winter featuring a brand-new theme!
More than 34 tons of steel and nearly 89,000 feet of silk-like fabric have been used to create spectacular lighted artworks. Guests walk a one-way path through the displays with photo opportunities, concessions, shopping, and entertainment along the way. The KCZoo Railroad and Endangered Species Carousel are available for free rides from 5:30 to 9 pm and on Wednesday nights, guests have access to Sobela Ocean Aquarium. Otherwise, animals are not available for viewing during GloWild.
Holiday themed lanterns are back, running through December 28! Santa will be in town and will greet families from 5:30 to 9 pm each night GloWild is open. The Santa experience is included in GloWild admission. Holiday lanterns are located in the Australia section of the Zoo.
Get your tickets today for festive family fun!
Union Station Indoor Light Display**
Union Station: 30 W Pershing Rd. Kansas City, MO
When: November 21st- January 4th.
Cost: Tickets to the displays start at $8-$12.
The holiday lights displays at Union Station are an absolute must-see this season. It’s free to enjoy these beautiful Kansas City Christmas lights – a must-do for any out-of-town family here for the holidays!
Bring the holiday spirit to your family with their giant model train exhibit, tons of lights & other fun displays.
Mayor’s Christmas Tree at Crown Center**
2425 Grand Blvd Kansas City, MO
When: Starts with the Mayor’s Holiday Lighting Ceremony on November 28th at 6:00 pm. The lights will shine through the holidays until January 5th at Crown Center.
Cost: Free
The Mayor’s Christmas Tree at Crown Center is a giant tree (nearly 100 ft.) right in the middle of downtown. Plus, you can take some holiday pictures to remember the season with your little ones.
The smaller trees around The Mayor’s Christmas tree are also decorated, so you can enjoy tons of lights! Afterwards, you can go ice skating at the Ice Terrace at Crown Center.
Kansas City Plaza**
Country Club Plaza: 4706 Broadway Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64112
When: Thanksgiving Night through January 11th
Cost: Free
If you’re looking for one of the best traditions for Christmas in Kansas City, head to the Plaza! The Plaza holiday lights are free to enjoy so you can visit more than once too..
Whether you drive through the holiday lights or walk around and enjoy, it’s a classic holiday tradition in KC! There will also be carolers around the Plaza throughout the month, so you may want to walk around to try to find them…
You can see the lights now through the middle of January. Be sure to stop and shop, or eat while you’re in midtown.
Liberty, MO/Northland Christmas Lights:
Zona Rosa Light Display**
I-29 & Barry Road
When: November 22nd, 4:00 pm-6:00 pm. This year the event will be at Zona Rosa’s, North Park.
Cost: Free
From November 22nd through Christmas, you can see the lights at Zona Rosa while you shop or dine in the outdoor shopping mall. There’s a giant Christmas tree in the middle of the shopping center, so you can snap holiday photos too!
This display is near KCI airport, so whether you live nearby or you’re heading out of town on a flight be sure to stop by!
Lane of Lights in Excelsior Springs**
East Valley Park, Lover’s Lane, Excelsior Springs, MO
When: November 22nd-December 25th. Each night at 5:30 pm the lights are on full display.
Cost: Free, but donation is recommended per car
This is a fun drive-through Christmas lights display that’s open through New Year’s Eve. Volunteers collect donations for different charities each not, but a donation is not required to enjoy the lights. (they recommend $5 per car) Learn more about the Lane of Lights online!
Kustom Christmas Family Light Show
Located in the Carriage Hill Estate Subdivision on NE 60th Ct and N. Spruce Ave KCMO 64119
Lee’s Summit, MO Christmas Lights:
Lee’s Summit Magic Tree **
I-470 and View High Dr.
When: November 26th
Paragon Star Sports Complex Lee’s Summit, MO.
Cost: Free
The Lee’s Summit Magic Tree is the staple for Christmas in Kansas City. Make sure your family visits the tree while you’re at Christmas in the Park (next light listing)! It’s perfect for holiday family photos…
You can enjoy this happily lit tree with tons of colorful holiday lights! Donations will be collected for Operation Toy Soldier during the holidays to support local families in need.
Christmas in the Park**
3901 SW Longview Rd Lee’s Summit
When: Beginning November 26th from 5:30 pm-10:00 pm through December 31st.
Cost: Free, but donations encouraged
Christmas in the Park is one of the best holiday light displays in Kansas City.
This drive-through Christmas lights display features 500,000+ colorful lights. Enjoy 175 light scenes and settings to fill your holidays with tons of glowing colors! You don’t even have to get out of your warm car to see, making it the perfect Christmas activity this year. This display is free, but you can donate to local charities as you leave.
Independence, MO Christmas Lights:
Independence Square Tree Lighting
211 W. Truman Road Independence, MO
This annual tree lighting ceremony is going to be full of holiday fun. Make sure you visit Santa and Mrs. Clause after.
Grandview, MO Christmas Lights:
Mayor’s Christmas Tree Lighting
The View 13500 Byars Road Grandview, Missouri 64030
When: December 4th at 6:30 pm
Cost: Free
Festival of Lights at Powell Gardens**
Powell Gardens: 1609 NW US Hwy 50, Kingsville, MO 64061
When: November 20th-January 3rd
Cost: $10 for children ages 5-12, $19 for adults.
Powell Gardens combines holiday light displays with beautiful botanical creations to create a fun “Christmas festival of lights”. There are many different shows and displays throughout the garden, including a tunnel of lights!
The path is a mile long with tram rides available in the evenings in case you have little ones or others who can’t walk far.
Overland Park, KS Christmas Lights:
Ultimate Lights on Farmstead Lane**
Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead in Overland Park
When: November 27th – December 31st from 5:00pm-10:00pm
Cost: Free
If you’re looking for Christmas lights in Overland Park, the Farmstead puts on Holiday Lights on Farmstead Lane every year. This is a free holiday light show, so stop by if you’re in the area! Your family will enjoy a 30-minute light show cast on the wall of their barn. All you have to do is tune your car radio to 90.5 and enjoy the synchronized music…
Park your car in the main parking lot and watch the show on a loop. There will be tons of lights on a flat panel that looks like a Christmas tree with tons of images cast on it! The Ultimate Holiday Tree at Deanna Rose includes animations and fun holiday images.
** Be sure to turn off your car lights and take your foot off the brake.
Christmas Place Neighborhood Display**
1131st Place west of Antioch Road, Overland Park, KS 66213
When: Now through the holidays Christmas
Cost: Free
This neighborhood typically has all the lights and displays up and running. We have not been able to confirm any displays for this year so plan accordingly.
Holiday Luminary Walk **
Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens: 8909 W. 179th St. Overland Park KS 66013
When: Luminary Walk November 26th – December 30th
Traditional Luminary Walk weekends: November 28th-29th, December 5th-6th, 12th-13th, and 19th-20th.
Adults-Only Candlelight Stroll (18+): Thursdays December 4th, 11th, and 18th, (perfect for date night for Mom & Dad!).
Electric Glow: November 26th, December 10th, 17th, 22nd, 23rd, 26th, 27th, 29th, and 30th
*NEW this year* Accessibility-friendly Glow Cart Tours: December 1st-3rd
The holidays at the Overland Park Arboretum are magical! Personally, we think this is one of the best Christmas events in Kansas City.
Take a walk, enjoy a wagon ride, listen to music, and enjoy the holiday lights during this fun family-friendly event. Explore the trails of the Overland Park Arboretum as they are lit up for the holiday season. There will be miles of candles and lights that line the trails.
Lenexa, KS Christmas Lights:
Sar-Ko Aglow Light Display**
Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park: 14907 W 87th St. Pkwy, Lenexa
When: December 5th-January 19th.
Cost: Free
Lenexa’s Sar-Ko-Par Park offers a dazzling holiday lights display each season with colorful lights & fun displays around the Rose Pond. You can drive somewhat, but walking allows you to check out all the displays.
Olathe Christmas Lights:
KC Wine Co. Winter Wonderland Drive-Thru Light Display**
13875 S Gardner Rd #1 Olathe, KS 66061
When: Opens Friday- Sunday, November 28th through December 21st
KC Pumpkin Patch & KC Wine Co’s beloved holiday light experience is back. Their Winter Wonderland display is the perfect way to celebrate the holidays! You can even get wine at this event…
** Tickets MUST be PREPURCHASED. There will be no tickets sold at the door, so be sure to grab yours before you head out.
Celebrate Olathe and the Mayor’s Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
December 5th
5:030 pm – 8:00 pm
This tree lighting will be held at the Olathe Community Center. Enjoy the holidays with live music and Santa.
Uncle Roger’s Holiday Spirit Lights Up the Night
15367 S Greenwood Street, Olathe, KS 66062
They have around 50 sequences synced to music. Music consists of traditional Christmas and non- Christmas music.
Cedar Creek Neighborhood
26170 W. 108th Terrace, Olathe KS 66061
Check out these 25 homes with large Christmas displays within this cul de sac in Cedar Creek. They pride themselves for 100% Participation. Check it out!
Prairie Village, KS Christmas Lights:
Prairie Village Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
Corinth Square
When: December 4th at 5:00pm
There will be music, singing and of course, all the holiday cheer.
Kansas City, KS Christmas Lights:
Christmas in Quivira Woods
Quivira Woods at 47th and Woodland Rd
December 13th from 6:00-9:00pm
They also collect donations for the De Soto food pantry, so bring a donation with you if you can!
Tanger Kansas City at Legends Christmas Lights & Tree **
1843 Village West Parkway, KCK
When:The lighting ceremony is November 15th from 5:00-8:00 pm. Legends Outlets offers a huge tree that’s the perfect backdrop for a fun photo by the tree while you also get some of your holiday shopping done!
2025 Kansas City Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremonies & Festivals:
Be sure to check out these fun events to kick off Christmas in Kansas City!
Gladstone Holiday Lights Ceremony **
When: December 2nd from 6:00 pm-8:00 pm
Head out to Linden Square for this annual Christmas event.
Overland Park Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony **
When: November 21st from 5:00 pm-8:00 pm
Gather in Overland Park and kick off the holiday season with the Overland Park Mayor’s Holiday Festival. This FREE community event will be held throughout the Downtown Overland Park area at Thompson Park! There will be music, Santa, pony rides, arts and crafts plus more.
As a reminder, these holiday light locations are ones that had great Christmas light displays in the past. We do our best to ensure the details included in the map are the most up-to-date. If you see that we’re missing a light display, please let us know!
You can also use this Map of Kansas City Holiday Lights:
Keep in mind, we can’t drive to each of the Christmas light displays to verify the holiday lights are on. This is an inclusive list from years past, so some may not be up for 2023. Also, some holiday light displays may be worth the drive for others, but may not be for you. Please, understand this as you head out. Also, drive safely with your families.
However, if you decide to celebrate Christmas in Kansas City this season, get out and enjoy the beautiful Christmas lights & holiday displays!
If you’re looking for even more holiday lights, check out the Christmas Light Finder.
Also be sure to explore our Guides to Christmas in Kansas City:
- Christmas tree farms near you
- Holiday trains guide
- Christmas Lights near you
- Christmas events
- Where to see Santa
- Ultimate Gift Guide & everything in between…
Be sure to sign-up for The Scoop so you don’t miss out on things to do throughout the year! There are fun things to do during the holidays, which we send right to your inbox. 🙂
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From iFamily to Yours, Happy Holidays!
