Kansas City’s holiday lights radiate the joy of the season to anyone within view, creating a beautiful backdrop for a holiday getaway. The city’s festive displays range from world famous annual classics like the 78th annual Country Club Plaza’s Season of Lights to newer traditions like the Northern Lights at Zona Rosa.

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Country Club Plaza's Season of Lights

Dates: Nov. 27, 2009-Jan. 10, 2010 | Location: Country Club Plaza Area | Venue: Country Club Plaza, 47th & Central streets, Kansas City, Mo.

With the flip of a switch, over 80 miles of multi-colored bulbs illuminate the Country Club Plaza district as nearly 300,000 spectators applaud the start of the holiday season. The lights remain on through mid January....

Admission: Free
Type: Holiday Activities,Major Events,Ongoing Events

"A Christmas Story: The Musical"

Dates: Nov. 20, 2009-Jan. 3, 2010 | Location: Country Club Plaza Area | Venue: Kansas City Repertory Theatre, Spencer Theatre, 4949 Cherry Street Kansas City, Mo.

"A Christmas Story" has been adapted as a new musical for the stage and is quickly becoming one of the most highly anticipated shows in the theatrical world. The show will be directed by Rep Artistic Director Eric Rosen. This classic holiday tale ce...

Admission: $20-$60.
Type: Holiday Activities,Major Events,Theatre

Santa's Gingerbread Village

Dates: Nov. 27-Dec. 31 | Location: Crown Center Area | Venue: Crown Center, 2450 Grand Blvd., Kansas City, Mo.

Three locomotives travel through Santa's gingerbread village in the North Pole, all created by the chefs at the Hyatt Regency Crown Center and The Westin Crown Center hotels. See the reindeer stable, Santa's sleigh garage, the elves' dorm, a doll, r...

Admission: Free
Type: Holiday Activities,Major Events,Ongoing Events

Santa's Crayola Christmas Land

Dates: Nov. 27-Dec. 31 | Location: Crown Center Area | Venue: Crown Center, 2450 Grand Blvd., Kansas City, Mo.

Children can play on super-sized Crayola products, while waiting to tell Santa all of their holiday wishes. ...

Admission: FREE
Type: Holiday Activities,Major Events,Ongoing Events

Mayor's Christmas Tree

Dates: Nov. 27, 2009-Jan. 1, 2010 | Location: Crown Center Area | Venue: Crown Center, 2450 Grand Blvd., Kansas City, Mo.

The 100-foot-tall Mayor's Christmas Tree, one of the nation's tallest, is the centerpiece for an illuminating holiday celebration. 7,200 white lights light up the Mayor's Christmas Tree. This special tree stands as a symbol of the Mayor's Christmas ...

Admission: Free
Type: Holiday Activities,Major Events,Ongoing Events

Limousine Holiday Light Tour

Dates: Nov. 26-Dec. 31 | Location: Downtown/Conv Center Area | Venue: Kansas City Transportation Group, 1300 Lydia Ave, Kansas City, Mo.

Limousine Holiday Light Tour rides will help you enjoy the Magical Experience of Holiday on Wheels… 'Tis the season of rich festivities in Kansas City, and no holiday would be complete without a Holiday Light Tour with Carey Limousine! Take a cha...

Type: Holiday Activities,Ongoing Events

Christmas In The Park

Dates: Nov. 25-Dec. 31 | Location: East | Venue: Longview Lake Campground, Longview Lake Park, 11100 View High Dr, Kansas City, Mo.

Christmas in the Park is one of Jackson County Parks and Recreation's most celebrated events of the year. Three hundred thousand lights and 175 animated figures and splashes of Christmas color transform Longview Lake Park into an enchanting winter w...

Admission: Donations for local charities accepted
Type: Holiday Activities,Major Events,Ongoing Events

"Christmas with the Trumans"

Dates: Nov. 15-Jan. 8 | Location: East | Venue: Harry S. Truman Home, 223 N Main St., Independence, Mo.

Exhibit includes toys, photographs, wrapping paper, Christmas cards and decorations which belonged to the Truman family. ...

Admission: Free
Type: Exhibits,Free Events,Holiday Activities

Hall of Trees

Dates: Nov. 21, 2009-Jan. 2, 2010 | Location: Northeast | Venue: Hall of Waters, 201 E Broadway, Excelsior Springs, Mo.

Walk through a winter wonderland of Christmas trees decorated beautifully by various businesses or organizations in Excelsior Springs....

Admission: Free
Type: Free Events,Holiday Activities,Ongoing Events

Christmas Card Lane

Dates: Dec. 5, 2009-Jan. 1, 2010 | Location: Southwest | Venue: 151st St. & Ridgeview, Olathe, Kan.

Giant greeting cards and lights decorate an entire neighborhood. More than 200 homes participate. ...

Admission: Free
Type: Holiday Activities,Major Events,Ongoing Events

Plaza Lights Flights

Dates: Dec. 1, 2009-Jan. 17, 2010 | Location: Southwest | Venue: Johnson County Executive Airport, 15325 South Pflumm, Olathe, Kan.

Kansas City Aviation Center is continuing its tradition of the Plaza Lights Flights. Fly over Kansas City's Country Club Plaza to view their annual lighting display. ...

Admission: $75 per person for two or three riders; $85 for single riders
Type: Holiday Activities,Ongoing Events

A Legendary Light Show

Dates: Nov. 21, 2009-Jan. 5, 2010 | Location: West | Venue: Legends at Village West, 1843 Village West Pkwy., Kansas City, Kan.

Every 15 minutes, The Legends will come alive with dancing lights synchronized to concert-quality, holiday music, providing guests an experience unlike anything they have seen before. This dazzling spectacle is the region's first display of animated...

Admission: FREE
Type: Holiday Activities

"A Very Fifties Christmas"

Dates: Nov. 28-Jan. 3 | Location: West | Venue: Johnson County Museum of History, 6305 Lackman Rd., Shawnee, Kan.

With an aluminum tree and color wheel as the central features, the house showcases the holiday celebrations and space age decorations of a 1950s holiday. ...

Admission: Adults $2, Children 12 and under $1
Type: Exhibits,Holiday Activities