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KC Winter Wonderland
Olathe, KS · Holiday
- When
- November 27 – December 20, 2026
- Where
- KC Pumpkin Patch · Olathe · KS
- Cost
- Not confirmed
- Status
- Confirmed from the organizer's published schedule
A holiday light show held on select weekend evenings at KC Pumpkin Patch, a farm in Olathe, Kansas. It is run by KC Pumpkin Patch and KC Wine Co. Visitors see the lights, get photos with Santa and The Mean One, and buy festival foods and drinks. A portion of proceeds benefits Veterans Community Project.
The history within reach
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