Independence Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Independence and surrounding areas
This festive season, Independence offers holiday festivities and winter celebrations from the city center and neighborhoods near the Truman Presidential Library where things to do, Christmas lights, and parades bring communities together. Events like Vaile Mansion's Victorian Fashionable Christmas and the Mayor's Christmas Concert highlight local tradition. Explore illuminated historic streets, seasonal markets, and family activities that make Independence a charming spot for holiday events and seasonal entertainment.
Find the best Independence Christmas happenings this year!
Start Here
Christmas Markets
20 eventsReceive a $25 gift card with $150 in shopping.
Christmas Lights
16 eventsIconic 15-block holiday light spectacle
Christmas Shows
6 eventsHoliday rock opera with dazzling light and sound.
Christmas Parties
6 eventsFree community breakfast and giveaway event.
Christmas Activities
28 eventsCommunity storefront decorating contest and holiday cheer
Editor's Picks (6)
-
Evergy Plaza Lights
(Kansas City)
Iconic 15-block holiday light spectacle
-
Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Ghosts of Christmas Eve
(Kansas City)
Holiday rock opera with dazzling light and sound.
-
Kansas City Ballet's The Nutcracker
(Kansas City)
A beloved holiday tradition featuring live symphony and professional ballet.
-
38th Annual Christmas in the Park
(Lee's Summit)
Over one million lights and 200 animated displays, all built in-house.
-
Union Station Holiday Reflections
(Kansas City)
Historic Union Station transformed into a magical holiday village
-
2025 Blue Parkway FREE Community Breakfast & Giveaway featuring The Soul of Santa
(Kansas City)
Free community breakfast and giveaway event.
Events Happening Soon (6)
other_activities Near Independence
Additional holiday activities and unique Christmas experiences in Independence.
Latest News & Updates
Stay informed about holiday events and activities in Independence
See All Independence Christmas NewsIndependence Christmas Events Map
See every Christmas event, light display, and market on one map.
Also Near Independence
Christmas Events Road Trips & Weekend Getaways
Worth the drive for more holiday events near Independence!
Independence Christmas FAQ
The Independence Square Lighting is one of the biggest annual events, featuring choirs, dancers, Santa, and over a mile of holiday lights. Other notable events include vendor fairs and Living Windows, which bring festive activities to the community.
Independence celebrates with traditions like the Living Windows, where storefronts come to life with holiday scenes and sounds, and community-focused light displays that include interactive elements like letters to Santa and visits with the Grinch.
Neighborhoods featuring Lights on Apache Drive and Crysler Avenue are well-known for their impressive and festive light displays, making them top spots for holiday strolls or drives.
The Historic Independence Square hosts several markets and vendor fairs during the holiday season, including events like Living Windows, where local artisans showcase crafts and holiday goods.
Visiting neighborhood light displays such as Lights on Apache and attending the Independence Square Lighting event are great free or low-cost ways to enjoy the holidays. Many markets and craft fairs also offer free admission.
Families can enjoy visits with Santa at the Square Lighting event, participate in craft-making activities, and explore interactive light displays that often include music and special holiday characters like the Grinch.