Lee's Summit is the place to be. Known for our award-winning downtown district, beautiful parks and trails, and fantastic food options, the city is just 20 minutes from Kansas City, in the heart of America.
From a pop-up bar to a two-mile-long light display, the joy of the holidays is everywhere you look.
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Grab the family and immerse yourselves in a drive-thru magical winter wonderland featuring over half a million lights and 22 animated displays. Admission is free. Located at Longview Lake Park.
Explore the traditions of a 19th-century Christmas at Missouri Town located at 8010 E Park Road. Warm up by the fire, help decorate the historic houses, join in with carolers and say "hello" to Father Christmas.
Santa will be at the Lee’s Summit History Museum from 3 – 5 p.m. for photos with your little ones, free of charge. All you have to do is snap the photo. Santa will be at the museum on December 9 and 16.
Visit the Lee’s Summit Farmers Market for its annual Holiday Mart at Lee's Summit City Hall located at 220 SE Green Street! Shop the best local goods from amazing market vendors. The first 100 customers will receive a free farmers market tote bag.
Santa will be at the Lee’s Summit History Museum from 3 – 5 p.m. for photos with your little ones, free of charge. All you have to do is snap the photo.
Santa's workshop is open and ready! Kiddos aged five to nine will have the chance to create ornaments and other giftable items to be wrapped and given as gifts this holiday season.
The Lee's Summit Symphony will be performing all the holiday favorites. Performances are held at The Pavilion at John Knox Village. Doors open at 2 p.m.
Glide across the ice with Santa Claus himself at Summit Ice from 6 - 8 p.m. Immerse yourself in the enchanting ambiance of a winter wonderland, adorned with twinkling lights and a magnificent holiday tree – the perfect backdrop for capturing cherished memories.
Glide across the ice with Santa Claus himself at Summit Ice from 6 - 8 p.m. Immerse yourself in the enchanting ambiance of our Winter Wonderland, adorned with twinkling lights and a magnificent holiday tree – the perfect backdrop for capturing cherished memories.
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