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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — It might just be a couple days after Halloween but cities and places around the Kansas City area are getting ready to put up their holiday lights for everyone to see.

From the Country Club Plaza lights to Christmas in the Park at Longview Lake, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

To help you plan a festive evening this holiday season, FOX4 has compiled a list of must-see displays. Check them out below:

Plaza Lighting Ceremony

  • When: Thursday, Nov. 24, pre-show starts at 5 p.m. with lighting at 6 p.m.
  • Where: Country Club Plaza
  • Cost: Free with holiday music and fireworks

Christmas in the Park at Longview Lake

Tree Lighting Ceremony at Ward Parkway

  • When: Friday, Nov. 18 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Where: 8600 Ward Parkway
  • Cost: Free

Legendary Tree Lighting

  • When: Saturday, Nov. 12 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Where: Legends Outlets, 1843 Village West Parkway, Kansas City, Kansas
  • Cost: Free

Kansas City Mayor’s Christmas Tree Lighting

  • When: Nov. 25 at 5:30 p.m. Will be on display through Jan. 2, 2023
  • Where: Crown Center Square
  • Cost: Free

Downtown KCK Holiday Lighting Festival

  • When: Friday, Nov. 18 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tree lighting at 6:30 p.m.
  • Where: Municipal Building, 701 N. 7th Street, Kansas City, Kansas
  • Cost: Free

Winter Magic to open at Kansas City’s Kessler Park

  • When: Will run from Nov. 3 through Jan. 1 from 6-10 p.m.
  • Where: Cliff Drive in Kessler Park, located in the Historic Northeast part of Kansas City
  • Cost: Tickets are $25 for a carload, encouraged to purchase tickets online in advance.

Northern Lights Holiday Lighting Ceremony

Holiday Light and Magic — Wyandotte County Park

  • When: Opening evening, Nov. 3, 2022, closing evening, Jan. 1, 2023. Begins each night at twilight
  • Where: 600 N 126th St, Bonner Springs, Kansas
  • Cost: $25 per standard carload

Lee’s Summit Mayor’s Tree Lighting

  • When: Friday, Nov. 18 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Where: Howard Station Park, 228 SE Main Street
  • Cost: Free

Overland Park Mayor’s Holiday Festival

FOX4’s Abby Eden joins Mayor Curt Skoog to light the tree in Thompson Park at 6 p.m.

  • When: Friday, Nov. 18 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Where: 7935 Santa Fe Drive
  • Cost: Free

Belton Mayor’s Christmas Tree Lighting

  • When: Saturday, Nov. 26 at 4:30 p.m.
  • Where: Belton Main Street
  • Cost: Free

North Kansas City Mayor’s Tree Lighting

  • When: Friday, Nov. 18 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Where: City Hall, 2010 Howell Street
  • Cost: Free

Luminary Walk — Overland Park

  • When: Nov. 25, 26, Dec. 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
  • Where: Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, 8909 W. 179th Street
  • Cost: Ticket information here

Lane of Lights — Excelsior Springs

  • When: Saturday, Nov. 19 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
  • Where: East Valley Park, Lovers Lane Excelsior Springs
  • Cost: $5 donations suggested per vehicle

The Village at Briarcliff Holiday Lighting Ceremony

  • When: Saturday, Nov. 12 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Where: 4151 N. Mulberry Drive
  • Cost: Free

Shawnee Mayor’s Christmas Tree Lighting

  • When: Thursday, Nov. 17 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. with tree lighting at 5:30 p.m.
  • Where: City Hall at 11110 Johnson Drive
  • Cost: Free

Independence Square Lighting

  • When: Friday, Nov. 18 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Where: 108 S. Liberty Street
  • Cost: Free

Grandview Mayor’s Christmas Tree Lighting

  • When: Thursday, Dec. 1 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Where: 13500 Byars Road
  • Cost: Free

Leavenworth Mayor’s Holiday Tree Lighting

  • When: Friday, Nov. 18, event begins at 4 p.m. with parade at 5:30 p.m. with tree lighting held afterward
  • Where: Haymarket Square near S. 7th Street and Cherokee Street
  • Cost: Free

Downtown Lawrence Holiday Lighting

  • When: Friday, Nov. 25 at 5:45 p.m.
  • Where: Downtown Lawrence
  • Cost: Free

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