# Mayor's Tree Lighting & Holiday Celebration in Downtown Lee's Summit > Event for families in the Kansas City area (MO / KS). Times are Central Time. - When: Nov 20 – Jan 3 · 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM - Where: Howard Station Park & Downtown Lee's Summit, 220 SE Green St, Lee's Summit, MO 64063 - Ages: All ages welcome - Price: Free community celebration - Organizer: Downtown Lee's Summit Main Street - Official page: https://downtownls.org/event/mayors-tree-lighting/ - 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/mayor-s-tree-lighting-and-holiday-celebration-in-downtown-lee-s-summit--listing-2e81080cacdcb648c836199a ## About Historic Downtown Lee's Summit rings in the holidays with its annual Mayor's Tree Lighting & Holiday Celebration. Thousands of people gather around Howard Station Park as the Mayor and Santa Claus lead a community countdown to illuminate more than 100,000 sparkling white LED lights adorning the community Christmas tree, historic brick rooftops, and Victorian streetlamp posts. Children can visit Santa and Mrs. Claus in their cozy holiday caboose, take photos beside giant nutcrackers, enjoy free hot cider and holiday sugar cookies, and listen to cheerful caroling performances by local youth choirs. Many downtown boutique shops and family-friendly cafes stay open late, featuring animated holiday window displays and free festive craft activities for young kids. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Flat, wide brick sidewalks and pedestrian crossings with accessible curb cuts throughout the historic three-block downtown core. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Family-friendly restrooms with baby changing counters located inside City Hall and downtown business partner facilities. • Age Suitability: Wonderful for all ages, from infants wrapped in blankets to excited young children meeting Santa. • Sensory Tips: Opening night ceremony features cheerful crowd cheering and amplified school choirs; visiting during later weekday evenings provides a peaceful lighted walk. ## Similar picks in Kansas City - [Holiday Living Windows & Tree Lighting at Historic Independence Square](https://grassyknees.com/kansas-city/activities/holiday-living-windows-and-tree-lighting-at-historic-independence-squa--listing-8b3996bcd7b848f84d3fdc6d) — Nov 20 – Jan 2 · 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM · Historic Independence Square · All ages · Free · checked Nov 5. 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