Grandview Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Grandview and surrounding areas
Grandview comes alive for Christmas 2025 with Christmas lights twinkling around Main Street and the community center near the civic plaza. Highlights include the Big Christmas Pop-Up Experience, the Grandview Mayor's Christmas Tree Lighting, and seasonal classes like the Gingerbread House Making Class amid festive markets and nightlife. Explore things to do from holiday tours to lively parades and family-friendly activities that make Grandview a joyful winter destination.
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Christmas Markets
20 eventsOne-stop holiday shopping with over 300 vendors.
Christmas Lights
17 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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Grandview Christmas FAQ
The biggest annual Christmas event in Grandview is the Mayor’s Christmas Tree lighting ceremony at The View Community Center, which includes caroling and a visit from Santa. This event officially kicks off the holiday season for many local families.
Grandview’s unique holiday traditions include community-focused events like the Mayor’s Christmas Tree lighting and the North Pole Mailbox program, where children can send letters to Santa and receive personalized replies, fostering a warm local holiday spirit.
Beloved neighborhood displays throughout Grandview offer some of the best Christmas lights, with many residents decorating their homes and yards to create festive walking trails and drive-by experiences that attract families and visitors during the season.
Christmas markets and local makers can be found at community hubs like The View Community Center and City Hall, where seasonal craft fairs and vendor stalls showcase handmade goods, artisan crafts, and holiday treats throughout the season.
Free or budget-friendly activities include visiting neighborhood light displays, attending the Mayor’s Christmas Tree lighting, and exploring local craft fairs with free admission. Writing letters to Santa via the North Pole Mailbox program is another popular, low-cost tradition.
Families with kids will enjoy the Mayor’s Christmas Tree lighting event, visits with Santa at The View Community Center, and neighborhood walking trails decorated with holiday lights. Seasonal craft fairs also offer kid-friendly activities and festive shopping opportunities.