Let there be light! Where to catch seasonal light shows around Kansas City
Don’t miss this one-day event on December 6th; Christmas on the River in Parkville, MO. Of course, Santa will be there with holiday entertainment and Parkville’s inaugural Christmas market.
The Northland is back by popular demand with a drive-through experience with Winter Magic! Pack the kids in their PJs and hot chocolate and enjoy the beautiful lights without ever leaving the car.
Luminary Walk at the Arboretum – If you enjoy a walk on crisp evenings, this one’s for you. You can choose between Electric Glow, Luminary Walk, or Candlelight Stroll.
Not to be outdone, Powell Garden’s Festival of Lights turns the botanical gardens into a winter wonderland!
Winter Wonderland is back at the Legends Field in KCK. Offering ice skating and tubing, the light show is a favorite Jingle event!
Zona Rosa has its own Winter Wonderland featuring the iconic Kansas City crowns of yesteryear, with Santa making a pitstop throughout the season. A charming setting to get your shopping done or glide through the ice skating rink.
An Overland Park favorite, Deanna Rose Farmstead is closed for the season, but the light show is alive and well.
Home of the Mayor’s Christmas Tree, Ice Terrace skating and now through December 22nd, the Hallmark Christmas Experience, the Crown Center Christmas is a must!
The most beautiful building in Kansas City is adorned this time of year with holiday flair. If you want a full indulgent experience, check out the Union Station Holiday Reflections.
Featuring a million lights and 200 animated displays, the Longview Lake Campground has grown over the past 37 years and is a Kansas City favorite. It is a free drive-through experience, so relax and enjoy the sights from the warmth of your car.
Be part of the 95-year tradition in the Country Club Plaza. Come early for a hot drink, shopping or dinner and enjoy the Country Club Plaza Lights!
Clark Griswold doesn’t have anything on these neighborhoods!
The iconic Candy Cane Lane in Prairie Village. Since 1958, this quiet cul-de-sac turns into a Christmas wonderland.
Bradshaw Lane (location: 13812 Bradshaw in Overland Park, Kansas) encompasses an entire cul-de-sac of homes. Once you enter the neighborhood, be sure to tune in to 99.9 FM, as many of the lights are synchronized to the music. Also, be sure to check out the talking Christmas tree!
