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Christmas Lights in Kansas City, KS
The top places to see Christmas lights in Kansas City this season are Overland Park Arboretum Holiday Luminary Walk (Nov 27 – Dec 26), Sar-Ko Aglow (Dec 5 – Jan 18) and Holiday Reflections at Union Station (Nov 20 – Jan 4). We've mapped 1 display in Kansas City and 34 more nearby (8 tree lightings, 8 home displays, 7 events). 24 are free. 14 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 12, 2026
Near Kansas City (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Kansas City: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Kansas City?
Popular picks this season include Overland Park Arboretum Holiday Luminary Walk (Nov 27 – Dec 26), Sar-Ko Aglow (Dec 5 – Jan 18), Holiday Reflections at Union Station (Nov 20 – Jan 4) and Knights of Lights at the KC Renaissance Festival (Nov 27 – Dec 31). In all, 35 displays are mapped in and around Kansas City, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Kansas City?
Free options include Sar-Ko Aglow, Knights of Lights at the KC Renaissance Festival, Country Club Plaza Lights and Lighting Ceremony and Christmas in the Sky. 24 of the 35 displays near Kansas City are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Kansas City?
Yes. KC Wine Co. Winter Wonderland Drive-Thru (Advance tickets required (price not confirmed)), Ultimate Lights on Farmstead Lane (Free) and Christmas in the Park (Lee's Summit) (Free, donations encouraged). Drive-thru shows usually charge per car, and buying tickets online ahead of time is often faster.
Are there Christmas lights synced to music in Kansas City?
Yes. Country Club Plaza Lights and Lighting Ceremony, Christmas in the Sky (tune to 99.7 FM) and Hallmark Christmas Experience at Crown Center. Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.
When do Christmas lights start in Kansas City?
The earliest Kansas City-area displays turn on Nov 13, and most are running by the weekend after Thanksgiving. Many stay lit through New Year's; check each display's page for its exact dates and nightly hours.
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