Hays

Christmas at Creek Side

Christmas at Creekside is the premier Hays Holiday Light Tour...over the creek & through the woods... that is. Creek Side Resort offers one of the best venues to spend your weekend nights in Hays this Holiday Season!

Manhattan

Family New Year's Eve

It's the annual family-friendly celebration to ring in the New Year! Manhattan has all the food, music, and fun you need to get ready for 2024! Kids are welcome to the iconic balloon drop at kids' midnight (8 p.m.) with a glow party! This event is one of the best ways to get the kids out on one of the biggest party nights of the year!

Overland Park

Luminary Walk

The Luminary Walk at the Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens is a recurring event, so you have plenty of opportunities to check this one out! Starting on the last weekend of November and happening every weekend until December 16th, this beauty shines bright for multiple weeks. 
 

Electric Glow

Looking for something more low-key? Relaxed? Chill? Then the Electric Glow is for you. This event is designed for you to just enjoy the lights; no music; no Santa; just lights! Both of these events are great ways to get out and experience the beautiful lights of the Kansas City area!
 

Bonus Event - Date Night!

The Botanical Gardens also hosts an Adults-Only Candlelight Stroll. It's only for two nights, so don't miss out! If you'd rather spend time on experiences rather than gifts this holiday season, this event is ideal for you!

Kansas City

Jingle!

Last year this event was known as "Enchant Christmas." This year, Jingle! is put together in collaberation with nationally-acclaimed Enchant Christmas. This month long event runs from November 29th through December 31st, 2024. Visitors will enjoy an ice skating trail through gorgeous Magic Forest, snow tubing, festive music, arts & crafts, and so much more! This event is perfect for kids of all ages too! 

Liberal

Downtown Christmas Parade

Another downtown celebration that you won't want to miss is the Liberal Downtown Christmas Parade. The festivities in Liberal begin with live entertainment and performances. Of course, those in attendance have the opportunity to win prizes and meet Santa! The parade will kick off once the lights can shine bright after sunset!

Winfield

Isle of Lights

Christmas is happening all winter long in Winfield. The city's spectacular Isle of Lights will be on display from November 19th - December 30th. This mile-long light display runs through Island Park and is considered one of the most awe-inspiring in the state. With such a large time frame to see this beautiful display of lights, you simply have to come out to Winfield just to see them!

Lindsborg

Saint Lucia Festival

If you happen to be into Swedish lore, then you must come to Lindsborg this holiday season. This legendary event is celebrated in Sweden on December 13th, but the people of Lindsborg have made a tradition of celebrating on the second Saturday of December. The town re-creates the legend as a young woman clothed as Saint Lucia brings joy and light once again into the community. Participants will find a day of Swedish folk dancing, live music, food, children's crafts, and most importantly a shining light of hope and joy to fuel you for the season!
 

Lindsborg Heritage Christmas

Want more Swedish Traditions? Head on over to the Lindsborg Old Mill & Swedish Heritage Museum and celebrate a Heritage Christmas, based upon Swedish traditions. Enjoy music in the Swedish Pavilion, a guided tour of the mill, and a bake sale in the Sweadal Courthouse. Kids can also enjoy a crafts room in the Schoolhouse and the Smoky Valley HS dram team will be performing at the train depot at 5:30 PM, 6:30 PM, 7:00 PM, and 7:30 PM.

TOWANDA

FULTON VALLEY FARMS COUNTRY CHRISTMAS

A Country Christmas at Fulton Valley Farms may just be your newest family tradition. It's a magical place where you can stroll through hundreds of thousands of lights scattered around the farm, meet Santa AND his reindeer, view a living nativity, and even have a Christmas dinner. The magic kicks off on Black Friday and continues every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday night until December 17th. This is a ticketed event, so we recommend purchasing them ahead of time at FultonValleyFarms.com.

Yates Center

Festival of Lights & Lighted Christmas Parade

Returning for the 6th year, the Festival of Lights & Lighted Christmas Parade in Yates Center is one of the premier holiday events in Southeast Kansas. This free event features carriage rides on the red brick streets of the Historic Town Square. Vendors with new antiques, boutiques, and sweets will fill the town and make it easy to complete the holiday shopping list. Grab some photos with Santa & Grinch! Celebrate with the festival's special guests! This bright and cheery spectacle of Historic Yates Center Town Square is a truly magical moment. There will be prizes for each float category. Oh yeah, and you are free to enter a lighted float for the parade - they have some really creative ones out there!

Coffeyville

Brown Mansion Candlelight Tour

Last year's Brown Mansion Candlelight Tour sold out, so make sure to get your tickets early for this one!  The Brown Mansion Christmas celebration extends through select dates in December. Guests are able to wander all three floors of historic halls by candlelight, a journey that is sure to leave you in the holiday spirit. Experience the lights, sounds, and warm feeling of holidays with the Browns in their beautiful historic home. More information is available at coffeyvillehistory.com.