Topeka Christmas Lights 2026

Visitors enjoy a festive drive-thru holiday lights display winding through Lake Shawnee Campground. Guests take in the illuminated scenery from the warmth and comfort of their own vehicles. The annual celebration serves as a major community fundraiser supporting services for...

Stroll through illuminated displays, festive holiday scenes, and larger-than-life light installations celebrating the Joy to the World theme. Visitors can meet Santa and Mrs. Claus inside the Big Gage building or relax at The Cube lounge inside the Ross Family...

Visitors drive through a holiday light experience featuring synchronized displays and dazzling tunnels from the comfort of their vehicles. Drivers can tune their car radios to 95.3 FM for music synchronized to the light displays. Designated areas are available along...

The Hallmark Christmas Experience transforms Crown Center Square into an immersive holiday celebration featuring a Christmas market, festive photo ops, and light walk displays. Visitors can watch the 100-foot Mayor's Christmas Tree dance to music during the light show, skate...

Visitors can take an evening stroll around Rose’s Pond to experience thousands of colorful bulbs and miles of light strands brightening the park. The illuminated scenery creates vivid reflections across the water and provides scenic backdrops for family photos.

Visitors gather to watch an aerial drone light show followed by the lighting of the holiday tree. Guests can meet Santa, enjoy complimentary hot chocolate and cookies, sit by the fire, and stroll around the lighting displays. Spectators can also...

Visitors drive through over a mile of animated holiday light displays synchronized to music tuned via their vehicle's FM radio. The experience features an animated light tunnel, an RGB Pixel Party area, spinning trees, and playful elf toy factory displays....

Visitors can watch a synchronized holiday light show dancing across the barn and front entrance of the Farmstead. The display can be enjoyed from the warmth of your car in the parking lot. Sound is broadcast directly to car radios...

Visitors wander through botanical garden pathways adorned with sparkling lights and follow luminary-lined trails through candlelit woods. The experience features whimsical gnome and fairy villages, model trains running in the Train Garden, and visits with Santa. Guests can also stop...

Experience the magic of the 30th Annual Miracle on Kansas Avenue Parade, a cherished Topeka holiday tradition. This spectacular event features a dazzling tree lighting ceremony at Evergy Plaza, followed by a grand parade with up to 200 festive floats,...

The Evergy Plaza Lights in Kansas City is a spectacular 15-block holiday display, a tradition cherished for over 90 years. The event kicks off with a lighting ceremony on Thanksgiving night, after which the lights shine daily from 5 pm...

Union Station Kansas City invites visitors to 'Home for the Holidays' with its spectacular 'Holiday Reflections' event. This immersive experience features a massive indoor holiday tree, a walk-through village with dazzling lights and decorations, and family-friendly activities. Enjoy classic holiday...

Join Zona Rosa for their annual Holiday Lighting Ceremony, presented by Saint Luke's North Hospital, to officially launch the 2025 holiday season. Experience live music from local bands, enjoy festive treats from food trucks, and grab a warm adult beverage....

Step back in time at the Strawberry Hill Museum for their enchanting Olde World Christmas event. This historic Victorian museum transforms into a festive wonderland, showcasing intricate holiday decorations. Visitors can embark on guided tours on Saturdays and Sundays to...

Experience the magic of the holiday season at Manhattan Town Center with visits from Santa Claus. Capture unforgettable photo memories with Santa in a festive workshop wonderland, complete with twinkling lights and cheerful décor. They offer special themed nights, including...

Get ready for a dazzling holiday transformation with the Big Christmas pop-up experience, running from November 12th to January 4th across multiple locations. They're decking the halls for an unforgettable festive season, offering a magical atmosphere perfect for cozy date...

Welcome the winter holiday season at this festive community gathering. The event features the ceremonial lighting of the Mayor's tree and menorah, creating a magical start to the festivities. Attendees can enjoy s'mores, games, and the sounds of the season,...