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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!
Also, be sure to check out our Guide to the Best Christmas Light Displays in Kansas City.
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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Winter Magic 2023
Nov 2, 2023
Winter Magic
Winter Magic is Kansas City’s favorite, drive-thru, holiday party (now in our 4th season)! Come experience the most fantastic one mile of synchronized holiday lights this side of the North Pole!
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Holiday Light & Magic 2023
Nov 16, 2023
Holiday Light & Magic
Holiday Light and Magic near Legends Shopping Center
If you like HUGE displays with lots of lights and large PLAYFUL SCENES, then HLM is for you! Our one-mile drive over the river and through the woods showcases over 60 large scenes.
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Nov 4, 2023 3:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Tree Lighting: Village at Burlington Creek
The Village at Burlington Creek
Join us for a free, fun and festive holiday celebration at The Village at Burlington Creek! In the Green Area in front of Em Chamas. • Tree Lighting at Dusk • Visit with Santa • Games • Crafts • Music • Letters to Santa • Samples from Select Tenants
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Nov 4, 2023 midnight
Magic Tree Lighting Ceremony
Get ready to kick off the holiday season in the most magical way possible! Join us at the Paragon Star Sports Complex - 1401 NW River Road in Lee's Summit, MO on November 22nd at 6:00 PM for the much-anticipated Magic Tree Lighting Ceremony!
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Nov 5, 2023 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Tour de Lights at Winter Magic - CANCELLED AS OF 11/3/2023
CANCELLED AS OF 11/3/2023
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Nov 9, 2023
Brookside Holiday Opener
Whether you're looking for early holiday specials, finding something for that hard to shop for person, looking for a great place to eat and grab a drink, take food to go, or just in a festive mood and exploring, the Holiday Season Opener is for you.
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Nov 11, 2023 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Holiday Lighting Ceremony: Village at Briarcliff
Lights will turn on at 6 p.m. But don't worry, there's plenty of other fun activities! Balloon animals, face painting, inflatable games, fireworks, tractor hayrides, and – the main man himself – Santa!
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Nov 16, 2023 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Christkindl at Moonlight Market & Mayor's Tree Lighting
Bring your family and friends out to shop our local vendors, grab a drink and a bite to eat, meet Santa and Mrs. Claus and MUCH MORE! Mayor Michelle Distler will cap it off with the Mayor's Christmas Tree Lighting as we get downtown Shawnee shining f
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WENDY_DELZEIT
Nov 16, 2023 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Evergy Festival of Lights at Powell Gardens
During Evergy Festival of Lights at Powell Gardens, holiday lights turn Kansas City’s botanical garden into a winter wonderland. This year, Quixotic will transform the Conservatory (located in the Visitor Center) into Crystal Chambers.
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Nov 17, 2023 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Overland Park Mayor's Holiday Festival
Kick off the holiday season in Downtown Overland Park! Join the Mayor Skoog as he lights the tree in Thompson Park, listen to live music, get your picture with Santa, do some holiday shopping and so much more!
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Nov 17, 2023 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Independence Square Lighting
Join us on the Historic Independence Square as we kick off the holiday season with the Annual Square Lighting! FOX 4's Matt Stewart will MC at 6 PM at the Pharoah Cinema on Friday, November 17.
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Nov 17, 2023 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Downtown Lee's Summit Mayor's Tree Lighting
Join us at 6:30 p.m. in Howard Station Park as we light Downtown in thousands of sparkling lights. Choir performances, a visit from Santa, and much more will get you in the holiday spirit.
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Nov 18, 2023
Christmas in Excelsior Springs
Historic Downtown Excelsior Springs
Christmas in Excelsior Springs is a series of holiday events and attractions in the heart of Excelsior Springs. It’s a one-of-a-kind winter experience that features a tree lighting ceremony, a lighted parade, a drive through light display, and more.
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Zona Rosa
Nov 18, 2023 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Holiday Lighting Ceremony, presented by Saint Luke’s North Hospital
Celebrate the start of the holiday season with the annual Holiday Lighting Ceremony at Zona Rosa presented by Saint Luke’s North Hospital. Be awed by the Kansas City crowns on display with holiday lights throughout the center. Get in the holiday ...
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Nov 17, 2023 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Tree Lighting: Ward Parkway Center
Kick off the holiday season at Ward Parkway Center at our Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday, November 17 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in our Restaurant Pavillion!
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Nov 18, 2023 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Mayor's Tree Lighting and Parade: Downtown Tonganoxie
The Mayor’s Christmas Tree lighting is a free event in downtown Tonganoxie. Visitors can enjoy carolers dressed in traditional garments circa 1900, carriage rides, baked goodies and hot cocoa while watching the Mayor light the 10-foot tree.
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Nov 19, 2023 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
8th Annual Trip the Light Fantastic
Frank White, Jr. Softball Complex
CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER
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Marcy L. Caldwell
Nov 22, 2023 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Christmas in the Sky
Event CANCELLED as parking is not possible due to saturated grounds.
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Nov 22, 2023 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Lee's Summit Magic Tree Lighting Ceremony
Get ready to usher in the holiday season with an enchanting spectacle as Lee’s Summit’s beloved annual tradition, the Magic Tree Lighting Ceremony, returns to Paragon Star.
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Nov 23, 2023 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Evergy Plaza Lighting Ceremony
The Evergy Plaza Lighting Ceremony returns on Thursday, Nov. 23, celebrating 94 years as a beloved holiday tradition in the community.
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Nov 24, 2023
Overland Park Arboretum Luminary Walk
Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens
Kick off your holiday season with a festive walk through the lights at the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens. Choose from THREE unique experiences this year!
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Nov 24, 2023 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Mayor's Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony: Crown Center
Discover Cocoa and Campfires, an area to enjoy hot beverages and s’mores by the fire pits. Stage entertainment begins at 5:30. Then, join the Mayor and guests for the countdown to light the tree. Fireworks to follow.
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Nov 27, 2023 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Christmas in the Park/Mayor's Tree Lighting: Gardner, KS
The event will include a Christmas-time message from the Mayor and the arrival of Santa. A lucky individual will be selected to flip the switch that turns on thousands of beautiful lights throughout the park.
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Nov 30, 2023 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Martin City Holiday Kickoff & Tree Lighting Ceremony
Martin City Community Improvement District
Lighting Ceremony with music, Santa and treats!
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Nov 30, 2023 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Mayor's Christmas Tree Lighting: Prairie Village
The Mayor’s Holiday Tree is illuminated each year to serve as a reminder of our Prairie Village community members in need.
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Nov 30, 2023 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Mayor's Christmas Tree Lighting: Grandview
It's a magical moment when Mayor Leonard Jones flips the switch and lights up the Mayor's Christmas Tree. Join us on Thursday, November 30th at 6:30pm to kick off your holiday season!
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North Kansas City Parks and Recreation
Dec 1, 2023 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Mayor's Tree Lighting: North KC
Fun for the whole family! Join us at the Mayor’s Tree Lighting, Friday, December 1 at 6 pm.
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Dec 1, 2023 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Mayor's Tree Lighting & Raymore Christmas Tree Trail
Enjoy the Mayor's Tree Lighting, the annual Raymore Christmas Tree Trail and season opening of The Rink at T.B. Hanna Station. Enjoy a visit with Santa, complimentary cookies and hot chocolate and free ice skating immediately.
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Robben Roesler
Dec 1, 2023 6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Sar-Ko Aglow
Sar-Ko Aglow is one of the region’s favorite light displays. Mayor Boehm will flip the ceremonial switch one last time on Dec. 1 at 6 p.m. Santa Claus will hear children’s holiday wishes until 7 p.m. Once the lights brighten up the park, you ...
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MCC
Dec 1, 2023 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Christmas in the Courtyard
It's that magical time of year when the Mayor Bob Pape flips a switch, lights glow, and Santa visits Merriam! Join us for our annual tradition of lighting Merriam Municipal Plaza. Activities include time with Santa, live music, crafts, trea...
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Raytown Main Street Association
Dec 1, 2023 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Mayor's Tree Lighting - Downtown Raytown
For more than a decade, the tree lighting g ceremony has become an annual tradition in Raytown. Many downtown businesses, area schools and more will participate to kick off the holiday season. Holiday music will be provided by Raytown Elementary ...
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Dec 2, 2023 2:00 p.m.
Hometown Holidays: Liberty
Join the City of Liberty and Historic Downtown Liberty, Inc. for Hometown Holidays and the Mayor's Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 2. Saturday, December 2 Family Activities - 2-5 p.m.
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Dec 2, 2023 1:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
CandyLand Christmas: Smithville
Join us as Smithville celebrates the season on Saturday, December 2nd for a "CandyLand Christmas in Downtown Smithville". Stop by to see Santa, then grab a goody bag and CandyLand map of our business goody stops. Ho! Ho! Ho!
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Dec 5, 2023 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Mayor's Tree Lighting: Blue Springs
Join Mayor Ross as we celebrate the holiday season and light up City Hall and the Mayor's tree. Visit Santa, enjoy entertainment and refreshments.
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Dec 9, 2023 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Kearney's Magical Night
Join us for our very fourth annual Lighted Christmas Parade! Followed by Kearney's favorite Christmas event, A Magical Night!
