With More Than A Half Dozen Different Attractions, This Winter Festival In Missouri Is A Must-Visit
By Beth Price-Williams|Published November 17, 2023
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Beth Price-Williams
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A professional writer for more than two decades, Beth has lived in nearly a dozen states – from Missouri and Virginia to Connecticut and Vermont – and Toronto, Canada. In addition to traveling extensively in the U.S. and the U.K., she has a BA in Journalism from Point Park University (PA), a MA in Holocaust & Genocide Studies from Stockton University (NJ), and a Master of Professional Writing from Chatham University (PA). A writer and editor for Only In Your State since 2016, Beth grew up in and currently lives outside of Pittsburgh and when she’s not writing or hanging out with her bunnies, budgies, and chinchilla, she and her daughter are out chasing waterfalls.
Wintertime in Missouri promises so much beauty and so much to do – from setting off on bewitching winter hikes to packing our calendars full of holiday festivities. Soak up every magical moment of the season by including a visit to this winter festival in Kansas City, Missouri on your winter itinerary. The enchanting experience promises something for all ages.
A vibrant destination year-round, Union Station in Kansas City adds magic to each winter with its Holiday Reflections, an enchanting walk-thru village that covers 27,000 square feet.
Typically running from mid-November through the first of the year, this one-of-a-kind holiday experience in the Grand Plaza boasts a full menu of festive activities.
Simply strolling through the holiday village – with its countless twinkling lights, shimmering Christmas trees, and mirrored ornaments – will likely make you feel like a kid on Christmas morning.
No matter what time of the day or evening you visit the Grand Plaza, you’ll enjoy the same holiday lights experience. Each of the windows will be covered in blackout curtains adorned with images from the 12 Days of Christmas.
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That magical feeling is sure to follow you throughout your experience and as you watch the illuminated fountain as it dances to the season’s most popular songs.
As you meander through the village, you’ll stumble upon several selfie stations. Snap photos with Santa’s Sleigh Hanger, alongside singing reindeer and penguins, and in Lollipop Land.
After the kiddos whisper their Christmas wishes and pose for a photo with Santa, they’ll likely want to go for a ride on the miniature train. Watch the model trains as they chug around the track, too.
Have you been to Holiday Reflections, a beloved winter festival in Kansas City, Missouri? What did you think? Let us know in the comments! You’re likely in the holiday spirit by now, so why not keep that joyful feeling going? Plan a visit to one of the best Christmas towns in Missouri, or go on a picturesque winter hike in Missouri.
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