If you haven’t been to Longview Lake to see Jackson County’s annual light show, “Christmas in the Park,” you’re missing out. It’s definitely a Kansas City “must-see!” A Kansas City Holiday tradition since 1987, Christmas in the Park typically runs nightly from Thanksgiving through New Year’s. The ride-through show is located at Frank White Jr., […]
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Save 25% on Kansas City Holiday Boutique Tickets, Nov. 18–22 in Overland Park
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A Kansas City holiday tradition since 2011, the Kansas City Holiday Boutique returns to the Overland Park Convention Center Nov. 18–22, 2026. Kansas City on the Cheap readers can save 25% on general admission tickets with promo code KCCHEAP. Shoppers can browse unique gifts, holiday décor, apparel, jewelry, children’s items, gourmet foods, accessories and more […]
Winter Magic Drive Through Christmas Lights Display
Winter Magic is a drive-thru Christmas lights event in Kansas City. The festive display runs nightly November 4 through January 2, 2027. It opens at 6 p.m. Closing times vary. How Winter Magic Works Buy tickets: Purchase Winter Magic tickets online in advance (one per carload), choosing the day and time you would like to […]
50+ Vendors Featured at Lake Quivira Holiday Bazaar
The Lake Quivira Holiday Bazaar is a longstanding annual event and a traditional way of kicking off the holiday season at Lake Quivira, KS. More than 50 vendors make up this event that is FREE and open to the public on Friday, Nov. 13, and Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026. Both floors of the Lake Quivira […]
Drive-Through Display at Excelsior Springs Lane of Lights
Take a trip down Lover’s Lane in Excelsior Springs to enjoy the Lane of Lights. The annual Lane of Lights is happening Saturday, November 21, through Sunday, December 25, 2026. Hours are Nov. 20-Dec. 31, 2021. Hours are 5:30 to 10 p.m. This is a drive-thru light display hosted by nightly by a different local […]
Christmas at YaYa’s Alpaca Farm
Recapture the magic of Christmas at YaYa’s Alpaca Farm. Remember the low thrum of excitement and coziness lying just beneath the surface of everything at Christmas time when you were a kid? Maybe it’s the financial strain or the nonstop schedule, but whatever the case, the magic tends to fade as we get older. Now, […]
Luminary Walk at Overland Park Arboretum
For the holiday season, the Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens is hosting the traditional Holiday Luminary Walk. The Luminary Walk at the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens is a favorite holiday experience. Running on select nights from November 27 through December 26, 2026, this seasonal tradition features miles of trails illuminated by thousands […]
Powell Gardens Festival of Lights
Powell Gardens invites you to the Festival of Lights this 2026 holiday season. On selected Wednesday through Sunday evenings from November 19 through January 3, 2027, visitors can walk through a half-mile walk of holiday lights and unique botanically-themed displays. Festival hours are 5 to 10 p.m. Festival of Lights will be closed Thanksgiving Eve, Thanksgiving […]
Crown Center Ice Terrace and free skating opening day
Lace up your ice skates for winter fun downtown at the Crown Center Ice Terrace, Kansas City’s original outdoor skating rink. The Crown Center Ice Terrace opens for its 54th season from November 6, 2026 through March 14, 2027. On opening day, November 6, skating is free from 6 to 9 a.m. Reservations are not […]
Mayor’s Christmas Tree at Crown Center
The Mayor’s Christmas Tree in Kansas City will shine brightly on Crown Center Square from November 27, 2026 through early January 2027. The annual Kansas City Mayor’s Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony is a FREE event held Friday, November 27, 2026. The program begins at 6 p.m. Enjoy long-standing traditions that includes a performance by the […]
