The holiday season is a time of joy and wonder, and one of the best ways to experience this is by viewing the incredible light displays in your local area. From traditional and elegant to bold and modern, these displays are a wonderful way to get into the holiday spirit and create cherished memories with loved ones.
Lee's Summit, MO |
Christmas in the Park at Longview Lake - Now in its 36th year, this magical winter wonderland features more than half million lights and 200 animated displays, all designed and built entirely in-house by our talented crews! (Open November 22-December 31, 2023).
Kansas City, MO |
Winter Magic at Cliff Drive
Kansas City’s FAVORITE, drive-thru, holiday party (now in our 4th season)! Come experience the most fantastic ONE MILE of synchronized holiday lights this side of the North Pole! Create LASTING MEMORIES with family and friends while you “holiday-party-in-your-car”. You’re sure to be vibin’ away to the most modern versions of holiday classics! And, all this for just $25 per car!
Excelsior Springs, MO |
Excelsior Springs' Lighted Christmas Parade - November 18, 2023
Get ready to jingle all the way to Excelsior Springs for the most festive winter wonderland of your dreams! The Christmas in Excelsior Springs celebration is a dazzling extravaganza of holiday cheer, packed with tree lightings, sparkling parades, and a twinkling drive-through light show. Take a selfie with Santa and get hands-on with gift and craft-making. There are tours, shops, and parties galore, all wrapped up in a cozy blanket of Christmas lights. Don't miss out on this one-of-a-kind yuletide experience!
Oak Grove, MO |
Spirit of Christmas in Oak Grove - December 2, 2023
The "Spirit of Christmas" event by the City of Oak Grove includes the Winter Wonderland at the Oak Grove Fieldhouse from 9am-1pm, featuring Breakfast with Santa, crafts, games, face painting, vendors, and door prize giveaways. The Christmas Parade starts at 5 pm, with floats, tractors, vehicles, and candy for kids, followed by the Mayor's Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at City Hall, where the high school choir will sing Christmas carols and hot chocolate and cookies will be served. Join the celebration with family and friends!
Kingsville, MO |
Festival of Lights at Powell Gardens
During the Festival of Lights at Powell Gardens, more than 20 miles of lights turn Kansas City’s botanical garden into a winter wonderland. Enjoy a breath of fresh air during a hectic holiday season! Bundle up with family and friends while you stroll a lighted outdoor path, pausing for plenty of Instagram and holiday-card worthy photo moments along the way. Encounter immersive botanic installations (November 16-December 30, 2023) that show off the exceptional architecture and landscape elements of the Gardens and accentuating the natural joy of the most festive season.
Grab a hot cocoa and take a stroll through your neighborhood or hop in the car and checkout these local attractions to enjoy the festive magic of the season!
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