Your Guide to the 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.

Light Displays
Holiday Events
Essential Traditions

Kansas City's Holiday Light Displays

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.

Kansas City Plaza Lights

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.

Other Must-See Light Displays

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.

Holiday Events in Kansas City

As you plan your travel itinerary, make sure these must-see holiday events are on your list.

See KC's Top Holiday Events

Zona Rosa Tree Lighting 2024 Nicole Bissey Photography 100 (1)

Other Essential Holiday Experiences

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.

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