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Christmas Lights in Overland Park, KS

The top places to see Christmas lights in Overland Park this season are Overland Park Arboretum Holiday Luminary Walk (Nov 27 – Dec 26), Christmas in the Park (Nov 25 – Dec 31) and Christmas in the Park at Longview Lake (Nov 25 – Dec 31). We've mapped 3 displays in Overland Park and 38 more nearby (10 tree lightings, 8 home displays, 8 events). 28 are free. 14 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.

Updated Nov 12, 2026

Overland Park Arboretum Holiday Luminary Walk

Walk-thru · Overland Park, KS · Ticketed (price not confirmed)

Opens soon

Nov 27 – Dec 26

Overland Park Mayor's Christmas Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Overland Park, KS · Free

Ultimate Lights on Farmstead Lane

Drive-thru · Overland Park, KS · Free

Music

Near Overland Park (within 25 miles)

Sar-Ko Aglow

Walk-thru · Lenexa, KS · Free

Opens soon

6.7 miDec 5 – Jan 18

Country Club Plaza Lights and Lighting Ceremony

Event · Kansas City, MO · Free

Opens soon Music

12 miNov 26 – Jan 10

Christmas in the Sky

Event · Kansas City, MO · Free

Opens soon Music

13 miNov 25 – Nov 25

Hallmark Christmas Experience at Crown Center

Event · Kansas City, MO · $20 Night on the Square pass (includes the Light Walk) or $99 day pass

Opens soon Music

14 miNov 27 – Dec 20

Holiday Reflections at Union Station

Walk-thru · Kansas City, MO · Ticketed (2025: $8-$12)

Opens soon

14 miNov 20 – Jan 4

The Soul of Santa Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Kansas City, MO · Not listed

Opens soon

15 miNov 25 – Dec 5

Christmas in the Park at Longview Lake

Drive-thru · Lee's Summit, MO · Free; donations go to local charities

Opens soon

16 miNov 25 – Dec 31

Trip the Light Fantastic Bike Ride

Event · Lee's Summit, MO · Free

Opens soon

16 miNov 22 – Nov 22

Light Up The Pitch at CPKC Stadium

Event · Kansas City, MO · Not listed

Opens soon

17 miNov 27 – Jan 3

Tanger Outlets at Legends Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Kansas City, KS · Free

Opens soon

18 miFrom Nov 13

Knights of Lights at the KC Renaissance Festival

Walk-thru · Bonner Springs, KS · 2025: adults $20, ages 5-12 $12, under 5 free

Opens soon

18 miNov 27 – Dec 31

Englewood Parade of Lights

Parade · Independence, MO

Opens soon

18 miNov 28 – Nov 28

Holiday Tours at Bingham-Waggoner Estate

Event · Independence, MO

Opens soon

19 miNov 17 – Dec 30

Christmas in the Park

Drive-thru · Lee's Summit, MO · Free (voluntary exit donations to local charities)

Opens soon

20 miNov 25 – Dec 31

Square Lighting on the Independence Square

Tree lighting · Independence, MO · Free; sleigh rides $5

Opens soon Music

20 miNov 20 – Nov 20

Mayor's Tree Lighting at Hiram Young Park

Tree lighting · Independence, MO

Opens soon Music

20 miDec 4 – Dec 4

Independence Holiday Parade

Parade · Independence, MO

Opens soon

20 miNov 14 – Nov 14

A Victorian Fairytale Christmas at Vaile Mansion

Event · Independence, MO

Opens soon

21 miNov 28 – Dec 30

Uncle Roger's Holiday Spirit Lights

Home display · Olathe, KS · Free

Music

4.6 mi

Addington Christmas Display Cul-de-sac

Neighborhood · Olathe, KS · Free

5.4 mi

Shoemaker Family Christmas Light Show

Home display · Olathe, KS · Free

Music

5.5 mi

Grandview Mayor's Christmas Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Grandview, MO · Free

9.4 mi

Mayor's Christmas Tree Lighting at The View

Tree lighting · Grandview, MO · Free

9.4 mi

Cedar Creek Neighborhood Display

Neighborhood · Olathe, KS · Free

11 mi

Williams Christmas Lights

Home display · Shawnee, KS · Free

Music

11 mi

GloWild at the Kansas City Zoo

Walk-thru · Kansas City, MO · Zoo admission (2026 price not confirmed)

12 mi

Laurendeau Christmas Light Program

Home display · Lenexa, KS · Free

Music

12 mi

Christmas in the Park (Lee's Summit)

Drive-thru · Lee's Summit, MO · Free, donations encouraged

12 mi

Mize Guys Display

Home display · Shawnee, KS · Free

Music

12 mi

Quivira Woods Neighborhood Lights

Neighborhood · Shawnee, KS · Free

13 mi

KC Wine Co. Winter Wonderland Drive-Thru

Drive-thru · Olathe, KS · Advance tickets required (price not confirmed)

13 mi

Mahoney Christmas Lights

Home display · Shawnee, KS · Free

Music

13 mi

Lee's Summit Magic Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Lee's Summit, MO · Free; donations support Operation Toy Soldier

14 mi

Mayor's Christmas Tree at Crown Center

Tree lighting · Kansas City, MO · Free

14 mi

Mayor's Tree Lighting, Downtown Lee's Summit

Tree lighting · Lee's Summit, MO

16 mi

Crysler Lights

Home display · Independence, MO · Free

Music

18 mi

Lights on Apache

Home display · Independence, MO · Free

Music

23 mi

Zona Rosa Northern Lights

Event · Kansas City, MO · Free

25 mi

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Christmas lights in Overland Park: common questions

What are the best Christmas lights in Overland Park?

Popular picks this season include Overland Park Arboretum Holiday Luminary Walk (Nov 27 – Dec 26), Christmas in the Park (Nov 25 – Dec 31), Christmas in the Park at Longview Lake (Nov 25 – Dec 31) and Sar-Ko Aglow (Dec 5 – Jan 18). In all, 41 displays are mapped in and around Overland Park, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.

Where can I see free Christmas lights in Overland Park?

Free options include Christmas in the Park, Christmas in the Park at Longview Lake, Sar-Ko Aglow and Knights of Lights at the KC Renaissance Festival. 28 of the 41 displays near Overland Park are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.

Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Overland Park?

Yes. Christmas in the Park (Free (voluntary exit donations to local charities)), Christmas in the Park at Longview Lake (Free; donations go to local charities) 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 Overland Park?

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 Overland Park?

The earliest Overland Park-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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