Kansas City · November 15, 2026 – January 1, 2027
Christmas and holiday events for kids in Kansas City
60 tree lightings, Santa visits, light displays and holiday shows around Kansas City, November 15 to New Year’s Day. 19 are free.
Don’t miss
- Nov25WedChristmas
Through Dec 31
Christmas in the Park at Longview Lake
Christmas in the Park (Frank White Jr. Softball Complex / Longview Lake Campground)
FreeAll ages
- Nov15SunLight displays
Through Jan 1
Winter Magic Drive-Through Holiday Lights (Northland)
Platte Purchase Park
From $20All ages
- Nov20FriMarkets and festivals
Through Jan 1
Holiday Reflections Walk-Thru Village at Union Station
Union Station Kansas City
From $10All ages
NovemberSun, Nov 15 – Mon, Nov 30
- Nov18WedTree lightings
Wed, Nov 18 · 5:00 PM
JCPRD Holiday Tree Lighting at Shawnee Mission Park
Shawnee Mission Park – John Barkley Plaza
- Nov20FriTree lightings
Fri, Nov 20 · 4:00 PM
Mayor's Christmas Tree Lighting: Winter Wonderland (Kansas City, Kansas)
Memorial Hall
Free
- Nov20FriTree lightings
Fri, Nov 20 · 4:00 PM
Mayor's Holiday Tree Lighting and Holiday Parade (Leavenworth)
Haymarket Square
- Nov20FriMarkets and festivals
Fri, Nov 20 · 5:00 PM
Mayor's Holiday Festival (Downtown Overland Park)
Clock Tower Landing
- Nov20FriTree lightings
Fri, Nov 20 · 5:00 PM
Mayor's Tree Lighting in Downtown Lee's Summit
Green Street
Free
- Nov20FriSanta visits
Fri, Nov 20 · 6:30 PM
Santa's Village (Independence)
Independence Uptown Market
- Nov22SunChristmas
Sun, Nov 22 · 5:30 PM
Trip the Light Fantastic Bike Ride through Christmas in the Park
Frank White Jr. Softball Complex (ride through Christmas in the Park)
Free
- Nov23MonLight displays
Mon, Nov 23 · 2:00 PM
All Aglow Christmas Tree Family Paint
Painting with a Twist - Kansas City, KS - Overland Park
From $27All ages
- Nov25WedSanta visits
Wed, Nov 25 · 1:00 PM
Always Jolly Rustic Santa Family Paint!
Painting with a Twist - Kansas City, KS - Overland Park
From $39All ages
- Nov25WedChristmas
Wed, Nov 25 · 5:00 PM
Christmas in the Sky at Longview Lake Beach
Longview Lake Beach
FreeAll ages
- Nov27FriSanta visits
Fri, Nov 27 · 10:00 AM
Santa's Arrival at Crown Center
Crown Center Shops (Grand Boulevard Entrance / Atrium)
Free
- Nov27FriChristmas
Fri, Nov 27 · 4:00 PM
Warm Rustic Snowman Family Paint
Painting with a Twist - Kansas City, KS - Overland Park
From $41All ages
- Nov27FriTree lightings
Fri, Nov 27 · 6:00 PM
Mayor's Christmas Tree Lighting at Crown Center
Crown Center Square
Free
- Nov27FriNutcracker and shows
Through Nov 29
The Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert (Kansas City Symphony)
Helzberg Hall, Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
PaidAll ages
- Nov28SatSanta visits
Sat, Nov 28 · 3:00 PM
Free Selfies with Santa at Lee's Summit History Museum
Lee’s Summit History Museum
FreeAll ages
- Nov28SatChristmas
Sat, Nov 28 · 4:00 PM
It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas!
Painting with a Twist - Kansas City, KS - Overland Park
From $39All ages
- Nov28SatTree lightings
Sat, Nov 28 · 5:00 PM
Belton Holiday Light Parade and Mayor's Christmas Tree Lighting
Downtown Belton Main Street (Peace Park, Main St & Chestnut St)
DecemberTue, Dec 1 – Fri, Dec 18
- Dec4FriChristmas
Fri, Dec 4 · 12:00 PM
TubaChristmas 2026 at Helzberg Hall
Helzberg Hall, Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
Free
- Dec4FriTree lightings
Fri, Dec 4 · 6:00 PM
Christmas in the Courtyard (Merriam Tree Lighting)
Merriam Community Center
FreeAll ages
- Dec4FriLight displays
Fri, Dec 4 · 6:00 PM
Holiday Lights + Festive Sights (Mission Mayor's Tree Lighting)
Powell Community Center
Free
- Dec4FriLight displays
Fri, Dec 4 · 6:00 PM
Sar-Ko Aglow Lighting Ceremony
Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park (Grand Pavilion east of Rose's Pond)
Free
- Dec5SatSanta visits
Sat, Dec 5 · 8:00 AM
Breakfast with Santa (Leavenworth Riverfront Community Center)
Riverfront Community Center – Riverview Room
From $8.50
- Dec5SatChristmas
Sat, Dec 5 · 9:00 AM
A Christmas Celebration at Missouri Town Living History Museum
Missouri Town Living History Museum
From $4
- Dec5SatSanta visits
Sat, Dec 5 · 9:00 AM
Breakfast with Santa (Merriam Community Center)
Merriam Community Center
From $8
- Dec5SatNutcracker and shows
Sat, Dec 5 · 9:30 AM
KC Symphony Petite Performance: Holiday Harmonies
Helzberg Hall, Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
From $10Ages 0–6
- Dec5SatMarkets and festivals
Sat, Dec 5 · 10:00 AM
Holiday Kid Makers Market (Lenexa Public Market)
Lenexa Public Market
All ages
- Dec5SatSanta visits
Sat, Dec 5 · 10:00 AM
Holiday Stroll with Santa (Downtown Overland Park)
Clock Tower Landing / Clock Tower Plaza
- Dec5SatSanta visits
Sat, Dec 5 · 10:00 AM
Woodland Tales with Santa Claus at Ernie Miller Nature Center
Ernie Miller Nature Center
From $5All ages
- Dec5SatNutcracker and shows
Sat, Dec 5 · 12:00 PM
Nutcracker Tea Party (Crescendo Conservatory)
Fiorella's Event Space
From $65
- Dec5SatSanta visits
Sat, Dec 5 · 1:00 PM
Santa Paws in the Park
Loose Park
FreeAll ages
- Dec5SatTree lightings
Sat, Dec 5 · 6:00 PM
Deck the Hall & Tree Lighting Ceremony (De Soto)
De Soto City Hall
FreeAll ages
- Dec5SatSanta visits
Sat, Dec 5
All Aboard with Santa on the Missouri River Runner (Lee's Summit stop)
Lee's Summit Amtrak Station
PaidAll ages
- Dec6SunSanta visits
Sun, Dec 6 · 12:30 PM
Santa at the Market (Lenexa Public Market)
Lenexa Public Market
FreeAll ages
- Dec10ThuNutcracker and shows
Thu, Dec 10 · 6:30 PM
Grinch Party at Bonner Springs Library
Bonner Springs Library
- Dec12SatSanta visits
Sat, Dec 12 · 10:00 AM
Saturday with Santa
Leavenworth Public Library
- Dec12SatMarkets and festivals
Sat, Dec 12 · 10:30 AM
BRW Holidazzle 2026: A Children's Holiday Festival
Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center
FreeAges 0–14
- Dec12SatSanta visits
Sat, Dec 12 · 11:00 AM
Pictures With Santa at Louisburg Cider Mill
Louisburg Cider Mill Country Store
- Dec12SatSanta visits
Sat, Dec 12 · 2:00 PM
Skate with Santa
Line Creek Community Center
FreeAll ages
- Dec12SatLight displays
Sat, Dec 12 · 5:00 PM
Candlelight Tour at Fort Osage
Fort Osage National Historic Landmark
From $10All ages
- Dec12SatSanta visits
Sat, Dec 12
Bonner Springs Christmas Parade, Mayor's Tree Lighting & Cookies with Santa
200 Oak Street (event location as listed)
- Dec17ThuNutcracker and shows
Through Dec 20
Kansas City Symphony Christmas Festival
Helzberg Hall, Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
Paid
Christmas breakSat, Dec 19 – Fri, Jan 1
- Dec19SatChristmas
Sat, Dec 19
Winter Solstice Celebration at Ernie Miller Nature Center
Ernie Miller Nature Center
From $13All ages
- Dec31ThuNew Year’s Eve
Thu, Dec 31 · 11:00 AM
Noon Year's Eve Pajama Party Countdown (Lenexa)
Lenexa Public Market
Free
- Dec31ThuNew Year’s Eve
Thu, Dec 31 · 12:00 PM
Noon Year's Eve in Science City
Science City at Union Station
PaidAll ages
All seasonLight displays, Santa visits, shows and exhibits that run for weeks. Check the organizer’s page for open nights and times.
- Nov15SunLight displays
Through Jan 1
Winter Magic Drive-Through Holiday Lights (Northland)
Platte Purchase Park
From $20All ages
- Nov15SunChristmas
Through Dec 31
The Pigeon Gets a Big Time Holiday Extravaganza! (The Coterie)
The Coterie Theatre (Crown Center)
PaidAll ages
- Nov20FriMarkets and festivals
Through Jan 1
Holiday Reflections Walk-Thru Village at Union Station
Union Station Kansas City
From $10All ages
- Nov20FriChristmas
Through Dec 22
Winterland: A Holiday Cirque Experience
Grand Theater, Crown Center Shops
Paid
- Nov21SatNutcracker and shows
Through Dec 24
KCRep: A Christmas Carol 2026
Spencer Theatre (UMKC campus)
Paid
- Nov25WedChristmas
Through Dec 31
Christmas in the Park at Longview Lake
Christmas in the Park (Frank White Jr. Softball Complex / Longview Lake Campground)
FreeAll ages
- Nov26ThuLight displays
Through Dec 31
Holiday Lights on Farmstead Lane at Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead
Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead (main entrance and parking lot)
All ages
- Nov27FriChristmas
Through Dec 20
Hallmark Christmas Experience at Crown Center
Crown Center Square
With admission
- Nov27FriSanta visits
Through Dec 10
Elf on the Extreme Screen at Union Station
Regnier Extreme Screen Theatre at Union Station
From $4
- Nov27FriSanta visits
Through Dec 24
Santa Visits at Destination North Pole (Crown Center)
Crown Center Shops, Level 1 Showplace
Free
- Nov27FriNutcracker and shows
Through Dec 23
The Great Christmas Cookie Bake-Off (Theatre for Young America)
City Stage Theatre at Union Station
From $15
- Nov28SatNutcracker and shows
Through Dec 24
Kansas City Ballet: The Nutcracker
Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
Paid
- Dec1TueMarkets and festivals
Through Jan 1
BRW "Winter Wonderland" Holiday Display
Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center
- Dec4FriLight displays
Through Jan 1
Sar-Ko Aglow Holiday Lights Display
Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park
- Dec9WedNutcracker and shows
Through Dec 23
A Ruby Room Christmas (Music Theater Heritage)
Music Theater Heritage (Ruby Room), Crown Center
Paid
- Dec11FriTrain rides
Through Dec 24
The Polar Express on the Extreme Screen
Regnier Extreme Screen Theatre at Union Station
From $4
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How this list works
Tree lightings, Santa visits, light displays, Nutcrackers, menorah lightings and Noon Year’s Eve parties, beyond your own block. This page collects every event and program in our Kansas City listings whose title names Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Santa, holiday lights, the New Year or the like, dated between November 15 and January 1. 60 are still ahead. Each one opens its listing page, which links to the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. Dates are in Central Time.