9 Christmas Light Displays In Kansas That’ll Instantly Get You In The Holiday Spirit

There are a lot of sparkling lights to go around during the holiday season; whether that means your neighborhood coming together or you driving to that super special spot every holiday season. There are tons to see every season, but if you’re seeking the best Christmas lights in Kansas, you’ll want to check out the Christmas light displays below. They are some of our favorite Christmas light displays in Kansas. Road trip, anyone?

1. Wakeeney's Christmas City of the High Plains

Wakeeney is called the Christmas City of the High Plains for its dedication to this holiday every year. For decades now, this town has brought together the whole community for a beautiful moment when everything lights up for the first time. Want to know more about this magical spot? Check out our full article on Wakeeney.

2. Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead

Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead is normally a blast from the past with old timey buildings and petting zoos, but in the off-season, they come alive with technology and bright light displays from all sorts of your favorite Christmas movies and songs. Take a peek at our full article on Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead to learn more.

3. TARC's Winter Wonderland in Topeka

If you love Christmas lights, you'll love the million lights on display at TARC's Winter Wonderland, which benefits local charities that help those in need.

4. Wichita's The Arc Lights

Speaking of lights, The Arc's Lights in Wichita also benefit local charities and have some of the best drive-through displays in the state. Every year, people donate money or nonperishable goods to come through this gorgeous light display with a car full of eager Kansans. For the full details on this event, check out our full article on The Arc Lights.

5. Overland Park Arboretum's Luminary Walk

Overland Park Arboretum is normally a beautiful place in the daytime, but at night in the winter, things light up with gorgeous holiday displays. Want to know more? Check out our full article on Overland Park Arboretum.

6. Wichita Botanica Gardens

Likely the largest light display in Kansas, Botanica puts on quite the show every year, with handmade designs and whole areas sparkling with different themes. It's truly something you can't find anywhere else! You truly don't want to miss this one-of-a-kind seasonal display; learn more by reading our full article on Botanica.

7. The Polar Express Train in Baldwin City

Have you or the kids have ever wanted to ride the Polar Express? Look no further than a ride at Midland Railroad. If you can snag one of these hard-to-get tickets, it's a memory you'll never forget. Learn more about this holiday favorite by checking out our full article on Midland Railroad's Polar Express train ride.

8. Atchison

Touted as one of the best places for a day trip in Kansas, Atchison is a beautiful city no matter what time of year it may be, but when holiday lights are strung to and fro, it becomes magical.

9. Council Grove

Council Grove, a historic town down to the ground it's built on, looks amazing filled with holiday lights. Everything is a little more magical during the holiday season, especially a historic town like Council Grove, which is revered as one of the best small towns in Kansas.

So, what do you think? Are these the best Christmas lights in Kansas, or what?! Have you been to all the locales mentioned above? Know of any other amazing Christmas light displays in Kansas? Aside from dazzling light displays, what’s your favorite thing about Christmas in Kansas?

If these are mostly too far from your area and you live in the Kansas City, Kansas side of things, we recommend checking out one of the best Christmas events in Kansas, the tree lighting ceremony at Legends Outlet Mall. We’ve heard it’s legendary!