The top places to see Christmas lights in Kansas City this season are Winter Magic KC Drive-Thru (Nov 4 – Jan 2), Holiday Reflections at Union Station (Nov 20 – Jan 4) and Winter Magic KC (Nov 4 – Jan 2). We've mapped 11 displays in Kansas City and 32 more nearby (10 tree lightings, 8 events, 8 home displays). 28 are free. 16 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
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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 Winter Magic KC Drive-Thru (Nov 4 – Jan 2), Holiday Reflections at Union Station (Nov 20 – Jan 4), Winter Magic KC (Nov 4 – Jan 2) and Overland Park Arboretum Holiday Luminary Walk (Nov 27 – Dec 26). In all, 43 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 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 43 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. Winter Magic KC Drive-Thru ($20-$40 per vehicle depending on the date), Winter Magic KC ($20 to $40 per vehicle, varies by date) and Christmas in the Park (Free (voluntary exit donations to local charities)). 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. Winter Magic KC Drive-Thru, Winter Magic KC and Country Club Plaza Lights and Lighting Ceremony. 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 4, 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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