Leawood Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Leawood and surrounding areas
Leawood welcomes the holiday season with sparkling Christmas lights along Town Center Drive and festive events at Park Place and Town Center Plaza where seasonal décor and live music set a celebratory mood. Shop the KC Holiday Boutique, attend Strolling Santa and Carolers at Park Place, browse Christmas markets, and enjoy family fun and things to do that pair lights with cozy winter festivals and local attractions.
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Christmas Markets
23 eventsKansas City's original outdoor, European-style Christmas market.
Christmas Lights
19 eventsIconic 15-block holiday light spectacle
Christmas Parties
7 eventsChristmas karaoke fundraiser with a $500 grand prize
Christmas Shows
6 eventsA beloved holiday tradition featuring live symphony and professional ballet.
Christmas Activities
29 eventsMeet Santa and enjoy holiday treats
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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28th Annual Winter Wonderland Drive-Thru Holiday Light Display
(Topeka)
Largest drive-thru holiday light display in Topeka
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Leawood Christmas FAQ
Leawood’s biggest annual events include the Mayor’s Holiday Lighting ceremony and the 97th and Lee Blvd. Christmas Lighting Fun Show, both drawing community members to celebrate the season.
Leawood’s tradition of synchronized light shows, especially the long-running 97th and Lee Blvd. display, along with community-focused holiday markets, highlight the city’s festive spirit.
The area around 97th and Lee Blvd. is well-known for its elaborate displays, and several nearby neighborhoods offer charming walking trails and neighborhood displays worth exploring.
Local community centers and event spaces host Christmas markets featuring local artisans and vendors, with additional options available at nearby artisan markets and craft fairs.
Enjoying neighborhood light displays, attending the Mayor’s Holiday Lighting event, and visiting free local markets are great budget-friendly ways to celebrate the holidays in Leawood.
Family-friendly options include visiting the 97th and Lee Blvd. light show, exploring holiday markets with crafts and Santa visits, and participating in community events like the Mayor’s Holiday Lighting.