The top places to see Christmas lights in Independence this season are Overland Park Arboretum Holiday Luminary Walk (Nov 27 – Dec 26), Festival of Lights at Powell Gardens (Nov 19 – Jan 3) and Christmas in the Park (Nov 25 – Dec 31). We've mapped 8 displays in Independence and 29 more nearby (10 tree lightings, 8 events, 6 walk-thrus). 24 are free. 11 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
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Christmas lights in Independence: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Independence?
Popular picks this season include Overland Park Arboretum Holiday Luminary Walk (Nov 27 – Dec 26), Festival of Lights at Powell Gardens (Nov 19 – Jan 3), Christmas in the Park (Nov 25 – Dec 31) and Christmas in the Park at Longview Lake (Nov 25 – Dec 31). In all, 37 displays are mapped in and around Independence, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Independence?
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. 24 of the 37 displays near Independence are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Independence?
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 Independence?
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 Independence?
The earliest Independence-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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