Start the day with a Costume Contest at Green Street at 9:30 am. Bring the whole family, along with your furry friends of course, to participate in a walking parade at 10 a.m. from City Hall to Howard Station Park. Enjoy games, face painting, and trick-or-treat at participating businesses in Downtown Lee's Summit
Downtown Kirkwood’s annual Halloween Walk will be held Thursday, October 30 with trick-or-treating for children from 5-7 p.m. at participating businesses. Trick-or-treat locations are located throughout Downtown Kirkwood and participants will give free candy to children while supplies last. Kirkwood City Hall, 139 S. Kirkwood Rd., will hand out candy prior the walk from 4-5 p.m. The […]
Celebrate the Season at Downtown Lee’s Summit Farmers Market’s Holiday Mart! Get into the holiday spirit at our beloved annual Holiday Mart! Join us for four festive shopping dates this season—November 15, November 29, December 6, and December 20—from 10 AM to 2 PM. Discover one-of-a-kind gifts, seasonal treats, and artisan goods from our talented […]
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 […]