It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! From mid-November to mid-December all across the Kansas City metro, switches are flipped, and the city is decked out in holiday splendor! This year, many lighting ceremonies will be socially-distanced and / or virtual - read our guide for the scoop.
Also, be sure to check out our Guide to the Best Christmas Light Displays in Kansas City. And, enter our Winter Magic Ticket Giveaway!
Note: We make every effort to ensure the accuracy of this information. However, you should always verify dates, times, location and other information, especially with the possibility of weather impacts. Please submit corrections and additions to this guide to kristina@kcparent.com.
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Crown Center
Nov 5, 2020 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Arrival of Mayor’s Christmas Tree
The 100-foot-tall Douglas fir will arrive at Crown Center Nov. 5 on its custom-made trailer, after making a 2,000-mile road trip from the forests of the Willamette Valley in Oregon through six states to Kansas City.
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Nov 12, 2020
2020 Brookside Holiday Season Opener
Start your 2020 holiday season off right - Brookside style – with the Holiday Season Opener free, family-friendly event with holiday sales, pop-up events, food and drink specials, music and giveaways.
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Nov 12, 2020
Santa's Bakeshop
Introducing a new Kansas City holiday experience brought to you by Martin City Brewing Company. Music, lights, snow, cookies, hot chocolate, ice cream and more! It’s a brand new Kansas City holiday experience that you won’t want to miss!
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John Howe / Howe Creative Photog
Nov 13, 2020 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Independence Square Lighting on Facebook Live
Join us on our Facebook page as we light up our historic downtown buildings. This event is brought to you annually by The Independence Square Association and this year sponsored by Blue Ridge Bank & Trust Co.
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Nov 14, 2020 4:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Holiday Lights Ceremony: The Village at Briarcliff
Come celebrate with the Village this year at our Annual Holiday Drive In Lighting Ceremony and Fireworks Display! 🎄 Enjoy the lights and fireworks without having to leave your car! Tune in your radio for the synchronized music and fireworks show.
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Nov 20, 2020 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Mayor's Holiday Tree Lighting: Downtown Overland Park
Join us for a celebration of the coming holiday season hosted in partnership with Mayor Carl Gerlach. We're having our socially-distanced ceremony with Santa in Thompson Park, and we hope to see you there!
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Nov 20, 2020 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Lee's Summit MAYOR’S TREE LIGHTING PRESENTED BY SECURITY BANK OF KANSAS CITY
While there won’t be an in-person program and gathering, we have a few surprises up our sleeve for guests to experience the holiday lights downtown or online. The fun begins at 6 p.m.
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Nov 20, 2020 6:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Virtual Mayor's Tree Lighting: North KC
Join us here virtually as we light the Mayor’s Tree for the 2020 holiday season. Enjoy some holiday themed music along with a story read by Santa following the lighting of the tree by the Mayor!
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Nov 21, 2020
Holidays Reflections at Union Station
Enjoy Union Station’s magical new Holiday Reflections walk-thru holiday village. This spectacular themed experience fills Union Station’s massive Grand Plaza and features sky-reaching lights, dozens of decorated trees, forest friends and more.
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Nov 21, 2020 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Downtown Excelsior Springs Lighting Ceremony
Historic Downtown Excelsior Springs
Mark your calendars and get ready to tune in LIVE on Facebook this Saturday at 6:00 PM for the VIRTUAL DOWNTOWN LIGHTING CEREMONY!
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Dec 1, 2020
Hometown Holidays: Liberty
We have several virtual and socially distanced activities planned for the whole family to enjoy during the month of December.
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Nov 26, 2020 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Country Club Plaza's 91st Lighting Ceremony: Virtual Event
This year's Evergy Plaza Lighting Ceremony will begin at 6 p.m. on Thanksgiving as a broadcast-only event. Watch the ceremony, including historical details, live performances and celebrity guest messages, on KMBC 9.
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Nov 27, 2020
Mayor’s Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
Lighting ceremony will be virtual. Watch crowncenter.com for viewing details. The Mayor’s Christmas Tree and 37,500 festive holiday lights will brighten Crown Center Square through Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021.
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Dec 4, 2020 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Mayor's Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony: Raymore
Celebrate the Mayor's Tree Lighting sponsored by Community Bank of Raymore and the season opening of the ice rink at T.B. Hanna Station on Friday, Dec. 4 at 6 p.m. Santa will not be able to make an appearance at the event this year.
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Merriam Parks & Recreation
Dec 4, 2020 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Christmas in the Courtyard
It's a magical time of year when Mayor Ken Sissom flips a switch, lights glow, and Santa visits Merriam! Join us for our NEW annual tradition of lighting Merriam Municipal Plaza. Activities include time with Santa, live music, games and more!
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Dec 4, 2020 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Celebrate the holidays at Parkville Christmas on the River!
Celebrate the holidays at Parkville Christmas on the River! Bring the family and enjoy the festivities – details will be coming soon!
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Indysystem Getty Images/iStockphoto
Dec 4, 2020 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Christmas Tree Lighting 18th & Vine
Enjoy a festive lighting ceremony at the Paseo Outdoor Plaza!
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Dec 4, 2020 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Christmas in the Courtyard
It's a magical time of year when Mayor Ken Sissom flips a switch, lights glow, and Santa visits Merriam! Join us for our NEW annual tradition of lighting Merriam Municipal Plaza.
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Nov 19, 2021 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Mayor's Holiday Festival: Downtown Overland Park
Join us as we 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 with Bryan Busby from KMBC 9.
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