COME BACK TO THE MAGIC
Step inside historic Union Station and leave the holiday rush behind. The Station comes alive with the warmth, wonder and nostalgia of the season — glowing lights, towering trees, beloved traditions and magical moments made for sharing together.
Come back to the traditions you love, discover something new around every corner and make the kind of holiday memories you can’t wait to make again.
This holiday season, there’s more magic than ever to discover at Union Station.
More Holiday Magic to Discover
Holiday Reflections Walk-Thru Village • Tinsel & ’Tinis Adults-Only Nights • Santa Visits • Holiday Classic Movies on the Extreme Screen • Holiday Planetarium Shows • Mini Ride-On Train • Holiday Model Rail Display • Live Performances & Entertainment • Family Photo Moments • Spectacular Decorations Throughout Union Station • And More
Holiday Schedule
| DATE | EVENT | LOCATION | |
| 11/20 – 1/3/27 | Laser Holiday Magic | Arvin Gottlieb Planetarium | More Info |
| 11/20 – 1/3/27 | Stars of Faith | Arvin Gottlieb Planetarium | More Info |
| 11/20 – 1/4/27 | Holiday Reflections Presented by CPKC | Grand Plaza | More Info |
| 11/27 – 12/23 | The Great Christmas Cookie Bake Off | City Stage | More Info |
| 12/5 | Tinsel & Tinis Presented by Russell Stover Chocolates | Grand Plaza | More Info |
| 12/12 | Tinsel & Tinis Presented by Russell Stover Chocolates | Grand Plaza | More Info |
| 12/18 | Tinsel & Tinis Presented by Russell Stover Chocolates | Grand Plaza | More Info |
| 12/19 | Tinsel & Tinis Presented by Russell Stover Chocolates | Grand Plaza | More Info |
| 12/31 | Noon Years Eve | Science City | More Info |
HOLIDAY REFLECTIONS
Holiday Reflections Walk-Thru Village presented by CPKC surrounds you in the sights, sounds and wonder of the season. Wander beneath towering Christmas trees and historic holiday crowns, stroll through nostalgic Kansas City streetscapes, watch model trains wind through elaborate holiday scenes, visit Santa and discover magical moments around every corner.
MAGICAL SLEIGH RIDE VR – DASH’S TOY WORKSHOP RESCUE SPONSORED BY FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Exclusive to Union Station in Kansas City, explore Santa’s secret workshop where Christmas magic happens. Slip, slide, fly and glide around the world after boarding Santa’s magical sleigh and securing your personal HD Virtual Reality headset to begin your immersive journey. You’ll feel an incredible 4D range of sleigh motions, wind effects, sights and sounds. Joining you will be a delightful animated character named, “D.A.S.H.”. Enter Santa’s Toy Workshop where the naughty Nutcrackers have taken over and D.A.S.H needs to put together a Christmas Rescue! Hold on to your hats and antlers . . . this could be a bumpy ride! This family-friendly experience will be one of the highlights of your holiday season and is conveniently located inside the wildly popular Holiday Reflections experience. The Magical Sleigh Ride VR seats up to 6 people and is available as a separate ticketed option.
MINI HOLIDAY EXPRESS TRAIN
Our Mini Holiday Express Ride-On Train Sponsored by CPKC offers your little ones (under 48”) a ride thru a winter wonderland! Anchoring Main Street Kansas City at the north end, will be a spectacular, new 30-foot-tall tree filled with more than 1,500 dazzling crystal ornaments surrounded by the Mini Holiday Express Ride-On Train. The littles will delight as they journey around the iridescent glow of the twinkling crystal tree and ornaments, complemented by a world of oversized toys. Please Note: Only accessible with a paid ticket to Holiday Reflections.
Pricing: Union Station Members FREE | Non-members $5
Please ensure you are purchasing Mini Train tickets during the same time-frame of your Holiday Reflections tickets.
Letters to Santa presented by Capital Vacations
Be sure to stop by the west side of Grand Hall, where children can write a letter to the big man himself letting him know what they want this holiday season!
HOLIDAY SHOWS AT THE ARVIN GOTTLIEB PLANETARIUM
Celebrate the season at The Planetarium with two wonderful holiday shows Laser Holiday Magic and Sky Station Live: Stars of Faith.
NOON YEAR’S EVE
Join us for Noon Year’s Eve only at Science City, December 31st, Noon – 6:00 PM! Noon Year’s Eve is is THE place to have a fun, safe and education New Year’s Eve party for children of all ages and parents, too!
Help Support The Station
UNION STATION MEMBERSHIPS MAKE GREAT GIFTS FOR YEAR-ROUND FUN!
Give the gift of education, entertainment and discovery. The gift of Membership to Union Station is guaranteed to please, with great savings to year-round attractions and special touring exhibitions.
Gift memberships are sold as gift cards. When the recipient is ready to redeem your gift, they can go online and pick the membership that best suits their family.
DONATE TO UNION STATION
More trees. More lights. More stunning beauty than ever before. Why? Because we ALL need this. And we need it in a way that only KC’s historic home can deliver.
Donate now to make an immediate and important impact. Be part of our beloved holiday traditions!
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Make a real and lasting difference! Union Station is an architectural treasure, but it has always been the people who have given this historic landmark a heart. Be one of those people.
PERFORM WITH YOUR CHOIR…
Union Station Kansas City hosts holiday performances all season long, and we’d love to have you join us. If you are a school or college choir wishing to perform at the Station during this holiday season, we would be delighted to accommodate you.
Please read and submit this application.
No outside Santa Claus’ or any other costumed actor/s permitted without prior written consent from Management. All musical performances must complete registration and require prior written permission from Management.
