Holiday Reflections

Presented by CPKC and supported by Ford Motor Company, United Rentals, Russell Stover Chocolates, and The City of Kansas City, Missouri Neighborhood Tourist Development Fund – Holiday Reflections comes to life in Union Station's Grand Plaza and features spectacular new sights and sounds of the season.

Experience the magic

There's something special about the holidays at Union Station. The lights glow a little brighter. Familiar traditions return and families come together to make the kind of memories that will be talked about for years to come. This season, Holiday Reflections Walk-Thru Village presented by CPKC returns with even more to discover — blending nostalgic holiday traditions with dazzling new experiences, all within the historic walls of Union Station.

NEW FOR 2026

Christmas in Kansas City, Through the Years – Take a nostalgic journey through the Kansas City Christmases we remember — and the ones we've heard stories about from generations before us. Our beloved Kansas City streetscape expands this year with new three-dimensional storefronts and scenes inspired by familiar places including the Country Club Plaza, Crown Center, Gillham Park and more.

Wander through the sights and spirit of the 1940s, '50s, '60s, '70s and beyond, surrounded by the warmth and wonder of holidays past.

Step Into a Frozen Winter Wonderland – Discover 1,300 square feet of all-new holiday magic as you step into a fantastical frozen world filled with shimmering igloos, singing penguins, an ice throne and plenty of unexpected surprises. It's a playful new adventure within Holiday Reflections designed to spark wonder, imagination and a little extra holiday magic.

The Holiday Glow Gets Even Brighter

From the moment you step inside, you're surrounded by the sights, sounds and glow of the holidays. This year, the magic shines even brighter as nearly 2,000 square feet of animated light fills the space overhead — creating a dazzling, fully immersive holiday world from floor to ceiling.

All of it comes together inside the historic walls of Union Station — a place where generations can step away from the rush of the season and simply enjoy being together.

Come experience it for the first time. Come back to the traditions you love. And make a few new ones along the way. Because some of the best holiday memories are the ones you can't wait to make again.