Holidays in Kansas City
Here in the Heart of America, holiday magic is waiting for you. Lights glow. Trees sparkle. And KC-made goods promise something perfect for everyone on your list. Start making plans to make your season bright.
Kansas City Plaza Lights
Celebrated as one of the country’s top holiday displays, the Plaza Lights return to the Country Club Plaza for the 91st year. Access information on this year’s lighting ceremony and ways to soak in the sights all season long.
SEE THE LIGHTS
Holiday Events in KC
Displays of brilliant lights, once-a-year performances and much more—see how Kansas City is celebrating this year, including events redesigned with safety in mind and opportunities to partake in the festivities from home.
'TIS THE SEASON
Where to Find Holiday Lights
In Kansas City, the most wonderful time of the year means the arrival of towering trees and shimmering lights stretching as far as the eye can see. Here’s where to find some of the season’s most remarkable sights.
FIND KC'S HOLIDAY DISPLAYS
Enter to Win a KC Getaway
Add a little extra merriment to the holidays with a package designed to fuel your KC adventure, including a two-night hotel stay and tickets to some of the area’s top attractions.
ENTER TO WIN
Crown Center Ice Terrace
Lace up your skates and take in the picturesque sights at Crown Center’s Ice Terrace, recognized by USA Today as one of America's top ice skating rinks. The Ice Terrace is open to the public from November to March.
LACE UP
Home for the Holidays at Union Station
Featuring dazzling decorations, seasonal movies, an outdoor makers market and much more, the iconic destination offers even more reasons to visit during the holidays.