Experience the Midwest
Events and Festivals in the Midwest
NOW - NOVEMBER 15, 2026
Thanksgiving Lighting & Fireworks Extravaganza
Sedalia, MO
Celebrate the spirit of the holiday season with an unforgettable night in the heart of Sedalia. The annual Thanksgiving Fireworks and Tree Lighting event at Hotel Bothwell brings families, friends and visitors together to kick off the festive season in grand style.
Nearest Amtrak Station: Sedalia, MO (SED)
NOW - NOVEMBER 28, 2026
Fall Festival
Kansas City, MO
Featuring over 60 farm fun adventures, KC Pumpkin Patch is always in season. Bring the whole family out to the farm for a day of smiles, laughs and making memories.
Nearest Amtrak Station: Kansas City, MO (KCY)
NOW - DECEMBER 30, 2026
Crossing Threads: Romanian Motifs in Minnesota
Saint Paul, MN
Discover the beauty and symbolism of Romanian folk art at Crossing Threads: Romanian Motifs in Minnesota. This special exhibition at Saint Paul’s Landmark Center showcases traditional embroidery, textiles and decorative motifs, exploring how Romanian traditions have traveled across generations and continents while preserving stories of identity, family and cultural heritage.
Nearest Amtrak Station: Saint Paul, MN (MSP)
NOVEMBER 14 - DECEMBER 31, 2026
Christmastime in Hermann
Hermann, MO
Kick off the Christmas fun with St. Louis’ official Christmas station doing a live remote radio show, pictures with Santa and accordion music. The town of Hermann gets into the festive spirit right around Thanksgiving, with German Christmas markets, concerts, a tree lighting ceremony, Children’s Lantern Parade and more.
Nearest Amtrak Station: Hermann, MO (HEM)
NOVEMBER 20, 2026
Independence Square
Independence, MO
Head to Independence for a night of music, sleigh rides and the arrival of Santa Claus as they usher in the holiday season with one mile of festive lights.
Nearest Amtrak Station: Independence, MO (IDP)
NOVEMBER 20 - 22, 2026
Holiday Folk Fair International
Milwaukee, WI
Holiday Folk Fair International is America’s premier multicultural festival, presented by the International Institute of Wisconsin. For three days, dozens of cultural communities share their music, dance, food and traditions so visitors can experience the world face to face, right in Milwaukee.
Nearest Amtrak Station: Milwaukee, WI (MKE)
NOVEMBER 20 - DECEMBER 24, 2026
Christkindlmarket Chicago
Chicago, IL
Experience Chicagoland’s most beloved holiday tradition, Christkindlmarket, in Chicago, Aurora and Wrigleyville. This open-air holiday market features artisan vendors and traditional seasonal food and drinks.
Nearest Amtrak Station: Chicago, IL (CHI)
NOVEMBER 21 - 22, 2026
Holiday Fare Wine Trail
Hermann, MO
The Holiday Fare Wine Trail will open the holiday season with a new dinner-style format that features festive food and wine pairings to sip and sample on the Hermann Wine Trail.
Nearest Amtrak Station: Hermann, MO (HEM)
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