Rally the corgi has sniffed out the Christmas events for kids in Lenexa for 2026. The mayor lights up Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park at Sar-Ko Aglow on Friday, December 4, the Rec Center hosts Naughty or Nice Games on December 11, and preschoolers get a free Candy Cane Hunt on December 18. We check every date on the host’s own website and link straight there. For the rest of the state, see our Kansas Christmas events for kids guide.
What Rally found in Lenexa
- 3 Christmas events for kids in Lenexa
- Sar-Ko Aglow: Friday, December 4, 6 pm, free, Santa until 7 pm
- Naughty or Nice Games: Friday, December 11, 6 to 8 pm, $5 to $8
- Candy Cane Hunt: Friday, December 18, 9 am, free, ages 6 and under
- Every date checked on the City of Lenexa site on Nov 11
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Lights display and tree lightingFree
Sar-Ko Aglow Lighting Ceremony
- When: Friday, December 4, 2026, 6 to 7 pm; the lights stay on each evening through January 18, 2027
- Where: Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park, Grand Pavilion east of Rose’s Pond, 87th Street Parkway & Lackman Road, Lenexa, KS 66215 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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The mayor flips the ceremonial switch at 6 pm and Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park lights up around Rose’s Pond, with the Dickens Carolers singing and hot cocoa on hand.
Santa stays to visit with kids until 7 pm, and the park keeps glowing every evening through January 18, 2027, so families can come back for a quiet walk after the crowd is gone.
Parent tip: Park free at the Sar-Ko-Par Aquatic Center lot. The ceremony is called off if the forecast temperature or wind chill is 15 degrees or lower, decided by noon, so check the city event line at 913.477.7170.
- Host
- City of Lenexa Parks and Recreation (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park, Grand Pavilion east of Rose’s Pond, 87th Street Parkway & Lackman Road, Lenexa, KS 66215 (opens in maps)
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- On the host’s page, checked
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Candy cane hunt for little kidsFree
Candy Cane Hunt
- When: Friday, December 18, 2026, 9 to 11 am (hunt starts at 9 am)
- Where: Lenexa Old Town Activity Center, 9301 Pflumm Rd., Lenexa, KS 66215 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free, no registration
- Ages: Ages 6 and under with a parent or guardian
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Little ones head outside at 9 am to hunt for candy canes around the Old Town Activity Center, then come in to warm up with milk and cookies.
Festive crafts, story time and a musical performance fill the rest of the morning, and Santa and Mrs. Claus may stop by.
Parent tip: Arrive a few minutes before 9 am since the hunt kicks things off. For weather delays, call the city line at 913.477.7170.
- Host
- City of Lenexa Parks and Recreation (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Lenexa Old Town Activity Center, 9301 Pflumm Rd., Lenexa, KS 66215 (opens in maps)
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Ticketed and paid Christmas events for kids in Lenexa
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Family holiday games night
Naughty or Nice Games
- When: Friday, December 11, 2026, 6 to 8 pm
- Where: Lenexa Rec Center, 17201 W. 87th St. Pkwy., Lenexa, KS 66219 (opens in maps)
- Cost: $5 Rec Center members, $8 nonmembers, register in advance
- Ages: Ages 4 and up
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The Lenexa Rec Center turns into a holiday game floor for one Friday night, with cookie decorating, crafts, a bounce house and indoor snowball fights.
Grouchy games add a little mischief to the evening, and the whole thing stays indoors, which makes it a safe bet on a cold December night.
Parent tip: Space is limited and registration is required in advance through the city event page, so sign up early in December.
- Host
- City of Lenexa Parks and Recreation (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Lenexa Rec Center, 17201 W. 87th St. Pkwy., Lenexa, KS 66219 (opens in maps)
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We check every event above on the host’s own page for the date, time and cost, plus the things parents ask about, like sign-ups and ages. Looking for a Santa train instead? Those are on our Kansas Christmas train rides page.
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When each Lenexa Christmas event for kids happens
Start with the Sar-Ko Aglow lighting on December 4, book the Naughty or Nice Games for the following Friday, and save the Candy Cane Hunt for preschoolers on December 18. The park lights stay on through mid-January for a repeat walk.
- Sar-Ko Aglow Lighting CeremonyLenexa · Dec 4
- Naughty or Nice GamesLenexa · Dec 11
- Candy Cane HuntLenexa · Dec 18
Looking further afield? Our Kansas Christmas events for kids guide lists every confirmed event in the state, and we have city guides for Overland Park, Olathe, Leavenworth and Lenexa. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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Lenexa Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in Lenexa this year?
Rally Takes the Train has confirmed 3 Christmas events for kids in Lenexa for 2026, all run by the City of Lenexa: the Sar-Ko Aglow Lighting Ceremony on December 4, Naughty or Nice Games on December 11 and the Candy Cane Hunt on December 18.
When is Sar-Ko Aglow in Lenexa in 2026?
The lighting ceremony is Friday, December 4, 2026, at 6 pm at the Grand Pavilion in Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park. The lights stay on each evening through January 18, 2027.
Where can kids see Santa in Lenexa?
Santa visits with kids at the Sar-Ko Aglow Lighting Ceremony until 7 pm on December 4, and Santa and Mrs. Claus may drop in at the Candy Cane Hunt on December 18.
Do I need to register for Lenexa holiday events?
Naughty or Nice Games requires advance registration and costs $5 for Rec Center members or $8 for nonmembers. Sar-Ko Aglow and the Candy Cane Hunt are free with no registration.
What happens if it is too cold for Sar-Ko Aglow?
The ceremony is canceled if the forecast temperature or wind chill is 15 degrees or lower. The city decides by noon on the day, and updates are on the event line at 913.477.7170.
Are there Christmas train rides for kids in Kansas?
Yes. Santa trains and holiday train rides have their own guide: Rally Takes the Train’s Kansas Christmas train rides page.
How do you confirm these events?
We list an event only after we find this season’s date on the host’s own website or an official city or tourism calendar. We last checked Lenexa on November 11, 2026. Rally is also contacting each organizer to confirm details like parking, restrooms and bad-weather plans.
Event names belong to their hosts. Rally Takes the Train is a family picture book and is not affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by any host listed here. Confirm dates, times and prices on each host’s own site before you go.