Overland Park Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Overland Park and surrounding areas
Overland Park celebrates Christmas 2025 with Holiday lights at the Arboretum and festive events downtown that invite families to explore seasonal activities and parades. Don't miss neighborhood light displays and community markets where visitors can shop local and enjoy seasonal treats. From family-friendly performances to strolls near Oak Park Mall and downtown College Boulevard, there are plenty of things to do and joyful moments during the holiday season.
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Christmas Markets
23 eventsArtwork by emerging artists with disabilities
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.
Other Christmas Activities
30 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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The Mayor’s Christmas Tree lighting at Thompson Park, the Luminary Walk at the Overland Park Arboretum, and the Holiday Lights on Farmstead Lane are among the most popular annual events.
Overland Park is known for its festive neighborhood light displays, like Christmas on Bradshaw, and the tradition of dropping letters to Santa at the North Pole mailbox in downtown.
Forest Glen (Christmas on Bradshaw) and the Christmas Place cul-de-sac are especially popular for their elaborate and synchronized light displays.
Seasonal markets and local makers can be found at community centers, shopping plazas, and downtown events, especially during December.
Free activities include viewing the Mayor’s Christmas Tree, exploring neighborhood light displays, and attending the Holiday Lights on Farmstead Lane at Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead.
Families enjoy the Luminary Walk at the Arboretum, the Mayor’s Christmas Tree at Thompson Park, and the drive-through light displays at Christmas on Bradshaw and Christmas Place.