Rally the corgi has sniffed out the Christmas events for kids in Overland for 2026. Santa and Mrs. Claus join the Tree Lighting Ceremony at Erickson Plaza on Sunday, December 6, and the city’s Christmas Light Trolley Rides tour the best-lit homes from December 10 to 12. We check every date on the host’s own website and link straight there. For the rest of the state, see our Missouri Christmas events for kids guide.
What Rally found in Overland
- 2 Christmas events for kids in Overland
- Tree Lighting Ceremony: Sunday, December 6, 6 to 7 pm, free
- Hot cocoa, cookies, carols, Santa and Mrs. Claus at Erickson Plaza
- Christmas Light Trolley Rides: December 10 to 12, tickets from November 28
- Every date checked on official sites on Nov 11
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Tree lighting with Santa and Mrs. ClausFree
Overland Tree Lighting Ceremony
- When: Sunday, December 6, 2026, 6 to 7 pm
- Where: Erickson Plaza, 2561 Woodson, Overland, MO 63114 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Free
- Ages: All ages
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The City of Overland lights its community tree at Erickson Plaza, on the corner of Woodson Road and Midland Boulevard, with hot cocoa, Christmas cookies and a sing-along.
Santa and Mrs. Claus make a special stop, so it is an easy one-hour outing for little ones on a Sunday evening before the school week starts.
Parent tip: It only runs an hour, so arrive a few minutes before 6 pm to get close to the tree and to Santa.
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- City of Overland Parks and Recreation (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Erickson Plaza, 2561 Woodson, Overland, MO 63114 (opens in maps)
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Trolley tour of Christmas lights
Overland Christmas Light Trolley Rides
- When: Thursday to Saturday, December 10 to 12, 2026, tours depart between 6 and 9 pm
- Where: Frank Munsch Community Center, 9225 Lackland Road, Overland, MO 63114 (opens in maps)
- Cost: Ticketed, tickets on sale from November 28
- Ages: All ages
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Overland Parks and Recreation loads families onto a trolley at the Frank Munsch Community Center and rolls through town past the best entries in the city light display contest.
Riding instead of driving means kids can press their noses to the window while someone else handles the streets, and the route also picks up homes that went all out for the season.
Parent tip: Tickets open November 28 and tour times are set per night, so book early and check the flyer for your departure time.
- Host
- City of Overland Parks and Recreation (opens in a new tab)
- Address
- Frank Munsch Community Center, 9225 Lackland Road, Overland, MO 63114 (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 Missouri Christmas train rides page.
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Plan your December
When each Overland Christmas event for kids happens
Light the tree with Santa on December 6, then grab trolley tickets as soon as they open on November 28 for a ride past the town light displays.
- Overland Tree Lighting CeremonyOverland · Dec 6
- Overland Christmas Light Trolley RidesOverland · Dec 10 to Dec 12
Looking further afield? Our Missouri Christmas events for kids guide lists every confirmed event in the state, and we have city guides for Maryland Heights, St. Louis, Ballwin and Wentzville. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.
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Overland Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask
What are the best Christmas events for kids in Overland this year?
Rally Takes the Train has confirmed 2 Christmas events for kids in Overland for 2026: the Overland Tree Lighting Ceremony on December 6 and the Christmas Light Trolley Rides on December 10, 11 and 12.
When is the Overland tree lighting in 2026?
Sunday, December 6, 2026, from 6 to 7 pm at Erickson Plaza, 2561 Woodson, on the corner of Woodson Road and Midland Boulevard. It is free and Santa and Mrs. Claus visit.
When do the Overland Christmas light trolley rides run?
Thursday to Saturday, December 10 to 12, 2026, with tours leaving the Frank Munsch Community Center, 9225 Lackland Road, at set times between 6 and 9 pm.
How do I get tickets for the Overland trolley rides?
Tickets go on sale November 28 through the City of Overland Parks and Recreation registration page linked from the event listing.
Who do I contact about Overland holiday events?
Overland Parks and Recreation at ParksandRec@overlandmo.org or 314-428-0490.
Are there Christmas train rides for kids in Missouri?
Yes. Santa trains and holiday train rides have their own guide: Rally Takes the Train’s Missouri 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 Overland 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.