We track 3 displays in Lee's Summit — the 3rd-densest city for lights in Missouri. Every one of them is free to visit.
Displays here switch on around sunset. In Lee's Summit that means about 4:56 PM in early December and 4:57 PM by mid-month — the earliest sunsets of the year fall right in the middle of lights season. It is properly dark by about 5:27 PM, which is when the displays look their best. December nights in Lee's Summit typically drop to around 23°F.
| Date | Sunset | Fully dark |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 1 | 4:56 PM | 5:26 PM |
| Dec 15 | 4:57 PM | 5:27 PM |
| Dec 25 | 5:01 PM | 5:31 PM |
We ordered every display in Lee's Summit into the shortest sensible driving loop: roughly 6.6 miles and 28 minutes of driving, before you count time spent parked and looking. Start wherever is closest to you and follow it round.
Freeneighborhoodchoreographed lights synchronized to 88.7 FMparticipating surrounding homes
The main house on Stone Bridge Court runs a choreographed show synced to 88.7 FM, and neighboring homes throughout the Eagle Creek subdivision join in with their own displays.
✓ Last confirmed for the 2025 season
Freeresidentialdecorated porta-pottyphoto opcharity fundraiser for Coldwater food pantry
A porta-potty wrapped in dazzling holiday lights has become a beloved local photo stop at Blue Parkway and Blackwell Road. The quirky display doubles as a fundraiser for the Coldwater food pantry.
✓ Last confirmed for the 2025 season
Freeneighborhoodsinging facesanimated lightsmusic on 91.7 FM
This Lee's Summit circle pairs animated lights and singing light-up faces with festive music that visitors tune in on 91.7 FM.
✓ Last confirmed for the 2025 season
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