Last updated: November 11, 2024
Get an overview of the festive season in Liberty. Our guide includes all the key events and activities to ensure you don’t miss out on any holiday fun. Whether you call Liberty home or are just passing through, this guide will make your holidays special.
This season, experience the enchanting Sar-Ko Aglow, where the park transforms into a dazzling display of lights, creating a magical atmosphere for all ages. Christmas in the Park also offers a splendid array of festive decorations and family-oriented attractions perfect for celebrating together. And don’t forget Hometown Holidays, an event brimming with local charm and community spirit. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Spectacular nighttime light display with reflections on water.
Sar-Ko Aglow is a renowned holiday light display in Lenexa, featuring miles of light strands and thousands of colorful bulbs that illuminate Rose’s Pond each winter.
Where: Lenexa | More Info: Sar-Ko Aglow
Holiday lights and entertainment in a Renaissance setting.
Stroll through a Renaissance-themed setting with dazzling holiday light displays, shopping, food, and entertainment. Visit Santa, Mrs. Claus, and Barbie the Christmas Elf amidst the sights, scents, and sounds of the festivities.
Where: Bonner Springs | More Info: Knights of Lights
Unique blend of festive lights and live music in a serene botanical garden setting.
The Overland Park Arboretum Holiday Luminary Walk features illuminated garden paths, gnome and fairy villages, live music, and photos with Santa, making it an ideal event for both families and couples.
Where: Overland Park | More Info: Overland Park Arboretum Holiday Luminary Walk
Holiday lights and special exhibits in a botanical garden setting.
The Evergy Festival of Lights at Powell Gardens transforms the botanical garden into a winter spectacle with holiday lights, a snow globe experience, and special exhibits. Visitors can stroll along a lighted outdoor path, explore the Conservatory Snow Globe, and enjoy various festive activities.
Where: Kingsville | More Info: Evergy Festival of Lights at Powell Gardens
Lush symphonic arrangements of Christmas classics.
Join the Kansas City Symphony and Chorus for a spectacular holiday celebration featuring lush symphonic arrangements of Christmas classics, fresh versions of your favorite carols, and many melodic surprises. Enjoy enchanting performances by the Symphony and Symphony Chorus, plus exciting special guests including an early visit from Santa Claus.
Where: Kansas City | More Info: Kansas City Symphony Christmas Festival
Adults-only holiday cocktail bar with themed drinks and festive atmosphere.
Tinsel & 'Tinis at Union Station's Holiday Reflections features holiday entertainment, Santa Claus, live carolers, and a DJ. Enjoy themed drinks like Jingle Juice, Patridge in a Pear Tree, and Spiked Hot Chocolate in a spectacularly decorated setting.
Where: Kansas City | More Info: Tinsel Tavern
Specialty holiday cocktails and festive atmosphere.
The Jingle Bar at KC Wine Co offers an immersive holiday experience with specialty cocktails, holiday tunes, and festive photo opportunities. Enjoy hard cider flights and indulge in tasty vineyard snacks amidst holiday lights and decor.
Where: Olathe | More Info: Jingle Bar
Community-focused event featuring music, performances, and the lighting of a large holiday tree.
The ceremony features the illumination of a grand tree in the heart of Liberty, bringing the community together for a splendid display of lights. Local performances and festive activities offer entertainment for attendees of all ages, creating a warm atmosphere. Families and friends gather to witness the lighting, creating lasting memories as they celebrate the holiday season.
Where: Liberty | More Info: Mayor's Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony
Community-driven celebration with live music and local activities.
Hometown Holidays in Liberty, MO, features a variety of community events, live music, and local activities that bring residents and visitors together.
Where: Liberty | More Info: Hometown Holidays
Community-driven holiday decoration competition.
The Best Decorated Storefront Contest in Liberty, Missouri, showcases local businesses' creative and festive holiday displays.
Where: Liberty | More Info: Best Decorated Storefront Contest
Personalized photos with Santa Claus.
Meet Santa at Liberty Center's Living Room for photos and visits. Enjoy a special holiday moment with family and friends.
Where: Liberty | More Info: Photos with Santa
Community-driven faith development through diverse group activities.
Liberty Live Church offers a variety of events, including the Fall Groups Semester, a sermon series on the letters of John, and evangelism training. These events aim to foster community and deepen faith through group activities and educational sessions.
Where: Liberty | More Info: Live Music
Interactive animal encounters in a family-friendly setting.
At Liberty Farms Petting Zoo, explore a new and expanded petting zoo where you can make new animal friends and learn about the transformation of Liberty Farms into Wild Adventures Theme Park. The zoo features goats, sheep, rabbits, and other friendly animals.
Where: Liberty | More Info: Petting Zoo
Free pet caricatures by two artists.
Meet the pet caricature artists at the Pup Cup Pop Up, where you can get a free caricature of your pet drawn by one of two talented artists.
Where: Liberty | More Info: Caricature Artists
Authentic horse-drawn carriages and festive decorations.
The Lawrence Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade features authentic horse-drawn carriages and wagons adorned in garland and bells, parading down Massachusetts Street. This event celebrates American heritage and holiday tradition with dozens of beautiful horses and festive decorations.
Where: Lawrence | More Info: Lawrence Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade
Holiday-themed cocktails and shuffleboard courts.
Rec Deck the Halls is a holiday pop-up bar at Boulevard Brewing Company featuring a copious cocktail menu, holiday-inspired bevvies, and shimmering shuffleboard courts. Enjoy keepsake glassware, yuletide nibbles, and a festive atmosphere.
Where: Kansas City | More Info: Rec Deck the Halls
Historic farm setting with 1860s living history activities.
Celebrate the holiday season at Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop & Farm with historic decorations, ornament-making, and 1860s living history activities.
Where: Olathe | More Info: Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop & Farm’s Open Christmas House
Holiday stories and crafts in a historic setting.
Join Wornall/Majors House Museums for Hearthside Christmas Story Time, where you and your youngest ones can make holiday memories by reading stories in the Wornall House parlor and creating holiday crafts. The event includes the 1987 Little Golden Book version of "The Night Before Christmas," which was illustrated using the Wornall House as inspiration.
Where: Kansas City | More Info: Wornall/Majors House Museums Hearthside Christmas
