Jackson County, MO Holidays
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Oct 4 2025Frontier Fright Night at Fort Osage - Sibley
Bathed in the eerie glow of campfires and candlelight, you will take a "spine-tingling" trip into the past at Fort Osage. -
Oct 25 2025Annual Messiah Performance - Independence
Start your holiday in style. Hear the 300-voice choir sing the beloved Messiah that tells of the wonderful Christmas story. -
Nov 1 2025Holiday Open House and Lighting of Independence Square Courthouse - Independence
The festivities will begin with the arrival of jolly old St. Nick himself in a horse drawn sleigh. The rest of the day will include school choirs, a ... more » -
Nov 14 - 17 2025Vaile Victorian Christmas Tour - Independence
Elegant Victorian Christmas will honor yuletides past with profusions of garlands, ribbons, fruit and flowers. Friday after Thanksgiving through Dece ... more » -
Nov 14 - 17 2025Holiday Lighting - Independence
Thousands of lights, festive decorations with opening ceremony the weekend after Thanksgiving through December. Elder Steve Nelson Director. -
Nov 19 - 25 2025Christmas in the Park - Lee's Summit
Christmas in the Park is one of Jackson County Parks and Recreation's most celebrated events of the year. Three hundred thousand lights and 175 animat ... more » -
Nov 17 - 17 2025Celebration of Trees - Independence
Celebrate Christmas by viewing four 8-ft. trees and one 18-ft. tree all decorated in international themes of peace. -
Nov 26 - 26 2025Christmas in the Park - Lee's Summit
Christmas in the Park is one of Jackson County Parks and Recreation's most celebrated events of the year. Three hundred thousand lights and 175 animat ... more »