Shawnee Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Shawnee and surrounding areas
Shawnee welcomes the festive season with Christmas lights and seasonal activities across its downtown and neighborhood parks. Events like Breakfast with Santa and Christmas in the Courtyard bring family-friendly fun, Santa visits, and community markets that showcase local vendors and festive treats. Stroll lights-filled streets, enjoy holiday performances, and join seasonal activities that make the winter months feel warm and inviting for families and friends.
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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
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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Shawnee Christmas Events Map
See every Christmas event, light display, and market on one map.
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Shawnee Christmas FAQ
Shawnee's biggest annual events include the Shawnee Rocks the Lights competition and various neighborhood light displays, which bring the community together to celebrate the season with festive decorations and activities.
Shawnee features unique traditions like the Shawnee Rocks the Lights contest, encouraging residents to create standout holiday displays, and the Jr. Decorators Contest for children to participate in festive decorating.
Quivira Woods and the area around Millbrook Avenue are among the best neighborhoods for Christmas lights in Shawnee, offering extensive displays and festive music broadcasts.
Local Christmas markets and artisan fairs are often held at community centers and event spaces throughout Shawnee, featuring vendor stalls with handmade gifts and seasonal food & drink.
Free or budget-friendly activities include visiting neighborhood light displays, participating in community contests like Shawnee Rocks the Lights, and exploring local holiday markets with no admission fees.
Family-friendly options include the Jr. Decorators Contest, walkable light trails, and holiday markets with crafts and Santa visits, providing engaging activities for children and parents alike.