# Olathe Mayor's Christmas Tree Lighting & Community Celebration > Event for families in the Kansas City area (MO / KS). Times are Central Time. - When: Dec 4 – Jan 3 · 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM - Where: Olathe Downtown Civic Center & Library, 100 E Santa Fe St, Olathe, KS 66061 - Ages: All ages welcome - Price: Free community admission (Donations support Mayor's Christmas Tree Fund) - Organizer: City of Olathe - Official page: https://www.olatheks.gov/government/parks-recreation/special-events/mayor-s-christmas-tree-fund - 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/olathe-mayor-s-christmas-tree-lighting-and-community-celebration--listing-254fab91995e149bd4f894c3 ## About The City of Olathe kicks off its holiday festivities with the annual Mayor's Christmas Tree Lighting & Community Celebration. Held in the civic heart of downtown Olathe, this heartwarming tradition brings thousands of Johnson County neighbors together to support the Mayor's Christmas Tree Fund, helping local families in need. The celebration features the dramatic lighting of the towering outdoor Christmas tree, accompanied by festive holiday brass fanfares and energetic performances by Olathe youth choirs. Families can enjoy horse-drawn wagon rides through downtown, snap keepsake photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, warm up with free hot cocoa and spiced cider, and take home commemorative ornaments. The tree remains illuminated nightly through early January, providing a cheerful neighborhood photo spot. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Fully accessible civic plaza featuring smooth concrete walkways, accessible curb cuts, and elevator-equipped parking structures. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Heated public restrooms, family changing areas, and private nursing accommodations are located inside the adjacent Olathe Downtown Library. • Age Suitability: Open to all ages; highly family-focused with activities designed for young kids. • Sensory Tips: Opening night ceremony features cheerful community fanfare; subsequent evening viewings are tranquil and peaceful. ## Similar picks in Kansas City - [Olathe Mayor's Christmas Tree Lighting](https://grassyknees.com/kansas-city/activities/olathe-mayor-s-christmas-tree-lighting--listing-c44c00863774cf02228132ed) — Fri, Dec 4 · 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM · Olathe Downtown Library · All ages · checked Oct 30. 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