On Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026, kick off your holiday season with Zona Rosa’s Holiday Lighting Ceremony in and around North Park. Admission is FREE. This event takes place from 3 to 6 p.m. and includes a 44-foot Christmas tree, local elementary school choir performances, holiday music from local bands, a photo booth and the arrival […]
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Country Club Plaza Lighting Ceremony
Like Rudolph, the Country Club Plaza Lighting Ceremony is best described as “the most famous of them all,” at least in Kansas City. The holiday season in Kansas City wouldn’t be complete without thousands of lights outlining 15 blocks of the Country Club Plaza: 4706 Broadway Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64112. The Plaza Lights will […]
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 […]
Hometown Holidays Event in Downtown Liberty
Historic Downtown Liberty is hosting the annual Hometown Holidays event Saturday, Dec. 5, 2026. Festive activities are going on all afternoon in Downtown Liberty. During the event, the Downtown Liberty Farmers Market will host a holiday market around the square. 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. FREE Family-Friendly Activities Pictures with Santa (inside City Hall) Kids’ […]
Lenexa Presents Sar-Ko Aglow, a Free Trail of Trees
One of Kansas City’s best holiday light displays is Sar-Ko-Algow in Lenexa. The trees and trails around Rose’s Pond at Sar-Ko-Park in Lenexa spring to life for the annual holiday lights display. The official lighting is December 4, 2026, at 6 p.m. at the Grand Pavilion. Santa Claus will be on hand to hear children’s […]
Magic Tree in Lee’s Summit Benefits Operation Toy Solider
The Magic Tree is a celebratory landmark in Lee’s Summit, MO, that provides a great photo backdrop. The Magic Tree is lit for visitors to enjoy during the holiday season each night from November 24, 2026, through mid-January 2027. This year, the tree project will once again benefit Operation Toy Soldier. Attendees are encouraged to […]
Legends Outlet Christmas Tree Light Show & Holiday Happenings
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Legends Outlet is not hosting its annual Legendary Tree Lighting ceremony, but the center does have plenty of other holiday activities planned. Here is a look atLegends Outlet holiday fun activities and events. Christmas Tree Light Show Nov. 20 – Dec. 31 Enjoy the 45-foot Christmas tree […]
Worlds of Fun Winterfest
Worlds of Fun Winterfest will return in 2021! Make holiday memories with your friends and family at Worlds of Fun Winterfest from Nov. 23,-31 2019. On select nights this season, the park pulls out all the stops to become one of Kansas City’s most amazing holiday wonderlands. Worlds of Fun Winterfest Fun There are plenty […]
Kansas City Christmas Tree and Holiday Lighting Ceremonies
Can you believe it’s time for Christmas tree and holiday lighting ceremonies in Kansas City? We’re putting them all in one place again to make it easier to find the ones you want to go see. There’s everything from the Plaza Lighting Ceremony, the Mayor’s Christmas Tree Lighting at Crown Center, the Holiday Kickoff at […]
Celebrate the Holidays at Shawnee’s Christkindlmarkt
This annual holiday event, formerly known as Christmas Around Town, is FREE and has something for the entire family to enjoy. Christkindlmarkt happens in downtown Shawnee on Saturday, Dec. 7. Festivities start at 2 p.m. at Shawnee City hall, 11110 Johnson Drive. Downtown Shawnee businesses will be open with individual specials. Activities include: Sister Cities […]
