KANSAS CITY, MO

THE ORIGINAL BYOB HOLIDAY LIGHTS TROLLEY

KANSAS CITY, MO

  • Check-In at a Neighborhood Bar

    Meet at Social - Waldo
    (7425 Broadway St) and kick off the night with festive decor, a complimentary snack, and meet-and-greet your tour guide before the ride begins.

  • Hop on a Festive Trolley

    Enjoy holiday music, trivia, prizes, and sing-alongs to classic carols as you ride through the city. The festive trolley decor sets a cheerful tone from start to finish.

  • Bring Your Own Beverages

    Trolleys are 21+. Sip on your favorite holiday spirit as you ride in style aboard our vintage trolley. It's the perfect way to toast the season while taking in the city’s festive sights.

  • Enjoy Your City's Holiday Lights

    Tour stops vary by date, but highlights may include: Plaza Lights at Country Club Plaza, Mayor's Christmas Tree & Candy Cane Lane.

WELCOME TO THE KANSAS CITY BYOB HOLIDAY LIGHTS TROLLEY

Celebrate the Holidays with a BYOB Trolley Ride Through Kansas City!

There’s no better way to experience the magic of the season than with a festive BYOB trolley ride through Kansas City’s most dazzling holiday sights and displays!

Your evening kicks off at Social - in the historic Waldo neighborhood, where you’ll check in, meet your tour guide, and enjoy a complimentary snack while soaking in the cozy, holiday vibes of this beloved local spot.

Once aboard the vintage trolley, the adventure begins! We’ll embark on a 3-hour journey to explore some of KC’s most iconic and cheerful holiday highlights. Each tour varies, but possible stops include the breathtaking Plaza Lights at Country Club Plaza, the Mayor’s Christmas Tree and Candy Cane Lane.

Bring your favorite beverages along—holiday music, twinkling lights, and plenty of cheer await on this one-of-a-kind seasonal ride. After the tour, we’ll return to Social - Waldo to raise a glass to a night full of sparkle and holiday magic.

Reserve your seat today and make this holiday season in Kansas City unforgettable!

Holiday-themed sign with the text 'Know Before You Go' surrounded by colorful string lights and a red and white striped border.

📍Check-In Location

All guests must check-in at Social - Waldo, located at: 7425 Broadway St, Kansas City, MO 64114.

Please arrive at your event start time.

*Please note the length of the event is 4 hours. The first hour is spent at the check-in bar (meet your guide, sign paperwork, get your gift bag & complimentary snack) followed by a 3 hour trolley route which will make stops! 

🚗Parking

Parking is not included with your ticket. Plan to arrive a little early to get a parking spot before boarding the trolley.

There are 2 lots out front that have free parking available for customers.

👋When You Arrive

Look out for your spirited host wearing a red scarf and possibly wielding a flashing candy cane stick. Get ready to sign our event waiver before the trolley embarks promptly at departure time. Be prepared to show a valid ID verifying you are over the age of 21.

🍻BYOB

BYOB for the trolley, but ask your tour guide at the check-in table where you can store your drinks prior to boarding the trolley. Each host bar has a fantastic selection of additional spirits. If your drinks come in glass bottles, you are welcome to bring them onboard, however we ask that you pour the drink into a different non-glass container while on the trolley. We will provide you plastic cups that you can use.

Remember, no open containers outside the trolley. Beverages can be stored in personal-sized coolers (think: what can fit under an airline seat).  

🧣Attire

While the trolley and the bars are heated, we will stop at various locations around the city that are not. We recommend dressing in layers and bringing hats, scarves, and mittens so you can have an enjoyable experience as you get up close to the light displays at each stop.

EVENT & TROLLEY SCHEDULE

  • 3-7PM TICKET

    3:00-3:15pm - Arrive for Check-In at Social - Waldo

    3:15-3:45pm - Meet your guide & Complimentary snack at Social

    4:00pm - Trolley Loading & Departure

    4:00-7:00pm - Trolley ride with possible stops at: Plaza Lights at Country Club Plaza, Mayor's Christmas Tree, Candy Cane Lane

    *2 bathroom stops along the way

    7:00pm - Trolley arrives back to Social - Waldo & Event Ends

  • 6-10PM TICKET

    6:00-6:15pm - Arrive for Check-In at Social - Waldo

    6:15-6:45pm - Meet your guide & Complimentary snack at Social

    7:00pm - Trolley Loading & Departure

    7:00-10:00pm - Trolley ride with possible stops at: Plaza Lights at Country Club Plaza, Mayor's Christmas Tree, Candy Cane Lane

    *2 bathroom stops along the way

    10:00pm - Trolley arrives back to Social - Waldo & Event Ends

Fine Print: Event is 21+. All attendees must have valid ID at check-in. All sales are final and tickets are non-refundable. Tickets are only valid for event date and event time. No refunds or reschedules will be provided to anyone who misses scheduled event. Event is rain, shine or snow. No refunds will be given to customers who do not attend the scheduled event due to weather. Ticket transfer requests to change your trolley date/time will be accepted for a limited time. Transfers are subject to availability. After 10/1/25 ticket transfer requests will no longer be accepted.

Vehicle accommodations and arranged sightseeing are subject to change at any time due to unforeseen circumstances or circumstances beyond Holiday Lights Trolley control. Every effort will be made to operate tours as planned, but alterations may occur. Holiday Lights Trolley reserves the right to change vehicles and to make alterations to the itinerary or the tour as it deems necessary.

The trolley driver and guide are responsible for the route of the trolley. The route for each public tour is set and we are unable to take requests for stop changes or substitutions from customers for any reason.****