Kansas City Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Kansas City and surrounding areas
Kansas City celebrates the festive season with Plaza traditions and cultural landmarks like Union Station and the Country Club Plaza. Evergy Plaza Lights, Kansas City Ballet's The Nutcracker, and Trans-Siberian Orchestra performances present holiday activities, dazzling Christmas lights, and seasonal parades. Visitors can explore things to do from holiday markets to winter events and family-focused attractions that showcase local art, music, and festive gatherings.
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Christmas Markets
23 eventsReceive a $25 gift card with $150 in shopping.
Christmas Lights
18 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.
Other Christmas Activities
29 eventsFree community breakfast and giveaway
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Evergy Plaza Lights
Iconic 15-block holiday light spectacle
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Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Ghosts of Christmas Eve
Holiday rock opera with dazzling light and sound.
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Kansas City Ballet's The Nutcracker
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
Historic Union Station transformed into a magical holiday village
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28th Annual Winter Wonderland Drive-Thru Holiday Light Display
(Topeka)
Largest drive-thru holiday light display in Topeka
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Some of the biggest events include Winter Magic, the Country Club Plaza lights, and Christmas in the Park at Longview Lake. These events feature extensive light displays, festive activities, and community celebrations.
Kansas City is known for its long-standing tradition of the Plaza Lights, a 15-block display of jewel-colored bulbs on the Country Club Plaza, and the Mayor’s Christmas Tree lighting ceremony at Crown Center, which draws large crowds each year.
The Country Club Plaza is a signature spot, along with neighborhoods near Platte Purchase Park and Longview Lake Park. These areas offer a mix of walkable light displays and drive-through experiences.
The City Market downtown is a central hub for Christmas markets and local artisans. Additionally, various neighborhood markets and craft fairs throughout the metro area showcase local makers during the holiday season.
Free activities include visiting the Mayor’s Christmas Tree at Crown Center and Christmas in the Park at Longview Lake. Many neighborhood light displays and some markets also offer free admission and festive atmospheres.
Family-friendly options include Winter Magic’s drive-through lights, Winter Wonderland at KC Pumpkin Patch with photo ops and Santa visits, and Holiday Reflections at Union Station featuring animated displays and holiday trains.