During the holiday season, you will certainly want to deck the halls, be jolly, don gay apparel, and troll the ancient Yuletide carol! However, in addition to these holiday-time traditions, it is also time to grab a cup of cocoa and head out on the road to check out the best Christmas light displays in Kansas. The Sunflower State is home to some incredible light displays that are nothing short of magic. Here are 10 Christmas light displays in Kansas that will help you get into the holiday spirit. You will want to visit them all!

1. Holiday Lights On Farmstead Lane, Overland Park

Located at the entrance of the Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead is the best Christmas light show near me. Tune in on the radio to enjoy a stunning light show that is synchronized to classic Christmas tunes. You don't even have to brave any cold weather as you can sit in your vehicle to enjoy the show. You can learn more about this Christmas event in Kansas on the Friends of Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead Facebook page. You'll find some of the best Christmas lights in Kansas here.

2. Ellis Polar Express, Ellis

Those who have taken a ride on Ellis's memorable Polar Express know that the Christmas season doesn't truly begin until after you have visited this longtime area tradition. You will enjoy thousands of twinkling lights and incredible displays as you ride around the Ellis Railroad Museum Miniature Train Tracks. This event is only available a few nights each year so make sure to mark it on your calendar early! For more information, visit the Ellis Polar Express Facebook page.

3. Christmas City of the High Plains, WaKeeney

You know we couldn't have a list of the best Christmas displays without mentioning the Christmas City of the High Plains, which has been lighting up the nighttime sky with four blocks of beautiful lights since 1950. This is just one of the many Christmas events in Kansas that you will not want to miss — it's a holiday tradition! To learn more about Christmas City of the High Plains, visit the WaKeeney website.

4. Paulie's Penguin Playground, Olathe

Located on Indian Creek Parkway in Olathe, Paulie's isn't a city or business-sponsored display. Rather, it's a family home with owners who want to make people smile and raise some money for the Leukemia Lymphoma Society in the process. Stop and walk through this penguin-themed Christmas display — there's really nothing quite like it. For more information on one of the most festive holiday light displays in Kansas, visit Paulie's Penguin Playground's Facebook page.

5. TARC's Winter Wonderland, Topeka

Benefitting TARC (who works to provide "excellent service, support, and advocacy to children, families, and adults with developmental, intellectual and related disabilities"), this Winter Wonderland is the group's biggest annual fundraiser and features more than two miles of unforgettable Christmas light displays in Kansas. Visit the Winter Wonderland Topeka website to learn more about this Christmas event and TARC. It's one of the most magical drive-thru light displays in Kansas.

6. Illuminations at Botanica, Wichita

Botanica's Illuminations is one of the best Christmas light displays in Kansas. Not only will you find fragrant blooms at these iconic gardens, but you will also find thousands of Christmas lights, more than 100 decorated trees, and holiday music. Bring your letters to Santa to drop off in the oversized mailbox and give yourself plenty of time to sit on Santa's lap. For more information about these Christmas lights in Kansas, visit the Botanica website.

7. Season of Lights, Wamego

In addition to the thousands and thousands of twinkling lights, Season of Lights in Wamego offers many of the best holiday traditions. You can not only walk around the beautiful Christmas lights near me, but you can visit Santa, collect goodies from Santa's elves, eat some yummy food, and enjoy live music. Visit the Wamego website for more information.

8. Candy Cane Lane, Prairie Village

Much like Paulie's Playground, Candy Cane Lane isn't sponsored by a city or business but by all of the homeowners in the 7900 block of Outlook Lane! This light display has been sparkling in this neighborhood since 1958 and you must make it a point to see their Christmas spirit for yourself. Visit the Candy Cane Lane Facebook page for more information.

9. Manhattan Festival of Lights at Blue Earth Plaza, Manhattan

If you think this picture looks amazing, wait until you see this dazzling Christmas light display for yourself. This holiday event in Kansas originated in 2013 and featured a 68-foot Christmas tree. You'll want to attend the tree lighting ceremony each year for one magical holiday experience. You can learn more about these holiday light displays in Kansas on the Manhattan Festival of Lights Facebook page.

10. The Lights at Ability Point, Wichita

Located at Douglas and St. Paul, the Lights at Ability Point's festive display not only lights up the night sky but the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities who rely on Ability Point. At this Christmas lights display in Kansas, you will enjoy more than 1.4 million twinkling lights. Visit the Ability Point website to learn more about this event.

Did your favorite Christmas light display in Kansas make our list? Do you have another favorite Christmas event in Kansas that we need to know about? Spread the holiday cheer to us and your fellow Kansans in the comments!

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