Join Mayor Bill Baird on Green Street at 6:30 p.m. as we flip the switch and transform Downtown into a winter wonderland with thousands of twinkling lights! The festivities include: Live musical performances to get you in the holiday spirit Meet Santa & Mrs. Claus – straight from the North Pole! Snap your perfect holiday photos until 8 p.m. Extended […]
Carolers sing in downtown Kirkwood 11am - 1pm
Celebrate the spirit of the holiday season with an unforgettable night in the heart of Sedalia! The annual Thanksgiving Fireworks and Tree Lighting event at Hotel Bothwell brings families, friends, and visitors together to kick off the festive season in grand style.
Shop Small. Dream Big. Change Everything. This Small Business Saturday, November 29th, your local shops aren’t just open for business—they’re open for magic. Every purchase is a vote for the dreamers, the risk-takers, and the neighbors who pour their hearts into these storefronts. Why this matters: When you shop small, you’re not just buying a product. […]
If you’re looking for hassle-free night to get some family pictures with Santa, make plans now to join us for Story Time with Santa.Sponsored by Budget Blinds of Lee’s Summit and Link 2 Lee’s Summit, this special evening features the Big Man himself reading some of his favorite holiday stories and posing for pictures with […]
Join us on December 5th for the 8th Annual Lighted Holiday Parade, an enchanting event that brings our community together in a dazzling display of lights and festive cheer. Watch as vehicles are transformed with twinkling lights and holiday decorations, creating a captivating spectacle through downtown. The parade will feature a fun-filled procession of community […]
Breadcrumb Annual Twilight Gala at the Bingham-Waggoner Mansion Active Friday, December 5, 2025 5:00pm Bingham-Waggoner Mansion and Estate313 W. Pacific Ave., Independence, MO 64050 Parks, Recreation and Tourism, Visit Independence Holidays Join us for a truly magical Christmas experience! The evening promises to be a captivating journey through time, as we adorn our cherished mansion […]
Now an annual tradition, our windows come to life with sounds and scenes from the holidays. Shops stay open late and a vendor fair will be in The Luxe Event Space at Maple Ave. and Liberty St. Walk the streets that were part of a holiday movie set earlier this year. Watch performances from the […]
Come greet Father Christmas and Mrs. Claus as he arrives on the 9:57 AM Amtrak Train! Get here at 9 to watch Center Stage Academy of the Performing Arts perform scenes from The Nutcracker. Pictures with Father Christmas too!
Historic Log Cabin
Step back in time to the 1840s for Dickens’ Christmas in Downtown Warrensburg, Missouri. Experience the magic of the season as our town transforms into a festive celebration inspired by Charles Dickens’s classic A Christmas Carol. Wander the charming streets filled with the sweet sounds of carolers, browse handcrafted treasures from local artisans, and immerse […]