# GloWild Lantern Festival at Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium > Event for families in the Kansas City area (MO / KS). Times are Central Time. - When: Nov 5 – Jan 10 · 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM - Where: Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium, 6800 Zoo Dr, Kansas City, MO 64132 - Ages: All ages (Children under 2 free) - Price: $22-$25 general admission; free for children under age 2 - Organizer: Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium - Official page: https://kansascityzoo.org/glowild - 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/glowild-lantern-festival-at-kansas-city-zoo-and-aquarium--listing-d34a6b04a85524d6222ceb8c ## About Returning for its sensational annual season, GloWild at the Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium is the largest Asian handcrafted lantern festival in the Midwest. Featuring hundreds of massive, custom-built steel and silk glowing sculptures, the festival guides families along a scenic one-mile illuminated journey through the zoo's African and botanical grounds. Children will be awestruck by life-sized glowing elephants, towering giraffes, swimming sea turtles, bioluminescent coral reefs, mythical dragons, and a dazzling fairytale walk. Along the pathway, families can enjoy authentic cultural performances, warm up around fire pits, toast marshmallows at s'mores stations, and savor hot chocolate, cider, and sweet churros. GloWild is a standalone after-hours ticketed evening experience that brings awe and enchantment to the holiday season. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Completely paved, ADA-compliant asphalt pathways with gentle grades; single and double wagons/strollers available for rental at front entrance. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Dedicated family restrooms with private mother's nursing stations located at the Beastro Lobby and Africa Overlook pavilions. • Age Suitability: Captivating for kids of all ages, toddlers, school-age children, and multi-generational families. • Sensory Tips: Radiant glowing lanterns provide warm ambient light without harsh strobe effects; sensory bags and noise-canceling headphones available at Guest Relations. ## 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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