Belton Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Belton and surrounding areas
Around neighborhood hotspots, Belton celebrates the Christmas season with Christmas lights and festive events like the Luminary Walk at Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens and community caroling nights. Local shops and parks host holiday attractions that invite families to stroll and shop. From seasonal markets and live performances to cozy evening activities beneath lit trees, Belton’s winter festivities offer a warm, family-friendly way to enjoy the holiday season.
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Christmas Markets
20 eventsOne-stop holiday shopping with over 300 vendors.
Christmas Lights
16 eventsIconic 15-block holiday light spectacle
Christmas Shows
6 eventsA beloved holiday tradition featuring live symphony and professional ballet.
Christmas Parties
6 eventsChristmas karaoke fundraiser with a $500 grand prize
Christmas Activities
28 eventsMayor's tree lighting ceremony with Santa and live music.
Editor's Picks (6)
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Evergy Plaza Lights
(Kansas City)
Iconic 15-block holiday light spectacle
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Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Ghosts of Christmas Eve
(Kansas City)
Holiday rock opera with dazzling light and sound.
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Kansas City Ballet's The Nutcracker
(Kansas City)
A beloved holiday tradition featuring live symphony and professional ballet.
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38th Annual Christmas in the Park
(Lee's Summit)
Over one million lights and 200 animated displays, all built in-house.
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Union Station Holiday Reflections
(Kansas City)
Historic Union Station transformed into a magical holiday village
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2025 Blue Parkway FREE Community Breakfast & Giveaway featuring The Soul of Santa
(Kansas City)
Free community breakfast and giveaway event.
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Belton Christmas FAQ
The largest events include Christmas on the Chisholm Trail, the Belton Christmas Parade, and the Nature in Lights display at Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area.
Belton celebrates with a festive parade, a downtown holiday market, and the tradition of lighting the city tree, all centered around the courthouse square.
Many neighborhoods throughout Belton decorate for the holidays, with popular displays often found near the downtown area and around the lake.
Downtown Belton hosts the main holiday market during Christmas on the Chisholm Trail, and local craft fairs are often held at community centers and parks.
Free activities include visiting neighborhood light displays, attending the city tree lighting, and enjoying the Christmas parade downtown.
Families enjoy the Nature in Lights trail, the Kid Zone at Christmas on the Chisholm Trail, and visits with Santa at holiday markets and events.