Christmas in the Park

POSTED BY
Amy Schiska-Lombard

If you haven’t been to Longview Lake’s “Christmas in the Park” light show, you’re missing out. It’s definitely a Kansas City “must see!”

Admission is FREE, but donations for local charities are accepted.

A Kansas City Holiday tradition since 1987, Christmas in the Park runs nightly from Nov. 27-Dec. 31, 2019. The ride-through show is located at Longview Campground (1499 SW County Park Road, Lee’s Summit, MO) and features more than 500,000 lights and 175 animated figures.

This annual holiday event in Kansas City kicks off with a visit from Santa, seasonal performances and fireworks during Christmas in the Sky on Nov. 27.

Christmas in the Park Hours

Sunday-Thursday: 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Friday-Saturday: 5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.

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Saturday, December 14, 2019

Free Santa Photos and More in Bass Pro Shops Santa Wonderland

All Day | FREE | Bass Pro Shops

$3 Holiday Movie Classics

All Day | $3.00 | KC Extreme Screen Union Station

Free Santa Photos and More in Cabela's Santa Wonderland

All Day | FREE | Cabela’s

Visits and Photos with Santa at Independence Center

All Day | Independence Center

Visits and Photos with Santa at Oak Park Mall

All Day | Oak Park Mall

Photos with Santa at Town Center Plaza

All Day | Town Center Plaza

Laser Holiday Magic Show

$2.50-7.00 | Arvin Gottlieb Planetarium

Laser Nutcracker Show

$2.50-7.00 | Arvin Gottlieb Planetarium

Candy Cane Hunt

9:00 am to 11:00 am | FREE

FREE Admission to Farmers Market Holiday Mart

9:00 am to 2:00 pm | FREE | Downtown Lee’s Summit

Meet Santa at Scheels

10:00 am to 1:00 pm | FREE

Santa Delivers Gifts at the Zoo

10:00 am to 3:00 pm | Kansas City Zoo

Merry Science at Science City Union Station

10:00 am to 5:00 pm | $13.25 | Science City

Stocking-Stuffer Book Sale

10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Kansas City, KS Public Library

Holiday Bricktacular

10:00 am | LEGOLAND Discovery Center KC

Reindeer Games & Selfies with Santa

11:00 am to 1:00 pm | Lenexa Rec Center

Photos and Free Visits with Santa at Zona Rosa

11:00 am to 8:00 pm | Zona Rosa

Free Pet Pictures with Santa at PetSmart

12:00 pm to 4:00 pm | FREE

Santa Dives with the Penguins

2:00 pm | Kansas City Zoo

Saturday Selfies with Santa in Lee's Summit

3:00 pm to 5:00 pm | FREE | Lee’s Summit History Museum

Worlds of Fun Winterfest

4:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Worlds of Fun

Powell Gardens Festival of Lights

4:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $5.00-12.00 | Powell Gardens

Overland Park Arboretum Holiday Luminary Walk

5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | $12.00 | Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens

Christmas in the Park Light Display

5:30 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | Longview Lake

Liberty Light Show 2019

6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Pleasant Valley Baptist Church

Sunday, December 15, 2019

Free Santa Photos and More in Bass Pro Shops Santa Wonderland

All Day | FREE | Bass Pro Shops

$3 Holiday Movie Classics

All Day | $3.00 | KC Extreme Screen Union Station

Free Santa Photos and More in Cabela's Santa Wonderland

All Day | FREE | Cabela’s

Visits and Photos with Santa at Independence Center

All Day | Independence Center

Visits and Photos with Santa at Oak Park Mall

All Day | Oak Park Mall

Photos with Santa at Town Center Plaza

All Day | Town Center Plaza

Laser Holiday Magic Show

$2.50-7.00 | Arvin Gottlieb Planetarium

Laser Nutcracker Show

$2.50-7.00 | Arvin Gottlieb Planetarium

Free Santa Photos at Family Tree Nursery Liberty

10:00 am to 2:00 pm | FREE | Family Tree Nursery

Merry Science at Science City Union Station

10:00 am to 5:00 pm | $13.25 | Science City

Stocking-Stuffer Book Sale

10:00 am to 5:00 pm | Kansas City, KS Public Library

Holiday Bricktacular

10:00 am | LEGOLAND Discovery Center KC

Sippin' Santa Brunch

11:00 am to 2:00 pm | Julep

Photos and Free Visits with Santa at Zona Rosa

11:00 am to 8:00 pm | Zona Rosa

Photos with Santa at Limitless Brewing

12:00 pm to 2:00 pm | Limitless Brewing

Free Pet Pictures with Santa at PetSmart

12:00 pm to 4:00 pm | FREE

Santa and Donutology at Toys and Miniatures Museum

1:00 pm to 2:30 pm | National Museum of Toys and Miniatures

Screenland Holiday Movie Favorites

1:00 pm | $10.00 | Screenland Armour Theatre

Powell Gardens Festival of Lights

4:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $5.00-12.00 | Powell Gardens

Worlds of Fun Winterfest

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Worlds of Fun

Liberty Light Show 2019

6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Pleasant Valley Baptist Church

Monday, December 16, 2019

Free Santa Photos and More in Bass Pro Shops Santa Wonderland

All Day | FREE | Bass Pro Shops

$3 Holiday Movie Classics

All Day | $3.00 | KC Extreme Screen Union Station

Free Santa Photos and More in Cabela's Santa Wonderland

All Day | FREE | Cabela’s

Visits and Photos with Santa at Independence Center

All Day | Independence Center

Visits and Photos with Santa at Oak Park Mall

All Day | Oak Park Mall

Photos with Santa at Town Center Plaza

All Day | Town Center Plaza

Laser Holiday Magic Show

$2.50-7.00 | Arvin Gottlieb Planetarium

Laser Nutcracker Show

$2.50-7.00 | Arvin Gottlieb Planetarium

Holiday Bricktacular

10:00 am | LEGOLAND Discovery Center KC

Photos and Free Visits with Santa at Zona Rosa

11:00 am to 8:00 pm | Zona Rosa

Classic Holiday Movies at B&B Theatres

4:00 pm | $5.00-7.00 | Multiple

Classic Holiday Movies at B&B Theatres

7:00 pm | $5.00-7.00 | Multiple

Tuesday, December 17, 2019

Free Santa Photos and More in Bass Pro Shops Santa Wonderland

All Day | FREE | Bass Pro Shops

$3 Holiday Movie Classics

All Day | $3.00 | KC Extreme Screen Union Station

Free Santa Photos and More in Cabela's Santa Wonderland

All Day | FREE | Cabela’s

Visits and Photos with Santa at Independence Center

All Day | Independence Center

Visits and Photos with Santa at Oak Park Mall

All Day | Oak Park Mall

Photos with Santa at Town Center Plaza

All Day | Town Center Plaza

Laser Holiday Magic Show

$2.50-7.00 | Arvin Gottlieb Planetarium

Laser Nutcracker Show

$2.50-7.00 | Arvin Gottlieb Planetarium

Holiday Bricktacular

10:00 am | LEGOLAND Discovery Center KC

Photos and Free Visits with Santa at Zona Rosa

11:00 am to 8:00 pm | Zona Rosa

Classic Holiday Movies at B&B Theatres

4:00 pm | $5.00-7.00 | Multiple

Alamo Movie Party (Holiday Classics)

6:45 pm | Alamo Drafthouse Cinema

Classic Holiday Movies at B&B Theatres

7:00 pm | $5.00-7.00 | Multiple

Wednesday, December 18, 2019

Free Santa Photos and More in Bass Pro Shops Santa Wonderland

All Day | FREE | Bass Pro Shops

$3 Holiday Movie Classics

All Day | $3.00 | KC Extreme Screen Union Station

Free Santa Photos and More in Cabela's Santa Wonderland

All Day | FREE | Cabela’s

Visits and Photos with Santa at Independence Center

All Day | Independence Center

Visits and Photos with Santa at Oak Park Mall

All Day | Oak Park Mall

Photos with Santa at Town Center Plaza

All Day | Town Center Plaza

Laser Holiday Magic Show

$2.50-7.00 | Arvin Gottlieb Planetarium

Laser Nutcracker Show

$2.50-7.00 | Arvin Gottlieb Planetarium

Holiday Bricktacular

10:00 am | LEGOLAND Discovery Center KC

Photos and Free Visits with Santa at Zona Rosa

11:00 am to 8:00 pm | Zona Rosa

Kansas City Holiday Express at Union Station

2:00 pm to 7:30 pm | FREE | Union Station

Classic Holiday Movies at B&B Theatres

4:00 pm | $5.00-7.00 | Multiple

FREE Holiday Character Visits and Caroling at Oak Park Mall

5:00 pm to 7:00 pm | FREE | Oak Park Mall

Classic Holiday Movies at B&B Theatres

7:00 pm | $5.00-7.00 | Multiple

Screenland Holiday Movie Favorites

7:00 pm | $10.00 | Screenland Armour Theatre

Thursday, December 19, 2019

Free Santa Photos and More in Bass Pro Shops Santa Wonderland

All Day | FREE | Bass Pro Shops

Free Santa Photos and More in Cabela's Santa Wonderland

All Day | FREE | Cabela’s

Visits and Photos with Santa at Independence Center

All Day | Independence Center

Visits and Photos with Santa at Oak Park Mall

All Day | Oak Park Mall

Photos with Santa at Town Center Plaza

All Day | Town Center Plaza

Melting Pot Tacky Sweater Party

All Day | Country Club Plaza

Laser Holiday Magic Show

$2.50-7.00 | Arvin Gottlieb Planetarium

Laser Nutcracker Show

$2.50-7.00 | Arvin Gottlieb Planetarium

Holiday Bricktacular

10:00 am | LEGOLAND Discovery Center KC

Kansas City Holiday Express at Union Station

11:00 am to 6:00 pm | FREE | Union Station

Photos and Free Visits with Santa at Zona Rosa

11:00 am to 8:00 pm | Zona Rosa

Powell Gardens Festival of Lights

4:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $5.00-12.00 | Powell Gardens

Worlds of Fun Winterfest

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Worlds of Fun

Friday, December 20, 2019

Free Santa Photos and More in Bass Pro Shops Santa Wonderland

All Day | FREE | Bass Pro Shops

Free Santa Photos and More in Cabela's Santa Wonderland

All Day | FREE | Cabela’s

Visits and Photos with Santa at Independence Center

All Day | Independence Center

Visits and Photos with Santa at Oak Park Mall

All Day | Oak Park Mall

Photos with Santa at Town Center Plaza

All Day | Town Center Plaza

Laser Holiday Magic Show

$2.50-7.00 | Arvin Gottlieb Planetarium

Laser Nutcracker Show

$2.50-7.00 | Arvin Gottlieb Planetarium

Holiday Bricktacular

10:00 am | LEGOLAND Discovery Center KC

Kansas City Holiday Express at Union Station

11:00 am to 5:00 pm | FREE | Union Station

Photos and Free Visits with Santa at Zona Rosa

11:00 am to 8:00 pm | Zona Rosa

All Ages Graham Cracker Workshop

12:30 pm to 5:30 pm | $10.00-11.00 | Roeland Park Community Center

Santa Dives with the Penguins

2:00 pm | Kansas City Zoo

Powell Gardens Festival of Lights

4:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $5.00-12.00 | Powell Gardens

Worlds of Fun Winterfest

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Worlds of Fun

Christmas in the Park Light Display

5:30 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | Longview Lake

Saturday, December 21, 2019

Free Santa Photos and More in Bass Pro Shops Santa Wonderland

All Day | FREE | Bass Pro Shops

Free Santa Photos and More in Cabela's Santa Wonderland

All Day | FREE | Cabela’s

Visits and Photos with Santa at Independence Center

All Day | Independence Center

Visits and Photos with Santa at Oak Park Mall

All Day | Oak Park Mall

Photos with Santa at Town Center Plaza

All Day | Town Center Plaza

Laser Holiday Magic Show

$2.50-7.00 | Arvin Gottlieb Planetarium

Laser Nutcracker Show

$2.50-7.00 | Arvin Gottlieb Planetarium

Lenexa Holiday Farmers Market

9:00 am to 1:00 pm | FREE | Lenexa Public Market

Holiday Bricktacular

9:00 am | LEGOLAND Discovery Center KC

Photos with Santa

10:00 am to 1:00 pm | $10.00 | Treats Unleashed

Kansas City Holiday Express at Union Station

10:00 am to 7:30 pm | FREE | Union Station

Photos and Free Visits with Santa at Zona Rosa

11:00 am to 8:00 pm | Zona Rosa

Free Pet Pictures with Santa at PetSmart

12:00 pm to 4:00 pm | FREE

Saturday Selfies with Santa in Lee's Summit

2:00 pm to 4:00 pm | FREE | Lee’s Summit History Museum

Santa Dives with the Penguins

2:00 pm | Kansas City Zoo

Worlds of Fun Winterfest

4:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Worlds of Fun

Powell Gardens Festival of Lights

4:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $5.00-12.00 | Powell Gardens

Christmas in the Park Light Display

5:30 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | Longview Lake

Sunday, December 22, 2019

Free Santa Photos and More in Bass Pro Shops Santa Wonderland

All Day | FREE | Bass Pro Shops

Free Santa Photos and More in Cabela's Santa Wonderland

All Day | FREE | Cabela’s

Visits and Photos with Santa at Independence Center

All Day | Independence Center

Visits and Photos with Santa at Oak Park Mall

All Day | Oak Park Mall

Photos with Santa at Town Center Plaza

All Day | Town Center Plaza

Laser Holiday Magic Show

$2.50-7.00 | Arvin Gottlieb Planetarium

Laser Nutcracker Show

$2.50-7.00 | Arvin Gottlieb Planetarium

Holiday Bricktacular

9:00 am | LEGOLAND Discovery Center KC

Kansas City Holiday Express at Union Station

10:00 am to 7:30 pm | FREE | Union Station

Sippin' Santa Brunch

11:00 am to 2:00 pm | Julep

Photos and Free Visits with Santa at Zona Rosa

11:00 am to 8:00 pm | Zona Rosa

Fodue with Santa at The Melting Pot

12:00 pm to 3:00 pm | Country Club Plaza

Free Pet Pictures with Santa at PetSmart

12:00 pm to 4:00 pm | FREE

A Trip on the Polar Express Ice Skating Show

3:30 pm to 5:00 pm | $5.00 | Silverstein Eye Centers Arena

Powell Gardens Festival of Lights

4:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $5.00-12.00 | Powell Gardens

Worlds of Fun Winterfest

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Worlds of Fun

Monday, December 23, 2019

Free Santa Photos and More in Bass Pro Shops Santa Wonderland

All Day | FREE | Bass Pro Shops

Free Santa Photos and More in Cabela's Santa Wonderland

All Day | FREE | Cabela’s

Visits and Photos with Santa at Independence Center

All Day | Independence Center

Visits and Photos with Santa at Oak Park Mall

All Day | Oak Park Mall

Photos with Santa at Town Center Plaza

All Day | Town Center Plaza

Laser Holiday Magic Show

$2.50-7.00 | Arvin Gottlieb Planetarium

Laser Nutcracker Show

$2.50-7.00 | Arvin Gottlieb Planetarium

Holiday Bricktacular

10:00 am | LEGOLAND Discovery Center KC

Photos and Free Visits with Santa at Zona Rosa

11:00 am to 8:00 pm | Zona Rosa

Holiday Classic Movie: Miracle on 34th Street

11:15 am | $10.00 | Tivoli Cinema

Worlds of Fun Winterfest

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Worlds of Fun

Tuesday, December 24, 2019

Free Santa Photos and More in Bass Pro Shops Santa Wonderland

All Day | FREE | Bass Pro Shops

Free Santa Photos and More in Cabela's Santa Wonderland

All Day | FREE | Cabela’s

Visits and Photos with Santa at Independence Center

All Day | Independence Center

Visits and Photos with Santa at Oak Park Mall

All Day | Oak Park Mall

Laser Holiday Magic Show

$2.50-7.00 | Arvin Gottlieb Planetarium

Photos and Free Visits with Santa at Zona Rosa

9:00 am to 4:00 pm | Zona Rosa

Holiday Bricktacular

10:00 am | LEGOLAND Discovery Center KC

Wednesday, December 25, 2019

Holiday Bricktacular

10:00 am | LEGOLAND Discovery Center KC

Thursday, December 26, 2019

Laser Holiday Magic Show

$2.50-7.00 | Arvin Gottlieb Planetarium

Laser Nutcracker Show

$2.50-7.00 | Arvin Gottlieb Planetarium

Holiday Bricktacular

9:00 am | LEGOLAND Discovery Center KC

Powell Gardens Festival of Lights

4:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $5.00-12.00 | Powell Gardens

Worlds of Fun Winterfest

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Worlds of Fun

Friday, December 27, 2019

Laser Holiday Magic Show

$2.50-7.00 | Arvin Gottlieb Planetarium

Laser Nutcracker Show

$2.50-7.00 | Arvin Gottlieb Planetarium

Holiday Bricktacular

9:00 am | LEGOLAND Discovery Center KC

Powell Gardens Festival of Lights

4:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $5.00-12.00 | Powell Gardens

Worlds of Fun Winterfest

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Worlds of Fun

Christmas in the Park Light Display

5:30 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | Longview Lake

Saturday, December 28, 2019

Laser Holiday Magic Show

$2.50-7.00 | Arvin Gottlieb Planetarium

Laser Nutcracker Show

$2.50-7.00 | Arvin Gottlieb Planetarium

Holiday Bricktacular

9:00 am | LEGOLAND Discovery Center KC

Holiday Bricktacular

9:00 am | LEGOLAND Discovery Center KC

Powell Gardens Festival of Lights

4:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $5.00-12.00 | Powell Gardens

Worlds of Fun Winterfest

4:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Worlds of Fun

Christmas in the Park Light Display

5:30 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | Longview Lake

Sunday, December 29, 2019

Laser Holiday Magic Show

$2.50-7.00 | Arvin Gottlieb Planetarium

Laser Nutcracker Show

$2.50-7.00 | Arvin Gottlieb Planetarium

Holiday Bricktacular

9:00 am | LEGOLAND Discovery Center KC

Holiday Bricktacular

9:00 am | LEGOLAND Discovery Center KC

Powell Gardens Festival of Lights

4:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $5.00-12.00 | Powell Gardens

Worlds of Fun Winterfest

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Worlds of Fun

Monday, December 30, 2019

Laser Holiday Magic Show

$2.50-7.00 | Arvin Gottlieb Planetarium

Laser Nutcracker Show

$2.50-7.00 | Arvin Gottlieb Planetarium

Holiday Bricktacular

9:00 am | LEGOLAND Discovery Center KC

Worlds of Fun Winterfest

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Worlds of Fun

Tuesday, December 31, 2019

Laser Holiday Magic Show

$2.50-7.00 | Arvin Gottlieb Planetarium

Laser Nutcracker Show

$2.50-7.00 | Arvin Gottlieb Planetarium

Kansas City New Year's Eve Parties for Kids

Holiday Bricktacular

9:00 am | LEGOLAND Discovery Center KC

Sippin' Santa NYE: The Last Luau:

3:00 pm | Julep

Worlds of Fun Winterfest

5:00 pm to 12:00 am | Worlds of Fun

Wednesday, January 1, 2020

Laser Holiday Magic Show

$2.50-7.00 | Arvin Gottlieb Planetarium

Laser Nutcracker Show

$2.50-7.00 | Arvin Gottlieb Planetarium

Holiday Bricktacular

10:00 am | LEGOLAND Discovery Center KC

Thursday, January 2, 2020

Laser Holiday Magic Show

$2.50-7.00 | Arvin Gottlieb Planetarium

Laser Nutcracker Show

$2.50-7.00 | Arvin Gottlieb Planetarium

Holiday Bricktacular

10:00 am | LEGOLAND Discovery Center KC

Powell Gardens Festival of Lights

4:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $5.00-12.00 | Powell Gardens

Friday, January 3, 2020

Laser Holiday Magic Show

$2.50-7.00 | Arvin Gottlieb Planetarium

Laser Nutcracker Show

$2.50-7.00 | Arvin Gottlieb Planetarium

Holiday Bricktacular

10:00 am | LEGOLAND Discovery Center KC

Powell Gardens Festival of Lights

4:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $5.00-12.00 | Powell Gardens

Saturday, January 4, 2020

Laser Holiday Magic Show

$2.50-7.00 | Arvin Gottlieb Planetarium

Laser Nutcracker Show

$2.50-7.00 | Arvin Gottlieb Planetarium

Holiday Bricktacular

10:00 am | LEGOLAND Discovery Center KC

Powell Gardens Festival of Lights

4:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $5.00-12.00 | Powell Gardens

Sunday, January 5, 2020

Laser Holiday Magic Show

$2.50-7.00 | Arvin Gottlieb Planetarium

Laser Nutcracker Show

$2.50-7.00 | Arvin Gottlieb Planetarium

Holiday Bricktacular

10:00 am | LEGOLAND Discovery Center KC

Powell Gardens Festival of Lights

4:00 pm to 10:00 pm | $5.00-12.00 | Powell Gardens

Monday, January 6, 2020

Holiday Bricktacular

10:00 am | LEGOLAND Discovery Center KC

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When

Weekly on Friday and Saturday @ 5:30 pm-11:00 pm (November 28, 2019 - December 28, 2019)

What

Christmas in the Park Light Display

Where

Longview Lake

Cost

FREE

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