# Festival of Lights at Powell Gardens Botanical Garden > Event for families in the Kansas City area (MO / KS). Times are Central Time. - When: Nov 12 – Jan 3 · 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM - Where: Powell Gardens, Kansas City's Botanical Garden, 1609 NW US Hwy 50, Kingsville, MO 64061 - Ages: All ages (Children under 5 free) - Price: $16-$20 adults / $8-$10 youth (ages 5-12) / Free for kids 4 and under - Organizer: Powell Gardens - Official page: https://powellgardens.org/lights/ - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 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/festival-of-lights-at-powell-gardens-botanical-garden--listing-0edb13502ce7890574e5ef24 ## About Set across the rolling hills of Kansas City’s premier botanical garden, the Festival of Lights at Powell Gardens offers an awe-inspiring outdoor winter spectacle. More than 20 miles of glistening lights illuminate a one-mile walking loop that weaves through curated garden landscapes, architectural pavilions, and tranquil woodland borders. Highlights include the glowing tunnel of radiant white lights, the dramatic illuminated Marjorie Powell Allen Chapel, dazzling botanical conservatory light displays, an interactive children’s light maze, and festive holiday photo installations. Families can roast marshmallows at open fire pits, sip gourmet hot chocolate or warm apple cider, meet Santa Claus on select weekend evenings, and explore unique botanical holiday gifts inside the Garden Shop. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Paved, barrier-free pathways along the festival loop; warm indoor visitor center with elevator access; rugged strollers suitable for gentle inclines. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Climate-controlled Grand Hall and Visitor Center offer dedicated family restrooms, quiet nursing chairs, and warming benches. • Age Suitability: Captivating for all ages, from infants bundled in cozy wagons to grandparents enjoying the tranquil botanical art. • Sensory Tips: Visual display set against dark night skies; pathways are softly illuminated with ambient holiday symphonic music without jarring sounds. ## Similar picks in Kansas City - [Evergy Festival of Lights at Powell Gardens 2026–27](https://grassyknees.com/kansas-city/activities/evergy-festival-of-lights-at-powell-gardens-2026-27--listing-5f80eb7d173e5826153a6011) — Thu, Nov 19 (+24 more dates) · 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM · Powell Gardens, Kingsville · All ages · Paid · checked Oct 24. 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