# Christmas in the Park Drive-Through at Longview Lake > Event for families in the Kansas City area (MO / KS). Times are Central Time. - When: Nov 25 – Dec 31 · 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM - Where: Longview Lake Campground, 11101 Raytown Rd, Kansas City, MO 64134 - Ages: All ages welcome - Price: Free admission (Voluntary exit donations support 35+ local charities) - Organizer: Jackson County Parks + Rec - Official page: https://www.makeyourdayhere.com/Events-Attractions/Christmas-In-The-Park - Last checked: Sat, Nov 7 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/kansas-city/activities/christmas-in-the-park-drive-through-at-longview-lake--listing-844626d3b2cd6eb772dc2356 ## About Since 1987, Jackson County Parks + Rec has welcomed millions of visitors to Christmas in the Park at Longview Lake Campground. This iconic, completely free drive-through extravaganza features more than 1 million brilliant holiday lights and 200 animated, larger-than-life themed displays. As cars wind through the scenic wooded campground beside the lake, families encounter illuminated toy soldiers, dancing elves, playful swimming swans, whimsical reindeer training courses, glowing Victorian villages, and a soaring illuminated Santa waving to every child. The experience culminates with a cheerful sendoff from Jackson County staff collecting optional voluntary donations that benefit more than 35 local Kansas City charities and non-profit organizations. It remains an essential rite of winter for families throughout the metro area. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Complete drive-through route enjoyed entirely inside your family automobile; completely barrier-free. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Ultimate comfort and warmth inside your own vehicle; emergency portable facilities located near the staging queue. • Age Suitability: Ideal for all ages from babies and toddlers to teens and grandparents. • Sensory Tips: Gentle colorful lights and whimsical motion without loud sirens or intense strobes; play your own family holiday music inside the car. ## Similar picks in Kansas City - [Winter Magic Drive-Through Holiday Light Show at Swope Park](https://grassyknees.com/kansas-city/activities/winter-magic-drive-through-holiday-light-show-at-swope-park--listing-cd20222c9fd402f11c3c214b) — Nov 6 – Jan 3 · 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM · Historic Swope Park · All ages · From $25 · checked Nov 5. 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