The Legend of Dilly!

Kansas City’s Famous Christmas Pickle — Part Tradition. Part Wonder. All Holiday Magic!

Meet Dilly, the mischievous little green pickle who hides somewhere along the glowing one-mile drive of Winter Magic.

Inspired by the quirky German-American tradition of hiding a pickle in the Christmas tree, we’ve brought that spirit to life Kansas City style — with lights, laughs, and a whole lot of Winter Magic.

But unlike the old-school ornament…
Dilly moves. He hides. He glows.
And once you spot him, the fun really begins!

How To Play!

Two Magical Ways to Join Kansas City’s Christmas Pickle Tradition!

First Way to Win:
✦ Find Dilly at Winter Magic! ✦

While you cruise through our dazzling, one-mile holiday light experience, keep your eyes peeled…
Dilly is hiding somewhere along the route!
He might be glowing. He might be dark. He might even move.

How To Play:
If you find him…
● Snap a photo of Dilly
● Post it on Instagram or Facebook
● Use the hashtag #ChristmasPickleKC
● Tag us: @WinterMagicKC

That’s how we find your post and enter you into the drawing!

Chance to Win:
● Return Ticket to Winter Magic
● Super-Soft Dilly Christmas Pickle Plushie

Winners will be chosen at random and announced weekly on social media.
No purchase necessary. One entry per person.

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Second Way to Win:
✦ Enter Online — No Hunt Required! ✦

Can’t make it to Winter Magic? Or maybe you cruised through but didn’t spot Dilly in time?
You can still be part of the fun — no ticket required!

Enter your email for a chance to win Winter Magic tickets!
We’ll send a little sparkle now and then — and contact winners by email!

How To Enter:
● Enter your email address using the form below.

Chance to Win:
● FREE Ticket to Winter Magic

Winners will be chosen at random and contacted by email.
One entry per person. No purchase necessary.
You can unsubscribe at any time.

Join Our 7th Annual Winter Magic!
Nov 04, 2026 – Jan 02, 2027
Platte Purchase Park | KC Northland
🎁 Unwrap the 2026 Details 🎁

Tickets On-Sale Soon!

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2026 Event Details

7th Annual Winter Magic:
✨ KC’s FAV Holiday Light Party!
📆 Nov 4, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027
📍 Platte Purchase Park | Northland
💙 Proud Partner of Children’s Mercy

Now celebrating our 7th season, Winter Magic has earned its place as one of Kansas City’s favorite Christmas traditions — inviting families and friends to experience more than a mile of synchronized holiday lights, animated displays, and festive music from the comfort of their own vehicles.

Just grab your ticket online, pack in the whole crew (even the pets!), and come see where Kansas City celebrates Christmas together.

Proudly partnering with Children’s Mercy Hospital for seven magical seasons.

LOCATION:
10400 N Platte Purchase Dr, Kansas City, MO 64154

2026 SEASON:
Opening Evening – November 4, 2026
Closing Evening – January 2, 2027
Twinkling EVERY NIGHT! – starting at 6pm
*Timezone changes in Congress can affect this time.

ADMISSION:
BUY AHEAD! Tickets cost more at the gate.
One Ticket Per Vehicle $20-$40
Includes: Car, Truck, up-to 15 Passenger Van/Bus
Excludes: Motorcoach, Limo, Bus/Van > 15 Pax, Trailer, Motorcycle, ATV

ADD-ONS:
Light Show Party Pack $9
Topsy’s Gourmet Popcorn $8
Taffy Shop’s Santa Mix Saltwater Taffy $9
Kansas City’s Christmas Pickle Plushie $22
*Add at checkout. Pick up on-site.

🤑 VISIT MORE & SAVE BIG 🤑
Kick off the holiday season with a whole month of magic!
SAVE 40% with our November Pass and enjoy up to 5 visits throughout the month.*
Bring the crew or keep the magic all to yourself.
*Excludes Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and Black Saturday.
Select “November Pass” at checkout.

💫 GLOW WITH THE SHOW 💫
ALL NEW ITEMS for 2026!
Always a fan favorite, our Light Show Party Pack is the must-have add-on.
Keep the magic going with your own Christmas Tree Light Show Wand — sparkling with colorful holiday light fun — plus a Light-Up Pop Tube Fidget Wearable you can stretch, twist, wear, pop and wave along with the show.
Our Party Packs are limited and go quick. Buy early to lock yours in and schedule your visit anytime this season. Perfect for kids or the young at heart!
Add at checkout. Pick up on-site.

🍿 TASTE THE HOLIDAYS 🍿
What’s a holiday road trip without the snacks?
Topsy’s Popcorn, KC’s favorite for 60+ years, and Taffy Shop’s Santa Mix Saltwater Taffy are the perfect ride-along treat. Grab a few to gift… or hoard them for yourself (your secret’s safe with us).
Add at checkout. Pick up on-site.

🏆 PLAY TO WIN 🏆
There’s more to Winter Magic than dazzling lights — somewhere in the glow, Kansas City’s most playful Christmas pickle, Dilly, is waiting to be found! Click HERE to learn how to play (and WIN) our Christmas Pickle Scavenger Hunt. A little extra magic is waiting just for you!

❤️ DONATE TO KC KIDS ❤️
Together, we will support the kids and families in our community who rely on Children’s Mercy for lifesaving care. Please consider donating to support KC children and their families through Children’s Mercy. DONATE NOW ➔

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The Legend of Dilly!