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Christmas Lights in Olathe, KS
The top places to see Christmas lights in Olathe this season are Overland Park Arboretum Holiday Luminary Walk (Nov 27 – Dec 26), Christmas in the Park at Longview Lake (Nov 25 – Dec 31) and Sar-Ko Aglow (Dec 5 – Jan 18). We've mapped 5 displays in Olathe and 28 more nearby (8 tree lightings, 7 home displays, 5 walk-thrus). 24 are free. 11 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 12, 2026
Near Olathe (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Olathe: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Olathe?
Popular picks this season include Overland Park Arboretum Holiday Luminary Walk (Nov 27 – Dec 26), Christmas in the Park at Longview Lake (Nov 25 – Dec 31), Sar-Ko Aglow (Dec 5 – Jan 18) and Holiday Reflections at Union Station (Nov 20 – Jan 4). In all, 33 displays are mapped in and around Olathe, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Olathe?
Free options include Christmas in the Park at Longview Lake, Sar-Ko Aglow, Knights of Lights at the KC Renaissance Festival and Trip the Light Fantastic Bike Ride. 24 of the 33 displays near Olathe are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Olathe?
Yes. Christmas in the Park at Longview Lake (Free; donations go to local charities), KC Wine Co. Winter Wonderland Drive-Thru (Advance tickets required (price not confirmed)) and Ultimate Lights on Farmstead Lane (Free). 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 Olathe?
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 Olathe?
The earliest Olathe-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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