# Luminary Walk at Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens

> Event for families in the Kansas City area (MO / KS). Times are Central Time.

- When: Nov 27 – Dec 19 · 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Where: Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, 8909 W 179th St, Overland Park, KS 66013
- Ages: All ages (Children under 2 free)
- Price: $16 general admission; free for children under 2
- Organizer: Friends of the Arboretum & City of Overland Park
- Official page: https://www.opkansas.org/recreation-fun/arboretum-botanical-gardens/events/luminary-walk/
- Last checked: Thu, Nov 5

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## About

A cherished Johnson County winter tradition for over a quarter-century, the annual Luminary Walk transforms the Overland Park Arboretum into an ethereal wonderland of flickering candlelight and holiday joy. Thousands of real candle-lit luminaries line winding wooded paths, bridges, and lakeside trails throughout the botanical gardens. Families will discover the enchanting Fairy Land hidden among the trees with tiny twinkling homes, Gnome Village, and the charming Train Garden where detailed model locomotives chug along illuminated tracks beneath miniature pines. Along the journey, children can meet Father Christmas in a cozy forest glade, listen to live acoustic holiday ensembles in the amphitheater, and warm up with complimentary hot cider by crackling outdoor fire pits.

Family Experience & Accessibility:
• Stroller Accessibility: Main botanical garden loop and LongHouse pavilion are paved and stroller-accessible; all-terrain strollers recommended for natural woodland trails.
• Nursing & Rest Spots: Climate-controlled LongHouse Visitor Center offers private nursing mother suites, modern restrooms, and spacious indoor seating.
• Age Suitability: All ages; magical for toddlers exploring Fairy Land and parents seeking peaceful holiday beauty.
• Sensory Tips: Soft natural candlelight and acoustic music create a calming, low-stimulus environment; tranquil Thursday Candlelight evenings omit recorded music.

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