From dazzling lighting ceremonies to illuminated shopping excursions and everything in between, Kansas City is an unforgettable holiday getaway.
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.
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.
A local tradition for 96 years, the Plaza Lights are a 15-block holiday spectacle on the famed Country Club Plaza, featuring thousands of glimmering, jewel-colored lights that accentuate every dome, tower and window of the Spanish-inspired shopping district.
From the Mayor's Christmas Tree at Crown Center to festive drive-through displays across Kansas City, usher in the season with KC's luminous traditions that are sure to brighten your holiday.
As you plan your travel itinerary, make sure these must-see holiday events are on your list.
![Kansas City Holiday Boutique 2025 – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2025/06/3b35f637-ac25-492e-8db9-c49f0a7952b1.png)
![Holiday Fire Safety Showcase – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2025/10/b10c00fd-96b4-4af4-ae72-fceaa1082cd2.png)
![CPKC Holiday Train – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2025/10/2850ee43-48df-47b9-ac07-012e726b727a-800x450.jpg)
Kansas City Union Station Haverty Yard (in the back by the rail tracks)
![The Grammy-winning KC Chorale: Wintersong – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2025/09/e7e0deb4-af4f-4dcd-acf8-439cb438b5e9.jpg)
![Merry Axemas: A horror holiday craft fair – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2025/10/0cec8f0e-668d-412f-a05e-66f02981cbe5-800x450.jpg)
![The Grammy-winning KC Chorale: ChristkindlMarkt – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2025/09/8fd09e5b-b370-44f4-8d60-d2647fd6e229.jpg)
Asbury United Methodist Church
![NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2025/07/bd4f652b-c16d-44ef-a6af-2c2b80481d3a-800x448.png)
![The Grammy-winning KC Chorale: A Christmas Carol – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2025/09/96dcdfa1-fee5-4d99-a9b5-a651071748d0.jpg)
Country Club United Methodist Church
![Holiday Harmonies – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2025/10/c876fb59-5e6d-46ee-bfdb-c8a456531114-800x450.png)
![The Grammy-winning KC Chorale: A Chorale Family Christmas – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2025/09/eb8dad78-5076-4861-9e02-6d33ae9fdf9a.jpg)
Unity Temple on the Plaza
There’s no shortage of iconic sights and unforgettable experiences worth discovering during the holidays in Kansas City. Spend every moment of the season celebrating with these can’t-miss KC traditions.
![Evergy Festival of Lights at Powell Gardens – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2025/11/d92ea370-7465-46df-9ea1-581cc6acdc43.png)
![Belger Arts Holiday Studio Sale and Open House – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2025/10/cd52b6d1-b487-40c2-92a7-1b2da6fea360.jpg)
![Holiday Reflections at Union Station – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2025/10/9f609598-1152-4592-abe4-0a65e4ae26f5.jpg)
![National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation at the Extreme Screen – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2025/10/207b83b2-2891-4237-be96-c712eaf5bc55.jpg)
![Lenexa’s Holiday Farmers Market – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2025/10/b3637944-596e-482a-b167-773a3f3802be.jpg)
![The Elms Enchanted Igloos – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2025/10/802cff34-8fac-4019-83a8-507802dd8c4e.png)
![Yaya’s Alpaca Farm Annual Christmas – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2025/08/2ce455a1-7432-4305-8729-1c4d193a4100-800x600.jpg)
![Spa-liday Glow Up Toy Drive – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2025/10/2879e334-a1a8-4086-9dbc-78fd8a8aee75.png)
![Water Coloring Custom holiday Gift Tags with Hayley Santell – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2025/09/2c32d466-1b15-4d46-850b-fe54326f150c-800x600.jpg)
![Sugar Rush: A Candy Circus Holiday Spectacular – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2025/10/71874903-ce90-456a-9d78-465e1040aba8.jpg)
![Parkville Christmas on the River – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2025/10/7146e7e1-6da2-4224-8383-b3de44bfffea-614x800.jpg)
![Sar-Ko Aglow – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2025/09/ae67694b-6c0c-479c-a8ab-1f45b4de5d0b-800x600.jpg)
![Union Station’s Holiday Classic Movies – Polar Express – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2025/10/fa52e484-00b9-4040-9640-758e47e1143d.jpg)
![Hot Holiday Reads – Event_Image [EVENT]](https://www.visitkc.com/uploads/2025/11/37f4e51c-d148-442e-890f-8cbb4130fd83.jpg)
