In earnest anticipation, people gather at the Country Club Plaza, bundled with hot chocolate, to await the famous Plaza Lights ceremony. The event marks the start of six weeks of seasonal celebrations, festive events, and luminous light shows in Kansas City. Book DTW flights to Kansas City and experience the city's diverse attractions and experiences, making it an unforgettable destination.

REMARKABLE VIEWS

At Crown Centre, the Mayor's Christmas Tree and Country Club Plaza's Spanish-inspired architecture convert Kansas City into a winter wonderland complete with bright light displays and ornamental displays. The Northern Lights and enormous crown displays lit up from above may be seen in Zona Rosa, a well-liked area for shopping and leisure. Christmas in the Park is a drive-thru holiday show at Longview Lake Park with timed lights that create sweet animations for both young and old. The beauty and lively spirit of the city are exhibited during these festive events.

AUTHENTIC MERRIMENTS

Holiday Reflections, a captivating walk-through town, is scattered throughout the magnificent Grand Plaza of Union Station in Kansas City, making it a center of holiday pleasure. In addition to seeing the Kansas City Zoo and taking rides on the Mini Holiday Express Train, visitors can watch holiday films. In the winter months, Nuniq, the polar bear, is a must-see sight. In Leawood, Kansas, skaters can visit the Ice at Park Place, while fans can enjoy the Crown Centre Ice Terrace. At Snow Creek near Weston, Missouri, skiers, snowboarders, and tubers can experience the thrill of a downhill ride while carving up slopes all winter long.

GIFT-GETTING FOR HOLIDAYS

Crown Centre, one of the greatest places for families to shop, is one of Kansas City's most popular family attractions. Prominent retail attractions Halls Kansas City and Function Junction feature exquisite lighting and lively décor. Boutiques Made in Kansas City and well-known merchants may be found in Legends Outlets Kansas City, which is available at Festive Village West. There are upscale stores with a distinctive local flavor at Country Club Plaza and antique and pre-owned items at West Bottoms. For some holiday shopping fun, these places provide a variety of possibilities.

GET WARM WITH WINTER CUTTERS

Chef-driven cuisine is served in a private dining experience at Corvino Supper Club & Tasting Room. Other well-liked eateries are Story, Novel, and Fox and Pearl. Italian food is served at Lidia's Kansas City in the Crossroads Arts District. The city's biggest dining event, Kansas City Restaurant Week, takes place from January 12–21 and offers multi-course meals at more than 150 restaurants. Explore Kansas City by booking flights to Kansas City from Detroit.

EXCELLENT ATHLETICS

The ECHL team in Independence, which has two regular season crowns and one of the most loyal fan groups in the league, is home to the Kansas City Mavericks, an NHL player development affiliate of the Seattle Kraken.

ESSENTIAL ACTIVITIES AND PERFORMANCES

During the winter, don't forget to attend some of Kansas City's most famous live performances. You may view some of the events here, but here are some of the following:

November 7–December 31, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical, Coterie Theatre

November 21–December 24, A Christmas Carol: Spencer Theatre

December 1–December 24, Kauffman Centre for the Performing Arts presents The Nutcracker

December 1–December 3, Handel's Messiah: Kauffman Centre for the Performing Arts

December 12, A Magical Cirque Christmas: Kansas City Music Hall presents