A guide to Kansas City's Christmas lights, shopping, and events.

Kansas City hosts a holiday-themed event every weekend through the New Year, featuring themed pop-up bars, lighting ceremonies, and a Mariah Carey concert to immerse attendees in the festive spirit, regardless of the weather or mood. By purchasing DTW flights to Kansas City, you can take advantage of the city's many activities and attractions, making it a memorable travel destination.

Holiday pop-ups in Kansas City: Hanukkah, Christmas, and others

The festive Reflections exhibit, which includes a kid-friendly mini-train and a walk-through festive town with lights and ornaments, is on display at Union Station through January 1. Just for adults pop-up bars Holiday Reflections' Tinsels & 'Tinis will be available for $15 apiece on December 15, 16, and 22. Miracle on the Plaza and Miracle on Main Street, which welcome both reservations and walk-ins, will return to Miracle Kansas City in 2023. Reservations for November 24–30 are also being accepted at Tinsel Tavern at KC Live! Every Friday and Saturday from November 24–30, the Boulevard Tours and Rec Centre hosts Rec Deck the Halls, a 21+ Christmas event that benefits the organization Kansas City G.I.F.T. with proceeds from ticket sales.

Visitors can enjoy a range of holiday events at Kansas City's Legends Field. Among the attractions are the ice skating trail, small Christmas hamlet, holiday light maze, Santa picture ops, and kids' holiday play. It's the fourth annual Christkindlmarkt at Campground in the West Bottoms, including food, drink, and merchants. Visitors can celebrate Hanukkah at the Kansas City Zoo's GloWild Havdalah, which features violinist Coleen Dieker, on December 7-9 and 14-16. On December 10, there will be a silent disco, refreshments, and crafts at the Jewish Community Centre of Greater Kansas City's Hannukah Glow Party.

What places in Kansas City are decorated with holiday light displays?

From November 28 to December 20, Overland Park Arboretum hosts Electric Glow, an outdoor light display with gnome cottages, music, and hot cider. Additionally, the arboretum organizes an adult-only candlelight promenade and a lantern walk. Powell Garden's Evergy Festival of Lights is open Wednesday through Sunday through December 30. Powell Gardens Conservatory hosts eccentric performers. Sar-Ko Aglow is a walk-through winter light show that takes place from December 1 to January 15 at Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park in Lenexa.

Open from November 23 to December 31, Overland Park, Kansas's Holiday Lights on Farmstead Lane is a free drive-through light display. A synchronized musical performance can be heard by tuning into 90.5 Rose FM. Taking place from November 22 to December 31, Longview Park's Christmas in the Park is free of charge. Arrive early in the season to avoid huge waits. A single-night fireworks show on Longview Lake called Christmas in the Sky is timed to music broadcast on 99.7 FM The Point.

Kansas City's small-town customs and tree lightings

On Thanksgiving, TechN9ne, Quixotic, and the Elders will perform in Kansas City's 94th annual Plaza Lighting Ceremony. November 24 is the date of the Mayor's Christmas Tree Lighting Event, which includes firework displays, hot chocolate, s'mores, and musical acts. On November 30, Grandview has a modest lighting ceremony. Donations of canned goods and toiletries go towards the Grandview Assistance Programme. The Mayor's Holiday Tree Lighting in Prairie Village takes place on the same night. On December 11, Liberty, Missouri hosts the Garrison Christmas Party and Lighting of the Tree. The event includes a musical performance by local youngsters and a concert.

The 23rd annual Christmas on the River in Parkville, Kansas, is a celebration of small-town holiday charm. One of the highlights of the holiday season is the celebration, which is concluded with a fireworks display at twilight. Santa pulls a horse-drawn sleigh through Lawrence, Kansas, during the town's yearly Old-Fashioned Christmas Parade on December 2. Make the most of the city's many activities and attractions by reserving flights from Detroit to Kansas City.