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Christmas Lights in Excelsior Springs, MO

The top places to see Christmas lights in Excelsior Springs this season are Holiday Tours at Bingham-Waggoner Estate (Nov 17 – Dec 30), A Victorian Fairytale Christmas at Vaile Mansion (Nov 28 – Dec 30) and Light Up The Pitch at CPKC Stadium (Nov 27 – Jan 3). We've mapped 1 display in Excelsior Springs and 11 more nearby (4 events, 3 tree lightings, 2 parades). 5 are free. 4 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.

Updated Nov 12, 2026

Lane of Lights

Drive-thru Β· Excelsior Springs, MO Β· Free; about $5 per car suggested

Near Excelsior Springs (within 25 miles)

A Victorian Fairytale Christmas at Vaile Mansion

Event Β· Independence, MO

Opens soon

19 miNov 28 – Dec 30

Square Lighting on the Independence Square

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

Opens soon Music

19 miNov 20 – Nov 20

Mayor's Tree Lighting at Hiram Young Park

Tree lighting Β· Independence, MO

Opens soon Music

19 miDec 4 – Dec 4

Holiday Tours at Bingham-Waggoner Estate

Event Β· Independence, MO

Opens soon

20 miNov 17 – Dec 30

Englewood Parade of Lights

Parade Β· Independence, MO

Opens soon

21 miNov 28 – Nov 28

Independence Holiday Parade

Parade Β· Independence, MO

Opens soon

21 miNov 14 – Nov 14

Light Up The Pitch at CPKC Stadium

Event Β· Kansas City, MO Β· Not listed

Opens soon

23 miNov 27 – Jan 3

The Soul of Santa Tree Lighting

Tree lighting Β· Kansas City, MO Β· Not listed

Opens soon

24 miNov 25 – Dec 5

Lights on Apache

Home display Β· Independence, MO Β· Free

Music

17 mi

Crysler Lights

Home display Β· Independence, MO Β· Free

Music

22 mi

Zona Rosa Northern Lights

Event Β· Kansas City, MO Β· Free

24 mi

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Christmas lights in Excelsior Springs: common questions

What are the best Christmas lights in Excelsior Springs?

Popular picks this season include Holiday Tours at Bingham-Waggoner Estate (Nov 17 – Dec 30), A Victorian Fairytale Christmas at Vaile Mansion (Nov 28 – Dec 30), Light Up The Pitch at CPKC Stadium (Nov 27 – Jan 3) and Lane of Lights. In all, 12 displays are mapped in and around Excelsior Springs, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.

Where can I see free Christmas lights in Excelsior Springs?

Free options include Lane of Lights, Square Lighting on the Independence Square, Zona Rosa Northern Lights and Crysler Lights. 5 of the 12 displays near Excelsior Springs are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.

Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Excelsior Springs?

Yes. Lane of Lights (Free; about $5 per car suggested). 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 Excelsior Springs?

Yes. Mayor's Tree Lighting at Hiram Young Park, Square Lighting on the Independence Square and Crysler Lights (tune to 100.3 FM). Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.

When do Christmas lights start in Excelsior Springs?

The earliest Excelsior Springs-area displays turn on Nov 14, 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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