Winter Magic Drive Through Christmas Lights Display

Winter Magic is a drive-thru Christmas lights event in Kansas City.

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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 visit. Offering tickets based on time slots allows you to avoid the lines.

November 4-25 and 29-30: $20
November 26-28: $30
December 1-12: $25 (Sunday through Thursday), $30 (Friday), $40 Saturday
December 13-26: $30 except for December 12 and 19, which is $40
December 27 through January 2: $20

You can buy a November pass for up to five visits for $60 (Thanksgiving weekend is excluded).

Photo: Winter Magic

Tips to Know:

Online, pre-ordered tickets are cheaper than tickets at the gate. Tickets purchased at the gate are an extra $7. No cash accepted
One ticket is good for one car-full.
Tickets are available by arrival time slots. Show up anytime during the half-hour arrival time slot on your ticket.
Be aware that there will sometimes be a line when you get there. Reserved arrival time slots help with traffic. Expect wait times on busy holiday nights and weekends.
Your purchase confirmation email will include your ticket and scannable QR code for admission.
Only a portable restroom onsite, so plan restroom breaks accordingly
Topsy’s popcorn & salt water taffy sold on-site
Can be canceled due to inclement weather (check the website) and rescheduled for a later time.
No trailers.
Vehicles more than 24 feet long or more than 13 feet high will not be admitted and may cause damage to displays. If your vehicle fits these sizes but holds more than 15 passengers, you will be required to buy a second ticket to enter.