Winter Wonderlands - 1
Stroll, or drive, through outdoor and indoor holiday winter lands with the magic of candlelit trails, beautiful music, and unforgettable holiday traditions at Kansas City's local gardens, attractions and parks. This year's guide includes both walk-thru and drive-thru events where you'll enjoy holiday lights and scenery.
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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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Union Station
Nov 20, 2023
Holiday Reflections
Presented by BOK Financial, Union Station expands and adds to its magical “Holiday Reflections” walk-thru holiday village. Immerse yourself in the holiday spirit with brilliant sights and sounds that only Kansas City’s historic home can deliver. ...
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Nov 24, 2023 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Enchant Christmas
Kansas City Monarchs at Legends Field
Bring families and friends to Enchant Christmas to experience the world's largest Christmas light maze, 100' Christmas tree, ice-skating, food, gift and beverage vendors and of course Santa and his elves!
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Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium
Nov 17, 2023 6:00 p.m.
GloWild North Pole Village
Santa Claus is coming to town for GloWild at the Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium! The popular lantern festival’s North Pole Village returns this year on Friday, November 17, with brand-new holiday lanterns. Santa will greet families each evening from ...
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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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Youthfront Inc.
Dec 1, 2023 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Christmas at Camp
Experience the wonder of the holiday season in this festive event for the whole family! Fully decked out for Christmas, Youthfront’s Camp West features a beautiful illuminated lake walk with interactive experiences to retell the Nativity story. S...
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Photo by Bernadette Hursch
Dec 1, 2023
Winter Wonderland, a holiday pop-up
Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
Dining at the Kauffman Center will open on select dates in December for our Winter Wonderland holiday pop-up! Stay after a matinee performance or arrive ahead of the evening crowds and indulge in a craft cocktail and shareables just steps away fr...
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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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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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Dec 1, 2023 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
On Frozen Pond
On Frozen Pond is the theme for this year's FREE winter display at Kauffman Memorial Gardens.
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DEP
Nov 18, 2023 5:30 p.m.
Lane of Lights
Come one, come all! Don’t miss out on taking a trip through Lover’s Lane during the Christmas Season to enjoy the Lane of Lights! Take in all of the displays and let the spirit of Christmas take you away!
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Dec 6, 2023 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
20th Annual Winter Solstice Torch Lit HIke
Join us for this seasonal family favorite! Walk a forest trail lit by torches and enjoy an outdoor winter evening with family and friends. Live raptors, ice sculpture, learn about how animals, plants and trees prepare for winter, warm up by a roari
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Dec 9, 2023 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Candlelight Tour: Fort Osage
Fort Osage National Historic Landmark
Experience how the holidays were celebrated at the historic Fort in the early 19th century. Authentically attired interpreters lead guests through this unique evening event inspired by the winters at Fort Osage.
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JCPRD
Dec 16, 2023
Winter Solstice Celebration
Take a break from the busy holiday festivities as we walk through the woods, along little Cedar Creek to witness the natural display of winter’s quiet time. The trails will be lit by luminaries. Warm up by the fireside and listen to star stories ...
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City of Lawrence
Dec 2, 2023 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Winter Wonderland at the Nature Center
Join us for our Winter Wonderland holiday events at Prairie Park Nature Center on December 2nd, 9th, and 16th! See the magic and pet some festive furry friends like ponies, llamas, and/or goats! Enjoy a hot cocoa bar, holiday crafts, and a chorus...
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Nov 18, 2023
Hall of Trees
Excelsior Springs Historical Museum
Come experience the magic of Christmas by touring the Hall of Trees located around the Hall of Waters’ Water Bar. This magnificent display includes over 30 trees stunningly decorating by local businesses, civic groups and friends.
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Dec 16, 2023 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Parkville's Winter Wonderland
Join us for our nature-focused winter event where we will roast marshmallows by the outdoor fireplace after a guided hike to the historic Girl Scout Shelter.
