The holiday season is right around the corner, and soon our evenings will be spent gazing at twinkling lights and listening to nostalgic holiday tunes. We’ve compiled a list of some of the best Christmas lights in Kansas City (and a few on the outskirts) to make sure your Christmas in Kansas City is just as merry and bright as it should be.

Feel free to use this interactive map to guide your way on this enchanting Christmas road trip.

For more holiday adventures, here are some of the best winter spots to make your Christmas in Kansas City unforgettable.

 

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What are the best drive-thru light shows in Kansas City?

One of the best holiday lights in Kansas City also happens to be a drive-thru light show, so don’t let this holiday season fly by without paying a visit to Winter Magic. This incredible light show is the longest list tunnel in Missouri, and it’s worth a road trip from any corner of the state to see it in person. The show runs nightly from November 3, 2022, until January 1, 2023.

What are the best holiday events in Kansas City?

From the Country Club Plaza to ice skating at the Crown Center Ice Terrace, Christmas in Kansas City is always a memorable experience. Watching the Kansas City Ballet perform The Nutcracker is a holiday tradition for many Kansas City residents, but there are plenty of holiday events in Kansas City to keep you entertained all season long. 

Is Kansas City a good place to visit in the winter?

Absolutely! If you’re dreaming of a winter wonderland where you can experience a white Christmas, Kansas City is for you. On average, Kansas City sees about 15 inches of snowfall per year, so you stand a very good chance of waking up to that beautiful white powder on Christmas Day. Here are a couple of tips for surviving a Kansas City winter so you can get outside and enjoy some of the best winter activities in Kansas City, like viewing the frozen waterfall at Overland Park or sledding down Suicide Hill. For an incredibly scenic stroll through a natural setting, consider bundling up and visiting Powell Gardens in Kingsville. It’s about an hour's drive from Kansas City, but this 970-acre park is worth it, especially when covered in snow.